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Care and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury with battery inserted !
▶ Always remove the battery before carrying out care and maintenance tasks!
DANGER
Electric shock due to breakdown of protective insulation. When working on metal under extreme
conditions, conductive dust (e.g. metal, carbon fiber) may accumulate inside the power tool, thereby
adversely affecting the protective insulation.
▶ Use a stationary dust extraction system when working under extreme conditions.
▶ Clean the air vents frequently.
Care of the product
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Carefully remove stubborn dirt.
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Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these can attack the plastic parts.
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Use a dry, clean cloth to clean the contacts of the product.
Care of the Liion batteries
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Never use a battery with clogged air vents. Clean the air vents carefully using a dry, soft brush.
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Avoid unnecessary exposure of the battery to dust and dirt. Never expose the battery to high levels of
moisture (e.g. by being dipped in water or left in the rain).
If a battery has been soaked by moisture, treat it as a damaged battery. Isolate it in a non-flammable
container and consult Hilti Service.
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Keep the battery free of extraneous oil and grease. Do not permit dust or dirt to accumulate unnecessarily
on the battery. Clean the battery with a dry, soft brush or a clean, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning agents
containing silicone as these can attack the plastic parts.
Do not touch the contacts of the battery and do not remove the factory-applied grease from the contacts.
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Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these can attack the plastic parts.
Maintenance
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Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all
function correctly.
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Do not use the product if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Immediately have the product
repaired by Hilti Service.
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After cleaning and maintenance, install all guards and protective devices and check that they are in full
working order.
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 your product can be found at your
Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group
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Transport and storage of cordless tools and batteries
Transport
CAUTION
Accidental starting during transport !
▶ Always transport your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Remove the battery/batteries.
▶ Never transport batteries loose and unprotected. During transport, batteries should be protected from
excessive shock and vibration and isolated from any conductive materials or other batteries that may
come in contact with the terminals and cause a short circuit. Comply with the locally applicable
regulations for transporting batteries.
▶ Do not send batteries through the mail. Consult your shipper for instructions on how to ship undamaged
batteries.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged transport, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
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