Hilti TE 50 Manual page 23

5.5 Chisel positioning
CAUTION
Risk of injury! Loss of control over the chisel direction.
▶ Do not operate the tool when the selector switch is set to "Chisel positioning". Turn the function
selector switch until it engages in the "Chiseling" position.
Note
The chisel can be set to 24 different positions (in 15° increments). This ensures that flat chisels and
shaped chisels can always be set to the optimum working position.
1. Set the function selector switch to the
2. Rotate the chisel to the desired position.
3. Set the function selector switch to the
◁ The tool is ready for use.
5.6 Fitting the depth gauge (optional)
1. Release the side handle clamping band by turning the handle grip.
2. Slide the depth gauge from the front into the 2 guide holes provided.
3. Tighten the side handle clamping band by turning the handle grip.
◁ The depth gauge is fitted. To set the drilling depth:
4. Release the screw at the depth gauge.
5. Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling depth.
6. Tighten the screw at the depth gauge.
6 Types of work
WARNING
Risk of electric shock! Severe injury and burns can result if any attempt is made to operate the tool
without an earth/ground conductor and ground fault circuit interrupter correctly connected.
▶ Irrespective of whether mains power or generator power is used, always make sure that an
earth/ground conductor and ground fault circuit interrupter are present in the power supply and
that these are correctly connected.
▶ Do not use the product unless these safety measures are in place and fully operational.
Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.
6.1 Drilling without hammering
Note
Drilling without hammering action is possible when accessory tools with a special connection end are
used. Accessory tools of this kind are available from Hilti.
Alternatively, when the keyless quick-release chuck is fitted, smooth-shank drill bits for wood or steel,
for example, can be used to drill without hammering.
▶ Set the function selector switch to the
6.2 Drilling with hammering action (hammer drilling)
1. Set the function selector switch to the
2. Press the drill bit against the work surface.
3. Press the control switch.
◁ The product starts.
Printed: 08.03.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5070996 / 000 / 03
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position and make sure the switch engages.
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