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▶ Ensure that the operating instructions are with the fastening tool when it is given to other
persons.
Changes and errors excepted.
1.3 Type designation and serial number
The type designation and serial number are printed on the type identification plate.
▶ Copy these details to the table below and provide this information when making an enquiry to your Hilti
representative or to Hilti Service.
Product information
Type:
Generation: 01
Serial number:
2Safety
2.1 Intended use
The intended use of the gas-actuated fastening tool (“fastening tool”) is the driving of suitable fasteners into
concrete, steel, sand-lime block, concrete block masonry, rendered masonry and other materials suitable
for the direct fastening technique.
Further details can be found in the Fastening Technology Manual copies of which can be obtained from a
Hilti Service Center or from the following address:
Internet: http://www.hilti.com
The fastening tool is designed for professional use in drywall construction, general construction work and in
various installation trades.
The fastening tool, gas can and fasteners form a technical unit. This means that trouble-free fastening with
this fastening tool can be ensured only when it is used together with the fasteners and gas cans specially
manufactured for it by Hilti. The fastening and application recommendations made by Hilti apply only when
this condition is observed.
This fastening tool may be used only hand held or in conjunction with the special “pole tool” extension
(accessory).
The fastening tool may be operated, maintained and cared for only by suitably trained personnel. This
personnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be encountered.
The fastening tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained
personnel or when used not as intended.
2.2 Safety instructions
Working safely with the fastening tool
▶ Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to serious injury due to
inadvertent firing and release of a fastener. Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand
or any other part of the body. When inserting/loading an application-specific type of fastener,
never press the fastener or nosepiece of the tool against a hand or any other part of the body.
▶ Never point the fastening tool towards yourself or any other person.
▶ Keep your arms flexed when operating the tool (do not straighten the arms).
▶ Never use a hand or any other part of the body to pull the fastener guide back when a fastener
(e.g. soft washer, clip or clamp etc.) is inserted in the nosepiece of the tool.Thispresentsan
increased risk of accident.
▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the fastening tool.
Do not use the fastening tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the fastening tool may result in serious personal
injury.
▶ When pulling back the nail pusher, always take care to ensure that it engages.
▶ When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forward
slowly. There is a risk of pinching the fingers.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too hard, such as welded steel or cast steel.
Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, incorrectly driven fasteners
or breakage of fasteners.