Hilti DX462CM/HM Operating Instructions Manual page 7

● Do not attempt to mark excessively hard or brittle
materials such as glass, marble, plastic, bronze, brass,
copper, rock, hollow brick, ceramic brick or gas con-
crete.
1.5 Technology
● This tool is designed with the latest available tech-
nology.
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● The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz-
ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
not as directed.
1.6 Make the workplace safe
● Objects which could cause injury should be removed
from the working area.
● Operate the tool only in well-ventilated working areas.
● The tool is for hand-held use only.
● Avoid unfavorable body positions. Work from a secure
stance and stay in balance at all times
● Keep other persons, children in particular, outside the
working area.
● Keep the grip dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
1.7 General safety precautions
● Operate the tool only as directed and only when it is
in faultless condition.
● If a cartridge misfires or fails to ignite, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Keep the tool pressed against the working surface for
30 seconds.
2. If the cartridge still fails to fire, withdraw the tool from
the working surface, taking care that it is not pointed
towards your body or bystanders.
3. Manually advance the cartridge strip one cartridge.
Use up the remaining cartridges on the strip. Remove
the used cartridge strip and dispose of it in such a
way that it can be neither reused nor misused.
● After 2-3 misfires (no clear detonation is heard and
the resulting marks are obviously less deep), proceed
as follows:
1. Stop using the tool immediately.
2. Unload and disassemble the tool (see 8.3).
3. Check the piston
4. Clean the tool for wear (see 8.5–8.13)
5. Do not continue to use the tool if the problem per-
sists after carrying out the steps described above.
Have the tool checked and repaired if necessary at a
Hilti repair center
● Never attempt to pry a cartridge from the magazine
strip or the tool.
● Keep the arms flexed when the tool is fired (do not
straighten the arms).
● Never leave the loaded tool unattended.
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● Always unload the tool before beginning cleaning,
servicing or changing parts and before storage.
● Unused cartridges and tools not presently in use must
be stored in a place where they are not exposed to humi-
dity or excessive heat. The tool should be transported
and stored in a toolbox that can be locked or secured to
prevent use by unauthorized persons.
1.8 Temperature
● Do not disassemble tool when it is hot.
● Never exceed the recommended maximum fastener
driving rate (number of marks per hour). The tool may
otherwise overheat.
● Should the plastic cartridge strip begin to melt, stop
using the tool immediately and allow it to cool down.
1.9 Requirements to be met by users
● The tool is intended for professional use.
● The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired only
by authorised, trained personnel. This personnel must
be informed of any special hazards that may be encoun-
tered.
● Proceed carefully and do not use the tool if your full
attention is not on the job.
● Stop working with the tool if you feel unwell.
1.10 Personal protective equipment
● The operator and other persons in the immediate
vicinity must always wear eye protection, a hard hat and
ear protection.