User manual HILTI SF18A

[. . . ] 00_Cover_SFH18_A_P3. qxd 28. 11. 2008 13:31 Uhr Seite 1 SF(H) 18-A Hilti Corporation LI-9494 Schaan Tel. : +423 / 234 21 11 Fax: +423 / 234 29 65 www. hilti. com Operating instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Manual de instruções en fr es pt Hilti = registered trademark of Hilti Corp. , Schaan W 3575 1108 00-Pos. 3 1 Printed in China © 2008 Right of technical and programme changes reserved S. & O. 362178 / C 362178 *362178* 00_Cover_SFH18_A_P3. qxd 28. 11. 2008 13:31 Uhr Seite 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This product is UL listed to US and Canadien safety standards Ce produit est homologué UL (conforme aux normes de sécurité américaines et candiennes) Producto homologado según normas de seguridad americanas y canadienses Produto homologado de accordo com as normas de segurança americanas e canadianas ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SF(H) 18A Cordless drill/driver / cordless hammer drill/driver It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the power tool is operated for the first time. Always keep these operating instructions together with the power tool. [. . . ] 5. 2. 4 Electrical safety en Before beginning work, check the working area (e. g. using a metal detector) to ensure that no concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes are present. External metal parts of the power tool may become live, for example, when an electric cable is damaged accidentally. This presents a serious risk of electric shock. 5. 2. 5 Work area a) Ensure that the workplace is well lit. b) Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Exposure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may result in damage to the health. 7 5. 2. 6 Personal protective equipment hat, ear protection, protective gloves and breathing protection while the power tool is in use. en The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear ANSI Z87. 1-approved eye protection, a hard 6. Before use 6. 2. 2 Charging a previously used battery Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are clean and dry before inserting it in the corresponding charger. Read the operating instructions for the charger for further information about the charging procedure. Li-ion batteries are ready for use at any time, even when only partly charged. Charging progress is indicated by the LED display (see charger operating instructions). 6. 3 Fitting the battery CAUTION Before fitting the battery, check that the power tool is switched off and that the transport lock is engaged (forward/reverse switch in the middle position). Use only the Hilti batteries approved for use with this power tool. CAUTION Check that the terminals on the battery and in the power tool are free from foreign objects before inserting the battery in the power tool. Push the battery into the power tool from the rear as far as it will go and until it is heard to engage with a double click. CAUTION A falling battery may present a risk of injury to yourself or others. Check that the battery is seated securely in the power tool. 6. 1 Battery use and care NOTE Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Use a battery only when it has been fully charged. This ensures that maximum battery capacity is available. Change to the second battery as soon as a drop in performance is noticed. Recharge the battery immediately so that it is ready for reuse. Never store the battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight or sources of heat, e. g. [. . . ] The battery runs down more quickly than usual. The battery doesn't engage with an audible double click. The retaining lugs on the battery are dirty. The power tool or the battery gets very warm. Electrical fault. The power tool has been overloaded (application limits exceeded). 10. Disposal CAUTION Improper disposal of the equipment may have serious consequences: The burning of plastic components generates toxic fumes which may present a health hazard. Batteries may explode if damaged or exposed to very high temperatures, causing poisoning, burns, acid burns or environmental pollution. [. . . ]