Hilti TE 30-A36 Original Instructions Manual page 16

3. Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling
depth "X".
4. Tighten the side handle securely by turning it
clockwise.
7.1.2 Fitting the insert tool 7
CAUTION
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Wear protective gloves when changing the insert tool.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Check that the connection end of the insert tool
is clean and lightly greased. Clean it and grease
it if necessary.
3. Check that the sealing lip of the dust shield
is clean and in good condition. Clean the dust
shield if necessary or replace it if the sealing lip
is damaged.
4. Push the insert tool into the chuck and rotate it
while applying slight pressure until it engages in
the guide grooves.
5. Push the insert tool into the chuck until it is
heard to engage.
6. Check that the insert tool has engaged correctly
by pulling it.
7.1.3 Removing the tool 8
DANGER
Do not lay a hot insert tool down on flammable
materials. This could cause the material to ignite,
resulting in a fire.
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing insert tools
as the insert tools get hot during use.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Open the chuck by pulling back the chuck release
sleeve.
3. Pull the insert tool out of the chuck.
7.1.4 Removing the chuck 9
CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in
order to avoid injury.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
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2. Pull the chuck sleeve forward and hold it se-
curely.
3. Remove the chuck by pulling it away from the
power tool.
7.1.5 Fitting the chuck 10
CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in
order to avoid injury.
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Grip the chuck sleeve, pull it forward and hold it
securely in this position.
3. Slide the chuck onto the guide tube from the
front and then release the sleeve.
4. Rotate the chuck until it is heard to engage.
7.2 Operation
CAUTION
Working on the material may cause it to splinter.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves. Wear
breathing protection if no dust removal system is
used. Splintering material presents a risk of injury to
the eyes and body.
CAUTION
The work generates noise. Wear ear protectors.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
Do not operate the function selector switch while
the motor is running.
NOTE
Bring the tip of the drill bit or chisel into contact
with the workpiece and allow the power tool to run
under no load until it reaches the minimum operating
temperature. If necessary, repeat this procedure until
the hammering mechanism begins to operate.
7.2.1 Forward / reverse
NOTE
The forward / reverse switch is used to select the
direction of rotation of the drive spindle. An interlock
prevents switching while the motor is running. The