HILTI SL 6-22 LED Work Light Instruction Manual

June 5, 2024
HILTI

HILTI SL 6-22 LED Work Light

HILTI-SL-6-22-LED-Work-Light-
product

Instructions

Original operating instructions

  •  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.

Warning
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.

CAUTION

  • Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property.
  • Comply with the operating instructions
  • Instructions for use and other useful information
  • Dealing with recyclable materials
  • Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste
  • Hilti Li­ion battery
  • Hilti charger
  • These numbers refer to the illustrations 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 sec-tion.
  • These characters are intended to specifically draw your attention to certain points when handling the product.

Product information

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 in accordance with 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.

Product information

  • Cordless lamp SL 6-22
  • Generation 02
  • Serial no.

Safety

Warning! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep these instructions in a handy yet secure place.

  •  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.
  •  Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge are not permitted to use this product.
  •  Keep the product out of reach of children.
  •  Children must receive instruction and be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
  •  Do not use the product where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
  •  Use the product in a dry environment only.
  •  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the product in wet weather, immersed in water or in any other liquid.
  •  Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Water entering the product will increase the risk of electric shock.
  •  Replace the complete cordless lamp when the light source has reached the end of its life. The light source in this cordless lamp is not replaceable.
  •  Whenever you suspend the product by means of the scaffold hook, make sure that it is securely and safely positioned.
  •  Do not look directly into the light source and do not aim the beam at other persons’ faces.
  •  A falling product can constitute a risk of injury for you and others. Secure the area in which you will be working.
  •  Before each use, check all attachment points on the product and make sure they are in full working order.
  •  Risk of injury by falling tools and/or accessories. Before starting work, check that the battery and installed accessories are secure.
  •  Do not attach a belt hook to this product.
  •  Keep the heat sink free of dirt and do not cover it up.
  •  Do not touch hot parts on the product.
  •  When the product is not in use, keep it where it cannot drop or be pulled into a bathtub or washbasin.
  •  Use only accessories specifically intended and recommended for this product by the manufacturer. The fact that an accessory can be attached to the product does not necessarily mean that it can be used safely.
  •  Comply with the following safety instructions for the safe handling and use of Li-ion batteries. Failure to comply can lead to skin irritation, severe corrosive injury,  chemical burns, fire and/or explosion.
  •  Use only batteries that are in perfect working order.
  •  Treat batteries with care in order to avoid damage and prevent leakage of fluids that are extremely harmful to health!
  •  Do not under any circumstances modify or tamper with batteries!
  •  Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C (176 °F).
  •  Never use or charge a battery that has suffered an impact or been damaged in any other way. Check your batteries regularly for signs of damage.
  •  Never use recycled or repaired batteries.
  •  Never use the battery or a battery-operated power tool as a striking tool.
  •  Never expose batteries to the direct rays of the sun, elevated tempera-ture, sparking, or open flame. This can lead to explosions.
  •  Do not touch the battery poles with your fingers, tools, jewelry, or other electrically conductive objects. This can damage the battery and also cause material damage and personal injury.
  •  Keep batteries away from rain, moisture and liquids. Penetrating moisture can cause short circuits, electric shock, burns, fire and explosions.
  •  Use only chargers and power tools approved for the specific battery type. Read and follow the relevant operating instructions.
  •  Do not use or store the battery in explosive environments.
  •  If the battery is too hot to touch, it may be defective. Put the battery in a place where it is clearly visible and where there is no risk of fire, at an adequate distance from flammable materials. Allow the battery to cool down. If it is still too hot to touch after an hour, the battery is faulty. Consult Hilti Service or read the document entitled “Instructions on safety and use for Hilti Li-ion batteries”.Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport, storage and use of lithium-ion batteries. → page 11
    Read the instructions on safety and use of Hilti Li-ion batteries that you can access by scanning the QR code at the end of these operating instructions.

