6. Before use
6.1 Battery use and care
NOTE
Battery performance drops at low temperatures.
Never use the battery until the cells become fully
discharged. Change to the second battery as soon
as a drop in performance is noticed. Recharge the
battery immediately so that it is ready for reuse.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Never store
the battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight or
sources of heat, e.g. on heaters / radiators or behind a
motor vehicle windscreen. Batteries that have reached
the end of their life must be disposed of safely and
correctly to avoid environmental pollution.
Insert the battery in the corresponding charger.
6.2 Charging the battery
DANGER
Only used the specified Hilti battery packs and Hilti
battery chargers which are listed under "Acces-
sories".
DANGER
Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are
clean and dry before inserting it in the correspond-
ing charger. Read the operating instructions for the
charger for further information about the charging
procedure.
6.2.1 Charging a new battery for the first time
Charge the battery fully before using it for the first
time.
6.2.2 Charging a previously used battery
Ensure that the outer surfaces of the battery are
clean and dry before inserting it in the corresponding
charger.
Read the operating instructions for the charger for
further information about the charging procedure.
Lithium-ion battery packs are ready to use at any time,
even when only partially charged. Charging progress
is indicated by the LED display (see charger operating
instructions).
6.3 Fitting the battery
CAUTION
Before fitting the battery, check that the power
tool is switched off and the switch-on interlock is
activated (not pressed). Use only the Hilti batteries
approved for use with this power tool.
CAUTION
Check that the terminals on the battery and in the
power tool are free from foreign objects before
inserting the battery in the power tool.
1.
Push the battery into the power tool from the
rear as far as it will go and until it is heard to
engage with a double click.
2.
CAUTION A falling battery may present a risk
of injury to yourself or others.
Check that the battery is seated securely in the
power tool.
6.4 Removing the battery from the power tool
1.
Press both battery release buttons.
2.
Pull the battery out of the power tool toward the
rear.
6.5 Transport and storage of batteries
CAUTION
Empty the chip collector and clean the power tool
before putting it away in the toolbox or other con-
tainer for storage or transport.
Metal chips may
otherwise fall out of the collector and find their way
into the power tool, battery or charger, presenting a
risk of damage or malfunction.
Pull the battery out of the locked position (working
position) and move it into the first click-stop position
(transport position).
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