Description - Hilti GX 90-WF Operating Instructions Manual

ing area. Untidiness at the workplace can lead to
accidents.
f) Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
g) Take the influences of the surrounding area into
account. Do not expose the tool to rain or snow
and do not use it in damp or wet conditions. Do
not use the tool where there is a risk of fire or
en
explosion.
h) Concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes
present a serious hazard if damaged while you
are working. Accordingly, check the area in which
you are working beforehand (e.g. using a metal
detector). External metal parts of the tool or machine
may become live, for example, when an electric cable
is damaged accidentally.
i) Only hold the tool by its insulated gripping sur-
faces if carrying out work where the insert tool
may come into contact with concealed wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
shock the operator.
2.1.5 Thermal hazards
a) If the tool overheats, remove the gas can and
allow the tool to cool down. Do not exceed the
recommended fastener driving rate.
b) Always wear gloves if the tool has to be dis-
mantled for cleaning or maintenance before it
has been allowed to cool down.
2.1.6 Careful handling and use of gas cans
Read the safety data sheet for the gas can for inform-
ation about use, care and maintenance and first-aid
measures.

3 Description

3.1 Use of the product as directed
The tool is for fastening wood to wood using specially
manufactured fasteners. The tool is suitable for use with
solid wood, laminated timber, plywood, chipboard ma-
terials (e.g. coarse oriented-strand board), fiberboard
materials (e.g. medium density fiberboard), and veneer
materials (e.g. Multiplex).
The tool is intended for use by professionals in the tim-
ber construction industry. For usage recommendations,
please consult the Hilti Fastening Technology Manual.
The tool, gas can and fasteners form a single technical
unit. This means that the tool can ensure optimum fasten-
ing performance only when used in conjunction with the
Hilti nails and gas cans that are specially manufactured
for it. The fastening and application recommendations
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2.1.7 Careful handling and use of batteries
a) Use only batteries of the type approved by the
manufacturer for use with the applicable tool. Use
of other batteries or use of the batteries for purposes
for which they are not intended presents a risk of fire
and explosion.
b) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for a certain
type of battery may present a risk of fire when used
with other types of battery.
c) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery, Avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejec-
ted from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
d) Observe the special guidelines applicable to the
transport, storage and use of Li-ion batteries.
e) Do not disassemble, squash or incinerate batter-
ies and do not subject them to temperatures over
80°C. This presents a risk of fire, explosion or injury
through contact with caustic substances.
f) Keep the battery and the charger away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects that could cause a short circuit at
the battery terminals or the charging contacts.
A short circuit at the battery terminals or charging
contacts could result in personal injury (burns) or fire.
g) Do not charge or continue to use damaged bat-
teries (e.g. batteries with cracks, broken parts,
bent or pushed-in and/or pulled-out contacts).
h) If the battery is too hot to touch it may be defective.
Place the tool in a location where it can be kept
under observation, well away from flammable ma-
terials, and allow it to cool down. Contact Hilti
Service after the battery has cooled down.
given by Hilti apply only when these conditions are ob-
served.
The tool is for hand-held use only.
Modification of the tool is not permissible.
3.2 Items included in the delivery
1 Tool in plastic case
2 Batteries
1 Charger
1 Cleaning cloth
1 Operating instructions
3.3 System components for operating the tool
The following items are required to use the tool: Tool,
charged B7/1.5 Li-Ion battery, GC 31 or GC 32 gas can
and GX-WF nails for wood joints.