Description

  1.  Lamp head
  2. LEDs
  3.  Vertical pivot joint
  4. Installation opening for acces- sories
  5.  Battery ( Mode switch (light intensity)
  6.  Locking switch, vertical
  7.  Heat sink
  8.  Carrying handle
  9.  5/8″ thread for tripod mount : Suspension/attachment hook
  10. Battery release button$ Battery status indicator

Intended use
The product described is a cordless floodlight. It is used for lighting up jobsites. The lamp head can be pivoted horizontally and vertically. Additionally, the light can be set on a flat surface, suspended from various construction materials by means of the integral hook, or mounted on a tripod with 5/8″ thread.

Items supplied
Cordless lamp, operating instructions. Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Store or at: www.hilti.group

Risk of injury by a falling battery!

  • If the release button is pressed with a battery inserted in the product, subsequently check that the battery is correctly re-engaged and secure.Short-press the release button of the battery to get whichever of the following status indications is applicable at the time. State of charge and, if applicable, faults are indicated constantly as long as the connected product is switched on.
Status Meaning

Four (4) LEDs show constantly

green

| State of charge: 100 % to 71 %
Three (3) LEDs show constantly

green

| State of charge: 70 % to 51 %
Two (2) LEDs show constantly

green

| State of charge: 50 % to 26 %
One (1) LED shows constantly

green

| State of charge: 25 % to 10 %
One (1) LED slow-flashes green| State of charge: < 10 %
One (1) LED quick-flashes green| The Li-ion battery is completely discharged. Recharge the battery.

If the LED again starts

quick-flashing after the battery has

been charged, consult Hilti Service.

One (1) LED quick-flashes yellow| The Li-ion battery or the product in which it is inserted is overloaded, too hot or too cold, or experiencing some other fault.

Bring the product and the battery to the recommended working tem- perature and do not overload the product when it is in use.

If the message persists, consult

Hilti Service.

One (1) LED shows yellow| The Li-ion battery and the product in which it is inserted are not com-

patible. Consult Hilti Service.

One (1) LED quick-flashes red| The Li-ion battery is locked and cannot be used. Consult Hilti Ser-

vice.

Indicators showing the battery’s state of health
To check the battery’s state of health, press the release button and hold it down for longer than three seconds. The system does not detect a potential malfunction of the battery due to misuse, for example battery dropped or pierced, external heat damage, etc.

Status Meaning

All LEDs show in sequence, fol- lowed by one (1) LED showing con-

stantly green.

| The battery can remain in use.
Status| Meaning
---|---
All LEDs show in sequence, fol- lowed by one (1) LED quick-flashing yellow.| The check to ascertain the battery’s state of health did not complete.

Repeat the procedure, or consult

Hilti Service.

All LEDs show in sequence, fol- lowed by one (1) LED showing con- stantly red.| If a connected product can still be used, the remaining battery capac- ity is below 50 %.

If a connected product can no longer be used, the battery has reached the end of its useful life and has to be replaced. Consult

Hilti Service.

Technical data

| SL 6-22
---|---
Voltage| 21.6 V
Brightness| 3,000 lm
Weight without battery| 3.2 kg

(7.1 lb)

Ambient temperature for operation| −17 ℃ … 60 ℃

(1 ℉ … 140 ℉)

Storage temperature| −20 ℃ … 70 ℃

(−4 ℉ … 158 ℉)

Battery operating voltage 21.6 V
Weight, battery See the end of these operating

instructions

Ambient temperature for operation| −17 ℃ … 60 ℃

(1 ℉ … 140 ℉)

Storage temperature| −20 ℃ … 40 ℃

(−4 ℉ … 104 ℉)

Battery charging starting temperature| −10 ℃ … 45 ℃

(14 ℉ … 113 ℉)

Operation

Risk of damage to the eyes (the retina). Looking directly into the lamp presents a risk of damage to the eyes (the retina).

  •  Do not direct the lamp at yourself or at anyone else.
  •  Do not, under any circumstances, look into the lamp.Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.

Charging the battery

  1.  Before charging the battery, read the operating instructions for the charger.
  2.  Make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the charger are clean and dry.
  3.  Use an approved charger to charge the battery. → page 5

Inserting the battery

  •  Before inserting the battery, make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the product are free of foreign matter.
  •  Make sure that the battery always engages correctly.

