Guide wheels In these operating instructions, the designation “power Clamping nut wrench, 24 mm AF / 10 mm AF tool” always refers to the DCH 230 and/or DCH 180-SL § Hex. socket wrench, 6 mm AF diamond cutters.
The DCH 230 is designed for cutting mineral materials using diamond cutting discs without water and can also be used for cutting metals when fitted with a synthetic resin-bonded fiber-reinforced cutting disc.
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The working environment may be as follows: construction site, workshop, renovation, conversion or new construction. To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti accessories and cutting tools. Observe the safety rules and operating instructions for the accessories used.
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2.12 Depth gauge (option for the DCH 230) The DCH 230 can also be fitted with an optional depth gauge. This improves dust removal performance for cutting mineral materials. The desired maximum cutting depth can be set with the aid of the cutting depth scale on the hood extension.
2.16 Cutting disc specifications Diamond cutting discs in compliance with EN 13236 should be used with the DCH 230 and DCH 180-SL. Synthetic resin-bonded fiber-reinforced cutting discs in compliance with EN 12413 (straight, not offset, type 41) may also be used with the DCH 230 for working on metals.
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103.5 dB (A) DCH 180-SL Uncertainty for the given sound level 3 dB (A) Vibration information in accordance with EN 60745 Triaxial vibration value for the DCH 230 (vibration vec- Measured in accordance with EN 60745‑2‑22 tor sum) Cutting, a 4.7 m/s²...
5 Safety instructions protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce 5.1 General Power Tool Safety Warnings personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch WARNING is in the off‐position before connecting to power Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Fail- source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying ure to follow the warnings and instructions may result the tool.
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ping flying debris generated by various operations. 5.1.5 Service The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrat- a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair ing particles generated by your operation. Prolonged person using only identical replacement parts. exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is loss.
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The wheel may bind, walk up or is defective. Have the power tool repaired by Hilti kickback if the power tool is restarted in the work- Service immediately.
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Take steps to ensure that flying sparks from the quently for work on conductive materials should power tool do not present a hazard, i.e. by striking be checked at regular intervals at a Hilti Service yourself or other persons. Adjust the position of Center. Under unfavorable circumstances, damp- the disc guard accordingly.
Synthetic resin-bonded fiber-reinforced cutting discs in screw. compliance with EN 12413 (straight, not offset, type 41) may also be used with the DCH 230 for working on 6.1.2 Removing the guard (hood) metals. The mounting instructions issued by the disc manufacturer must also be observed.
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Clean the clamping flange and the quick release clamping nut. 6.5 Instructions for converting the DCH 230 to a CAUTION The clamping flange is equipped with DCH 180‑SL 9 an O-ring. If this O-ring is missing, the clamping flange must be replaced.
There is a risk of burning your hands. Wear may be an indication that the electronic control unit is protective gloves. Touch the power tool only at the defective. Have the power tool repaired by Hilti Service grips provided. immediately.
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7.4 Switching off collected. Release the on / off switch. Use of a suitable vacuum cleaner (such as the Hilti The tool stops after the on / off switch is released. VCU 40, VCU 40‑M or VCD 50) makes it possible to...
Blinking red light See section “Troubleshooting”. damaged or when the controls do not function faultlessly. 8.3 Maintenance If necessary, the power tool should be repaired by Hilti WARNING Service. Repairs to the electrical section of the machine may be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
10 Disposal Most of the materials from which Hilti machines 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 old machines and appliances for recycling.
11 Manufacturer’s warranty Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of defects in Additional claims are excluded, unless stringent na- material and workmanship. This warranty is valid so long tional rules prohibit such exclusion. In particular, Hilti as the tool is operated and handled correctly, cleaned...
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