
SF(H) 18-A
*362178*
362178
Hilti Corporation
LI-9494 Schaan
Tel.:+423 /234 2111
Fax: +423 / 234 2965
www.hilti.com
Hilti = registered trademark of Hilti Corp., Schaan W 3575 1108 00-Pos. 3 1 Printed in China © 2008
Right of technical and programme changes reserved S. E. & O.
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Operating instructions en
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This product is UL listed to US and Canadien safety standards
Ce produit est homologué UL (conforme aux normes de sécurité américaines et candiennes)
Producto homologado según normas de seguridad americanas y canadienses
Produto homologado de accordo com as normas de segurança americanas e canadianas
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ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SF(H) 18‑A Cordless drill/driver / cordless hammer drill/driver
en
It is essential that the operating instructions
are read before the power tool is operated
for the first time.
Always keep these operating instructions
together with the power tool.
Ensure that the operating instructions are
with the power tool when it is given to other
persons.
Contents Page
1. General information 1
2. Description 2
3. Insert tools, accessories 4
4. Technical data 4
5. Safety instructions 5
6. Before use 8
7. Operation 9
8. Care and maintenance 10
9. Troubleshooting 11
10. Disposal 12
11. Manufacturer’s warranty - tools 13
1. General information
1 These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations. The illustrations can be found on the fold-out
cover pages. Keep these pages open while studying
the operating instructions.
In these operating instructions, the designation
“power tool” refers to the SF 18‑A cordless
drill/driver or SFH 18‑A cordless hammer drill/driver
with battery fitted.
Parts, operating controls and indicators 1
Keyless chuck
@
Setting ring for torque, drilling and hammer
;
drilling
Side handle
=
Control switch (with electronic speed control)
%
Forward / reverse selector switch with trans-
&
port lock
3-speed gear selector
(
Type identification plate
)
Grip
+
Release buttons with additional function
§
(charge status display activation)
Charge status and fault display (Li-ion battery)
/
1.1 Safety notices and their meaning
DANGER
Draws attention to imminent danger that could lead
to serious bodily injury or fatality.
WARNING
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation
that could lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
CAUTION
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation
that could lead to slight personal injury or damage to
the equipment or other property.
NOTE
Draws attention to an instruction or other useful
information.
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and other
information
Warning signs
General
warning
Warning:
electricity
Warning:
caustic
substances
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Obligation signs
Wear eye
en
protection
breathing
protection
Symbols
Wear
Wear a hard
hat
Wear ear
protection
Wear
protective
gloves
Location of identification data on the power tool
The type designation can be found on the type identification plate at the base of the power tool and
the serial number on the side of the casing. Make a
note of this data in your operating instructions and
always refer to it when making an enquiry to your
Hilti representative or service department.
Type:
Generation: 01
Serial no.:
Read the
operating
instructions
before use
Revolutions
per minute
Volts Direct current Rated speed
Hammer
drilling
Drilling
without
hammering
under no load
Return waste
material for
recycling.
2. Description
2.1 Use of the product as directed
The SF 18-A is a hand-held, cordless drill/driver for driving and removing screws and for drilling in steel, wood
and plastic.
The SFH 18-A is a hand-held, cordless hammer drill/driver for driving and removing screws, for drilling in
steel, wood and plastic and for hammer drilling in lightweight concrete and masonry.
Working on materials hazardous to the health (e.g. asbestos) is not permissible.
Do not use the battery as a power source for other unspecified appliances.
Modification of the power tool or tampering with its parts is not permissible.
To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti accessories and insert tools.
Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
The power tool is designed for professional use and may be operated, serviced and maintained only by trained,
authorized personnel. This personnel must be informed of any special hazards that may be encountered. The
power tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
when used not as directed.
The working environment may be as follows: construction site, workshop, renovation, conversion or new
construction.
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2.2 Chuck
Keyless chuck
2.3 Switches
Control switch with electronic speed control
3-speed gear selector
Forward / reverse selector switch with transport lock
Setting ring for torque, drilling and hammer drilling
2.4 Grips
Pivotable side handle
Vibration-absorbing grip
2.5 Lubrication
Grease lubrication
2.6 The items supplied include (toolbox versions):
1 Power tool
1 Side handle
1 Operating instructions
1 Hilti toolbox
2.7 The items supplied include (cardboard box versions):
1 Power tool
1 Side handle
1 Operating instructions
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2.8 Additional items required for operating the tool
B 18/2.6 Li‑ion battery with C 4/36 or C 4/36‑ACS or C 4/36‑ACS TPS charger
2.9 Li-ion battery charge status and overheating indicator
LEDs light constantly LEDs blink Charge status C
LED 1,2,3,4
LED 1,2,3
LED 1,2
LED 1
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2.10 Power tool overloading and overheating indicator
The power tool is equipped with an electronic protection system to prevent overloading and overheating. The
power tool switches itself off automatically in the event of overloading and overheating. After releasing the
control switch, the power tool may not restart immediately when the switch is pressed again (while the power
tool is cooling down).
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LED 1
LED 1 Battery overheated
C ≧ 75 %
50 % ≦ C < 75 %
25 % ≦ C < 50 %
10 % ≦ C < 25 %
C < 10 %
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