FESTOOL BHC 18 Cordless Rotary Hammer Instructions

: June 6, 2024
: FESTOOL

Table of Contents

Symbols
Safety warnings
Intended use
Technical data
Parts of the device
Commissioning
Settings
Tool holder, attachments
Working with the machine
Service and maintenance
Environment
General information
References
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BHC 18

FESTOOL BHC 18 Cordless Rotary Hamme

Festool GmbH
Wertstraße 20
73240 Wendlingen
Germany
+49 (0)7024/804-0
www.festool.com

708355_D / 2020-12-14

FESTOOL BHC 18 Cordless Rotary Hamme-1 FESTOOL
BHC 18 Cordless Rotary Hamme-2

EC-Declaration of Conformity.
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with all relevant provisions of the following directives including their amendments and complies with the following standards:

2006/42/EG, 2014/30/EU 2) , 2014/53/EU 3), 2011/65/EU
EN 60745-1:2009 + A11:2010, EN 60745-2- 6:2010, EN 55014-1:2017 2), EN 55014-2:2015 2) ,
EN 300 328:2016 V2.1.1 3) , EN 301 489-1:2017 V2.1.1 3) , EN 301 489-17:2017 V3.1.1 3),
EN 50581:2012

Festool GmbH
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen
GERMANY
Wendlingen, 2019-01-10

FESTOOL BHC 18 Cordless Rotary Hamme- Markus Stark Markus Stark
Head of Product Development
Ralf Brandt
Head of Product Conformity

im definierten Seriennummer-Bereich (S-Nr.) von/in the specified serial number range (S-Nr.) from
gilt in Kombination mit Akku/valid in combination with battery pack/valuable en combination avec batterie BP 18 Li 5,2 AS, BP 18 Li 6,2 AS, BP 18 Li 3,1 C
gilt in Kombination mit Bluetooth ® Akku/valid in combination with Bluetooth ® battery pack/valuable en combinasion avec Bluetooth ® batterie BP 18 Li 5,2 ASI, BP
18 Li 6,2 ASI, BP 18 Li 3,1 CI Die Wortmarke Bluetooth ® und die Logos sind eingetragene Marken von Bluetooth SIG, Inc. und werden von der TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG und somit von Festool unter Lizenz verwendet./ The Bluetooth ® word mark and the logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; they are used by TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG &Co. KG, and therefore by Festool, under license.

Symbols

Warning of general danger
Warning of electric shock
Read the operating instructions and safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear a dust mask.
Wear protective goggles.
Do not dispose of it with domestic waste.
Inserting the battery pack
Removing the battery pack
Hammer drilling
Screwdriving/drilling
Tip or advice
► Handling instruction

Safety warnings

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-powered (corded) power tools or battery-operated (cordless) power tools.
Machine-specific safety notices
– Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
– Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause person al injury.
– Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur faces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contact ing a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
– Use appropriate detection devices to look for any hidden supply lines or consult your local utility company. If the insertion tool makes contact with live cables, it can result in fire and electric shock. Damage to a gas pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration of a water pipe can result in damage to property.
– Harmful/toxic dust may be produced dur ing your work (e.g. paint containing lead, certain types of wood, and metal). Inhaling or coming into contact with this dust may represent a hazard for operating personnel or persons in the vicinity. Comply with the safety regulations that apply in your coun try.
Wear a P2 dust mask to protect your health.
– Wear suitable personal protective equipment: Ear protection, protective goggles, dust mask for work that generates dust, protective gloves for working with rough materials and for changing tools.

CAUTION! The power tool can jam and cause sudden kickback! Switch off immediately!
– If a tool becomes stuck in the material, it can be removed simply by reversing the ro national direction of the machine.
– Do not use the power tool in the rain or in damp surroundings. Moisture in the power tool may cause a short circuit and fire.
– Do not lock the on/off switch in place permanently.
– Do not use power supply units or third-party battery packs to operate cordless power tools. Do not use third-party charg ers to charge the battery packs. The use of accessories not expressly authorized by the manufacturer can result in electric shocks and/or serious accidents.

Emission levels
The levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are typical:
Hammer drilling in concrete
Sound pressure level LPA = 90 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA = 101 dB(A)
Uncertainty K = 3 dB

CAUTION
Noise generated when working Risk of damage to hearing
► Use ear protection.
Vibration emission level ah (vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 60745:
Hammer drilling in concrete ah = 14.2 m/s 2
K=1.5 m/s2
The specified emission levels (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise load during operation.
– They represent the primary applications of the power tool.
An increase is possible in other applications, with other insertion tools, or if the machine is not maintained adequately. Take note of the machine’s idling and downtimes.

Intended use

Cordless rotary hammer suitable

– for hammer drilling in concrete, brick, and stone,
– for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic, and plastic with no impact function,
– for inserting and tightening screws.
– intended for use with BP Festool battery packs of the same voltage class.
**** The user is liable for improper or non-in tended use.

