TE 7-C (01)
Original operating instructions
Information about the operating instructions
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 |
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Instructions for use and other useful information |
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Dealing with recyclable materials |
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Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste |
Symbols in illustrations
The following symbols are used in illustrations: |
These numbers refer to the illustrations at the beginning of these operating instructions. |
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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) . |
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Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration and refer to the numbers used in the key in the product overview section. |
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This symbol is intended to draw your special attention to certain points for handling the product. |
Product-dependent symbols
Symbols
The following symbols are used: |
Drilling without hammer action |
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Drilling with hammer action (hammer drilling) |
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Chiseling |
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Chisel positioning |
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Rated speed under no load |
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Revolutions per minute |
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Protection class II (double-insulated) |
Safety
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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
Personal safety- Modification of the power tool is not permitted.
- Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
- Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool can result in cuts and burns.
- Check that the side handle is fitted correctly and tightened securely. Always hold the tool securely with both hands on the grips provided.
- Improve the blood circulation in your fingers by relaxing your hands and exercising your fingers during breaks between working.
- The power tool is not intended for use by debilitated persons who have received no special training.
- Keep the power tool out of reach of children.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Observe the national health and safety requirements.
- 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.
- Ensure that the accessory tools used are compatible with the tool-holder system and that they are correctly secured in the tool holder.
- In the event of a power failure or interruption in the electric supply, switch the power tool off, unplug the supply cord and release the switch lockbutton (if applicable). This will prevent accidental restarting when the electric power returns.
- Before beginning work, check the working area (e.g. using a metal detector) to ensure that no concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes are present. External metal parts of the tool may become live, for example, when an electric power line is damaged accidentally. This presents a serious risk of electric shock.
- Check the tool’s supply cord at regular intervals and have it replaced by a qualified specialist if found to be damaged. If the tool’s supply cord is damaged it must be replaced with a specially-prepared and approved supply cord available from Hilti Customer Service. Check extension cords at regular intervals and replace them if found to be damaged. Do not touch the supply cord or extension cord if it is damaged while working. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet. Damaged supply cords or extension cords present a risk of electric shock.
- Dirty or dusty power tools that have been used frequently for work on conductive materials should be checked at regular intervals at a Hilti Service Center. Dust (especially dust from conductive materials) or dampness adhering to the surface of the power tool may, under unfavorable conditions, lead to electric shock.
- If the work involves breaking right through, take the appropriate safety measures at the opposite side. Parts breaking away could fall out and / or fall down and injure other persons.
Description
Overview of the product
- Dust shield
- TE-C Click chuck
- Function selector switch
- Control switch
- Grip
- Forward / reverse switch
- Supply cord
- Connection for the TE DRS-M dust removal module
- Side handle with depth gauge
Intended use
The product described is an electrically powered rotary hammer. It is designed for drilling in concrete, masonry, drywall panel, wood, plastic and metal. The rotary hammer can also be used for light chiseling work on masonry and surface finishing on concrete.
- The power tool may be operated only when connected to a power supply providing a voltage and frequency in compliance with the information given on its type plate.
Items supplied
Rotary hammer, side handle, depth gauge, operating instructions.Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group | USA: www.hilti.com
Rotary hammer
When powered by a generator or transformer, the generator or transformer’s power output must be at least twice the rated input power shown on the rating plate of the power tool. The operating voltage of the transformer or generator must always be within +5% and -15% of the rated voltage of the power tool.| TE 7‑C |
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| Product generation |
01 |
| Weight in accordance with EPTA procedure 01 |
3.5 kg |
| Ø Hammer drill bits |
5 mm … 28 mm |
| Ø Drill bits for wood |
3 mm … 20 mm |
| Ø Drill bits for metal |
≤ 13 mm |
Noise information and vibration values
The sound pressure and vibration values given in these instructions were measured in accordance with a standardized test and can be used to compare one power tool with another. They can also be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.The data given represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for different applications, with different accessory tools, or is poorly maintained, the data can vary. This can significantly increase exposure over the total working period.
