Hilti TE 7-C Manuel D'utilisation page 19

Hammer safety warnings
Safety instructions for all operations
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Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
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Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
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Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Safety instructions when using long drill bits with rotary hammers
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Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the workpiece,
resulting in personal injury.
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Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can
bend causing breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
Additional safety instructions
Personal safety
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Modification of the power tool is not permitted.
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Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
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Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool can
result in cuts and burns.
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Check that the side handle is fitted correctly and tightened securely. Always hold the tool
securely with both hands on the grips provided.
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Improve the blood circulation in your fingers by relaxing your hands and exercising your
fingers during breaks between working.
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The power tool is not intended for use by debilitated persons who have received no special
training.
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Keep the power tool out of reach of children.
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Avoid touching rotating parts. Switch the power tool on only after bringing it into position
at the workpiece. Touching rotating parts, especially rotating drill bits or other accessories, may
lead to injury.
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Dust from materials, such as paint containing lead, some wood species, concrete / masonry /
stone containing silica, and minerals as well as metal, may be harmful. Contact with or inhalation
of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory or other diseases to the operator or
bystanders. Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic such as oak and beech dust,
especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning (chromate, wood preservative).
Material containing asbestos may be handled only by specialists. Use a dust removal system
whenever possible. To achieve a high level of dust collection, use a suitable vacuum cleaner.
When indicated, wear a respirator appropriate for the type of dust generated. Ensure that
the workplace is well ventilated. Follow national requirements for the materials you want to
work with.
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Before beginning the work, check the hazard classification of the dust that will be produced.
Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with an officially approved protection classification in
compliance with locally applicable dust protection regulations.
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Observe the national health and safety requirements.
Careful handling and use of power tools
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Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to secure the workpiece. The workpiece is thus
held more securely than by hand and both hands remain free to operate the power tool.
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Ensure that the accessory tools used are compatible with the tool-holder system and that
they are correctly secured in the tool holder.
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