Transport And Storage; Care And Maintenance - Hilti HDE 500-A18 Mode D'emploi

7.10 Inserting the foil pack holder in the
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1. Press the release button and maintain pressure
on it.
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2. Pull the piston rods all the way back.
3. Fit the eye on the foil pack holder onto the
locating lug at the front end of the tool.
4. Guide the rear of the foil pack holder under the
rear locating lug until it engages in place.
5. Insert the foil pack holder in the tool by tilting
it slightly and applying light downward pressure
until it clicks into place and is seated correctly.
7.11 Reading the charge status LED display on
Li ion batteries
NOTE
The charge status cannot be indicated while the tool
is in operation. LED 1 blinks when the battery is fully

8. Care and maintenance

CAUTION
Before beginning cleaning, remove the battery from
the power tool or appliance in order to prevent
unintentional starting.
8.1 Care of the tool
CAUTION
Keep the appliance, especially its grip surfaces,
clean and free from oil and grease. Do not use
cleaning agents which contain silicone.
Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior
of the tool. Clean the outside of the tool at regular
intervals with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use a
spray, steam pressure cleaning equipment or running
water for cleaning. This may negatively affect the
electrical safety of the tool.
Use a cloth to remove any mortar adhering to the
tool and foil pack holder as soon as possible, before
it hardens. Hardened mortar can be removed only by
mechanical means. Take care to ensure that the tool
is not damaged by cleaning. Never dip or soak the
tool or its parts in solvents.
Lubricate the piston rods with oil when necessary.
Check that the pistons move freely in the foil pack
holder.
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discharged or when it is too hot (temperature above
80°C (176°F)). The battery must then be inserted in
the charger.
The Li-ion battery features a charge status LED dis-
play. The charge status is indicated by the LEDs on the
battery during charging (please refer to the operating
instructions for the charger). When the battery is not
in use, pressing one of the battery release buttons or
inserting the battery into the tool causes the battery
charge status to be displayed by the four LEDs for
three seconds.

7.12 Transport and storage

1. Set the dispensing mode selector switch to the
"off" position before transporting or storing the
tool.
2. Remove the battery from the tool before transport
and storage.
8.2 Care of the Li-ion battery
Avoid entrance of moisture.
Charge the battery fully before using it for the first
time.
In order to achieve maximum battery life, stop using
the battery as soon as a significant drop in perfor-
mance is noticed.
NOTE
If use of the power tool or appliance continues, battery
discharge is stopped automatically (indicated by LED
1 blinking) before the battery cells suffer damage.
Charge the battery with the Hilti charger approved for
use with Li-ion batteries.
NOTE
- A conditioning charge (as is required with NiCd or
NiMH batteries) is not necessary.
- Interruption of the charging procedure has no neg-
ative effect on battery life.
- Charging can be started at any time, irrespective of
battery charge status, without any negative effect on
battery life. There is no memory effect (as with NiCd
or NiMH batteries).
- For best results, batteries should be stored fully
charged in a cool dry place. Avoid storing the battery