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Operating manual – cordless rotary hammer PRDS 10-20V
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Troubleshooting tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorized specialist electrical
company or by Trotec.
Slight smoke or odour are emitted during first use:
•
This is not a fault. These phenomena disappear after a
brief runtime.
The battery does not charge:
•
Check whether the battery is correctly connected to the
quick charger.
Slide the battery into the quick charger in a way that the
battery terminals engage in the quick charger. The battery
must lock in place in the quick charger.
•
Check the power connection.
•
Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
•
Check the fuse (home).
•
Check the quick charger for damages. Should the quick
charger be damaged, stop using it. Contact the Trotec
customer service.
•
Check the battery terminals for dirt. Remove any dirt.
•
The battery might be defective and have to be replaced.
Only use batteries of the same type.
The device does not start:
•
The battery power might be too low. Recharge the battery.
•
Check whether the battery is correctly connected to the
device.
Slide the battery onto the device in a way that the battery
terminals engage. The battery must lock in place in the
device.
•
Check the position of the clockwise/counter-clockwise
rotation switch. The switch must be pressed in all the way.
If the clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation switch is in
centre position (lock), the on/off switch is blocked.
•
Check the battery terminals for dirt. Remove any dirt.
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Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the
device back on.
The on/off switch cannot be pressed:
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Check whether the clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation
switch is in centre position (lock). Set the desired rotational
direction to unlock the tool.
The drill bit does not penetrate / hardly penetrates the
material:
•
Check whether the correct operating mode is selected. The
setting for drilling or hammer drilling
should be
selected.
•
Check whether the correct drill bit is selected.
•
Check whether the device is set to counter-clockwise
rotation. For drilling, it is necessary to switch over to
clockwise rotation.
The device becomes hot:
•
Check whether the tool is suitable for the tasks to be
carried out.
•
Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
•
Select a lower speed.
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Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the
device back on.
Notice
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.
