BHC 18
GB
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
a lack of practical experience and knowledge,
provided they are supervised or have been in-
structed to use the machine safely and under-
stand the dangers of machine operation.
Children are not allowed use or play with the ma-
chine.
– Do not open the battery pack or the charger!
– Prevent metal parts (e.g. metal chips) or fluids
from entering the charger!
– Risk of explosion! Do not use battery packs or
chargers from other manufacturers!
– Protect the battery pack from excessive heat > 50
°C or constant heat sources such as sunlight or
naked flames!
– Never use water to extinguish burning li-ion bat-
tery packs! Use sand or a fire blanket.
– Check the plug and the cable regularly and
should either become damaged, in order to avoid
a hazard, have them replaced by an authorised
after-sales service workshop.
– Protect the machine from moisture.
– Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
– Always pull the mains plug out of the socket
when the charger is not in use.
– Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be sup-
plied via residual current device with a rated re-
sidual current of 30 mA or less.
2.4
Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are
typically:
Hammer drilling in concrete
Sound pressure level
Noise level
Uncertainty
CAUTION
When working with noise
Damage to hearing
Always use ear protection.
Vibration emission value a
directions) and uncertainty K measured in accor-
dance with EN 60745:
Hammer drilling in concrete 13,8 m/s
The specified emissions values (vibration, noise)
14
L
= 88 dB(A)
PA
L
= 99 dB(A)
WA
K = 3 dB
(vector sum for three
h
a
K
h
2
3,4 m/s
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary esti-
mates regarding vibration and noise loads during
operation.
– They represent the primary applications of the
power tool.
Increase possible for other applications, with other
insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take
note of idling and downtimes of machine!
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Intended use
Cordless rotary hammer suitable
– for hammer drilling in concrete, brick and stone,
– for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic
with no impact function,
– for inserting and tightening screws.
Charger TCL 3 suitable for
– charging Festool battery packs: BP, BPS and
BPC (NiMH, NiCd, li-ion are recognised automat-
ically.)
– indoor use only.
The user is liable for improper or non-in-
tended use.
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Technical data
Cordless rotary hammer
Motor voltage
Idling speed
Impact energy
Collar
Tool adapter
Drill diameter max.
Steel
Wood
Hammer drilling in con-
crete
Weight with auxiliary handle
Further technical data on the charger and bat-
tery packs can be found on page 6.
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Machine features
[1-1] Tool adapter
[1-2] Release sleeve
[1-3] Right/left switch
2
[1-4] On/Off switch
[1-5] Drilling/hammer drilling selector switch
BHC 18
18V
0 - 1100 rpm
1,8 J
43 mm
SDS-plus
13 mm
25 mm
18 mm
2,6 kg