TE 30‒A36 (03)

About these operating instructions

• Warning! Read and understand all accompanying documentation, including but not limited to instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, and specifications provided with this product. Familiarize yourself with all the instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, specifications, components, and functions of the product before use. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
  
• products are designed for professional users and only trained, authorized personnel are permitted to operate, service and maintain the products. This personnel must be specifically informed about the possible hazards. The product and its ancillary equipment can present hazards if used incorrectly by untrained personnel or if used not in accordance with the intended use.
  
• The accompanying documentation corresponds to the current state of the art at the time of printing. Please always check for the latest version on the product’s page on Hilti’s website. To do this, follow the link or scan the QR code in this documentation, marked with the symbol .
  
• Ensure that these operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.
  

Explanation of symbols

Warnings

Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used:

Symbols in the operating instructions

The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:

	Comply with the operating instructions
	Instructions for use and other useful information
	Dealing with recyclable materials
	Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste
	Hilti Li‑ion battery
	Hilti charger

Symbols in illustrations

The following symbols are used in illustrations:

	These numbers refer to the illustrations at the beginning of these operating instructions.
	The numbers in illustrations refer to important work steps or to components important for the work steps. In the text, the corresponding numbers draw attention to these work steps or components, e.g. (3) .
	Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration and refer to the numbers used in the key in the product overview section.
	This symbol is intended to draw your special attention to certain points for handling the product.

Product-dependent symbols

Symbols on the product

The following symbols are used on the product:

	Drilling without hammer action
	Drilling with hammer action (hammer drilling)
	Chiseling
	Chisel positioning
	Forward / reverse
	Diameter
	Rated speed under no load
	Revolutions per minute
	The product supports wireless data transmission compatible with iOS and Android platforms.
	Hilti Li-ion battery type series used. Observe the information given in the section headed Intended use .
	Li-ion battery
	Never use the battery as a striking tool.
	Do not drop the battery. Never use a battery that has suffered an impact or is damaged in any other way.

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
  
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
  
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
  

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
  
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
  
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
  
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
  
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
  
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
  

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
  
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
  
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
  
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
  
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
  
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
  
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
  

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
  
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
  
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
  
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
  
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
  
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
  
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
  

Battery tool use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
  
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
  
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
  
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
  
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
  
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130° C (265 °F) may cause explosion.
  
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
  

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
  
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
  

Hammer safety warnings

Safety instructions for all operations

• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
  
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
  
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. 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

• 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.
  
• 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 for breakers

Personal safety

• Use the product and accessories only when they are in perfect working order.
  
• Never tamper with or modify the product or accessories in any way.
  
• When chiseling into ceilings, walls and floors, always make sure that you have a safe and firm stance. A sudden break-through can affect your balance!
  
• Apply appropriate safety measures at the opposite side of the workpiece in work that involves breaking through. Parts breaking away could fall out and / or fall down causing injury to other persons.
  
• You and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protection, protective gloves and respiratory protection while the tool is in use.
  
• Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool can result in cuts and burns.
  
• Wear eye protection. Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the body and eyes.
  
• Dust produced by grinding, sanding, cutting and drilling can contain dangerous chemicals. Some examples are: lead or lead-based paints; brick, concrete and other masonry products, natural stone and other products containing silicates; certain types of wood, such as oak, beech and chemically treated wood; asbestos or materials that contain asbestos. Determine the exposure of the operator and bystanders by means of the hazard classification of the materials to be worked. Implement the necessary measures to restrict exposure to a safe level, for example by the use of a dust collection system or by the wearing of suitable respiratory protection. The general measures for reducing exposure include:
  
• working in an area that is well ventilated,
  
• avoidance of prolonged contact with dust,
  
• directing dust away from the face and body,
  
• wearing protective clothing and washing exposed areas of the skin with water and soap.
  
• Take frequent breaks and do physical exercises to improve the blood circulation in your fingers. High vibration during long periods of work can lead to disorders of the blood vessels and nervous system in the fingers, hands and wrists.
  

Electrical safety

• Before beginning work, check the working area for concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes. External metal parts of the product could give you an electric shock or cause an explosion if you accidentally damage an electric cable or a gas or water pipe.
  

Power tool use and care

• Switch the product on only after you have brought it to the working position.
  
• Wait until the product has come to a complete stop before you lay it down.
  

