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8.3 The rotary hammer is in working order
Trouble or fault Possible cause Action to be taken
No hammering action. The rotary hammer 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 “Drilling without hammering” .
▶ Set the function selector switch
to “Hammer drilling” .
The rotary hammer has been set to
reverse rotation.
▶ Move the forward / reverse
selector switch to the “Forward”
position.
The control switch can’t be
pressed, i.e. the switch is
locked.
The forward / reverse switch is in
the middle position.
▶ Push the forward / reverse
switch to the right or left.
The drive spindle does not
rotate.
The permissible operating temper-
ature of the rotary hammer’s elec-
tronics has been exceeded.
▶ Allow the rotary hammer to cool
down.
The battery is discharged. ▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
The rotary hammer switches
itself off automatically.
The overload cut-out has been
activated.
▶ Release the control switch.
Allow the rotary hammer to cool
down. Press the control switch
again. Reduce the load on the
tool.
The battery runs down more
quickly than usual.
Very low ambient temperature. ▶ Allow the battery to warm up
slowly to room temperature.
The battery does not en-
gage with an audible "double
click".
The retaining lugs on the battery
are dirty.
▶ Clean the retaining lugs and refit
the battery.
The rotary hammer or the
battery gets very hot.
Electrical fault. ▶ Switch off the rotary hammer
immediately. Remove the
battery and keep it under
observation. Allow it to cool
down. Contact Hilti service.
The rotary hammer has been over-
loaded (application limit exceeded).
▶ Select a tool that is suitable for
its intended use.
The insert tool can’t be re-
leased.
The chuck is not pulled back fully. ▶ Pull the chuck back as far
as it will go and remove the
accessory tool.
The tool makes no progress. The rotary hammer has been set to
reverse rotation.
▶ Move the forward / reverse
selector switch to the “Forward”
position.
The function selector switch is set
to “Drilling without hammering” .
▶ Set the function selector switch
to “Hammer drilling” .
9 Disposal
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The
materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, your old tools,
machines or appliances can be returned to Hilti for recycling. Ask Hilti Service or your Hilti representative
for further information.
Battery disposal
Improper disposal of batteries can result in health hazards from leaking gases or fluids.
▶ DO NOT send batteries through the mail!
Printed: 10.04.2019 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5200339 / 000 / 03