Before Use - Hilti HTE-P33 Operating Instructions Manual

d) Keep children and other persons away from the
area while the tool or appliance is in use. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
e) Avoid unusual body positions. Make sure you
work from a safe stance and stay in balance at all
times.
f) In order to avoid presenting a tripping hazard
while working, always lead the compressed-air
hose away to the rear of the tool.
g) When working on a scaffold, the tool must be
secured to prevent it falling.
4.3 General safety instructions
a) Operate the tool only as intended and when it is
in faultless condition.
b) Always hold the machine securely with both
hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
c) Never leave the appliance unattended.
d) Avoid accidental starting. Disconnect the tool
from the air supply during breaks between work-
ing, in the event of malfunctions and before clean-
ing.
e) Never point the tool toward yourself or other per-
sons.
Always concentrate on your work. Think carefully
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about what you are doing and do not use the tool
if you are unable to concentrate.
g) Use only cartridges of a type designed and ap-
proved for use with the tool.
h) Do not attempt to open or disassemble the tool.
i) If the compressed-air hose is damaged, have it
replaced by Hilti Service.
Maintenance may be carried out only by Hilti Ser-
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vice.
k) Do not use soiled or damaged cartridges.

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WARNING
Risk of pinching the fingers! Keep your hands away
from the area of the pressure pistons.
The front plate and piston plates must be kept
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clean and free from foreign matter.
m) The mixer may be changed only when the cart-
ridge is not under pressure (the piston advance
button not pressed).
n) The mixing nozzle must be changed if the mor-
tar inside has hardened during a break between
periods of use.
4.4 Power tool use and care
a) The tool may be operated only when in faultless
condition.
b) Use only cartridges of a type approved for use
with the tool.
c) Do not use damaged cartridges.
d) The tool must not be under pressure when chan-
ging the cartridge or the mixing nozzle.
e) The cartridge holder and pistons must be clean
and free from foreign matter.
f) Do not attempt to open or disassemble the tool.
Repairs may be carried out only by Hilti Service.
4.5 Personal protective equipment
a) Wear personal protective equipment while the
tool is in use: closely fitting protective glasses
or face shield, protective gloves and protective
clothing. Wearing personal protective equipment re-
duces the risk of injury.
b) Persons in the immediate vicinity must also wear
personal protective equipment while the tool is in
use.
5.1 Connecting the compressed-air supply
NOTE
A set of connectors for connecting the tool to various
compressed-air systems is available as an accessory.
DANGER
Do not exceed the maximum input pressure of 8 bar
(116 PSI). The compressed air must be filtered and dry.
Apply a drop of acid-free compressed-air oil to the inside
of the compressed-air connector each day.
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