HILTI ST 1800 Metal Screwdriver Instruction Manual

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1 HILTI ST 1800 Metal Screwdriver

2 Product Information

3 Product Usage Instructions

4 FAQs

5 Original operating instructions

6 Explanation of symbols used

7 Product-dependent symbols

12 Care and maintenance

13 Documents / Resources

13.1 References

HILTI ST 1800 Metal Screwdriver

Product Information

Specifications
- Product: Metallbauschrauber ST 1800
- Generation: 01
- Serial Number: [Serial number provided on the type plate]

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
- The term “Power tool” in the safety instructions refers to power tools that are either mains-powered (with power cord) or battery-powered (cordless).

Workplace Safety
- Keep your work area clean and well-lit. Clutter or inadequate lighting can lead to accidents.

Electrical Safety
- The power tool’s plug must fit into the socket. If operating the power tool in a damp environment is unavoidable, use a residual current device. This reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety
- Handle and operate the power tool with care. Ensure you read and understand the user manual before use.

Maintenance and Service
- Have your power tool serviced only by qualified personnel using original spare parts to maintain its safety.

FAQs

Q: Where can I find the serial number of my Metallbauschrauber ST 1800?
- A: The serial number is provided on the type plate of the product.

Q: What should I do if I need to operate the power tool in a moist environment?
- A: Use a residual current device to reduce the risk of electric shock when operating the power tool in such conditions.

Original operating instructions

Information about the documentation About this documentation

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.

Explanation of symbols used

Warnings
Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used:

DANGER

Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.

WARNING

Draws attention to a potential threat of danger that can lead to serious injury or fatality.

CAUTION

Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property.

Symbols in the documentation

The following symbols are used in this document:

Symbols in the illustrations
The following symbols are used in illustrations:

Product-dependent symbols

Symbols on the product
The following symbols can be used on the product:

Product information

Hilti 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 under the intended use.
The type designation and serial number are printed 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.

Metal construction screwdriver	ST 1800
Generation	01
Serial no.

Declaration of conformity

The manufacturer declares, on his sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable legislation and standards. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be found at the end of this documentation.

The technical documentation is filed here:

Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Tool Certification
Hiltistrasse 6

D-86916 Kaufering, Germany

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 the 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 that 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 the 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 the 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. The 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. The 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 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 a 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. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
- Do not let familiarity gained from the 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.
Power tool use and care
- 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 tool bits etc. following 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.
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.
Safety warnings for screwdrivers and impact wrenches
- Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Additional safety precautions for screwdrivers

Personal safety
- Use the product and accessories only when they are in perfect working order.
- Never tamper with or modify the product or accessories in any way.
- Use auxiliary handles supplied with the product. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
- Always hold the product with both hands on the grips provided. Keep the grips clean and dry.
- Do not touch rotating parts – the risk of injury!
- Wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protection, and light respiratory protection while the product is in use.
- Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool. Touching the accessory tool can result in cuts and burns.
- Wear eye protection. Flying fragments can injure the body and eyes.
- Dust produced by grinding, sanding, cutting and drilling can contain dangerous chemicals. Some examples are lead or lead-based paints; brick, concrete and other masonry products, natural stone and other products containing silicates; certain types of wood, such as oak, beech and chemically treated wood; asbestos or materials that contain asbestos. Determine the exposure of the operator and bystanders using the hazard classification of the materials to be worked. Implement the necessary measures to restrict exposure to a safe level, for example by the use of a dust collection system or by the wearing of suitable respiratory protection. The general measures for reducing exposure include:
- working in an area that is well-ventilated,
- avoidance of prolonged contact with dust,
- directing dust away from the face and body,
- wearing protective clothing and washing exposed areas of the skin with water and soap.
- Take frequent breaks and do physical exercises to improve the blood circulation in your fingers. High vibration during long periods of work can lead to disorders of the blood vessels and nervous system in the fingers, hands and wrists.
Electrical safety
- Before beginning work, check the working area for concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes. External metal parts of the product could give you an electric shock or cause an explosion if you accidentally damage an electric cable or a gas or water pipe.

Power tool use and care
- Switch the product off immediately if the accessory tool jams. The product might twist off-line.

Description

Overview of the product 1

Chuck
Protective sleeve
Click the connection between the depth gauge and the power tool

Torque adjustment
Control switch lockbutton
Supply cord

Control switch
Forward / reverse switch
Depth gauge adjustment

Intended use

The product described is a hand-held electric screwdriver for fastening profile metal sheets, metal sheets and sandwich panels in metal construction.
The power tool is designed for driving and removing screws in drywall installation work.

It is possible to use a stand-up tool extension for driving collated screws.

