WARNING
Risk of injury due to flying fragments! Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the eyes and body.
▶ Wear eye protection and protective gloves.
▶ Use suitable connection material in combination with the correct crimping dies.
▶ Before and during the crimping operation, make sure that the crimping dies are correctly positioned.
CAUTION
Short-circuit due to formation of flash produced by crimping operations! A faulty crimping operation
can lead to the formation of flash, which can cause short-circuiting/arcing.
▶ Use the correct crimping die.
▶ Use suitable connection material.
▶ Remove the flashes that form in the course of crimping work.
In cold weather the hydraulic oil can thicken and slow the crimping operation. Perform 5 to 10 empty
crimping operations to heat up the crimping tool.
1. Turn the crimping head to the desired position.
2. Insert the connecting material into the open crimping head.
3. Press and hold down the control switch until the piston retracts.
4. Remove the crimped connecting material.
Repeat the crimping operation if necessary, but never at the same place. Obtain the information
concerning the permitted number of crimping operations from the manufacturer of the connecting
material.
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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!
Care of the product
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Carefully remove stubborn dirt.
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Carefully clean the air vents, if present, with a dry, soft brush.
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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.
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