Preparing For Use; Care And Maintenance - Hilti TE 4-A18 Manual De Instrucciones

5.1 Preparing for use

CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and
the insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
CAUTION
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Wear protective gloves when changing insert tools
as the insert tools get hot through use and they may
have sharp edges.
5.1.1 Inserting the battery 2
CAUTION
A falling battery may present a risk of injury to yourself
and others.
Check that the battery is securely seated in the tool.
5.1.2 Removing the battery 3
5.1.3 Transport and storage of batteries
CAUTION
Fire hazard. Never transport batteries in loose, bulk form.
There is a risk of short circuiting.
Pull the battery out of the locked position (working posi-
tion) and move it into the first latching position (transport
position).
Observe national and international transport regulations
when shipping batteries (transportation by road, rail, sea
or air).
5.1.4 Fitting and adjusting the side handle 4

6 Care and maintenance

WARNING
Repairs to the electrical section of the power tool may
be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
6.1 Care of the power tool
CAUTION
Keep the power tool, especially its grip surfaces,
clean and free from oil and grease. Do not use clean-
ing agents which contain silicone.
Never operate the power tool when the ventilation slots
are blocked. Clean the ventilation slots carefully using
a dry brush. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the
interior of the power tool. Clean the outside of the power
tool at regular intervals with a slightly damp cloth. Do
not use a spray, steam pressure cleaning equipment or
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5.1.5 Fitting the insert tool 5
CAUTION
The use of unsuitable grease may cause damage to the
tool. Only use genuine grease from Hilti.
NOTE
After fitting the drill bit, grip it and pull it in order to check
that it is securely engaged.
5.1.6 Removing the insert tool 6
5.2 Operation
NOTE
The system switches itself off automatically when the
battery voltage is low.
CAUTION
Working on the material may cause it to splinter. Wear
eye protection and protective gloves. Wear breathing
protection if no dust removal system is used. Splin-
tering material presents a risk of injury to the eyes and
body.
NOTE
Do not operate the function selector switch while the
motor is running.
5.2.1 Function selector switch
5.2.1.1 Setting the rotary drilling only function 7
5.2.1.2 Setting the hammer drilling function 8
5.2.2 Forward / reverse
CAUTION
Do not operate the forward / reverse switch while the
motor is running.
5.2.3 Fitting and adjusting the depth gauge 9
running water for cleaning. This may negatively affect the
electrical safety of the power tool.
6.2 Cleaning or replacing the dust shield
Clean the dust shield on the chuck with a dry, clean
cloth at regular intervals. Clean the sealing lip by wiping it
carefully and then grease it again lightly with Hilti grease.
It is essential that the dust shield is replaced if the sealing
lip is found to be damaged. Push the tip of a screwdriver
under the edge of the dust shield and prise it out toward
the front. Clean the area of the chuck in contact with dust
shield and then fit a new dust shield. Press it in firmly
until it engages.