2 October 2020 / Safety Alert

Product Hazard Alert

HILTI DGH 130 Multi Speed Concrete Grinder

### To be removed from service until further notice ###

A recent event occurred where the cup stone disc separated from a HITLI DGH 130 during operation. This event is currently under investigation. Picture provided below.

ACTION REQUIRED

This model tool is to be withdrawn from operations and tagged out of service until the investigation establishes the cause of the tool failure which resulted in the cup stone disc becoming dislodged from the tool.

This tool cannot be put into active service until formal notice from Hutchies’ National Health & Safety Manager.

FOLLOW UP

This out of service advice does not apply to any other HILTI tool or product.

Formal advice as to further action will be distributed when known.

CONTACT

Please direct all queries to:

Danny O’Reilly, National Health & Safety Manager

Phone 0408 920 496

Email danny.oreilly@hutchies.com.au

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