Main applications/torque settings

Application	Screw type	Diameter in mm	Torque setting
Sheet metal to sheet metal	SMD SMD	4.2 4.8	1 – 2 1 – 8
	S-MS	4.8	1 – 8
Sheet metal to steel profile	S-MD 51 + S-MD 21 S-MD 53 + S-MD 23	5.5 5.5	8 – 13 6 – 11
	SMP 52	6.3	4 – 12
Sheet metal to steel beam	S-MD 55 + S-MD 21	5.5	2 – 7
Sheet metal to steel beam	SMP 53	6.5	8 – 14
Sheet metal to timber	SMP 53	6.5	14 – 18
Fibre-cement board on a steel profile	S-FD 03	6.3	6 – 12
Fibre-cement board on a steel beam	S-FD 05	6.3	12 – 15
Fiber-cement board on wood	S-FD 01	6.5	12 – 18

Application	Screw type	Diameter in mm	Torque setting
Sandwich panel to steel profile	SCD 63	5.5	2 – 7
Sandwich panel to a steel beam	SCD 65	5.5	2 – 9
Sandwich panel to wood	SCDW 61	6.5	5 – 8

Items supplied

Metal construction screwdriver, STDG
17 depth gauge, operating instructions.
Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group

USA: www.hilti.com.

Technical data

For rated voltage, rated current, frequency and/or input power, refer to the country-specific type identification plate.
If the tool is 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 tool.

The operating voltage of the transformer or generator must always be within +5 % and -15 % of the rated voltage of the tool.

	ST 1800
Weight	1.9 kg
Speed (running under no load)	0 /min … 1,900 /min
Max. torque	22 Nm
Chuck	1/₄” hex socket
Protection class	II
Operating temperature	−10 ℃ … 50 ℃
Storage temperature	−30 ℃ … 70 ℃

Noise information and vibration values by EN 62841

The sound pressure and vibration values given in these instructions were measured per 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 tool is switched off, or when it is running but not 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, and organization of work patterns.

Noise information

Sound power level (L_pA)	84 dB
Sound pressure level (L_wA)	95 dB
Uncertainty	3 dB

Vibration information

Triaxial vibration value	2.5 m/s²
Uncertainty (K)	1.5 m/s²

Operation

Preparations at the workplace
CAUTION Risk of injury! Inadvertent starting of the product.

Unplug the supply cord before making adjustments to the power tool or before changing accessories.
Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.

Fitting the scaffold hook

Push the scaffold hook onto the tool from the front.
Turn the scaffold hook into the desired position.
Secure the scaffold hook by tightening the knurled thumb screw.

Check that the scaffold hook is fitted securely.

Fitting the depth gauge WARNING Electrical hazards

There is a risk of electric shock if a screw is driven into a concealed electric cable and, at the same time, the bit holder or depth gauge is touched.

Hold the product only by the grip when driving or removing screws.

Remove the protective sleeve.
Fit the depth gauge.

Removing the depth gauge 2

CAUTION Risk of injury
- The depth gauge may hinder the operator if fitted but not used.
- Remove the depth gauge from the tool.

Remove the protective sleeve.

Pull the depth gauge forward, away from the power tool.

Removing the protective sleeve 3

Insert the tip of a screwdriver between the protective sleeve and the power tool.
Release the protective sleeve by levering with the screwdriver.
Pull the protective sleeve off toward the front of the tool.

Changing the bit

CAUTION Risk of injury by the accessory tool!
- The accessory tool might be hot or have sharp edges.
- Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool.

Remove the depth gauge.
Pull the sleeve back and hold it securely.
Change the bit.
Release the sleeve and allow it to slide forward.
Fit the depth gauge.

Adjusting the depth gauge

Screw sealing washer compressed too much
- If the screw-sealing washer is compressed too much, turn the depth gauge to the right.
Screw sealing washer is not compressed enough
- If the screw-sealing washer is not compressed enough, turn the depth gauge to the left.

Types of work

CAUTION Risk of damage by incorrect handling!
- Do not operate the switches for the direction of rotation and/or function selection during operation.
- Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.

Switching on

Press the control switch slowly all the way.
Press the control switch slowly all the way.

Activating continuous running mode

Press the control switch.
Press the lockbutton.
To switch off when in continuous running mode, press the control switch.
- The lockbutton returns to its original position.

Setting the torque 4

Turn the adjusting ring to the desired torque setting.

Setting forward or reverse rotation 5

Set the forward/reverse switch to the desired position.

Removing screws

Remove the depth gauge.
Set the forward/reverse switch to the desired position.
Remove the screw.

Care and maintenance

WARNING Electric shock hazard!

Attempting care and maintenance with the supply cord connected to a power outlet can lead to severe injury and burns.
Always unplug the supply cord before carrying out care and maintenance tasks.

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.

Maintenance

WARNING
- The danger of electric shock! Improper repairs to electrical components may lead to serious injuries including burns.
- Repairs to the electrical section of the tool or appliance may be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
- 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.
- To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group.

Transport and storage

Do not transport electric tools with accessory tools fitted.
Always unplug the supply cord before storing an electric tool or appliance.
Store tools and appliances in a dry place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
Check electric tools or appliances for damage after long periods of transport or storage.

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

Click on the links to go to the table of hazardous substances: qr.hilti.com/r2991
There is a link to the RoHS table, in the form of a QR code, at the end of this document.

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!

Manufacturer’s warranty