Before Use - Hilti TE 7-C Operating Instruction

more securely than by hand and both hands remain
free to operate the power tool.
b) Check that the insert tools used are compatible
with the chuck system and that they are secured
in the chuck correctly.
c) Switch the power tool off and unplug the supply
cord in the event of a power failure or interruption
in the electric supply. This will prevent accidental
restarting when the electric power returns.
5.3.3 Electrical safety
a) 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.
b) Check the power tool's supply cord at regular
intervals and have it replaced by a qualified spe-
cialist if found to be damaged. If the machine's
supply cord is damaged it must be replaced with
a specially-prepared and approved supply cord
available from Hilti Customer Service. Check ex-
tension cords at regular intervals and replace
them if found to be damaged. Do not touch the
supply cord or extension cord if it is damaged
while working. Disconnect the mains plug from
the power outlet. Damaged supply cords or exten-
sion cords present a risk of electric shock.
c) Dirty or dusty power tools which have been used
frequently for work on conductive materials
should be checked at regular intervals at a Hilti
Service Center. Under unfavorable circumstances,
dampness or dust adhering to the surface of

6 Before use

6.1 Fitting the side handle 2
CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in order
to avoid injury.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
the power tool, especially dust from conductive
materials, may present a risk of electric shock.
d) When working outdoors with an electric tool
check to ensure that the tool is connected to the
electric supply by way of a ground fault circuit
interrupter (RCD) with a rating of max. 30 mA
(tripping current). Use of a ground fault circuit
interrupter reduces the risk of electric shock.
e) Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (RCD
residual current device) with a maximum tripping
current of 30 mA is recommended.
5.3.4 Work area
a) Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
b) Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Ex-
posure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may
result in damage to the health.
c) There is a risk of injury when the drill bit breaks
through the object in which the hole is being drilled.
Implement the appropriate safety measures at the
rear of the object. Parts breaking away could fall out
and / or fall down and injure other persons.
5.3.5 Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protec-
tion, protective gloves and breathing protection while
the tool is in use.
2. Release the side handle clamping band by turning
the handle counterclockwise.
3. Slide the side handle clamping band over the chuck
and onto the cylindrical section at the front end of
the power tool.
4. Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
CAUTION Check that the clamping band is en-
5.
gaged in the groove provided on the power tool.
Secure the side handle by turning the grip clockwise.
6.2 Use of extension cords and generators or
transformers
Please refer to the "Description" section.
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