User manual HILTI TE 18-M

[. . . ] General information 1. 1 Safety notices and their meaning DANGER Draws attention to imminent danger that could lead to serious bodily injury or fatality. WARNING Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to serious personal injury or fatality. CAUTION Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property. NOTE Used to draw attention to an instruction or other useful information. [. . . ] Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. , in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5. 1. 5 Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 5. 2 Additional safety precautions 5. 2. 1 Personal safety a) Wear ear protectors. c) Always hold the power tool securely with both hands on the grips provided. 7. 1. 4 Fitting the chuck 5 CAUTION Wear protective gloves when changing the chuck. Grip the chuck sleeve, pull it forward and hold it securely in this position. Slide the chuck onto the guide tube from the front and then release the sleeve. 7. 2. 1. 1 Chisel position adjustment CAUTION Do not work in this position. Turn the function selector switch until it engages in the "Chisel adjustment" position. Do not operate the function selector switch while the motor is running. 7. 2. 1. 2 Locking the chisel Turn the function selector switch to the "Chiseling" position and rotate the chisel until it engages. Do not operate the function selector switch while the motor is running. Position the tip of the chisel at the point where chiseling is to begin. 7. 2. 2 Using the needle adaptor (optional) CAUTION The needle adaptor is for use only with the TE 18-M. NOTE Working at low temperatures: The hammering mechanism works only when the power tool has reached a minimum operating temperature. [. . . ] Do not operate the power tool if parts are damaged or when the controls do not function faultlessly. 8. 4 Checking the power tool after care and maintenance After carrying out care and maintenance work on the power tool, check that all protective and safety devices are fitted and that they function faultlessly. 24 9. Have the supply cord and plug checked by an electrical specialist and replaced if necessary. Have the supply cord and plug checked by an electrical specialist and replaced if necessary. [. . . ]