5.6
Removing the crimping / pressing jaws
WARNING
Risk of injury! Unintentional starting.
▶ Remove the battery before fitting, changing or removing the crimping / pressing jaws.
1. Remove the battery and rotate the crimping / pressing head into the outset position.
2. Press the locking pins.
3. Rotate the locking pins counterclockwise as far as they will go.
4. Pull out the locking pins.
5. Work the crimping jaws forward and out of the product.
5.7
Assemble Hilti retaining leash (optional)
ATTENTION
Damage to the product and / or the retaining leash. Incorrect handling can result in damage to the
product and/or retaining leash.
▶ Do not use a metal chain as a retaining leash. Do not use retaining leashes longer than 6 ft (2 m).
To avoid damage and injury, when working at a height it is advisable to use the Hilti retaining strap.
The retaining strap allows a securing cord or leash to be attached.
When working with the product, you must comply with national regulations for working at heights.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Insert the two tabs on the retaining leash into the slots on each side of the base.
3. Secure the retaining leash with the screws supplied.
4. Refit the battery.
5.8
Dismantle the Hilti retaining leash (optional)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the two retaining strap securing screws.
3. Pull the two retaining strap tabs out of the slots in the base and remove the retaining strap.
4. Refit the battery.
5.9
Crimping / pressing
WARNING
Danger! Risk of causing gas leakage when carrying out crimping / pressing work on parts of a gas supply
network!
▶ Never carry out crimping / pressing work on parts of a gas supply network unless express approval has
been given by the system supplier for use of this tool in conjunction with specially tested and approved
fittings.
▶ Press and hold the control switch until the crimping jaws are completely closed.
In order to achieve a tight, durable crimped / pressed joint, it is essential that the crimping / pressing
jaws reach the fully closed position, thus indicating completion of the crimping / pressing operation.
If the crimping / pressing operation is ended prematurely, the fitting must be removed or, if
possible, recrimped / repressed.
6
Care and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury with battery inserted !
▶ Always remove the battery before carrying out care and maintenance tasks!
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