Use and Care Manual

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6 Care, maintenance, transport and storage
6.1 Care and maintenance of cordless tools
WARNING
Danger of electric shock! Carrying out care and maintenance while the battery is fitted presents a
risk of serious physical injury and burning injury.
▶ Always remove the battery before carrying out all care and maintenance tasks.
Care and maintenance of the tool
• Carefully remove any dirt that may be adhering to parts.
• Clean the air vents carefully with a dry brush.
• Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these may attack the plastic parts.
Care of the lithiumion batteries
• Keep the battery free from oil and grease.
• Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these may attack the plastic parts.
• Avoid ingress of moisture.
Maintenance
• Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all
function correctly.
• Do not operate the cordless tool if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have the tool
repaired by Hilti Service immediately.
• After cleaning and maintenance, fit all guards or protective devices and check that they function correctly.
Note
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare
parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your
local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com
6.2 Transport and storage of cordless tools
Transport
CAUTION
Inadvertent starting during transport. Uncontrolled starting during transport may occur if the battery
is fitted, thereby resulting in damage to the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before transporting the tool.
▶ Remove the battery.
▶ Transport the tool and batteries individually packaged.
▶ Never transport batteries in bulk form (loose, unprotected).
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of transport.
Storage
CAUTION
Inadvertent damage caused by defective battery. A leaking battery may damage the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before storing the tool.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place that is as cool and dry as possible.
▶ Never store batteries in direct sunlight, on heating units or behind a window pane.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized
persons.
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage.
Printed: 27.07.2016 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5293001 / 000 / 00