Before Use - Hilti GX 90-WF Operating Instructions Manual

5.1.9 Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear
suitable eye protection, a hard hat and ear protection
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6 Before use

NOTE
Read the operating instructions before using the tool.
6.1 Inserting nails 2 3
1. Place the fasteners into the magazine from below in
the direction indicated by the arrow.
NOTE There is a retention spring in the bottom of
the magazine. If the maximum number of nails in
the magazine is exceeded, the last strip of nails to
be inserted can not be held back by this spring.
Remove the last strip of nails which was inserted.
2. Push the nails as far as they will go in the direction
of the nosepiece.
3. CAUTION Move the nail pusher with care. There
is a risk of your fingers being trapped.
Pull the nail pusher back over the nails until it snaps
into place at the bottom end of the nail strip.
NOTE The nail pusher must engage in this position.
6.2 Preparing the gas can
WARNING
The gas is highly flammable. Keep the gas can away
from open flames and other sources of ignition.
WARNING
Escaping gas can damage the lungs, skin, and eyes.
Keep the metering valve away from your face and
eyes.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the metering valve of an
already prepared gas can or a gas can that is currently
in use. Relatively large quantities of pressurized liquefied
gas can escape, endangering you and other persons.
NOTE
The gas can is fitted with a transport lock. Remove the
lock before inserting the gas can into the tool.
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while the tool is in use or when remedying a problem with
the tool.
6.2.1 Removing the transport lock 4
1. Lift the safety cap and metering valve off the gas
can.
2. Disconnect the safety cap from the metering valve.
3. Insert the metering valve with the front hooking
groove into the gas can notch.
NOTE The metering valve has a front and a rear
hooking groove.
4. Press the rear hooking groove firmly over the lip of
the gas can until the metering valve snaps into place
on the can.
6.2.2 Inserting the gas can 5
1. Open the cover of the gas can compartment by
pressing it upwards and to the rear.
2. Push the gas can and metering valve into the red
adapter.
3. Close the cover by pressing it downwards with your
thumb and allow the clasp to snap into place.
6.3 Fitting the battery 6
NOTE
Read the operating instructions for the C7 charger for
information on charging the battery and for additional
details on using and caring for the battery.
NOTE
Only use approved batteries in this tool.
NOTE
Completely charge the battery before starting the tool for
the first time.
CAUTION
A falling battery may present a risk of injury to yourself or
others. Check that the battery is seated securely in the
tool.
WARNING
Take care when inserting the battery. There is a risk of
your skin getting pinched.