5.2.5 Work area safety
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.
5.2.6 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 power tool is in use.
5.3 Safety in conjunction with the belt adapter
(accessory)
a) Check that the belt adaptor is securely attached
to the belt before beginning work.
b) Take care to ensure that the cord hanging from
the belt adaptor does not catch on anything.
Disconnect the power tool from the belt adaptor
before laying it down.
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 b ehind a
motor vehicle windscreen. Batteries that have reached
the end of their life must be disposed of safely and
correctly to avoid environmental pollution.
6.2 Charging the battery
CAUTION
Use only Hilti B 36/2.4 NiCd or B 36/3.3 Li-ion
batteries.
6.2.1 Charging a new battery for the first time
A new battery must be charged correctly for the
first time before use. This will ensure that the cells
form correctly. Incorrect initial charging may have a
permanent, negative effect on battery capacity. Please
refer to the applicable battery charger’s operating
instructions for information about initial charging.
6.2.2 Recharging a battery
CAUTION
Use only the Hilti chargers listed under “Insert tools,
accessories”.
Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are
clean and dry before inserting it in the corresponding
charger.
Read the operating instructions for the charger for
further information about the charging procedure.
6.2.2.1 Recharging NiCd batteries
NiCd batteries should be allowed to reach full charge
each time they are charged.
6.2.2.2 Recharging L i-ion batteries
Li-ion batteries are ready for use at any time, even
when only partly charged. Charging progress is in-
dicated by the LED display (see charger operating
instructions).
6.3 Fitting the battery 2
CAUTION
Before fitting the battery, check that the power tool
is switched off and that the safety lock is engaged
(forward/reverse switch in the middle position). Use
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