Troubleshooting - Hilti PM 40-MG Manual

7 Transport and storage
7.1 Transport
▶ Use the Hilti shipping box or packaging of equivalent quality for transporting or shipping your equipment.
7.2 Storage
▶ Remove the tool from its case if it has become wet.
▶ The tool, its carrying case and accessories should be cleaned and dried (at maximum 63 °C/145 °F).
▶ Repack the equipment only once it has dried completely and then store it in a dry place.
▶ Check the accuracy of the equipment before it is used after a long period of storage or transportation.
7.3 Transport and storage of cordless tools
Transport
CAUTION
Inadvertent starting during transport. Uncontrolled starting during transport may occur if the battery
is fitted, thereby resulting in damage to the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before transporting the tool.
▶ Remove the battery.
▶ Transport the tool and batteries individually packaged.
▶ Never transport batteries in bulk form (loose, unprotected).
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of transport.
Storage
CAUTION
Inadvertent damage caused by defective battery. A leaking battery may damage the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before storing the tool.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place that is as cool and dry as possible.
▶ Never store batteries in direct sunlight, on heating units or behind a window pane.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized
persons.
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage.

8 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.
Trouble or fault
The tool can't be switched
on.
Individual laser beams don't
function.
The tool can be switched on
but no laser beam is visible.
Automatic leveling doesn't
work.
Printed: 10.04.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5343697 / 000 / 01
Possible cause
The battery is low.
The battery is not fitted correctly.
The tool or rotary switch is faulty.
The laser source or laser control
unit is faulty.
The laser source or laser control
unit is faulty.
The temperature is too high or too
low.
The tool is standing on an exces-
sively inclined surface.
The inclination sensor is faulty.
Action to be taken
▶ Charge the battery.
▶ Fit the battery and check that
the battery is securely seated in
the tool.
▶ Have the tool repaired by Hilti
Service.
▶ Have the tool repaired by Hilti
Service.
▶ Have the tool repaired by Hilti
Service.
▶ Allow the tool to cool down or
warm up.
▶ Turn the rotary switch to the
position.
▶ Have the tool repaired by Hilti
Service.
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