Hilti GX-IE Manual page 7

▶ Hold the fastening tool only by the insulated grip when working in areas where fasteners may be driven
inadvertently into concealed electric cables. Contact with a live electric cable may cause metal parts of
the fastening tool also to become live, leading to a risk of electric shock.
Use and care of battery-powered tools
▶ Check that the tool is switched off before inserting the battery. Inserting a battery into an electric
tool that is switched on can lead to accidents.
▶ Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, the direct heat of the sun, and keep them away
from fire. There is a risk of explosion.
▶ Do not disassemble, squash or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over
80°C. This presents a risk of fire, explosion or injury through contact with caustic substances.
▶ Avoid ingress of moisture. Ingress of moisture may cause a short circuit, resulting in burning injuries or
fire.
▶ Use only batteries of the type approved 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.
▶ Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport, storage and use of Li-ion batteries.
▶ Remove the battery from the tool before transport or storage.
▶ Avoid short circuiting the battery terminals. Check that the contacts on the battery and on the tool
are free from foreign objects before inserting the battery into the tool. Short circuiting the battery
terminals presents a risk of fire, explosion and chemical burns.
▶ Do not continue to use or attempt to charge damaged batteries (e.g. batteries with cracks, broken
parts, bent or pushed-in / pulled-out contacts).
▶ A battery that is too hot to hold may be defective. Allow the battery to cool down in a place where there
is no risk of causing a fire. Check that there are no flammable materials nearby. Contact Hilti Service.
Instructions for handling the propellant gas
▶ Observe the instructions printed on the gas can and in the accompanying information.
▶ Escaping gas is harmful to the lungs, skin and eyes. Keep your face and eyes away from the gas can
compartment for up to about 10 seconds after removing the gas can.
▶ Do not operate the gas can valve manually.
▶ If a person has inhaled gas, take the person into the open air or into a well-ventilated area and place the
person in a comfortable position. Consult a doctor if necessary.
▶ Call a doctor if the person is unconscious. Bring the person into a well-ventilated area and place the
person in the stable recovery position (i.e. lying on the side). If the person is not breathing, administer
artificial respiration and, if necessary, supply oxygen.
▶ After eye contact with gas, rinse the open eyes thoroughly under running water for several minutes.
▶ After skin contact with gas, wash the contact area carefully with soap and warm water. Subsequently
apply a skin cream.
General instructions concerning personal safety
▶ Take care to adopt an ergonomic body position. Work from a safe stance and take care to stay in balance
at all times. This will allow you to control the fastening tool better, even in unexpected situations.
▶ Keep other people away from the working area, especially children.
Printed: 07.05.2018 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5426517 / 000 / 00
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