General Safety Precautions - Hilti GX 100-E Manual De Instrucciones

The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz-
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ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
not as directed.
Pull the trigger only when the nosepiece of the tool is
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in contact with the base material.
Always hold the tool securely, perpendicular to the
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work surface. This will reduce the possibility of the nail
ricocheting off the work surface.
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Never redrive a fastener. This may cause the fastener
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to break or shatter.
Never drive a fastener into an existing hole, except as
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recommended by Hilti.
Always observe the application guidelines.
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5.3 Take the necessary precautions to make the
workplace safe
Wear non-slip shoes and always ensure that you have
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a secure stance.
Avoid unfavorable body positions. G
Do not expose the tool to rain or snow and do not use
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it in wet or damp environments or in the vicinity of
inflammable liquids or gasses.
Ensure that the working area is well lit.
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Operate the tool only in well-ventilated working areas.
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Objects which could cause injury should be removed
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from the working area.
The tool is for hand-held use only.
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Keep the arms flexed when the tool is fired (do not
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straighten the arms).
Keep other persons, children in particular, outside the
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working area.
Before using the tool, make sure that no one is stand-
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ing behind or below the point where fasteners are to
be driven.
Keep the grip dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
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5.4 General safety precautions

Operate the tool only as directed and only when it is in
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faultless condition.
Never leave the tool unattended when it is loaded.
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Always unload the tool before beginning cleaning, ser-
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vicing or changing parts and before work breaks (remove
the gas can and nails).
When not in use, the tool must be unloaded and stored
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separate from the gas can in a dry, locked place or
where it is out of reach of children.
Remove the gas can before transporting the tool.
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Do not use the tool if parts of it are damaged or broken.
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5.4.1 Mechanical
Use only nails that have been approved for use with
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the tool.
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Do not load nails into the magazine when it is not cor-
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rectly attached to the tool. The nails may be forcibly
ejected.
5.4.2 Thermal
Allow the tool to cool when it becomes hot.
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Do not exceed the maximum fastener driving rate (num-
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ber of fasteners driven per given time interval). The
tool may otherwise overheat.
5.4.3 Gas
-WARNING-
Liquid gas under pressure.
Observe the hazard warnings and first-aid instructions
printed on the gas can.
The gas is highly inflammable (contains dimethyl ether,
isobutane, propene, propane, butane, ethanol and iso-
paraffin).
The gas can cannot be refilled.
Do not use a gas can if it has been damaged.
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Do not attempt to open a gas can.
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Never spray the gas toward persons or animals.
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Keep the gas away from all sources of ignition such as
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naked flames, sparks, pilot lights, static discharge and
very warm surfaces.
Do not smoke while using the tool.
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Do not attempt to force the gas can open. Do not incin-
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erate or crush the can and do not attempt to reuse it
for any other purpose.
Storage
Do not store gas cans in inhabited rooms or in rooms
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connected to inhabited rooms.
Store the gas cans in a dry, well-ventilated place.
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Store the gas cans out of reach of children.
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Do not expose gas cans to direct sunlight or temper-
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atures above 50°C (122°F).
Recommended storage temperature: 5°C to 25°C (41°F
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to 77°F).
First aid
-WARNING-
Direct skin contact with the liquid gas may cause
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chilblains or a serious freezing injury similar to a burn.
If the gas has been inhaled, the person affected should
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be taken into the open air and brought into a comfort-
able position.
In case of unconsciousness, bring the person affect-
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ed into a secure recovery position. Should the person
stop breathing, apply artificial respiration and supply
oxygen if necessary.
In case of gas contact with the eyes: Rinse the open
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eyes under running water for one minute.