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ofthetoolmaybecomelive,forexample,whenanelec-
triccable isdrilled intoinadvertently.
●Usea viceor clampto secureloose workpieces.
5.3 General safety precautions
●Neverleave thetool unsupervised.
●Theside handle must always be fitted whenthetoolis
inuse.
●Thetool isfor hand-helduse only.
●Holdthe side-handle securely at the end furthestfrom
thetool.
●Keep the tool, especially its grip surfaces, clean and
freefrom oiland grease.
●Alwaysholdthetoolsecurely,withbothhandsonthe
gripsprovided.
●In the event of the drill bit sticking, the tool will be
deflectedto theside (rotary movement).
TE56-ATC: When drilling in the corner of a room, the
ATC systemcannot reacttothis deflectionin time.
●Thetoolis not suitable foruse in atmospheres where
thereis arisk ofexplosion.
●Whennot in use, the tool must bestoredinadryplace,
lockedup orout ofreach ofchildren.
●Avoid long periods of work with exposure to strong
vibration.
●Avoidunintentionalstarting.Donotcarrythe tool with
yourfinger onthe on/offswitch.
●Disconnectthesupplycordplugfromthesocketwhen
thetoolisnotinuse(e.g.duringbreaks,beforemain-
tenanceand beforechanging inserttools).
●Takecare of your inserttools.Youwillbeableto work
moreefficientlyand more safely ifthe insert tools are
keptsharp and clean. Observeinstructionson care and
maintenanceand onchanging inserttools.
5.3.1 Mechanical
●Observe the instructions concerning care and main-
tenanceand replacement of insert tools in goodtime.
●Ensurethat the insert tools used are equippedwiththe
correctconnection end system and that they areprop-
erlyfitted andsecured inthe chuck.
5.3.2 Electrical
●Check the condition of the tool including the supply
cord and extension cord as well as the plug connec-
tions.Do not operate the tool if damageisfound,ifthe
5.1 Basic information concerning safety
In addition to the information relevant to safety given
in each of the sections of these operating instructions,
the following points must be strictly observed at all
times.
●The tool may be operated only when connected to a
power supply providing a voltage and frequency in
compliance with the information given on its rating
plate.
●Donot expose the tool to rain orsnow,donotuseitin
damporwetareasorinthevicinityofinflammableliq-
uidsor gasses.
●Changesor modifications to the tool are notpermissible.
●Toavoid the risk of injury,useonlyoriginalHiltiacces-
soriesand additionalequipment.
●Do not overload the tool. It will work more efficiently
andmore safely within its intended performancerange.
●Observe the information printed in the operating instruc-
tionsconcerning operation, care and maintenance. The
tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards
whenused incorrectly by untrained personnel or when
usednot asdirected.
5.2 Take the necessary precautions to make the
workplace safe
●Ensurethat theworkplace iswell lit.
●Ensurethat theworkplace iswell ventilated.
●Keeptheworkingarea tidy.Objectswhichcouldcause
injury shouldberemoved fromthe workingarea.
●When working, keep other persons, particularly chil-
dren,outside therange ofthe tool.
●Donotpermit other persons totouch the electric tool
or the extension cord.
●Avoidunfavorable bodypositions.
●Workfromasafestanceandstayinbalanceatalltimes.
●Itis recommended that rubber gloves are wornwhen
workingoutdoors.
●Donotwearlooseclothing,looselonghairorjewelry
asthese canbecome caughtup inmoving parts.
●Toavoid tripping and fallingwhenworking,alwayslead
the supply cord, extension cord and extraction hose
awayto therear.
●Concealedelectric cables or gas and water pipespre-
senta serious hazard if damaged while youarework-
ing.Accordingly,checktheareainwhichyouarework-
ing beforehand (e.g. using a metal detector). Avoid
contact between your body and earthed / grounded
objects,such as pipes or radiators. External metalparts
5. Safety precautions