Whether gas-actuated fastening tools require the same individual training for each model as powder-actuated fastening tools.

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December 21, 2005

Mr. Martin Schofield
Hilti, Inc.
5400 South 122nd East Avenue
P.O. Box 21148
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74121

Re: Whether gas-actuated fastening tools require the same individual training for each model as powder-actuated fastening tools.

Dear Mr. Schofield: