Technical Data; Safety Precautions; General Safety Precautions - Hilti DX860-ENP Mode D'emploi

4. Technical data

Tool
Weight
Dimensions (L × W × H)
Magazine capacity
Contact movement
Contact pressure
Operating/ambient
temp. range
Maximum fastener
driving rate *
* For trouble-free operation
Right of technical changes reserved.

5. Safety precautions

5.1 Basic safety instructions
In addition to the safety precautions listed in the indi-
vidual sections of these operating instructions, the fol-
lowing points must be strictly observed at all times.
5.2 Use of the tool as directed
The tool is designed for professional use in construction
and the associated trades for driving fasteners into steel.
5.3 Misuse of the tool
Tampering with or modification of the tool is not per-
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missible.
Use of the tool in an explosive or inflammable atmos-
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phere is not permissible unless it has been approved
for this application.
To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti fas-
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teners, cartridges, accessories and spare parts or
those of equivalent quality.
Observe the information printed in the operating instruc-
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tions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
Never point the tool at yourself or at any bystander.
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Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your
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hand or other part of your body (or other person's
hand or parts of their body).
Driving fasteners into materials other than steel is not
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permissible. Do not attempt to drive fasteners into
other materials or into hardened or brittle steel, cast
iron or spring steel.
Pull the trigger only when the nosepiece of the tool is
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in contact with the work surface.
Never redrive a fastener. This may cause the fastener
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to break or shatter.
Do not drive fasteners into existing holes.
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Always observe the application guidelines.
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5.4 State-of-the-art technology
The tool is designed and built using state-of-the-art
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technology.
Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069856 / 000 / 01
DX 860-ENP powder-actuated fastening tool
12.02 kg (26.50 lbs)
970 mm × 320 mm × 145 mm (38.2" × 12.6" × 5.7")
40 nails/40 cartridges
89 mm (3.5")
approx. 360 N
–15 °C bis +50 °C (5 °F bis 122 °F)
1000 per hour
The tool and its accessories may present hazards when
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used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used
other than as directed.
5.5 Take the necessary precautions at the workplace
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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The tool is for hand-held use only.
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Keep other persons away from the working area, espe-
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cially children.
Before driving fasteners, check that no one is present
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immediately behind or below the work surface.
Keep the workplace tidy. Objects which could cause
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injury should be removed from the working area.
Untidiness at the workplace can lead to accidents.
Keep the grips of the tool clean, dry and free form oil
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and grease.

5.6 General safety precautions

Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the tool for
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purposes for which it was not intended. Use the tool
only as directed and when it is in faultless condition.
Never leave a loaded tool unattended.
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Always remove all cartridges and fasteners from the
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tool before carrying out cleaning, servicing or main-
tenance and before storing the tool.
Never pull the magazine back with the hand. Under
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certain circumstances, this could cock the tool, making
it ready to fire. When the tool is ready to fire, a fastener
could be driven inadvertently into a part of the body.
When not in use, the tool must be unloaded and stored
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in a dry place where it is locked up or out of reach of
children.
Check that moving parts function correctly without
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sticking and that no parts are damaged. All parts must
be fitted correctly and fulfill all conditions necessary
for correct operation of the tool.
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