meters away from flammable materials), where
it can be kept under observation and allowed to
cool. Contact Hilti Service after the battery has
been allowed to cool.
5.3.5 Work area
a) Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
b) Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated.
Exposure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace
may result in damage to the health.
5.3.6 Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear pro-
tection, protective gloves and breathing protection
while the tool is in use.
5.3.7 Protective device
Do not switch the power tool on if the saw blade,
the blade guard or the pivoting guard are not fitted
correctly.
6. Before use
6.1 Battery use and care
NOTE
Battery performance drops at low temperatures.
Never use the battery until the cells become fully
discharged. Change to the second battery as soon
as a drop in performance is noticed. Recharge the
battery immediately so that it is ready for reuse.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Never store
the battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight or
sources of heat, e.g. on heaters / radiators or behind a
motor vehicle windscreen. Batteries that have reached
the end of their life must be disposed of safely and
correctly to avoid environmental pollution.
Insert the battery in the corresponding charger.
6.2 Charging the battery
DANGER
Only used the specified Hilti battery packs and Hilti
battery chargers which are listed under "Accessor-
ies".
DANGER
Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are
clean and dry before inserting it in the correspond-
ing charger. Read the operating instructions for the
charger for further information about the charging
procedure.
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