Personal Protective Equipment; Functional Description; Correct Use - Hilti UH 240-A Manual De Instrucciones

use may result in a risk of electric shock, overheating
or leaking of corrosive liquid from the battery.
3.2.3 Thermal hazards
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The insert tool may become hot during use. You should
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therefore wear protective gloves when changing insert
tools.
3.2.4 Liquids
A caustic liquid may leak from defective batteries. Avoid
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contact with this liquid. In the event of contact with the
skin, wash the area affected with soap and plenty of
water. Should the liquid come into contact with the
eyes, flush the eyes with water immediately and sub-
sequently consult a doctor.
3.3 Requirements to be met by users
The tool is intended for professional use.
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4. Functional description

The UH 240-A is a cordless hammer drill for professional
use.
The tool is suitable for use by right or left-handed
persons. The ergonomically designed rubber-padded
grip reduces fatigue and is designed to provide a secure
hold.
The items supplied include: Electric tool with side handle,
3 bits and magnetic bit holder, two B24/2.0 NiCd, B24/2.4
NiCd or B24/3.0 NiMH batteries, C 7/24, C 7/36-ACS
charger in toolbox or cardboard box.

4.1 Correct use

The UH 240-A is a hand-held cordless hammer drill for
driving and removing screws, drilling in steel, wood and
masonry and hammer drilling in masonry only.
It is intended for use on construction sites of all kinds
for general construction, interior finishing, conversion
and renovation work.
The tool may be used only in a dry environment.
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Do not use the tool where there is a risk of fire or explo-
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sion.
Use only the insert tools and accessories intended for
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use with this tool.
The tool may be powered only by the batteries approved
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for use with this tool.
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The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired only
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by authorized, trained personnel. This personnel must
be informed of any special hazards that may be encoun-
tered.

3.4 Personal protective equipment

The operator and other persons in the immediate vicin-
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ity must always wear eye protection, ear protection
and breathing protection while the tool is in use.
Wear Wear
eye ear
protection protection
3.5 Symbols used on the tool
V = volts
–––
= direct current
- - -
n = no load speed
o
min –1 = revolutions per minute
j
= hammer drilling
= rotation only
∅
= diameter
Do not use the batteries as a power source for other
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equipment.
Use only the recommended battery charger.
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Modification or manipulation of the tool other than
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described in these operating instructions is not per-
missible.
To avoid the risk of injury, use only original Hilti acces-
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sories and additional equipment.
Observe the information printed in the operating instruc-
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tions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz-
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ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
when used not as directed.
4.2 Important features of the tool
– Vibration-absorbing grip (rubber-padded)
– Smooth speed control
– Gearing and clutch with permanent lubrication
(grease)
– Automatic cut-out carbon brushes
– Forward / reverse rotation
Wear Wear
breathing protective
protection gloves