Hilti TE 40 Manual page 16

▶ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
▶ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
▶ If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
▶ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
▶ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
▶ Disconnect the plug from the power source from the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
▶ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
▶ Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
▶ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
▶ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
▶ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2.2 Hammer safety warnings
▶ Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
▶ Use auxiliary handles, if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
▶ Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
2.3 Additional safety instructions
Personal safety
▶ Use the tool only when it is in perfect working order.
▶ Never tamper with or modify the tool in any way.
▶ Always hold the tool firmly with both hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips clean and dry.
▶ Always grip the side handle at the outer end. The tool can twist off to the side when used for drilling or
screwdriving.
▶ Do not touch rotating parts – risk of injury!
▶ Set the forward/reverse selector switch to the middle position before changing accessory tools or
batteries and before storage or transportation of the power tool – centering the switch engages the safety
lock.
▶ Wear suitable protective glasses, a hard hat, ear protection, protective gloves and light respiratory
protection while using the power tool.
▶ Wear protective gloves also when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool can result
in cuts and burns.
▶ Wear eye protection. Flying fragments can injure the body and eyes.
▶ Use large, heavy accessory tools only with the power tool set to first gear. There is otherwise a risk of
causing damage to the power tool when switching it off or, under unfavorable circumstances, the chuck
may work loose.
▶ Take breaks and do physical exercises to improve the blood circulation in your fingers. Exposure to
vibration during long periods of work can lead to disorders of the blood vessels and nervous system in
the fingers, hands and wrists.
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Printed: 29.05.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5070954 / 000 / 04