▶ Do not store the product with the charger connected. After recharging, always disconnect the product
from the charger.
▶ Never leave the product in direct sunlight, on sources of heat, or behind glass.
▶ Do not store the product in a potentially explosive environment.
▶ Store the product where it cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
▶ To prevent damage to the inert-gas can, comply with the safety data sheet of the inert-gas can.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after lengthy storage, always check all visible parts for signs of damage
and make sure that all the controls are in full working order.
9
Troubleshooting
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by
yourself, please contact Hilti Service.
9.1
Troubleshooting table
Trouble or fault
Inert-gas can is damaged
Vapors are produced during
welding, residues are left or
the coating around the stud is
burnt.
High wear of the surfacing
tool.
Severe vibration of the sur-
facing tool.
Positioning of the surfacing
tool difficult.
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Possible cause
Mechanical damage to the inert-
gas can
Wrong H code selected on the
welding machine
Surface incorrectly prepared or
not free of contamination (residues
of the coating, of the surfacing
operation, oil film, etc.)
Hand tool not held perpendicular
to surface.
Incorrect settings on the drill /
driver used.
Weld position not marked with
center punch.
Surfacing at an angle or too deep
Weld position not marked with
center punch.
Action to be taken
▶ Dispose of the inert-gas can
in accordance with your local
regulations.
▶ Select the H code that matches
the stud. → page 33
▶ Hold the hand tool vertical
and steady and maintain your
position throughout the welding
operation.
▶ Adhere to the necessary dis-
tances from edges. Adhere
to the specifications for posi-
tioning the ground clamp and
the hand tool (distance and
orientation).
▶ Prepare the surface correctly.
→ page 31
▶ Thoroughly clean an extensive
area of the surface after surface
preparation.
▶ Hold the hand tool exactly
perpendicular to the surface.
▶ Use only the recommended drill
/ driver with the recommended
settings. → page 31
▶ Mark the position with a center
punch before preparing the
surface. → page 31
▶ Keep the drill / driver perpendic-
ular to the surface throughout
the operation and stop the
surfacing operation as soon as
the required surface condition
is achieved. → page 31
▶ Mark the position with a center
punch before preparing the
surface. → page 31
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