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1. To check the pivoting guard, open the guard fully by moving the guard operating lever.
▶ The pivoting guard must close quickly and completely when the guard operating lever is released.
2. Check that the moving parts are in full working order, e.g. not binding or rubbing.
3. Examine the product for breakages and other visible damage.
8 Transport and storage of cordless tools and batteries
Transport
CAUTION
Accidental starting during transport !
▶ Always transport your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Remove the battery/batteries.
▶ Never transport batteries loose and unprotected. During transport, batteries should be protected from
excessive shock and vibration and isolated from any conductive materials or other batteries that may
come in contact with the terminals and cause a short circuit. Comply with the locally applicable
regulations for transporting batteries.
▶ Do not send batteries through the mail. Consult your shipper for instructions on how to ship undamaged
batteries.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged transport, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
Storage
WARNING
Accidental damage caused by defective or leaking batteries !
▶ Always store your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Store the product and the batteries in a cool and dry place. Comply with the temperature limits stated in
the technical data.
▶ Do not store batteries on the charger. Always remove the battery from the charger when the charging
operation has completed.
▶ Never leave batteries in direct sunlight, on sources of heat, or behind glass.
▶ Store the product and batteries where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged storage, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
9 Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, always observe the status indicator of the battery. See the section headed Status
indicators of the Liion battery.
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to rectify the problem by
yourself, contact Hilti Service.
Trouble or fault Possible cause Action to be taken
LEDs of the battery show
nothing
Battery defective ▶ Contact Hilti Service.
The on/off button cannot be
pressed, i.e. the button is
locked.
Not a fault (safety function). ▶ Press the switch-on interlock.
Running speed suddenly
drops considerably.
The battery is discharged. ▶ Charge the battery.
Saw advance pressure is too high. ▶ Reduce advance pressure and
switch the power tool back on.
Chips are not transported
away; they drop on to the
base plate
The chip / dust channel is blocked. ▶ Clean the chip / dust channel.
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The product doesn’t restart
by itself after the saw blade
has stalled.
The overload cut-out has been
activated.
▶ Press the switch-on interlock
and the on/off button again.