An accurate estimation of exposure should also take into account the times when the power tool is switched off, or when it is running but not actually being used for a job. This can significantly reduce exposure over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of noise and/or vibration, for example: maintaining the power tool and accessory tools, keeping the hands warm, organization of work patterns.
Noise information
| Sound power level (LWA) |
98 dB(A) |
| Uncertainty for the sound power level (KWA) |
3 dB(A) |
| Emission sound pressure level (L pA) |
90 dB(A) |
| Uncertainty for the sound pressure level (KpA) |
3 dB(A) |
| Vibration emission value for hammer drilling in concrete (ah, HD) |
16 m/s² |
| Vibration emission value for chiseling (ah, Cheq) |
8.7 m/s² |
| Uncertainty for the given vibration value (K) |
1.5 m/s² |
Operation
Fitting the side handle
- Fit the side handle.
Fitting / removing the chuck
The function selector switch should be set to the
“Chiseling” position when changing the chuck.
“Chiseling” position when changing the chuck.
- Fit / remove the chuck.
Fitting / removing the accessory tool
- Fit the accessory tool or, respectively, remove it.
Adjusting the depth gauge
- Adjust the depth gauge.
Drilling without hammering 
- Set the function selector switch to the “Drilling without hammering” position .
Drilling with hammering action (hammer drilling) 
- Set the function selector switch to the “Hammer drilling” position .
Chiseling
- Set the function selector switch to the “Chiseling” position .
Chisel positioning 
Risk of injury Loss of control over the chisel direction.
- Do not operate the tool when the selector switch is set to “Chisel positioning”. Turn the function selector switch until it engages in the “Chiseling” position.
- Set the function selector switch to the “Chisel positioning” position .
Forward / reverse
- Set the forward / reverse selector switch to forward or reverse rotation.
Care and maintenance
Care- Carefully remove stubborn dirt from the tool.
- Clean the air vents carefully with a dry brush.
- Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as they can attack the plastic parts.
- Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all function correctly.
- Do not operate the product if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have it repaired immediately by Hilti Service.
- After cleaning and maintenance, fit all guards or protective devices and check that they function correctly.
Replacing the dust shield
- Replace the dust shield.
Transport and storage
Transport- Do not transport this product with an accessory tool installed.
- Make sure that the equipment is held securely throughout all transport operations.
- After transporting, always check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage and make sure that they all function correctly.
- Always store this product with the electric supply cable unplugged from the electricity supply.
- Store this product in a dry place, where it cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
- After a long period of storage, always check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage and make sure that they all function correctly.
Troubleshooting
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by yourself, please contact Hilti Service.Troubleshooting
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by yourself, please contact Hilti Service.| Trouble or fault |
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Action to be taken |
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| The power tool doesn’t start. |
Interruption in the electric supply. |
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| No hammering action. |
The power tool is too cold. |
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| The function selector switch is set to “Drilling without hammering” . |
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| The rotary hammer doesn’t achieve full power. |
The gauge (cross section) of the extension cord conductors is inadequate. |
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| The control switch is not fully pressed. |
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| The drill bit does not rotate. |
The function selector switch is not engaged or is in the “Chiseling” or “Chisel adjustment” position. |
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| The drill bit cannot be released. |
The chuck is not pulled back fully. |
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| The drill bit makes no progress. |
The power tool has been set to reverse rotation. |
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Disposal
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, your old tools, machines or appliances can be returned to Hilti for recycling. Ask Hilti Service or your Hilti representative for further information.
- Do not dispose of power tools, electronic equipment or batteries as household waste!
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
There is a link to the RoHS table, in the form of a QR code, at the end of this document.
Manufacturer’s warranty
- Please contact your local Hilti representative if you have questions about the warranty conditions.
Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformityThe manufacturer declares, on his sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable legislation and standards.The technical documentation is filed here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | D-86916 Kaufering, Germany
Product information
| Rotary hammer |
TE 7‑C |
| Generation |
01 |
| Serial no. |
1‒99999999999 |
UK Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of conformityThe manufacturer declares, on his sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable legislation and standards.The technical documentation is filed here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | D-86916 Kaufering, Germany
Product information
| Rotary hammer |
TE 7‑C |
| Generation |
01 |
| Serial no. |
1‒99999999999 |
