Before Use; Removing The Chuck; Fitting The Chuck; Operation - Hilti TE 6-S Manual De Instrucciones

6.Before use

The tool must not be connected to the electric mains
supply.
6.1 Fit the side handle
1. Release the side handle clamp by turning the side
handle grip.
2. Slide the side handle / clamping band over the chuck
onto the housing (clamping groove).
3. Turn the side handle into the desired position.
4. Secure the side handle by twisting its grip.

6.2 Removing the chuck

CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and the
insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Pull the chuck sleeve forward and hold it securely.
3. Remove the chuck by pulling it away from the pow-
er tool.

6.3 Fitting the chuck

CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and the
insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Grip the chuck sleeve, pull it forward and hold it
securely in this position.
3. Slide the chuck onto the guide tube from the front
and then release the sleeve.
4. Rotate the chuck until it is heard to engage.
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5071102 / 000 / 00

7. Operation

The side handle must always be fitted when the tool is
in use.
Use clamps or a vice to secure loose workpieces.
If extension cords are used: Only extension cords of a
type approved for the intended use and of adequate
cross section may be used. Failure to observe this point
may result in reduced performance of the tool and over-
heating of the cord. Damaged extension cords must
be replaced.
At low temperatures: The tool requires to reach a min-
imum operating temperature before the hammering
mechanism begins to operate. Switch on the tool and
position the tip of the drill bit on the work surface. While
the tool is running, apply light pressure briefly and
repeatedly until the hammering mechanism begins to
operate.
■ The insert tool may become hot
during use.
■ You may burn your hands.
■ Wear protective gloves when
changing insert tools.
7.1 Fitting the insert tool
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing the insert tool.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Check that the connection end of the insert tool is clean
and lightly greased. Clean it and grease it if necessary.
3. Check that the sealing lip of the dust shield is clean
and in good condition. Clean the dust shield if neces-
sary or replace it if the sealing lip is found to be dam-
aged (please refer to the "Care and maintenance" sec-
tion).
4. Push the insert tool into the chuck and rotate it while
applying slight pressure until it engages in the guide
grooves.
5. Push the insert tool further into the chuck until it is
heard to engage.
6. Check that the insert tool has engaged correctly by
pulling it.
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