Use and Care Manual

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▶ Before cutting through pipes, make sure that they are empty of medium. Drain the pipes if necessary.
▶ When cutting through pipes, hold the power tool above the level of the pipe you are cutting through.
◁ The power tool is not protected against ingress of moisture. Liquid running out of a pipe can cause a
short circuit in the power tool.
▶ Never cut into unknown materials and make sure the path of the saw is free of obstructions above and
below the workpiece.
◁ The power tool can kick back if the saw blade comes into contact with an obstructing object.
▶ Wear protective gloves also when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool presents a
risk of injury (cuts or burns).
▶ Always remove the battery when the power tool is not in use, before maintenance, before changing
accessory tools and in preparation for and throughout transport.
▶ Engage the transport lock before storing or transporting the power tool.
▶ Comply with the manufacturer's instructions for handling and storing saw blades.
▶ The user and persons in the vicinity must wear suitable protective goggles, a hard hat, ear defenders,
protective gloves and light respiratory protection while the power tool is in use.
▶ Always use a saw blade of appropriate length. The saw blade must over the workpiece while the complete
Hubs stroke.
▶ Take breaks between working and do relaxation and finger exercises to improve the blood circulation in
your fingers.
▶ Do not look directly into the light source (LEDs) of the power tool and do not aim the beam at other
persons’ faces. Risk of dazzling or eye damage.
▶ Flying fragments can injure the body and eyes. Wear your personal protective equipment and always
wear protective glasses and protective gloves.
▶ If work involves break-through, always secure the area on the side opposite where the work is carried
out.
2.5 Battery use and care
▶ Observe the special regulations and instructions applicable to the transport, storage and use of Li-ion
batteries.
▶ Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, direct sunlight or fire.
▶ Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C.
▶ Do not attempt to charge or continue to use damaged batteries.
▶ If the battery is too hot to touch it may be defective. In this case, place the product in a non-flammable
location, well away from flammable materials, where it can be kept under observation and allowed to
cool down. Contact Hilti Service after the battery has cooled down.
Printed: 23.01.2018 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5396155 / 000 / 00