• Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a
prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product.
• Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and
on the product.
• Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure
that the operating instructions are with the product when it is given to
other persons.
1.2 Explanation of symbols used
1.2.1 Warnings
Warnings alert persons to hazards that may occur when handling or using the
product. The following signal words are used in combination with a symbol:
DANGER! Draws attention to an imminent hazard that will lead to
serious personal injury or fatality.
WARNING! Draws attention to a potential hazard that could lead to
serious personal injury or fatality.
CAUTION! Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that
could lead to minor personal injury or material damage.
1.2.2 Symbols in the documentation
The following symbols are used in this document:
Read the operating instructions before use
Instructions for use and other useful information
1.2.3 Symbols in the illustrations
The following symbols are used in illustrations:
These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations found at the
beginning of these operating instructions.
The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the
illustrations and may deviate from the steps described in the text.
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 special attention to certain points
when handling the product.
Hilti products are designed for professional use and may be operated, ser-
viced and maintained only by trained, authorized personnel. This personnel
must be informed of any particular hazards that may be encountered. 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 type designation and serial number are stated on the rating plate.
▶ Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to
state the product details when contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti
organization to inquire about the product.
Product information
BreakerTE 1500AVR
Generation01
Serial no.
1.5 Declaration of conformity
We declare, on our sole responsibility, that the product described here
complies with the applicable directives and standards. A copy of the
declaration of conformity can be found at the end of this documentation.
The technical documentation is filed and stored here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistraße 6 | 86916
Kaufering, DE
2 Safety
2.1 General power tool safety warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions 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.
▶ 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 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.
▶ Use auxiliary handles, if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can
cause personal injury.
▶ Hold 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.
2.3 Additional safety instructions for breakers
Personal safety
▶ Use the product only when it is in technically faultless condition.
▶ Never tamper with or modify the tool in any way.
▶ Use the auxiliary grip supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
▶ 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.
▶ Always hold the power tool with both hands on the grips provided. Keep
the grips clean and dry.
▶ Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing
work in which the accessory tool might come into contact with concealed
wiring. If the accessory tool comes into contact with a live wire, metal
parts of the power tool can also become live, resulting in an electric
shock.
▶ Wear suitable protective glasses, a hard hat, ear protection, protective
gloves and light respiratory protection while using the tool.
▶ Wear protective gloves also when changing the accessory tool. Touching
the accessory tool presents a risk of injury (cuts or burns).
▶ Wear eye protection. Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the body
and eyes.
▶ Before starting work, check the hazard class of the dust that will be pro-
duced when working. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with an officially
approved protection class in compliance with the locally applicable dust
protection regulations. Dust from materials such as lead-based paint,
certain types of wood and concrete/masonry/stone containing quartz,
minerals or metal can be harmful to health.
▶ Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated and, where necessary,
wear a respirator appropriate for the type of dust generated. 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.