Hilti SID/SIW 14-A/18-A - Manual (Page 16)

Read the operating instructions for the charger for
further information about the charging procedure.
Lithium-ion battery packs are ready to use at any time,
even when only partially charged. Charging progress
is indicated by the LED display (see charger operating
instructions).
6.3 Fitting the battery
CAUTION
Before fitting the battery, check that the power tool
is switched off and that the safety lock is engaged
(forward/reverse switch in the middle position). Use
only the Hilti batteries approved for use with this
power tool.
CAUTION
Check that the terminals on the battery and in the
power tool are free from foreign objects before
inserting the battery in the power tool.
1. Push the battery into the power tool from the
rear as far as it will go and until it is heard to
engage with a double click.
2. CAUTION If it is not fitted securely, the battery
could fall out while you are working with the
tool.
CAUTION A falling battery may present a risk
of injury to yourself or others.
Before beginning the work, check that the battery
is fitted securely to the tool.
6.4 Removing the battery
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1. Press one or both release buttons.
2. Pull the battery out of the power tool toward the
rear.
6.5 Transport and storage of battery packs
Pull the battery pack out of the locked position (work-
ing position) and move it into the first latching position
(transport position).
If you disconnect a battery pack from the power tool
for transport or storage, make sure that the contacts
of the battery pack are not short-circuited. Remove
loose metal parts such as screws, nails, clamps,
loose screw bits, wires or metal swarf from the case,
toolbox or transport container, or prevent these parts
from coming into contact with the battery packs.
Observe national and international transport regula-
tions when shipping battery packs (transportation by
road, rail, sea or air).
7. Operation
7.1 Changing insert tools
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves when changing insert tools
as the insert tools get hot during use.
Check that the connection end of the insert tool is
clean. Clean the connection end if necessary.
7.1.1 Changing insert tools with the SID 14-A
and SID 18-A
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NOTE
The power tool is equipped with a
{/೥" hex. socket
chuck with locking ring.
7.1.1.1 Fitting the screwdriving bit
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Push the bit into the chuck as far as it will go
(until it engages).
NOTE Alternatively, pull the ring on the chuck
forward. Hold it securely in this position and
then push the bit into the chuck as far as it will
go before releasing the ring.
7.1.1.2 Removing the screwdriving bit
1. Set the forward / reverse switch to the middle
position or remove the battery from the power
tool.
2. Pull the locking ring on the chuck forward and
hold it in this position.
3. Pull the screwdriving bit out of the chuck and
then release the locking ring.
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