Hilti GDG 6-22, Manual, Page: 10 / 64

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Do not position your hand in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of
operation, is moving away from your hand, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the
power tool directly at you.
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When wheel is pinched, snagged or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power
tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt
to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may
occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel pinching or snagging.
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Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully
re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
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Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece
near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
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Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
Safety warnings specific for wire brushing operations:
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Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate
light clothing and/or skin.
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Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one minute before using them. During this
time no one is to stand in front or in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires will be discharged
during the run-in time.
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Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush away from you. Small particles and tiny wire fragments
may be discharged at high velocity during the use of these brushes and may become imbedded in your
skin.
2.3 Additional safety instructions
Personal safety
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Use the product and accessories only when they are in perfect working order.
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Never tamper with or modify the product or accessories in any way.
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Do not touch rotating parts – risk of injury!
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Always hold the tool with both hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips clean and dry.
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Wait until the product stops completely before you lay it down.
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Wear protective gloves also when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool presents a
risk of injury (cuts or burns).
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Dust produced by grinding, sanding, cutting and drilling can contain dangerous chemicals. Some
examples are: lead or lead-based paints; brick, concrete and other masonry products, natural stone
and other products containing silicates; certain types of wood, such as oak, beech and chemically
treated wood; asbestos or materials that contain asbestos. Determine the exposure of the operator and
bystanders by means of the hazard classification of the materials to be worked. Implement the necessary
measures to restrict exposure to a safe level, for example by the use of a dust collection system or by
the wearing of suitable respiratory protection. The general measures for reducing exposure include:
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working in an area that is well ventilated,
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avoidance of prolonged contact with dust,
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directing dust away from the face and body,
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wearing protective clothing and washing exposed areas of the skin with water and soap.
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Take frequent breaks and do physical exercises to improve the blood circulation in your fingers. High
vibration during long periods of work can lead to disorders of the blood vessels and nervous system in
the fingers, hands and wrists.
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Do not look directly into the light source (LED) of the product and do not aim the beam at other persons’
faces. Risk of dazzling or eye damage.
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Risk of injury by falling tools and/or accessories. Before starting work, check that the battery and installed
accessories are secure.
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Do not secure a belt hook to this power tool.
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Keep the air vents clear at all times. Risk of burn injuries due to blocked air vents!
Power tool use and care
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Do not set the product down with its weight resting on the battery.