▶ Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
▶ Never point the tool toward yourself or other persons.
▶ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or against any other part of your body (or other
person's hand or part of their body).
▶ Drive the fasteners into metal only. Do not attempt to drive fasteners into other materials.
▶ Pull the trigger only when the nosepiece of the tool is in contact with the working surface and the tool is
fully compressed.
▶ When driving fasteners, always hold the fastening tool at right angles to the working surface in order to
prevent the fastener being deflected by the surface.
▶ Never re-attempt to drive a fastener, because this can cause breakage.
▶ Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
▶ Never leave a loaded tool unattended.
▶ Always remove the rivet before cleaning, servicing or carrying out maintenance work on the tool.
▶ Never leave the tool unattended.
▶ Unload (remove blind rivet) the tool when it is not being used and store it in a locked, dry place where it
is inaccessible to children.
▶ Do not disassemble the tool while it is hot. If this is unavoidable, wear protective gloves.
▶ Do not operate the tool when parts are damaged or when the controls do not function correctly. Have
the tool repaired by Hilti Service.
▶ Do not press the switch when there is a blind rivet in the tool.
▶ Do not look directly into the light source (LEDs) of the power tool and do not aim the beam at other
persons' faces. Risk of dazzling or eye damage.
Safety at the workplace
▶ Ensure that the working area is well lit.
▶ Keep the workplace tidy. Objects which could cause injury should be removed from the working area.
▶ Wear non-skid shoes.
▶ You and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protection
and protective gloves while the tool is in use.
▶ Keep the tool and blind rivets locked away when not in use, and always keep them out of reach of
children.
▶ Keep children and other persons away from the working area.
▶ Avoid unusual body positions. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
▶ Before driving fasteners, check that no one is present on the other side of the sheet metal to be fastened.
▶ Take the influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of fire
or explosion.
2.1.3
Careful handling and use of batteries
▶ Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport, storage and use of lithium-ion batteries.
▶ Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, direct sunlight or fire.
▶ Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C
(176 °F).
▶ Do not use or charge batteries that have suffered mechanical impact, have been dropped from a height
or show signs of damage. In this case, always contact your Hilti Service.
▶ If the battery is too hot to touch it may be defective. Put the battery in a place where it is clearly visible
and where there is no risk of fire, at an adequate distance from flammable materials. Allow the battery to
cool down. If it is still too hot to touch after an hour, the battery is faulty. Contact Hilti Service.
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