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It is essential that the operating
instructions are read before the tool is
operated for the first time.
Always keep these operating instructions
together with the tool.
Ensure that the operating instructions are
with the tool when it is given to other
persons.
ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TE 16/-C/-M rotary hammer
1. General information
1.1 Safety notices and their meaning
-CAUTION-
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation
that could lead to minor personal injury or damage
to the equipment or other property.
-NOTE-
Draws attention to instructions and other useful infor-
mation that help the user to employ the product effi-
ciently.
Contents
Page
1. General information
1
2. General safety rules
2
3. Specific safety rules and symbols
3
4. Functional description
4
5. Technical data
5
6. Assembly
6
7. Operation
6
8. Care and maintenance
8
9. Tools and accessories
9
10. Troubleshooting
10
11. Disposal
11
12. Manufacturer's warranty – tools
11
Operating controls and parts
햲
Chuck
햳
Function selector switch
햴
Control switch
햵
Forwards/reverse switch
햶
Side handle with depth gauge
햷
Theft protection system
(accessory for TE 16-M available as option)
햸
Lock symbol
(accessory for TE 16-M available as option)
햹
Supply cord
These numbers refer to the corresponding illustra-
tions. The illustrations can be found on the fold-out
cover pages. Keep these pages open while studying
the operating instructions.
In these operating instructions, the TE 16, TE 16-C or
TE 16-M is referred to as "the tool".
Location of identification data on the tool
The type designation can be found on the rating plate and
the serial number on the side of the motor housing. Make
a note of this data in your operating instructions and
always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti
representative or service department.
Type:
Serial No.:
1.2 Pictograms
Warning signs
Obligation signs
Wear ear
protection
Wear
protective
gloves
Wear
breathing
protection
Wear eye
protection
Read the
operating
instructions
before use.
Symbols
General
warning
Warning:
electricity
Warning:
hot surface
Wear a
hard hat
Equipped with
theft protection
system
Lock symbol
Return waste
material for
recycling
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5070797 / 000 / 00