Hilti TE 3-C Original Operating Instruction

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2121609 English 7
TE 3-M
Fitting/removing the drill bit, chisel or other accessory: Three-jaw chuck
6
Drilling without hammering
7
Screwdriving
7
Drilling with hammering action (hammer drilling)
7
Setting the chiseling function
7
Chisel positioning
CAUTION
Risk of injury Loss of control over the chisel direction.
▶ Do not operate the tool when the selector switch is set to “Chisel positioning”. Turn the
function selector switch until it engages in the “Chiseling” position.
7
Forward / reverse
8
Adjusting the depth gauge
9
Fitting the dust collection module for overhead work
10
Pressing/locking the control switch
11
Replacing the dust shield
12
6 Care of the product
▶ Keep the product, especially its grip surfaces, clean and free from oil and grease. Do not use
cleaning agents containing silicone.
▶ Never operate the product when the air vents are blocked. Clean the air vents carefully using a dry brush.
Do not allow foreign objects to enter the interior of the product.
▶ Clean the outside of the product at regular intervals with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use a spray, steam
pressure cleaning equipment or running water for cleaning.
7 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.
Trouble or fault Possible cause Action to be taken
The rotary hammer doesn’t
start.
Interruption in the electric supply. ▶ Plug in another electric tool or
appliance and check whether it
works.
No hammering action. The tool is too cold. ▶ Bring the tip of the drill bit
into contact with the working
surface, switch the rotary
hammer on and allow it to
run. If necessary, repeat the
procedure until the hammering
mechanism begins to operate.
The function selector switch is set
to “Rotary drilling only” .
▶ Set the function selector switch
to the “Hammer drilling” position
.
The rotary hammer doesn’t
achieve full power.
The gauge (cross section) of the
extension cord conductors is inad-
equate.
▶ Use an extension cord with
an adequate conductor cross
section.
8 RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
Click on the links to go to the table of hazardous substances: qr.hilti.com/r5269167 (TE 3M) and
qr.hilti.com/r5269003 (TE 3-C).
There is a link to the RoHS table, in the form of a QR code, at the end of this document.

Hilti TE 3-C Specifications

General

Drilling	Yes
Chuck type	SDS Plus
Product color	Black, Red
Country of origin	Germany
Input power	850 W
Power source	AC
Power plug type	Type C
Impact rate	5160 bpm
Rated speed (max)	1300 RPM
Impact energy (max)	2.5 J
Vibration level (hammer drilling)	15.5 m/s²
Drilling diameter in concrete (max)	28 mm
Optimum drilling diameter (concrete)	6 - 16 mm
Noise level	92 dB
Number of shipping (inner) cases per master (outer) case	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	3000 g
Package depth	3456 mm
Package width	2000 mm
Package height	4500 mm
Package weight	4500 g