Switching off
2. Release the on/off switch.
▶ The switch-on interlock jumps automatically into the locked position.
6.2
Sawing along a line
Saw only flat workpieces that offer a big enough contact surface to accommodate the whole of the
base plate.
1. Position the workpiece so that the saw blade is free to rotate beneath it.
2. Secure the workpiece to prevent movement.
3. Bring the front edge of the base plate into contact with the workpiece.
▶ Saw blade clear of the workpiece.
4. Line up the marked line with the nick in the base plate (line-of-cut indicator).
5. Switch the product on. → page 27
6. Guide the saw along the cutting line at a suitable speed for it to cut smoothly through the workpiece.
6.3
Sawing with or without dust and chip container
▶ Always install the chip collector when you are going to cut metals. Metal chips can be sharp-edged and
hot and lead to injuries.
▶ Make sure that the chip collector is empty. You can see the level of fill in the viewing window in the chip
collector (1).
▶ As soon as you see dust and chips flying out of overflow opening (2) in the flap, empty the chip
collector → page 29.
▶ Before using the product, make sure that the flap of the chip collector is always closed.
6.4
Scaffold hook
The product has a scaffold hook that you can use to hook the product briefly to a railing, for example. To
use the scaffold hook, flip the scaffold hook 180° straight up.
Note that the scaffold hook of this product can be flipped only to one predefined position. The scaffold
hook is not rotatable.
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Care and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury with battery inserted !
▶ Always remove the battery before carrying out care and maintenance tasks!
Care of the product
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Carefully remove stubborn dirt.
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Carefully clean the air vents, if present, with a dry, soft brush.
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Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
these can attack the plastic parts.
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Use a dry, clean cloth to clean the contacts of the product.
Care of the Liion batteries
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Never use a battery with clogged air vents. Clean the air vents carefully using a dry, soft brush.
•
Avoid unnecessary exposure of the battery to dust and dirt. Never expose the battery to high levels of
moisture (e.g. by being dipped in water or left in the rain).
If a battery has been soaked by moisture, treat it as a damaged battery. Isolate it in a non-flammable
container and consult Hilti Service.
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Keep the battery free of extraneous oil and grease. Do not permit dust or dirt to accumulate unnecessarily
on the battery. Clean the battery with a dry, soft brush or a clean, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning agents
containing silicone as these can attack the plastic parts.
Do not touch the contacts of the battery and do not remove the factory-applied grease from the contacts.
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