5.3.6 Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection, a hard
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6.1 Battery use and care
NOTE
Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Never
use the battery until the cells become fully discharged.
Change to the second battery as soon as a drop in per-
formance is noticed. Recharge the battery immediately
so that it is ready for reuse.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Never store the
battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight or sources
of heat, e.g. on heaters / radiators or behind a motor
vehicle windscreen. Batteries that have reached the end
of their life must be disposed of safely and correctly to
avoid environmental pollution.
6.2 Charging the battery
DANGER
Use only the Hilti batteries and Hilti chargers listed
under "Accessories".
6.2.1 Charging a new battery for the first time
Charge the battery fully before using it for the first time.
6.2.2 Charging a previously used battery
Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are clean
and dry before inserting it in the corresponding charger.
For information about charging, read the operating in-
structions for the battery charger and section 2.10 "Li-ion
battery charge status" of these operating instructions.
Li-ion batteries are ready for use at any time, even when
only partly charged. Charging progress is indicated by
the LED display (see charger operating instructions).
hat, ear protection, protective gloves and breathing
protection while the machine is in use.
6.3 Fitting the battery 2
CAUTION
Before fitting the battery, check that the power tool
is switched off and that the transport lock is engaged
(forward/reverse switch in the middle position). Use
only the Hilti batteries intended for use with this power
tool, i.e. B 36/3.0 Li‑ion, B 36/2.4 Li‑ion, B 36/2.6 Li‑ion,
B 36/3.3 Li‑ion or B 36/3.9 Li‑ion.
1.
Push the battery into the power tool from the rear
until it is heard to engage with a double click.
2.
CAUTION A falling battery may present a risk of
injury to yourself and others.
Check that the battery is seated securely in the
power tool.
6.4 Removing the battery 3
1.
Press both battery release buttons.
2.
Pull the battery out of the power tool toward the
rear.
6.5 Transport and storage of batteries
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).
6.6 Fitting the side handle 4
1.
Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle posi-
tion or remove the battery from the power tool.
2.
Release the side handle clamping band by turning
the handle counterclockwise.
3.
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in
order to avoid injury.
4.
Slide the side handle clamping band over the chuck
and onto the cylindrical section at the front end of
the power tool.
5.
Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
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