Hilti AG 230-S, Operating Instructions Manual

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8. Care and maintenance
Unplug the supply cord form the electric socket.
8.1 Care of the tool
The outer casing of the tool is manufactured from impact-resistant plastic. The grip sec-
tion and supply cord protective sleeve are manufactured form an elastomer material.
Never operate the tool if its ventilation slots are blocked. Clean the ventilation slots
carefully with a dry brush. Do not allow foreign objects to enter the interior of the tool.
Clean the outside surfaces of the tool with a damp cloth at regular intervals. Do not
use a spray, steam cleaning equipment or running water for cleaning. This could ne-
gatively affect the electrical safety of the tool. Always keep the grip surfaces of the
tool free from oil and grease. Do not use cleaning agents which contain silicone.
8.2 Maintenance
Check all external parts of the tool for damage at regular intervals and check that all
operating controls function faultlessly. Do not operate the tool when parts are damaged
or when operating controls do not function faultlessly. The tool should be repaired at
a Hilti service center.
Repairs to the electrical section of the tool may be carried out by trained electrical
specialists only.
8.3 Checking the tool after care and maintenance
After cleaning or maintenance, check that all guards or other protective devices are
fitted and that they function faultlessly.
9. Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy
The tool doesn’t run. Interruption in the electric Plug in another electric tool
power supply
or appliance and check
whether it functions
correctly.
Supply cord or plug Have it checked by an
defective electrical specialist and
replaced if necessary.
The tool doesn’t produce Extension cord with inade- Use an extension cord
full power. quate cross section used with adequate cross
section.
10. Disposal
Most of the materials from which Hilti electric tools are manufactured can
be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can
be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for
taking back your old electric tools for recycling. Please ask your Hilti customer ser-
vice department or Hilti representative for further information.
Only for EU countries
Disposal of electric tools together with household waste is not permissible!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that
have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
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Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069436 / 000 / 00