Festool Cordless rotary hammer drill KHC-S 18-Basic-Set

With its lightweight and compact design, the 18V KHC-S 18 cordless combi-hammer is perfect for your assembly tasks. Delivering 1.7 joules of impact energy, an SDS-Plus tool holder, and a pneumatic hammer mechanism, it serves as a dependable all-rounder for small to medium-scale drilling and chiselling work. When paired with the drill dust nozzle/extraction device (available as an accessory) and a vacuum, you can work with reduced dust and heightened health awareness within the system.

Strengths and benefits

• Powerful: Thanks to the robust brushless EC-TEC motor and pneumatic hammer mechanism, 1.7 joules of impact energy ensure rapid progress when drilling and chiselling.
• Variety of applications: Suitable for hammer drilling, chiselling, and drilling without impact.
• Sophisticated: Depth stop for exact setting of the drilling depth, LED light for optimum visibility, scaffold hook for secure fastening.
• Dust extraction solutions: The practical dust extraction device or drill dust nozzle (available as an accessory), when combined with the Festool Mobile Dust Extractor, facilitates work with minimal dust. The battery pack interacts with the extractor's Bluetooth® module, automatically activating the extractor when the cordless tool is powered on.
• Safer: The electronic KickbackStop minimises the risk of injury if the drill suddenly becomes caught. The safety lock prevents the machine from starting unintentionally.
• Covered: fully covered by Festool Service upon registration within 100 days of purchase.
• Practical details: The high-quality BKS SYS3 D5-12 SDS drill bit case is included as standard in the scope of delivery: hammer drill SDS-Plus D 5 × 50 mm, 2 × hammer drill SDS-Plus D 6 × 50 mm, hammer drill SDS-Plus D 6 × 100 mm, hammer drill SDS-Plus D 8 × 100 mm, hammer drill SDS-Plus D 10 × 100 mm, hammer drill SDS-Plus D 12 × 100 mm.
• Everything in view: In the practical lid compartment Systainer, where the appropriate accessories – whether long drill bits, small parts, or drill bit cassettes – are neatly stowed and quickly to hand.

Main areas of use

• Ideal for hammer drilling up to Ø 12 mm in concrete, stone and masonry (maximum Ø 18 mm possible).
• Interior fitting, assembly work, securing of substructures, ceiling suspensions, and other elements (Ø 5–12 mm) on concrete and masonry.
• Fastening of kitchen cabinets, wall shelves, sound insulation elements, drywalls, skirting boards
• Also suitable for light chiselling work such as removing plaster, filler or floor tiles; cutting slots in sandstone and masonry.
• Drilling without percussion, as is required when drilling into tiles.
• Working with dust extraction – Bluetooth® battery pack automatically starts Bluetooth®-compatible extractor in AUTO mode.

Product details

Wide range of applications

Hammer drilling, chiselling, drilling without impact, chiselling adjustment – with the function switch, you can switch between applications.

For greater safety when working

The electronic KickbackStop prevents your wrist from twisting dangerously if the drill suddenly becomes caught or jammed, therefore ensuring improved safety when working.

Exact working

Simply mount the depth stop on the auxiliary handle and adjust it without tools.

Low dust in the system

Combine the KHC-S 18 effortlessly with the well designed dust extraction device or drill dust nozzle (available as an accessory) and take advantage of the entire Festool extraction system. Bluetooth® battery packs communicate with the Bluetooth® module of the extractor, automatically activating the extractor when the cordless tool is switched on.

Dust extraction even when chiselling

The dust extraction device is easily attached to the depth stop and connected to the vacuum – even when chiselling.

Practical for hooking in

The combination hammer can be conveniently secured using the scaffold hook.

Achieve results more quickly

1.7 joules of impact energy ensure rapid drilling progress during drilling and hammer drilling. Ideal for drilling tasks up to a diameter of 12 mm and smaller chiselling work.

Optimal lighting

The integrated LED light permits precise work even in dark corners.

Everything within view and easily accessible

In the set version with a practical lid-compartment Systainer and drill bit case. Everything is neatly stored and quickly accessible. The lid compartment is customisable and additionally provides space for small parts and other accessories.

Scope of delivery

AH-50/181 KHC auxiliary handle, depth stop, scaffolding holder, BKS SYS3 D5-12 SDS drill bit case, Systainer SYS3 DF M 187

Technical data

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