Hilti FX 3-A Operating Instructions Manual page 13

2 Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
WARNING Study all safety instructions and other instructions, images and technical data with
which this power tool is provided. Failure to observe the instructions below can result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and instructions for future reference.
Read all operating instructions and other documents about all the system components used.
Work area safety
▶ Make sure that the work area is well ventilated.
▶ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work areas invite accidents.
▶ Keep the work area and the surrounding air free from dust and other substances such as corrosive gases.
▶ Set the product on a smooth, horizontal surface or implement suitable measures to prevent the product
from tipping over.
▶ Keep children and other persons clear when the product is in use.
Electrical safety
▶ An electric shock can be life-threatening or even fatal. Do not touch live parts inside or outside the
product.
▶ Check that all connectors and connections are secure and replace damaged leads before use. All
leads and lines must be securely connected, undamaged and insulated.
▶ Disconnect the connection between product and charger and switch the product off before carrying out
cleaning and maintenance work.
▶ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cookers, stoves and
refrigerators.
Personal safety
▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the power tool may result in serious personal injury.
▶ Wear personal protective equipment consisting of protective clothing covering the entire body,
protective gloves, safety footwear, hearing protection and protective eyewear with side shields
providing protection against UV radiation, heat and flying sparks.
▶ When the product is in use, the arc radiation can be harmful to the eyes and to the skin. Wear
personal protective equipment. Do not look directly into the welding arc. Comply with national, local and
jobsite-specific health and safety requirements.
▶ On account of the welding current there is a risk of electric shock. Keep the distance between the
stud to be welded and the ground connection as short as possible and check that the ground clamp has
a secure connection to the workpiece.
▶ When the product is in use welding fumes and other gases harmful to health are produced. To
reduce the production of gases harmful to health, in all steps of the procedure follow the directions in
these operating instructions. Make sure that the work area is well ventilated. Comply with national, local
and jobsite-specific health and safety requirements.
▶ Do not weld on surfaces that are contaminated with oil or other flammable materials. Vapors such
as solvent vapors are flammable and can cause burns.
▶ The front, metallic part of the hand tool becomes hot in use and can cause burns. Do not touch this
area before the hand tool has cooled down completely.
Using and handling the product
▶ Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Penetrating moisture can cause short circuits, electrical
shock, burns or explosions.
▶ Flying sparks can start fires and cause explosions. Sparks and hot pieces of metal can also pass
through small cracks and openings and make their way into other areas. Never use the product in the
immediate vicinity of flammable materials. If this is not possible, use a suitable cover. Comply with
national, local and jobsite-specific health and safety requirements.
▶ Do not use the welding machine where there is a risk of fire or explosion, on closed tanks, drums
and pipes. Before welding the materials stated above, prepare them in accordance with the national and
international standards. Comply with national, local and jobsite-specific health and safety requirements.
▶ Inert-gas cans contain pressurized gas and can explode if damaged. Protect inert-gas cans
from excessive heat, mechanical damage, scale, naked flame, sparks and electric arcs.
the manufacturer's specifications and national and international regulations for inert-gas cans and
accessories. Dispose of inert-gas cans only when they are completely empty.
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