Technical data

Cordless hammer drill	BHC 18
Motor voltage	18 V
Idle engine speed	0–1100 rpm
Impact energy	1.8 J
Flange	43 mm
Tool holder	SDS-plus

Max. drill diameter:
Steel| 10 mm
Wood| 25 mm
Hammer drilling in concrete| 18 mm
Weight incl. additional handle, excl. battery pack| 1.9 kg

Parts of the device

[1-1] Tool adapter
[1-2] Release sleeve
[1-3] Right/left switch
[1-4] On/Off switch
[1-5] Drilling/hammer drilling selector switch
[1-6] Belt clip
[1-7] Battery pack
[1-8] Button for releasing the battery pack
[1-9] Capacity display
[1-10] LED lamp
[1-11] Auxiliary handle
[1-12] Depth stop
[1-13] Insulated gripping surfaces (grey shaded area)
Accessories shown or described are not always included in the scope of delivery. The specified illustrations appear at the beginning of the Operating Instructions.

Commissioning

WARNING
Unauthorized voltage or frequency.
Risk of accidents
► Observe the specifications on the ma chine’s nameplate.
► Observe country-specific regulations.

Changing the battery pack
Inserting the battery pack [2 A] Removing the battery pack [2 B] Lighting and battery capacity indicator

The LED [1-10] provides light and acts as a battery capacity indicator [1-9].
When the on/off switch [1-4] is pressed, the LED automatically displays the state of charge of the battery pack (not for NiCd and NiMH battery packs).

Green LED – steady light: State of charge > 60%
Green LED – flashing slowly: State of charge 30%–60%
Green LED – flashing quickly: State of charge 0%–30%
Yellow LED – steady light: Battery is flat
Red LED – steady light: Temperature of the battery, electronics or motor is outside the permitted range.
Red LED – flashing: General fault indicator, e.g. not in full contact, short circuit, faulty battery pack, etc.

When the battery pack is empty, or if there is a power failure or the mains plug is re moved, move the on/off switch immediate ly to the Off position. This prevents uncon trolled restarting.
Further information about the charger and battery pack with capacity indicator can be found in the corresponding operating manual.

Settings

Changing the direction of rotation [1-3]

– Switch to the left = clockwise rotation
– Switch to the right = counterclockwise rotation

Selecting the operating mode

Hammer drilling
Set selector switch [1-5] to hammer symbol.
Screwdriving/drilling
Set selector switch [1-5] to drill symbol.

Tool holder, attachments

WARNING
Risk of injury

► Remove the battery pack from the power tool before performing any work on the power tool.

Changing tools [3]

**Drills are clamped by means of the SDS-plus system without using a wrench.
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury**

► Do not use any blunt or defective insert tools.
► Wear protective gloves.
Inserting the tool
► Clean the tool shank and apply a coating of multipurpose grease.
► Do [1-2] not retract the release sleeve, but insert the tool in the tool holder [1-1] and turn until it engages.
► Check that the tool is seated correctly.
Removing the tool
► Push the unlocking sleeve [1-2] back and remove the tool.

CENTROTEC tool chuck [4]
Quick change of tools with CENTROTEC shaft
Only clamp CENTROTEC tools in CEN
TROTEC tool chucks.
► Before working with the CENTROTEC tool chuck, set the selector switch [1-5] to the drill symbol.

Auxiliary handle [1-11]
Always use the additional handle [1-11] to guarantee a safe, non-tiring working pos true.
Attaching the additional handle [7] ► Attach the additional handle [1-11] to the neck of the gear housing.
► Turn the grip anticlockwise until the additional handle [1-11] is secured in position.
Depth stop [1-12]
The drilling depth can be adjusted using the depth stop [1-12].
Attaching the depth stop [1-12] ► Unscrew the additional handle [1-11] by turning the grip anticlockwise.
► Insert the depth stop [1-12] in the addition al handle [1-11].
► Pull out the depth stop [1-12] until the distance between the tip of the drill and the tip of the depth stop corresponds to the desired drilling depth.
► Tighten the grip on the additional handle [1-11] again.
Extraction
Please observe the safety regulations applica be in your country for dust. The relevant limit values must be observed at the workstation. A dust extractor may be required for correspond ing dust exposure and depending on regulations. Festool offers a drilling dust nozzle in the accessories system.

Working with the machine

WARNING
Risk of injury
► Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while being machined.
On/Off switch [1-4]
Press = ON, release = OFF
The speed of the machine depends on how far the on/off switch is pressed in.
Belt clip [1-6]
The belt clip (right/left) allows the tool to be attached to work attire for brief periods.

Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the power tool switches off in the following operating states:
Battery flat or power tool overloaded:
peep
► Change the battery
► Reducing the load on the power tool

Service and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always remove the battery pack from the power tool before performing any mainte nance or service work.
► All maintenance and repair work that re quires the motor housing to be opened should always be carried out by an author is service workshop.

Customer service and repairs must only be carried out by the manufac turer or service workshops. Find the nearest address at: www.festool.co.uk/service

Always use original Festool spare parts. Order no. at: www.festool.co.uk/service

To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the cooling air openings in the motor housing clean and free of blockages.
Keep the contacts on the power tool, charger and battery pack clean.

Environment

Do not dispose of the device in the household waste! Recycle devices, ac accessories, and packaging. Observe appli cable national regulations.

EU only: In accordance with the European Didirective on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly re cycling.
Information on REACH: www.festool.com/reach

General information

Imported into the UK by
Festool UK Ltd
1 Anglo Saxon Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP30 9XH
Great Britain
Information on data privacy
The power tool contains a chip which automati cally stores machine and operating data. The data saved cannot be traced back directly to an individual.
The data can be read in a contactless manner using special devices and shall only be used by Festool for fault diagnosis, repair, and warranty processing and for quality improvement or en enhancement of the power tool. The data shall not be used in any other way without the express consent of the customer.