Information about the documentation About this documentation • Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product. • Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product. •...
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Diameter Saw blade Wireless data transfer Li-ion battery Hilti Li-ion battery type series used. Observe the information given in the section headed In- tended use. Product information products are designed for professional users and only trained, authorized personnel are permitted to operate, service and maintain the products. This personnel must be specifically informed about the possible hazards.
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▶ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. ▶ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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▶ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. ▶...
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▶ When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
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▶ If the battery is too hot to touch it may be defective. In this case, place the power tool in a non- flammable location, well away from flammable materials, where the battery can be kept under observation and allowed to cool down. Contact Hilti Service after the battery has cooled down. Additional safety instructions for circular saws ▶...
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Description Overview of the product English Printed: 24.05.2019 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292954 / 000 / 01...
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▶ Do not use the product to cut tree branches or trunks. ▶ Use only Hilti Liion batteries from the B 18 / B 22 series with this product. ▶ Use only Hilti battery chargers of the C4/36 series with these batteries.
Circular saw, saw blade, hex key, fence, vacuum cleaner hose connector, operating instructions. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group | USA: www.hilti.com Accessories Clamping flange, mounting flange, clamping screw.
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5.1.2 Inserting the battery CAUTION Risk of injury by short circuit or falling battery! ▶ Before inserting the battery, make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the product are free of foreign matter. ▶ Make sure that the battery always engages correctly. 1.
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Check that the blade to be fitted complies with the technical requirements and that it is well sharpened. A sharp saw blade is an essential requirement for a perfect cut. 1. Pull the battery out of the product to the rear. 2.
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5.1.7 Setting the cutting angle 1. Pull the battery out of the product to the rear. 2. Release the cutting angle adjustment clamping lever. 3. Pivot the product into the desired position. 4. Tighten the cutting angle adjustment clamping lever. 5.1.8 Sawing along a line Secure the workpiece to prevent movement.
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5.1.9 Installing / adjusting the fence 1. Pull the battery out of the product to the rear. 2. Screw the clamping screw into the base plate, leaving enough space to slide the fence through. 3. Slide the fence guide under the clamping screw. 4.
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group.
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage. Troubleshooting ▶ If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by yourself, please contact Hilti Service. The circular saw is not in working order. Malfunction...
▶ Cover the terminals with a non-conductive material (such as electrical tape) to prevent short circuiting. ▶ Dispose of your battery out of the reach of children. ▶ Dispose of the battery at your Hilti Store, or consult your local governmental garbage disposal or public health and safety resources for disposal instructions.
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