Information About The Documentation; Explanation Of Signs Used; Warnings; Symbols - Hilti GX 3-ME User Manual

1 Information about the documentation

1.1 Explanation of signs used

1.1.1 Warnings

Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words
are used in combination with an icon:
DANGER! Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
WARNING! Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to serious per-
sonal injury or fatality.
CAUTION! Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal
injury or damage to the equipment or other property.

1.1.2 Symbols

The following symbols are used:
Read the operating instructions before use
Draws attention to instructions or other useful information
General mandatory sign
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear a hard hat
Return waste material for recycling
1.1.3 Illustrations
The illustrations in this instruction manual are intended to convey a basic understanding and may differ from
the actual version of the product:
The illustrations at the beginning of this documentation are numbered with these numbers; in the
text in this instruction manual, these numbers refer to the applicable illustration.
Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration. In the product overview section, the
numbers shown in the legend relate to these item reference numbers.
1.1.4 Highlighting of designations and markings
Designations and markings are indicated as follows:
‚ ‛ Description of marked operating controls on the setting tool.
« » Markings on the setting tool
1.2 About this documentation
▶ It is essential that the operating instructions are read before initial operation.
▶ Always keep these operating instructions together with the power tool.
▶ Ensure that the operating instructions are with the power tool when it is given to other persons.
Changes and errors excepted.
1.3 Product information
Hilti products are designed for professional use and may be operated, serviced and maintained only by
trained, authorized personnel. This personnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be
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