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8 Transport and storage of cordless tools and batteries
Transport
CAUTION
Accidental starting during transport !
▶ Always transport your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Remove the battery/batteries.
▶ Never transport batteries loose and unprotected. During transport, batteries should be protected from
excessive shock and vibration and isolated from any conductive materials or other batteries that may
come in contact with the terminals and cause a short circuit. Comply with the locally applicable
regulations for transporting batteries.
▶ Do not send batteries through the mail. Consult your shipper for instructions on how to ship undamaged
batteries.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged transport, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
Storage
WARNING
Accidental damage caused by defective or leaking batteries !
▶ Always store your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Store the product and the batteries in a cool and dry place. Comply with the temperature limits stated in
the technical data.
▶ Do not store batteries on the charger. Always remove the battery from the charger when the charging
operation has completed.
▶ Never leave batteries in direct sunlight, on sources of heat, or behind glass.
▶ Store the product and batteries where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged storage, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
9 Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, always observe the charge-status and fault indicator of the battery. See the section
headed Status indicators of the Li­ion battery.
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.
Trouble or fault
Product does not work.
The control switch can't be
pressed, i.e. the switch is
locked.
Running speed suddenly
drops considerably.
The battery runs down more
quickly than usual.
The battery does not engage
with an audible click.
Product or battery gets very
warm.
*2284956*
Possible cause
The battery is not fully inserted.
The forward/reverse switch is in
the middle position.
Low battery.
Very low ambient temperature.
The retaining lugs on the battery
are dirty.
Electrical fault.
2284956
Action to be taken
▶ Push the battery in until it
engages with an audible click.
▶ Push the forward/reverse switch
to the left or right.
▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
▶ Allow the battery to warm up
slowly to room temperature.
▶ Clean the retaining lug and push
the battery in until it engages.
Contact Hilti Service if the
problem persists.
▶ Switch the product off immedi-
ately, remove the battery, keep
it under observation, allow it
to cool down and contact Hilti
Service.
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