Additional Safety Instructions - Hilti BX 3-ME Manual De Instrucciones

BX 3-ME
▶ When fastening electrical cables, make sure the cables are not energized. Hold the fastening
tool only by insulated gripping surfaces. Use only fasteners designed for electrical cable
installations. Check that the fastener has not damaged the insulation of the electrical cable. A
nail that damages the insulation of electric cables can lead to electric shock and fire hazards.
BX 3-IF
▶ Do not use this fastening tool to fasten electric cables. It is not suitable for the installation of
electric cables as damage to the insulation on the electric cables may be caused, thus resulting in a
risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

2.1.3 Additional safety instructions

Working safely and carefully with the fastening tools
▶ Do not tamper with or modify the tool.
▶ Do not damage the casing of the tool when applying identification marks.
▶ Always remove the battery and fasteners before breaks between working, before cleaning, care
or maintenance and before storage or transport.
▶ Store tools in a secure place when not in use. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry, high
place or locked away out of reach of children.
▶ Keep your arms flexed when operating the tool (do not straighten the arms).
▶ Pull the safety trigger only when the tool is pressed against the workpiece at right angles and
when the edge distance and fastener spacing distance have been observed (see technical data
sheet for the nail).
▶ Always hold the tool securely and at right angles to the workpiece when driving fasteners. This will
help to prevent fasteners being deflected by the workpiece.
▶ Never trigger the tool again in an attempt to improve the hold of a previously driven nail or stud.
Fasteners can break or jam.
▶ Do not drive fasteners into existing holes except in situations where this is recommended by Hilti.
▶ Always observe the application guidelines.
▶ Do not grip or hold the tool by the nosepiece.
▶ Do not use the magazine as a grip.
▶ Do not use the tool as a hammer.
▶ Never drop the tool.
▶ A nail will be ejected by the tool if it is triggered inadvertently, possibly leading to injury. Never press the
nose of the tool against your hand or other part of your body or the body of another person. In the
event of a malfunction, remove the battery, press the nose of the tool against the workpiece and
pull the safety trigger.
▶ Do not cover the ventilation slots on the tool, e.g. when working using both hands, to prevent the
tool from overheating.
▶ If the tool has overheated, allow it to cool down. Do not exceed the specified maximum fastener
driving rate.
▶ Never use the tool if the applicable safety devices have been damaged or removed.
Careful use of battery-powered tools
▶ Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport, storage and use of Li-ion batteries.
▶ Do not expose batteries to high temperatures and keep them away from fire. There is a risk of
explosion.
▶ Do not disassemble, squash or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over
80 °C (176 °F). There is otherwise a risk of fire, explosion or chemical burns.
▶ Use only batteries of the type approved for use with the applicable tool. Use of other batteries or
use of the batteries for purposes for which they are not intended presents a risk of fire and explosion.
▶ Do not use the battery as a power source for other unspecified power tools.
▶ Do not apply excessive force when fitting or removing the battery.
▶ Do not attempt to continue to use or charge damaged batteries (e.g. batteries with cracks, broken
parts or bent or distorted contacts).
▶ Avoid short circuiting the battery terminals. Check that the contacts on the battery and on the tool
are free from foreign objects before inserting the battery into the tool. Short circuiting the battery
terminals presents a risk of fire, explosion and chemical burns.
▶ Do not use the tool in wet weather (rain) or in damp conditions.
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Printed: 24.08.2016 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5242878 / 000 / 03