Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting; Disposal - Hilti SD 4500 Operating Instructions Manual

8 Care and maintenance

CAUTION
Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet.
8.1 Care of insert tools
Remove any dirt adhering to parts and rub the insert
tools, chuck and drive spindle with an oily cloth from time
to time to protect their surfaces from corrosion.
8.2 Care of the power tool
CAUTION
Keep the power tool, especially its grip surfaces,
clean and free from oil and grease. Do not use clean-
ing agents which contain silicone.
The outer casing of the power tool is made from impact-
resistant plastic. Sections of the grip are made from a
synthetic rubber material.
Never operate the power tool when the ventilation slots
are blocked. Clean the ventilation slots carefully using
a dry brush. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the
interior of the power tool. Clean the outside of the power

9 Troubleshooting

Fault
The power tool doesn't start.
The power tool doesn't achieve
full power.
The spindle doesn't rotate.
The power tool runs but the
screw cannot be driven.

10 Disposal

Most of the materials from which Hilti power tools 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 your old power tools or appliances for recycling. Please ask your Hilti customer service department or
Hilti representative for further information.
tool at regular intervals with a slightly damp cloth. Do
not use a spray, steam pressure cleaning equipment or
running water for cleaning. This may negatively affect the
electrical safety of the power tool.
8.3 Maintenance
WARNING
Repairs to the electrical section of the power tool may
be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
Check all external parts of the power tool for damage
at regular intervals and check that all controls operate
faultlessly. Do not operate the power tool if parts are
damaged or when the controls do not function faultlessly.
If necessary, the power tool should be repaired by Hilti
Service.
8.4 Checking the power tool after care and
After carrying out care and maintenance work on the
power tool, check that all protective and safety devices
are fitted and that they function faultlessly.
Possible cause
Interruption in the electric supply.
Supply cord or plug defective.
The control switch is defective.
The extension cord's conductor cross
section is inadequate.
The control switch is not pressed
fully.
No axial pressure applied.
The forward / reverse switch is set to
the wrong direction of rotation.
maintenance
Remedy
Plug in another electric appliance and
check whether it works.
Have the supply cord and plug
checked by an electrical specialist
and replaced if necessary.
Have the supply cord and plug
checked by an electrical specialist
and replaced if necessary.
Use an extension cord with an ad-
equate conductor cross section.
(Please refer to "Description".)
Press the control switch as far as it
will go.
Apply axial pressure to the drive spin-
dle.
Push the forward / reverse switch to
the left.
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