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Transport and storage of cordless tools and batteries
Transport
CAUTION
Accidental starting during transport !
▶ Always transport your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Remove the battery/batteries.
▶ Never transport batteries loose and unprotected. During transport, batteries should be protected from
excessive shock and vibration and isolated from any conductive materials or other batteries that may
come in contact with the terminals and cause a short circuit. Comply with the locally applicable
regulations for transporting batteries.
▶ Do not send batteries through the mail. Consult your shipper for instructions on how to ship undamaged
batteries.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged transport, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
Storage
WARNING
Accidental damage caused by defective or leaking batteries !
▶ Always store your products with the batteries removed!
▶ Store the product and the batteries in a cool and dry place. Comply with the temperature limits stated in
the technical data.
▶ Do not store batteries on the charger. Always remove the battery from the charger when the charging
operation has completed.
▶ Never leave batteries in direct sunlight, on sources of heat, or behind glass.
▶ Store the product and batteries where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
▶ Prior to each use and before and after prolonged storage, check the product and the batteries for
damage.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, always observe the status indicator of the battery. See the section headed Status
indicators of the Liion battery.
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to rectify the problem by
yourself, contact Hilti Service.
Trouble or fault
The battery runs down more
quickly than usual.
The battery doesn't engage
with an audible click.
The product or battery gets
very hot.
Product does not develop full
power.
The motor has no braking
effect.
LEDs of the battery show
nothing
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Possible cause
Very low ambient temperature.
The retaining lug on the battery is
dirty.
Electrical fault
A battery with inadequate capacity
was used.
Battery is discharged.
Product is momentarily
overloaded.
Battery faulty.
Action to be taken
▶ Allow the battery to warm up
slowly to room temperature.
▶ Clean the retaining lug and
re-insert the battery.
▶ Switch the product off immedi-
ately, remove the battery, keep
it under observation, allow it
to cool down and contact Hilti
Service.
▶ Use a battery with adequate
capacity.
▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
▶ Switch the product off and then
on again.
▶ Contact Hilti Service.
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