BHC 18
GB
Insert the depth stop [1-12] in the additional
handle [1-11].
Pull out the depth stop [1-12] until the distance
between the tip of the drill and the tip of the
depth stop corresponds to the desired drilling
depth.
Tighten the grip on the additional handle [1-11]
again.
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Working with the machine
9.1
On/Off switch [1-4]
Press = ON, release = OFF
The speed of the machine depends on how far
the on/off switch is pressed in.
9.2
Belt clip [1-6]
The belt clip (right/left) allows the user to attach
the machine briefly to work clothing.
9.3
Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine
switches off in the following operating states:
Battery flat or machine overloaded:
peep
Change the battery
Reduce the machine load
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Service and maintenance
Note the following information:
– Keep the ventilation slits on the machine free and
clean to ensure adequate cooling.
– Keep the contacts on the machine, charger and
battery pack clean.
Information on battery packs
– Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature be-
tween 5 °C and 25 °C.
– Protect battery packs from moisture, water and
heat.
– Do not leave flat battery packs in a charger dis-
connected from the mains power supply for lon-
ger than one month. Danger of deep discharge!
– If you intend to store li-ion battery packs for lon-
ger periods without use, you should charge them
to 40 % capacity (approx. 15 min charging time).
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Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at:
www.festool.com/Service
EKAT
Use only original Festool spare parts!
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Order No. at:
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www.festool.com/Service
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Environment
Do not dispose of the device in house-
hold waste! Recycle devices, accesso-
ries and packaging. Observe applica-
ble country-specific regulations.
EU only: European Directive 2002/96/
EC stipulates that used electric power tools must
be collected separately and disposed of at an envi-
ronmentally responsible recycling centre.
Return used or faulty battery packs to your local
specialist retailer, Festool after-sales service or a
designated public waste management facility. The
battery packs will then be recycled. (Observe the
regulations applicable in your country). The batter-
ies must be discharged on return.
EU only: European Directive 91/157/EEC stipulates
that faulty or used battery packs/batteries must be
recycled.
Information on REACh:www.festool.com/reach
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Transport
A li-ion battery pack alone falls below the applica-
ble limit value and certified as per UN manual ST/
SG/ AC.10/11/rev. 3 part III, subsection 38.3. How-
ever, dangerous goods regulations may apply when
several battery packs are transported.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Cordless rotary hammer
BHC 18
Year of CE mark: 2013
We declare under sole responsibility that this prod-
uct complies with all the relevant requirements in
the following Directives, standards and normative
documents:
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 60745-
1, EN 60745-2-6, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2.
Serial no.
499818