Health Hazard By Dust; Intended Use; Technical Data - Festool BHC 18 Li-Basic Manual De Instrucciones

local utility company. If the insertion tool
makes contact with live cables, it can result
in fire and electric shock. Damage to a gas
pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration
of a water pipe can result in damage to
property.
Harmful/toxic dust may be produced dur­
–
ing your work (e.g. paint containing lead,
certain types of wood and metal). Inhaling
or coming into contact with this dust may
represent a hazard for operating personnel
or persons in the vicinity. Comply with the
safety regulations that apply in your coun­
try.
Wear a P2 dust mask to protect your
health.
–
Wear suitable personal protective equip­
ment: Ear protection, protective goggles,
dust mask for work that generates dust,
protective gloves for working with rough
materials and for changing tools.
CAUTION! Power tool can jam and cause
sudden kickback! Switch off immediately!
– If a tool becomes stuck in the material, it
can be removed simply by reversing the ro­
tational direction of the machine.
Do not use the power tool in the rain or in
–
damp surroundings. Moisture in the power
tool may cause a short circuit and fire.
– Do not lock the on/off switch in place per­
manently.
– Do not use power supply units or third-
party battery packs to operate cordless
power tools. Do not use third-party charg­
ers to charge the battery packs. The use of
accessories not expressly authorised by the
manufacturer can result in electric shocks
and/or serious accidents.
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Health hazard by dust

WARNING! various dust created by pow­
er sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause can­
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
– lead from lead-based paints,
– crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
– arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
The risk from these expo­
sures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your expo­
sure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER
MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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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.
– intended for use with BP Festool battery
packs of the same voltage class.
WARNING
The user bears the responsibility for damage
and accidents caused by improper use; this
also includes damage and wear caused by
continuous use in industry.
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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 concrete
Weight incl. additional
handle, excl. battery pack
English
BHC 18
18 V
0 - 1100 min
-1
1.8 J
1 - 11/16'' (43 mm)
SDS-plus
3/8'' (10 mm)
1'' (25 mm)
23/32'' (18 mm)
4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
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