Declaration Of Conformity; Safety Instructions - Hilti DX 351 M&E Bedienungsanleitung

▶ Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to state the product details when
contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to inquire about the product.
Product information
Cartridge fastening tool
Generation
Serial no.
1.5

Declaration of conformity

The manufacturer declares, on his sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the
applicable legislation and standards. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be found at the end of this
documentation.
The technical documentation is filed here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | D-86916 Kaufering, Germany
2 Safety
2.1

Safety instructions

Basic safety precautions
WARNING! Read all safety instructions and other instructions. Failure to comply with the safety
instructions and instructions can cause serious injuries.
Keep all safety instructions and instructions for future reference.
▶ Do not tamper with or modify the fastening tool in any way.
▶ Use only fastening tools and items of equipment that are compatible with each other (base plates,
fastener guides, magazines, pistons and accessories) and consumables (fasteners and cartridges).
▶ Check the fastening tool and accessories for damage.
▶ Moving parts must be in full working order; make sure that they cannot jam. Comply with the
instructions on cleaning and oiling in these operating instructions → page 27.
▶ All parts must be correctly installed to ensure faultless operation of the fastening tool. Damaged
parts must be properly repaired or replaced by Hilti Service unless otherwise stated in the operating
instructions.
▶ Use only Hilti DX cartridges, or other suitable cartridges that meet the minimum safety requirements.
→ page 20
▶ Use the fastening tool only for the applications defined in the section headed "Intended use" → page 20.
Do not attempt to drive fasteners into unsuitable base materials, for example material that is too thin, too
hard, or too brittle. Driving a fastener into these materials can cause the fastener to break, splinter the
material or be driven right through. Examples of unsuitable materials are:
▶ Weld seams in steel, cast iron, glass, marble, plastic, bronze, brass, copper, insulating material,
hollow brick, ceramic brick, thin sheet metal (< 4 mm) and cellular concrete.
▶ Comply with the Hilti 'Direct Fastening Technology Manual' or the corresponding local Hilti 'Technical
Guide to Fastening Technology'. Always also comply with the operating instructions of the fastener
to be used.
Requirements to be met by users
▶ Only appropriately trained persons who have been duly authorized and informed of the possible hazards
are allowed to operate or service this fastening tool.
▶ Wear your personal protective equipment while the tool is in use.
▶ Wear suitable eye protection and a hard hat.
▶ Wear protective gloves. The fastening tool can get hot in use.
▶ Wear ear protectors. The ignition of a propellant charge can damage the hearing.
▶ Wear non-skid shoes.
Safety at the workplace
▶ Keep the workplace tidy. Objects which could cause injury should be removed from the working area.
Disorder in the working zone can lead to accidents.
▶ Make sure that the working area is well lit and, when working in an enclosed space, make sure it is
adequately ventilated.
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