Troubleshooting - Hilti TE 7-A Operating Instructions Manual

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
electrical safety of the power tool.
8.3 Cleaning or replacing the dust shield
Clean the dust shield on the chuck with a dry, clean
cloth at regular intervals. Clean the sealing lip by wiping it
carefully and then grease it again lightly with Hilti grease.
It is essential that the dust shield is replaced if the sealing
lip is found to be damaged. Push the tip of a screwdriver
under the edge of the dust shield and prise it out toward
the front. Clean the area of the chuck in contact with dust
shield and then fit a new dust shield. Press it in firmly
until it engages.
8.4 Care of the NiCd battery
Avoid entrance of moisture. Keep the electrical contacts
free from dust, oil and grease. If necessary, use a clean
cloth to clean the contact surfaces. Do not continue to
operate the power tool until the battery is completely dis-
charged as this may damage the battery cells. Recharge
the battery as soon as a drop in performance is noticed.
NOTE
Please refer to the operating instructions for the charger
for further information about charging the battery.
8.5 Care of the Li-ion battery
Avoid entrance of moisture.
Charge the battery fully before using it for the first time.
In order to achieve maximum battery life, stop discharging
the battery as soon as a significant drop in performance
is noticed.

9 Troubleshooting

Fault
The power tool doesn't run.
No hammering action.
NOTE
If use of the power tool continues, further battery dis-
charge will be stopped automatically before the battery
cells suffer damage.
Charge the battery with the Hilti charger approved for use
with Li-ion batteries.
NOTE
- A conditioning charge (as is required with NiCd or
- Interruption of the charging procedure has no negative
- Charging can be started at any time with no negative
- For best results, batteries should be stored fully
- If the battery no longer reaches full charge, it may
8.6 Maintenance
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. Do not operate the power tool if parts are
damaged or when the controls do not function faultlessly.
If necessary, the power tool should be repaired by Hilti
Service.
8.7 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
The battery is discharged or fitted
incorrectly.
Electrical fault.
The battery is too hot or too cold.
The power tool is too cold.
NiMH batteries) is not necessary.
effect on battery life.
effect on battery life. There is no memory effect (as
with NiCd or NiMH batteries).
charged in a cool dry place. Avoid charging the battery
in places subject to high ambient temperatures (e.g. at
a window) as this has an adverse effect on battery life
and increases the rate of self-discharge.
have lost capacity due to aging or overstressing. It
is possible to continue working with a battery in this
condition but it should be replaced in good time.
maintenance
Remedy
The battery must be heard to engage
with a double click or, respectively,
needs to be charged.
Remove the battery from the power
tool and contact Hilti Service.
Bring the battery to the
recommended working temperature.
Allow the power tool to warm up to
the minimum operating temperature.
See section: 7.2.1 Working at low
temperatures
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