●Check that all moving parts are undamaged and that they function properly without sticking. All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfill all of the conditions nec- essary to ensure faultless operation.
●Never place your hands in front of or on the saw blade.
●Check the tool for possible damage. Protective devices and any parts that may have suffered slight damage should be checked for correct operation and func- tionality before further use of the electric tool. Safety devices or other parts that are found to be damaged must be replaced or repaired properly by an autho- rized repair workshop unless otherwise indicated in the operating instructions.
5.3.1Mechanical
●Check that wrenches etc. have been removed from the tool before switching it on.
●Observe the instructions concerning care and main- tenance and replacement of insert tools in good time.
●Ensure that the insert tools used are equipped with the correct connection end system and that they are prop- erly fitted and secured in the chuck.
●The safety guard for the saw blade must always be fit- ted in order to prevent inadvertent contact with the saw blade or the moving parts above the saw blade.
5.3.2Electrical
●Protect yourself against electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed / grounded objects, e.g. pipes and radiators etc.
●Check the condition of the tool’s supply cord at reg- ular intervals. The supply cord should be replaced by a trained electrical specialist if damage is found. Also regularly check the condition of extension cords and replace these if damage is found.
●Check the condition of the tool. Do not operate the tool if it is found to be damaged, if it is not complete or if its controls cannot be operated faultlessly.
●Do not touch the supply cord in the event of it suffer- ing damage while working. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the socket.
●Damaged switches must be replaced at a Hilti service center. Do not use the tool if it cannot be switched off and on properly.
●The tool should be repaired only by a trained electri- cal specialist (Hilti service center using original Hilti spare parts. Failure to observe this point may result in a risk of accident to the user.
●Do not use the supply cord for purposes for which it is not intended. Never carry the tool by the supply cord. Do not pull the plug out of the socket by pulling the supply cord.
●Do not expose the supply cord to heat, oil or sharp edges.
●When working outdoors, use only extension cords approved and correspondingly marked as suitable for outdoor use.
●In the event of a power cut: Switch off and unplug the tool.
●Avoid using extension cords with multiple sockets and the simultaneous use of several electric tools con-
nected to one extension cord.
● Never operate the tool when it is dirty or wet. Dust or en dampness on the surface of the tool make it difficult
to hold and, under unfavorable conditions, may lead to electric shocks. Accordingly, have the tool checked regularly at a Hilti service center if it is used frequently for cutting conductive materials.
5.3.3 Thermal
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●The insert tool may become hot during use. You should therefore wear protective gloves when changing insert tools.
5.3.4Dust
●Wear respiratory protection when the work causes dust.
●Before beginning work, find out the hazard class of the dust produced by the work. Use only an industri- al vacuum cleaner with an officially approved protec- tion classification in compliance with your local dust control regulations for work with the tool.
5.4Requirements to be met by users
●The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired only by authorized, trained personnel. This personnel must be informed of any special hazards that may be encoun- tered.
●Always concentrate on the job you are doing. Proceed carefully and do not use the tool if your full attention is not on the job.
5.5Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection, ear protection and protective gloves. They must also wear respiratory protection if no dust removal system is used.
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5.6 Protective devices
Never operate the tool without the applicable protective devices (dust hood).
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