Product overview

1. Chuck
   
2. Depth gauge release button
   
3. Depth gauge
   
4. Function selector switch
   
5. Forward / reverse switch
   
6. Control switch
   
7. Battery state of charge / fault display
   
8. Release buttons / battery state of charge display
   
9. Battery
   
10. Side handle
    

Intended use

The product described is a cordless (battery-powered) combihammer with pneumatic hammering mechanism. It is designed for drilling in concrete, masonry, wood and metal. The product can also be used for light to medium-duty chiseling on masonry and surface finishing work on concrete.

• Use only Hilti Li-ion batteries from the B 36 series with this product.
  
• Use only the Hilti battery chargers from the C4/36 series for these batteries.
  

Possible misuse

• This product is not suitable for working on hazardous materials.
  
• This product is not suitable for working in a damp environment.
  

ATC

The product is equipped with the ATC (Active Torque Control) quick-acting electronic cut-out.
If the accessory tool sticks or stalls, the product will suddenly pivot about its own axis in the opposite direction. ATC detects this sudden pivoting movement of the product and switches the product off immediately.

Motor protection system

The tool is equipped with a motor protection system. The system monitors current input and motor temperature and thus prevents the tool from overheating.
If the motor is overloaded through application of excessive working pressure, the power tool’s performance drops noticeably or it may stall completely.
If the power tool stalls or slows significantly due to overloading, release the pressure applied to the tool and then allow it to run under no load for approx. 30 seconds.

Lithium‑ion battery status display

The Li-ion battery state of charge and malfunctions of the power tool are indicated by the display on the Li‑ion battery. The Li‑ion battery state of charge is displayed after pressing one of the two battery release buttons.

Status	Meaning
4 LEDs light.	State of charge: 75 % to 100 %
3 LEDs light.	State of charge: 50 % to 75 %
2 LEDs light.	State of charge: 25 % to 50 %
1 LED lights.	State of charge: 10 % to 25 %
1 LED blinks.	State of charge: < 10 %
1 LED blinks, the power tool is not ready for use.	The battery has overheated or is completely discharged.
4 LEDs blink, the power tool is not ready for use.	The power tool is overloaded or has overheated.

Items supplied

Combihammer, side handle with depth gauge, operating instructions.

Preparations at the workplace

Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.

Inserting the battery

1. Push the battery into the battery holder until it engages with an audible click.
   
2. Check that the battery is seated securely.
   

Removing the battery

1. Press the release buttons on the battery.
   
2. Pull the battery out toward the rear.
   

Charging the battery

• Use an approved charger to charge the battery.
  

Fitting the side handle

1. Release the side handle clamping band by turning the handle grip.
   
2. Slide the side handle clamping band over the tool holder from the front and into the recess provided.
   
3. Set the side handle to the desired position.
   
4. Tighten the side handle clamping band by turning the handle grip.
   

Adjusting the depth gauge (optional)

1. Press the release button on the side handle.
   
2. Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling depth.
   
3. Release the release button.
   
4. Check that the side handle is securely attached.
   

Removing the chuck

1. Remove the battery from the tool.
   
2. Grip the chuck as shown in the illustration and pull the three chuck release rings upwards.
   
3. Lift the chuck upwards away from the tool.
   

Fitting the chuck

1. Remove the battery from the tool.
   
2. Grip the chuck as shown in the illustration and pull the three chuck release rings upwards.
   
3. Fit the chuck onto the chuck mount.
   
4. Rotate the chuck until it engages in position.
   

Inserting the tool

1. Lightly grease the connection end of the accessory tool.
   
   • Use only genuine Hilti grease. Using the wrong grease can result in damage to the tool.
     
2. Push the accessory tool into the chuck as far as it will go (until it engages).
   
3. After fitting the accessory tool, grip it and pull it in order to check that it is securely engaged.
   
   • The product is ready for use.
     

Removing the accessory tool

• Pull the tool lock back as far as it will go and remove the accessory tool.
  

Types of work

Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.

Function selector switch

• Set the function selector switch to the desired working position.
  
  • Do not operate the function selector switch while the motor is running. Risk of damage!
    

Drilling without hammering

• Set the function selector switch to this symbol: .
  

Drilling with hammering action (hammer drilling)

• Set the function selector switch to this symbol: .
  

Chisel positioning

• Set the function selector switch to this symbol: .
  
  • The chisel can be adjusted to 12 different positions (in 30° increments). This ensures that flat chisels and shaped chisels can always be set to the optimum working position.
    

Chiseling

• Set the function selector switch to this symbol: .
  

Forward / reverse

• Set the forward / reverse switch to the desired direction of rotation.
  

The combihammer is in working order.

The combihammer is not in working order.