Mechanical Hazards; Personal Protective Equipment; Danger Of Explosion; Before Use - Hilti DX 860-HSN Mode D'emploi

5.4.1 Mechanical hazards

Use only fasteners that have been approved for use
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with the tool.
5.4.2 Thermal hazards
Remove the cartridge strip form the tool carefully.
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Allow the tool to cool down.
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Do not exceed the recommended fastener driving rate
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(1000 fasteners per hour in sustained operation, 1500
fasteners per hour over a maximum of 10 minutes).
The tool may otherwise overheat.
Do not dismantle the tool while it is hot or wear pro-
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tective gloves if dismantling the hot tool is unavoid-
able.

5.4.3 Danger of explosion

Do not attempt to forcibly remove cartridges from the
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magazine strip or tool.
Unused cartridges must be stored in a dry, high place,
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locked up or out of reach of children.
5.5 Requirements to be met by users
The tool is intended for professional use.
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The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired only
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by authorized, trained personnel. This personnel must
be informed of any special hazards that may be encoun-
tered.
Always concentrate on your work. Proceed carefully
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and do not use the tool if your full attention is not on
the job.

6. Before use

6.1 Check the tool
Check that no cartridge strip is loaded in the tool. If a
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cartridge strip is present in the tool, push it forward
in the direction of cartridge transport until it can be
gripped at the cartridge exit opening and pulled out
of the tool.
Check all external parts of the tool for damage at reg-
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ular intervals and check that all controls operate prop-
erly. Do not operate the tool when parts are damaged
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5.6 Personal protective equipment

The operator and other persons in the immediate vicin-
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ity must always wear eye protection, a hard hat, ear
protectors and protective gloves while the tool is in
use or when checking the tool in case of a fault.
or when the controls do not operate properly. If nec-
essary, have the tool repaired at a Hilti service centre.
Check the piston brake and piston for wear and to
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ensure that the parts have been fitted correctly (see
section 8.)