There is a risk of crushing fingers in the joint area When the lamp head is being turned, there is a risk of the fingers being caught between the support leg and the casing.The vertical pivot joint and the lamp head can be turned in either direction along the axis. Do not attempt to force the lamp head past the end stops.

  1.  Unlock the vertical pivot joint with the locking switch to adjust the lamp vertically.
  2.  Then turn the vertical pivot joint in the desired direction.
  3.  Lock the vertical pivot joint with the locking switch.
  4.  Turn the lamp head to the desired position to adjust the lamp horizontally. 5.5 Switching on / off

Care of the product

  •  Carefully remove stubborn dirt.
  •  Carefully clean the air vents, if present, with a dry, soft brush.
  •  Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as these can attack the plastic parts.
  •  Use a dry, clean cloth to clean the contacts of the product.

Care of the Li­ion batteries

  •  Never use a battery with clogged air vents. Clean the air vents carefully using a dry, soft brush.
  •  Avoid unnecessary exposure of the battery to dust and dirt. Never expose the battery to high levels of moisture (e.g. by being dipped in water or left in the rain).
  • If a battery has been soaked by moisture, treat it as a damaged battery. Isolate it in a non-flammable container and consult Hilti Service.
  •  Keep the battery free of extraneous oil and grease. Do not permit dust or dirt to accumulate unnecessarily on the battery. Clean the battery with a dry, soft brush or a clean, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as these can attack the plastic parts.
  • Do not touch the contacts of the battery and do not remove the factory-applied grease from the contacts.
  •  Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as these can attack the plastic parts.

Maintenance

  •  Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all function correctly.
  •  Do not use the product if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Immediately have the product repaired by Hilti Service.
  •  After cleaning and maintenance, install all guards and protective devices and check that they are in full working order.
  • 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 your product can be found at your Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group

Accidental starting during transport

  •  Remove the battery/batteries.
  •  Never transport batteries loose and unprotected. During transport, batteries should be protected from excessive shock and vibration and isolated from any conductive materials or other batteries that may come in contact with the terminals and cause a short circuit. Comply with the locally applicable regulations for transporting batteries.
  •  Do not send batteries through the mail. Consult your shipper for instructions on how to ship undamaged batteries.
  •  Prior to each use and before and after prolonged transport, check the product and the batteries for damage.
  • Always transport your products with the batteries removed!
  •  Store the product and the batteries in a cool and dry place. Comply with the temperature limits stated in the technical data.
  •  Do not store batteries on the charger. Always remove the battery from the charger when the charging operation has completed.
  •  Never leave batteries in direct sunlight, on sources of heat, or behind glass.
  •  Store the product and batteries where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
  •  Prior to each use and before and after prolonged storage, check the product and the batteries for damage.

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs, always observe the charge-status and fault indicator of the battery. See the section headed Status indicators of the Li­ion battery. If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to rectify the problem by yourself, contact Hilti Service.

Trouble or fault Possible cause Action to be taken
Battery does not en- gage with an audible “click”. The retaining lugs on the
battery are dirty. ▶ Clean the retaining lugs and push the battery in until

it

engages.

LEDs of the battery

show nothing

| Battery defective| ▶ Contact Hilti Service.

Disposal

Risk of injury due to incorrect disposal! Health hazards due to escaping gases or liquids.

  •  DO NOT send batteries through the mail!
  •  Cover the terminals with a non-conductive material (such as electrical tape) to prevent short circuiting.
  •  Dispose of your battery out of the reach of children.
  •  Dispose of the battery at your Hilti Store, or consult your local gov-ernmental garbage disposal or public health and safety resources for disposal instructions.
  • Most of the materials from which Hilti products 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 sales representative for further information.

Manufacturer’s warranty

  • Please contact your local Hilti representative if you have questions about the warranty conditions.

Further information
For more information on operation, technology, environment and recycling, follow this link: qr.hilti.com/manual?id=2266228 This link is also to be found at the end of the documentation, in the form of a QR code.

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