Assembly; Removing The Chuck; Fitting The Chuck; Operation - Hilti TE 6-S Mode D'emploi

6. Assembly

The tool must not be connected to the electric mains
en
supply.
6.1 Fit the side handle
1. Release the side handle clamp by turning the side han-
dle grip.
2. Slide the side handle / clamping band over the chuck
onto the housing (clamping groove).
3. Turn the side handle into the desired position.
4. Secure the side handle by twisting its grip.

6.2 Removing the chuck

CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and the
insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Pull the chuck sleeve forward and hold it securely.
3. Remove the chuck by pulling it away from the pow-
er tool.

6.3 Fitting the chuck

CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle and the
insert tool from the chuck in order to avoid injury.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Grip the chuck sleeve, pull it forward and hold it
securely in this position.
3. Slide the chuck onto the guide tube from the front
and then release the sleeve.
4. Rotate the chuck until it is heard to engage.

7. Operation

The side handle must always be fitted when the tool is in
use.
Use clamps or a vice to secure loose workpieces.
If extension cords are used: Only extension cords of a
type approved for the intended use and of adequate cross
section may be used. Failure to observe this point may
result in reduced performance of the tool and overheating
of the cord. Damaged extension cords must be replaced.
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Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5071103 / 000 / 00
At low temperatures: The tool requires to reach a mini-
mum operating temperature before the hammering mech-
anism begins to operate. Switch on the tool and position
the tip of the drill bit on the work surface. While the tool
is running, apply light pressure briefly and repeatedly
until the hammering mechanism begins to operate.
■ The insert tool may become hot dur-
ing use.
■ You may burn your hands.
■ Wear protective gloves when chang-
ing insert tools.
7.1 Fitting the insert tool
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing the insert tool.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Check that the connection end of the insert tool is clean
and lightly greased. Clean it and grease it if necessary.
3. Check that the sealing lip of the dust shield is clean
and in good condition. Clean the dust shield if neces-
sary or replace it if the sealing lip is found to be dam-
aged (please refer to the "Care and maintenance" sec-
tion).
4. Push the insert tool into the chuck and rotate it while
applying slight pressure until it engages in the guide
grooves.
5. Push the insert tool further into the chuck until it is
heard to engage.
6. Check that the insert tool has engaged correctly by
pulling it.
7.2 Removing the insert tool
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing insert tools as
the insert tool will get hot during use.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power out-
let.
2. Open the chuck by pulling back the chuck release
sleeve.
3. Pull the insert tool out of the chuck.
7.3 Adjusting the depth gauge
1. Open the side handle clamp by turning the grip.
2. Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
3. Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling depth
"X".
4. Secure the side handle by turning the side handle grip.
-CAUTION-