Hilti TE 16 Operating Instructions Manual page 25

ent workplace, the power tool remains operational for
approx. 20 minutes. After a longer interruption, the power
tool must be reactivated by way of the activation key.
7.2.2 Drilling without hammering,
position (2
1. Engage the function selector switch in the (2
position. Do not operate the function selector switch
while the motor is running.
2. Adjust the side handle to the desired position and
check that it is fitted and secured correctly.
3. Plug the supply cord into the mains socket.
4. Position the tip of the drill bit at the point where the
hole is to be drilled.
5. Press the control switch slowly. Begin drilling at low
speed, increasing speed only after the drill bit has
become centered in the hole.
6. Press the control switch fully to continue drilling at
full power.
7. Do not apply excessive pressure to the tool. This will
not increase its hammering power. Lower contact
pressure increases the life of the insert tool.
7.2.3 Drilling without hammering, position
( ) (TE 16/TE 16-C /TE 16-M)
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1. Engage the function selector switch in the
( ) position. Do not operate the func-
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tion selector switch while the motor is running.
2. Adjust the side handle to the desired position and
check that it is fitted and secured correctly.
3. Plug the supply cord into the mains socket.
4. Position the tip of the drill bit at the point where the
hole is to be drilled.
5. Press the control switch slowly. Begin drilling at low
speed, increasing speed only after the drill bit has
become centered in the hole.
6. Press the control switch fully to continue drilling at
full power.
7. Do not apply excessive pressure to the tool. This will
not increase its hammering power. Lower contact
pressure increases the life of the insert tool.
7.2.4 Hammer drilling (
(TE 16/TE 16-C/TE 16-M)
1. Engage the function selector switch in the
( ) position. Do not operate the function
selector switch while the motor is running.
2. Adjust the side handle to the desired position and
check that it is fitted and secured correctly.
3. Plug the supply cord into the mains socket.
4. Position the tip of the drill bit at the point where the
hole is to be drilled.
5. Press the control switch slowly. Begin drilling at low
speed, increasing speed only after the drill bit has
become centered in the hole.
6. Press the control switch fully to continue drilling at
full power.
7. Do not apply excessive pressure to the tool. This will
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not increase its hammering power. Lower contact
pressure increases the life of the insert tool.
8. When drilling through-holes, avoid spalling by reduc-
ing drilling speed shortly before breaking through.
-NOTE-
When working at low temperatures:
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The hammering mechanism begins to operate only
when the tool has reached a minimum operating tem-
perature.
Press the tip of the drill bit briefly against the work sur-
face while the tool is running. Repeat this procedure if
necessary. The hammering mechanism will begin to
operate when the tool reaches the minimum operating
temperature.
7.2.5 Chiseling (
(TE 16-C/TE 16-M)
-NOTE-
The chisel can be locked in 12 different positions (in
30° increments). Flat and shaped chisels can thus
always be brought into the optimum position for the
job on hand.
Chisel position adjustment
1. Engage the function selector switch in the position
( ). Do not operate the function selector switch
while the motor is running.
2. Adjust the side handle to the desired position and
check that it is fitted and secured correctly. (When
chiseling, the tool may also be held at the section of
the housing behind the chuck.)
3. Adjust the chisel to the desired position.
-CAUTION-
Do not work with the tool when the function selector
switch is in this position.
Locking the chisel
1. Engage the chisel selector switch in the (
position. Do not operate the function selector switch
while the motor is running.
Chiseling ( )
1. Plug the supply cord into the mains socket.
2. Position the tip of the chisel at the desired position
on the work surface.
3. Press the control switch fully.
7.2.6 Forwards/reverse rotation
-CAUTION-
Do not operate the forwards/reverse switch while the
motor is running.
1. Turn the switch to the forwards ("R") or reverse ("L")
position.
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