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Care and maintenance
7.1
Care and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury with battery inserted !
▶ Always remove the battery before carrying out care and maintenance tasks!
Care and maintenance of the tool
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Carefully remove any dirt that may be adhering to the tool.
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Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these may attack the plastic parts.
Care of the lithiumion batteries
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Keep the battery free from oil and grease.
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Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these may attack the plastic parts.
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Avoid ingress of moisture.
Maintenance
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Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all
function correctly.
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Do not operate the battery-powered tool if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have the
tool repaired by Hilti Service immediately.
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After cleaning and maintenance, fit all guards or protective devices and check that they function correctly.
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
Cleaning the laser exit window
▶ Blow any dust off the laser exit window.
▶ Do not touch the laser exit window with your fingers.
Abrasive cleaning materials may scratch the glass and impair the accuracy of the laser tool. Do not
use any liquids other than pure alcohol or water as these may damage the plastic components.
Observe the temperature limits when drying the equipment.
7.2
Hilti Measuring Systems Service
Hilti Measuring Systems Service checks the product and, if deviations from the specified accuracy are found,
recalibrates it and checks it again to ensure conformity with specifications. The service certificate provides
written confirmation of conformity with specifications at the time of the test. The following is recommended:
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A suitable test interval should be chosen in accordance with the degree of use.
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Have the product checked by Hilti Measuring Systems Service after exceptionally heavy use or subjection
to unusual conditions or stress, before important work or at least once a year.
Having the product checked by Hilti Measuring Systems Service does not relieve the user of his/her
obligation to check the product before and during use.
7.3
Checking accuracy
In order to ensure compliance with the technical specifications, the tool should be checked regularly (at least
before each major / relevant measuring task).
After falling from considerable height, the tool should be checked for correct, accurate operation. When the
following conditions are fulfilled it can be assumed that the tool is operating faultlessly:
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The height of the fall did not exceed the height given in the technical data.
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The tool operated faultlessly before the impact.
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The tool suffered no obvious mechanical damage from the impact (e.g. breakage of the pentaprism).
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The tool projects a rotating laser beam when in operation.
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