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ST 2500 (01) (01)

Original operating instructions

Information about the operating instructions

About these operating instructions

  • Warning! Read and understand all accompanying documentation, including but not limited to instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, and specifications provided with this product. Familiarize yourself with all the instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, specifications, components, and functions of the product before use. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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  • The accompanying documentation corresponds to the current state of the art at the time of printing. Please always check for the latest version on the product’s page on Hilti’s website. To do this, follow the link or scan the QR code in this documentation, marked with the symbol Image alternative.
  • Ensure that these operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.

Explanation of symbols

Warnings

Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used:
DANGER
DANGER !
  • Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
WARNING
WARNING !
  • Draws attention to a potential threat of danger that can lead to serious injury or fatality.
CAUTION
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 operating instructions

The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:
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Symbols in illustrations

The following symbols are used in illustrations:
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Product-dependent symbols

Symbols on the product

The following symbols can be used on the product:
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Safety

General power tool safety warnings

Image alternative 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 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.
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 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 an extension 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.
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 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. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
  • Do not let familiarity gained from 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 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.
  • 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 own 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 – 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 by means of 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.
  • Wait until the product stops completely before you lay it down.

Description

Product overview

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  1. Tool holder
  2. Protective sleeve
  3. Click connection between depth gauge and power tool
  4. Control switch lock
  5. Supply cord
  6. Control switch
  7. Forward / reverse switch
  8. Depth gauge adjustment

Intended use

The ST 2500 is a hand-held electric screwdriver for fastening profile metal sheets, metal sheets and sandwich panels in metal construction.

Main applications

Application
 Screw type
 Diameter in mm
 Product
Fastening insulation material to trapezoidal steel sheet
 Insulating screws with drill point
Type S-ID, with type S-IS point
 ·/·
 ST 2500
Fastening wood to metal
Steel grade: ST 37 up to 12 mm
Steel grade: ST 52 up to 8 mm
 Self-drilling wing screws mit drill point
Type S-WW
 ·/·
 ST 2500
Sheet metal to sheet metal
Sheet metal to sheet metal
Sheet metal to steel profile
Sheet metal to steel profile
 S-MD
S-MD
S-MD 51 + S-MD 21
S-MD 53 + S-MD 23
 4.2
4.8
5.5
5.5
 ST 2500
Sheet metal to wood
 S-MP 53
 6.5
 ST 2500
Fiber-cement board to steel profile
Fiber-cement board to wood
 S-FD 03
S-FD 01
 6.3
6.5
 ST 2500
Sandwich panel to steel profile
Sandwich panel to wood
 S-CD 63
S-CDW 61
 5.5
6.5
 ST 2500

Items supplied

Power tool, ST‑GT 17 depth gauge, operating instructions.

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 2500
Product generation
 01
Rated power input
 600 W
Weight
 1.5 kg
(3.3 lb)
Speed (running under no load)
 0 /min … 2,200 /min
Max. torque
 19 Nm
Chuck
 1/4" hex socket positive lock
Protection class
 II

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.

Removing the protective sleeve

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  • Insert the tip of a screwdriver between the protective sleeve and the power tool.

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.
When driving screws with a sealing washer, use a depth gauge suitable for the diameter of the sealing washer (accessory). When the depth gauge is correctly adjusted the screw seal will be correctly compressed.
The depth gauge is attached to the metal-construction screwdriver by a snap connection and can be simply pulled off or pushed on.
  • Fit the depth gauge.

Removing the depth gauge

CAUTION
Risk of injury The depth gauge may hinder the operator if fitted but not used.
  • Remove the depth gauge from the tool.
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  • Pull the depth gauge forward, away from the power tool.

Setting the torque

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  • Turn the adjusting ring to the desired torque setting.

Setting forward or reverse rotation

Set the forward/reverse switch to the desired direction of rotation.
To the right for "forward" (clockwise rotation).
To the left for "reverse" (counter-clockwise rotation).
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  • Set the forward/reverse switch to the desired direction of rotation.

Types of work

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

Switching on

  • Slowly press the control switch.
    • Speed is steplessly adjustable.

Switching on steady-state operation

  • Hold down the control switch and press the lockbutton.

Switching off steady-state operation

  • Press the control switch down further.

Removing screws

  1. Set the forward/reverse switch to the "Reverse" position.
  2. 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.
  • 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.
Maintenance
WARNING
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 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, consumables and accessories. 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

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.

Disposal

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  • Do not dispose of power tools, electronic equipment or batteries as household waste!

Manufacturer’s warranty

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