Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Hilti DEG 500-D Mode D'emploi

CAUTION
Improve the blood circulation in your fingers by re-
laxing your hands and exercising your fingers during
breaks between working.
WARNING
Keep inflammable materials away from the working
area.
7.1 Switching on / off without locking the switch
(DEG 500-D or DEG 600-D)
7.1.1 Switching on
1. Plug the supply cord into the power outlet.
2. Slide the on / off switch forward and then press it as
far as it will go.
7.1.2 Switching off
Release the on / off switch.

8 Care and maintenance

CAUTION
Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet.
8.1 Care of the power tool
DANGER
Under extreme conditions, when used for working on
metal, conductive dust may accumulate inside the tool.
This may have an adverse effect on the tool's protective
insulation. Under such conditions, the tool should be
plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
and use of a stationary dust removal system and
frequent cleaning of the tool's cooling air slots is
recommended.
The outer casing of the power tool is made from impact-
resistant plastic. Sections of the grip are made from a
synthetic rubber material.
Never operate the power tool when the ventilation slots
are blocked. Clean the ventilation slots carefully using
a dry brush. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the
interior of the power tool. Clean the outside of the power
tool at regular intervals with a slightly damp cloth. Do
not use a spray, steam pressure cleaning equipment or
running water for cleaning. This may negatively affect the

9 Troubleshooting

Fault
The power tool doesn't start.
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7.2 Switching on / off and locking the switch (DEG
NOTE
If the tool is unplugged from the electric supply while
the on / off switch is locked in the on position and
subsequently plugged back into the electric supply, the
tool will not restart. The switch lock must be released
while the tool is disconnected from the electric supply
before the supply cord is again plugged into the power
outlet.
7.2.1 Switching on and locking the switch
1.
2.
7.2.2 Switching off after locking the switch
Press the front part of the on / off switch down (the lock
then releases).
electrical safety of the power tool. Always keep the grip
surfaces of the power tool free from oil and grease. Do
not use cleaning agents which contain silicone.
8.2 Maintenance
WARNING
Do not operate the tool if parts are damaged or
when the controls do not function faultlessly. Have
the power tool repaired by Hilti Service.
WARNING
Repairs to the electrical section of the power tool may
be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
Check all external parts of the power tool for damage
at regular intervals and check that all controls operate
faultlessly.
8.3 Checking the power tool after care and
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.
Possible cause
Interruption in the electric supply.
Supply cord or plug defective.
600-P)
Plug the supply cord into the power outlet.
Slide the on / off switch forward slightly (3 mm) and,
while pressing it down, slide it further forward until
it locks in position.
maintenance
Remedy
Plug in another electric appliance and
check whether it works.
Have the supply cord and plug
checked by an electrical specialist
and replaced if necessary.
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