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7 Transport and storage of cordless tools
Transport
CAUTION
Inadvertent starting during transport. Uncontrolled starting during transport may occur if the battery
is fitted, thereby resulting in damage to the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before transporting the tool.
▶ Remove the battery.
▶ Transport the tool and batteries individually packaged.
▶ Never transport batteries in bulk form (loose, unprotected).
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of transport.
Storage
CAUTION
Inadvertent damage caused by defective battery. A leaking battery may damage the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before storing the tool.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place that is as cool and dry as possible.
▶ Never store batteries in direct sunlight, on heating units or behind a window pane.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized
persons.
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage.
8 Troubleshooting
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by
yourself, please contact Hilti Service.
8.1 Troubleshooting
Trouble or fault Possible cause Action to be taken
The power tool doesn’t run. The battery is not fully inserted. ▶ Push the battery in until it
engages with an audible double
click.
Low battery. ▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
The control switch can’t be
pressed, i.e. the switch is
locked.
The forward/reverse selector
switch is in the middle position.
▶ Push the forward/reverse switch
to the left or right.
Running speed suddenly
drops considerably.
Low battery. ▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
The battery runs down more
quickly than usual.
Very low ambient temperature. ▶ Allow the battery to warm up
slowly to room temperature.
The battery doesn’t engage
with an audible double click.
The retaining lugs on the battery
are dirty.
▶ Clean the retaining lugs and
push the battery in until it
engages. Contact Hilti Service
if the problem persists.
The power tool or the battery
becomes very warm.
Electrical fault. ▶ Switch the power tool off im-
mediately, remove the battery,
keep it under observation, allow
it to cool down and contact Hilti
Service.
The tool is overloaded (application
limits exceeded).
▶ Select a suitable power tool for
the application.
Printed: 06.06.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5155094 / 000 / 03