Before Use; Operation - Hilti TE 1000-AVR Original Operating Instructions

5.3.4 Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protec-

6 Before use

CAUTION
Check the insert tool for damage or uneven wear each
time before use.
6.1 Fitting and adjusting the side handle 2
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Release the side handle clamping band by turning
the knob.

7 Operation

DANGER
Always hold the power tool securely with both hands
on the grips provided. Keep the grips dry, clean and
free from oil and grease.
7.1 Preparing for use
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing insert tools
as the insert tools get hot through use and they may
have sharp edges.
7.1.1 Fitting the chisel or other tool 3
NOTE
The chisel can be adjusted to 6 different positions (in 60°
increments). This ensures that flat chisels and shaped
chisels can always be set to the optimum working posi-
tion.
tion, protective gloves and breathing protection while
the tool is in use.
3. Relax the tension on the side handle clamping band
and slide it over the chuck and onto the cylindrical
section at the front end of the power tool.
4. Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
5. Secure the side handle by tightening the knob.
6.2 Unlocking the power tool (theft protection
system)
See section "Operation / TPS Theft Protection System
(optional)".
6.3 Use of extension cords and generators or
transformers
See section "Description / use of extension cords".
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Check that the connection end of the chisel is clean
and lightly greased. Clean it and grease it if neces-
sary.
3. Check that the sealing lip of the dust shield is clean
and in good condition. Clean the dust shield if ne-
cessary or replace it if the sealing lip is found to be
damaged (please refer to the "Care and mainten-
ance" section).
4. Push the chisel into the chuck and rotate it while
applying slight pressure until it engages in the guide
grooves.
5. Push the chisel further into the chuck until it is heard
to engage.
6. Check that the chisel has engaged correctly by
pulling it.
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