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º Anchor base plate, small In these operating instructions, the designation “the ma- • chine” always refers to the DD 160 diamond core drilling Leveling screw machine. Various accessories 3 Operating controls, parts and indicators (motor unit and drill stand) 1...
1 General information Symbols 1.1 Safety notices and their meaning DANGER Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious bodily injury or fatality. WARNING Read the Lock symbol Equipped Service Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that operating with theft indicator...
The type designation and serial number can be found on the type identification plate on the machine. Make a note On the machine of this data in your operating instructions and always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representative or service department. Type: Generation: 02 Serial no.:...
2.1 Use of the product as directed The DD 160 is an electrically-powered, rig-type diamond core drilling machine for drilling through-holes and blind holes in (reinforced) mineral materials using diamond core bits and the wet drilling technique (hand-held use is not permissible).
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2.4 Status indicator LED indicators State Description / information Theft protection indicator (2) Blinking yellow light The machine’s theft protection system is active and must be unlocked with the TPS key. Service indicator (3) Red light and the machine The carbon brushes are badly worn. starts After the lamp lights for the first time, the machine may continue to be used...
3 Accessories Designation Description Short designation TPS theft protection system with Option company card, company remote and TPS‑K key Water collection system Hand wheel (lever) Hand wheel (star handle) Core bit extension (BI+) Drill stand (with anchor base plate) Drill stand (with combination base plate and tilt mechanism) Vacuum base plate DD-ST-120/160-VBP...
5 Safety instructions on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch 5.1 General safety rules on invites accidents. a) Warning! Read and understand all instructions. d) Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning Failure to follow all instructions listed below may the tool on.
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Check that moving parts function correctly with- 5.2 Proper organization of the work area out sticking and that no parts are damaged. All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfill all condi- tions necessary for correct operation of the ma- chine.
Dirty or dusty machines should thus be checked at a Hilti service center at regular intervals, especially if used frequently for working on conductive materials.
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NOTE NOTE Hilti M16 metal expansion anchors are usually suitable for To be carried out only when the drill stand is used with fastening diamond core drilling equipment to uncracked the anchor base plate and vacuum base plate: Screw the concrete.
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Make sure that the hose is not pinched and damaged To avoid injury, use only genuine Hilti core bits and as the carriage advances. DD 160 accessories. If using a machine with a BI+ chuck, only genuine Hilti core bits may be used with CAUTION Check the water supply system to ensure there are no leaks.
Push the diamond core bit into the chuck (BI+) from CAUTION below, turning the core bit until the teeth in the Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power out- chuck engage with the core bit. let. Close the chuck (BI+) by turning it in the direction of the closed brackets symbol.
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WARNING If the indicator continues to light, fur- ther operation of the machine is not permissi- ble.Have the machine repaired by trained personnel using genuine Hilti spare parts. Press the “Reset” button on the GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter. The indicator must light.
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Regulate the contact pressure while observing the 7.4 Using the machine with the water collection drilling performance indicator. system 14 NOTE The drilling performance indicator lights or- ange after switching on. Optimum drilling perfor- mance is achieved when the drilling performance indicator shows a green light.
Do not operate the power tool if parts are time to time. damaged or when the controls do not function faultlessly. If necessary, the power tool should be repaired by Hilti Always keep the connection end clean and lightly Service.
GFCI and electric supply. On/off switch defective. If necessary, the power tool should be repaired by Hilti Service. Interruption in the electric supply. Check the supply cord, extension cord, supply cord plug, GFCI and have them replaced by a qualified electrician if necessary.
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The diamond core bit is polished. The wrong type of core bit has been used. Seek advice from Hilti. Water pressure / flow rate too high. Reduce the water flow rate by adjust- ing the flow regulator.
10 Disposal Most of the materials from which Hilti machines or appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for taking back old machines and appliances for recycling. Ask Hilti customer service or your Hilti representative for further information.
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