This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of explosive substances
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to potentially explosive substances.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Wear ear protection
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear eye protection.
Wear a protective mask
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear a protective mask.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
PHDS 10-20V
http://hub.trotec.com/?id=39789
Legal notice
This release replaces all previous versions. No part of this
publication may be reproduced without written permission from
TrotecGmbH&Co.KG. The same applies for electronically
processing, duplicating or spreading the publication. Subject to
technical changes. All rights reserved. Trademarks are used
without guarantee that they may be used freely and primarily
following the spelling of the manufacturer. Product names are
registered.
Changes to construction in the interests of constant
improvements to the product, as well as changes to the shape
and colour are reserved.
The scope of delivery may vary from product images. This
document was created with all due care.
TrotecGmbH&Co.KG accepts no liability whatsoever for
The device complies with the fundamental health and safety
requirements of the applicable EU regulations and was tested at
the factory for perfect functionality multiple times.
However, if faults in the functionality occur and cannot be
remedied with the measures in the chapter Errors and faults,
please get in touch with your dealer or distributor.
When making a warranty claim, supply the device number (see
the side of the device).
When manufacturer's instructions or legal regulations have not
been followed, or after unauthorised changes to the device are
made, the manufacturer is not responsible for the resulting
damages. Changes to the device or unauthorised replacement
of individual parts can drastically impact the electrical safety of
this product and will result in the loss of the warranty. Liability
does not extend to damages to people or property caused by the
device being used other than as described in the instructions in
this operating manual. Subject to changes to technical design
and model changes as part of constant development and
product improvement without prior notice.
No liability is accepted for damages resulting from improper
use. In such a case, any warranty claims will be voided also.
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
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.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
The term power tool used in the safety warnings refers to both
mains-operated and battery-powered electric tools (with/
without power cable).
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – 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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Electrical
safety
•Power tool or power adapter 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 anextension 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.
•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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Personal
safety
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Power tool
use and care
•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.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turningthe 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 atall times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves 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. The use of a dust
extraction system may reduce dust-related hazards.
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power toolfor 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 iton 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
the battery pack 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. 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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – 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.
Device-specific safety warnings for cordless
hammer drills
•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.
•Recharge only with the charger specified by themanufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
•Do not charge other battery packs. The charger is only
suitable for use with the supplied battery pack and with
the voltages specified in the technical data. Otherwise,
there is a risk of fire and explosion.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected fromthe 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.
•In case of damage and improper use of the battery,vapours may be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can
irritate the respiratory system.
•Do not open the battery. There is danger of a short
circuit.
•Do not short-circuit the battery. There is danger of
explosion.
•Batteries must not be exposed to mechanical impacts.
•Protect electrical parts against moisture. To prevent an
electric shock, never immerse them in water or other
liquids during cleaning or operation. Never hold the
charger under running water. Please observe the
instructions for cleaning and maintenance.
•The charger is only suited for indoor use.
•Keep the charger clean. Contamination entails a risk of
electric shock.
•Do not operate the charger on highly combustible ground
(e.g. paper, textiles etc.) or in an inflammable environment.
The heat generated by the charger during charging entails
a risk of fire.
•Only use the charger for charging the battery. The charger
must not be used as power supply for the power tool.
Wear eye and mouth protection when processing
materials that may contain harmful substances (e.g.
asbestos).
•Use the additional handle for impact drilling. Losing
control of the power tool may result in personal injury.
•Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the insertion tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contacting a live wire might
energize exposed metal parts of the device and lead to an
electric shock.
•Use appropriate detection equipment to track down
concealed supply lines or consult the local utility
companies. Contact with electrical lines may result in fire
and electric shock. Damaging a gas line may lead to an
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage and may cause an electric shock.
•Vibrations can be harmful to the human hand-armsystem. Keep the vibration exposure time to a minimum.
•During operation hold onto the power tool with bothhands. Make sure that you stand firmly on the ground. It is
safer to handle the power tool with two hands.
•Secure the workpiece. The grip of tensioning devices or a
vice is more secure than holding the workpiece only by
hand.
•Before starting to work, always make sure that the
insertion tool is firmly clamped inside the drill chuck.
Insertion tools that are not locked in place could be
catapulted out of the power tool upon switch-on and lead
to injuries.
•Before switching on the power tool, ensure that theinsertion tool can move freely. If the device is switched
on with a jammed insertion tool, the resulting forces can
be extreme causing the device to kick out sideways.
•Immediately switch off the power tool if the insertiontool gets jammed. The power tool can lash out to the side
owing to the forces that build up consequently.
•Regularly check the drill chuck for wear or damage.
•Only start a percussive power tool while holding it
against a workpiece (wall, ceiling, etc.).
•Wait until the power tool has come to a standstill,
before putting it down.
•For any work on the device, as well as during transport
or storage, set the switch for the rotational direction to
centre position (locked). This prevents unintentional
•for drilling in wood, plastic, ceramic and metal,
•for impact drilling in masonry, bricks and stone,
whilst adhering to the technical data (see operating manual).
We recommend using the power tool with original Trotec
accessories.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
•have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Personal protective equipment
Wear hearing protection.
Excessive noise can lead to hearing loss.
Wear eye protection.
With it you protect your eyes from splintering, falling
and flying pieces which could cause injuries.
Wear a dust mask.
It saves you from inhaling harmful dusts generated
when processing workpieces.
Wearing protective gloves.
They protect your hands from burns, crushing injuries
and skin abrasions.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket and the battery from the device!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 45
°C! Do not let the battery come into contact with water
or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There is a
risk of explosion!
Warning of hot surface
The insertion tool might still be hot after the
application. Burn hazard when touching the insertion
tool.
Do not touch the insertion tool bare-handed!
Wear protective gloves!
Warning
Toxic dusts!
The harmful / toxic dusts produced during operation
pose of risk to the health of the operator and persons
in the vicinity.
Wear eye protection and a dust mask!
Warning
Do not process materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
Warning
Make sure not to hit power, gas or water lines when
working with a power tool. If necessary, use a pipe
detector to check the wall you want to drill in or slit
open.
Warning
Risk of injuries caused by flying parts or bursting tool
heads.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.