Troubleshooting; Disposal - Hilti PD 40 Manual De Instrucciones

9 Troubleshooting

Fault
The tool can't be switched on.
No distances displayed by the
tool.
Frequent error messages or the
tool doesn't measure.
Measuring reference not set to
the spike.
Measuring reference not set to
the extension.
No result obtained using func-
tions.

10 Disposal

WARNING
Improper disposal of the equipment may have serious consequences:
The burning of plastic components generates toxic fumes which may present a health hazard.
Batteries may explode if damaged or exposed to very high temperatures, causing poisoning, burns, acid burns or
environmental pollution.
Careless disposal may permit unauthorized and improper use of the equipment. This may result in serious personal
injury, injury to third parties and pollution of the environment.
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools or appliances 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 old tools and appliances for recycling. Ask Hilti customer service or your Hilti representative for further
information.
For EC countries only
Disposal of electric tools together with household waste is not permissible.
In observance of the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its imple-
mentation in accordance with national law, electrical appliances that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Possible cause
The batteries are exhausted.
Incorrect battery polarity.
The button is faulty.
"Measure" button was not pressed.
Faulty display.
The target surface is too brightly lit by
the sun.
The target surface is too shiny.
The target surface is too dark.
Bright sunlight towards the tool.
The spike is not folded out fully.
The spike is faulty.
The measuring extension is not
screwed in fully.
Dirt or foreign matter in the threaded
bush.
Distance measurements are missing.
Numerical value of the result is too
high (cannot be displayed).
Remedy
Replace the batteries.
Insert the batteries correctly and
close the battery compartment cover.
Return the tool to Hilti for repair.
Press the "Measure" button.
Return the tool to Hilti for repair.
Measure from the other direction –
sun from behind.
Take measurements from less shiny
surfaces.
Use the PDA 50/ PDA 51/ PDA 52
target plate.
Use the PDA 50/ PDA 51/ PDA 52
target plate.
Fold the spike out fully.
Return the tool to Hilti for repair.
Screw the measuring extension in
fully.
Clean the threaded bush.
Measure the missing distance(s).
Change to a larger unit.
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