Hilti SCW 18-A, Original Operating Instructions

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Drive spindle
R
Mounting flange
T
Clamping flange
Z
Clamping screw
U
Pivoting guard
I
Rip fence (parallel guide)
O
Guard
3.2 Use as directed
The product described is a cordless circular saw. It is designed for sawing wood or wood-like materials,
plastics, drywall panel, gypsum fiber board and composite materials.
The circular saw is equipped with a removable connector for an optional vacuum cleaner / dust removal
hose. This connector is designed to fit standard suction hoses. In order to connect the vacuum cleaner hose
to the saw, use of a suitable adapter may be necessary.
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The use of saw blades not in compliance with the given specification (e.g. diameter, speed of rotation,
thickness) or the use of cutting and grinding discs or blades made from high-alloy steel (HSS steel) is not
permissible. Sawing metals is not permissible.
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Do not use the product to cut tree branches or trunks.
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Use only Hilti Li­ion batteries of the B 18 series with this product.
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Use only the Hilti battery chargers from the C4/36 series for these batteries.
3.3 Li­ion battery display
The charge status of the Li-ion battery and malfunctions of the power tool are indicated by the display on
the Li­ion battery. The charge status of the Li­ion battery is displayed after pressing one of the two battery
release buttons.
Status Meaning
4 LEDs light. • Charge status: 75 % to 100 %
3 LEDs light. • Charge status: 50 % to 75 %
2 LEDs light. • Charge status: 25 % to 50 %
1 LED lights. • Charge status: 10 % to 25 %
1 LED blinks, the power tool is ready for use. • Charge status: < 10 %
1 LED blinks, the power tool is not ready for use. • The battery has overheated or is completely
discharged.
4 LEDs blink, the power tool is not ready for use. • The power tool is overloaded or has overheated.
Note
Battery charge status cannot be displayed while the control switch is pressed and for up to 5 seconds
after releasing the control switch.
If the battery display LEDs blink, please observe the instructions given in the Troubleshooting section.
3.4 Rip fence (parallel guide)
Use of the single arm rip fence allows precise cuts to be made along the edge of the workpiece, or strips of
even width to be cut.
The rip fence can be fitted on either side of the base plate.
3.5 Items supplied
Circular saw, saw blade, hex. socket wrench, parallel guide, vacuum cleaner hose connector, operating
instructions.
Note
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare
parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your
local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com
3.6 Accessories
Clamping flange, mounting flange, clamping screw.
Printed: 20.10.2015 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5135507 / 000 / 03