Hilti GXR01 inductive application User Manual Testreport ETS 300 335

Hilti Corporation inductive application Testreport ETS 300 335

User manual

Reference Test report no. 15009763 EUT: GX 3, GX 3-ME FCC ID: SDL-GXR01 FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 C Date of issue: 2015-02-10 Date: 2015-03-13 Vers. no. 1.15 m. dudde hochfrequenz-technik Rottland 5a D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach/ Germany Tel: +49 2207-96890 Fax +49 2207-968920 Annex acc. to FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 relating to Hilti Corporation GX 3, GX 3-ME Annex no. 5 User Manual Functional Description Title 47 - Telecommunication Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Subpart C – Intentional Radiators Measurement Procedure: ANSI C63.4-2009
Reference Test report no. 15009763 EUT: GX 3, GX 3-ME FCC ID: SDL-GXR01 FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 C Date of issue: 2015-02-10 Date: 2015-03-13 Vers. no. 1.15 m. dudde hochfrequenz-technik Rottland 5a D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach/ Germany Tel: +49 2207-96890 Fax +49 2207-968920 User Manual / Functional Description of the test equipment (EUT)
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1Contents1 Informationaboutthedocumentation .................................... 21.1 Conventions ..................................................... 21.1.1 Warnings .................................................. 21.1.2 Pictograms .................................................21.1.3 Typographicemphasis.......................................... 21.2 Usingtheoperatinginstructions ......................................... 21.3 Typedesignationandserialnumber ...................................... 32 Safety.........................................................32.1 Intendeduse..................................................... 32.2 Safetyinstructions ................................................. 33 Description ..................................................... 53.1 Itemssupplied.................................................... 53.2 Partsandoperatingcontrols ........................................... 63.3 Fastenerguide ................................................... 73.4 Fasteners....................................................... 73.5 Guidelinesforuseonconcreteandsteel ................................... 73.6 Slider for fastener driving depth adjustment and for releasing the fastenerguide ........... 73.7 ‚RESET‘ button ................................................... 73.8 Supportleg ..................................................... 73.9 Belthook ....................................................... 73.10 Gascan........................................................ 83.11 Indicationofgascanstatus ........................................... 84 Technicaldata ................................................... 84.1 Fasteningtool .................................................... 84.2 NoiseinformationinaccordancewithEN60745 ............................... 84.3 Totaluniaxialvibrationvalue(inz-direction) .................................. 85 Loadingthefasteningtool ........................................... 95.1 Loadingfordrivingnails .............................................. 95.1.1 Equipmentrequiredfordrivingnails.................................. 95.1.2 Loadingthemagazine .......................................... 95.1.3 Insertingthegascan ........................................... 95.2 Loadingfordrivingthreadedstuds ....................................... 95.2.1 Equipmentrequiredfordrivingthreadedstuds ........................... 95.2.2 Insertingthesingle-fasteneradapter ................................ 105.2.3 Insertingthegascan .......................................... 106 Drivingfasteners ................................................ 106.1 Drivingnails .................................................... 106.2 Drivingthreadedstuds.............................................. 107 Unloadingthefasteningtool ......................................... 107.1 Removingthegascan .............................................. 107.2 Unloadingthemagazine............................................. 117.3 Removingthesingle-fasteneradapter .................................... 118 Optionaloperatingsteps ........................................... 118.1 Checkingthestatusofthegascan ...................................... 118.2 Removingthemagazine............................................. 118.3 Fittingthemagazine ............................................... 118.4 Removingthefastenerguide .......................................... 118.5 Insertingthefastenerguide........................................... 11
3▶Ensure that the operating instructions are with the fastening tool when it is given to otherpersons.Changes and errors excepted.1.3 Type designation and serial numberThe type designation and serial number are printed on the type identification plate.▶Copy these details to the table below and provide this information when making an enquiry to your Hiltirepresentative or to Hilti Service.Product informationType:Generation: 01Serial number:2Safety2.1 Intended useThe intended use of the gas-actuated fastening tool (“fastening tool”) is the driving of suitable fasteners intoconcrete, steel, sand-lime block, concrete block masonry, rendered masonry and other materials suitablefor the direct fastening technique.Further details can be found in the Fastening Technology Manual copies of which can be obtained from aHilti Service Center or from the following address:Internet: http://www.hilti.comThe fastening tool is designed for professional use in drywall construction, general construction work and invarious installation trades.The fastening tool, gas can and fasteners form a technical unit. This means that trouble-free fastening withthis fastening tool can be ensured only when it is used together with the fasteners and gas cans speciallymanufactured for it by Hilti. The fastening and application recommendations made by Hilti apply only whenthis condition is observed.This fastening tool may be used only hand held or in conjunction with the special “pole tool” extension(accessory).The fastening tool may be operated, maintained and cared for only by suitably trained personnel. Thispersonnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be encountered.The fastening tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrainedpersonnel or when used not as intended.2.2 Safety instructionsWorking safely with the fastening tool▶Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to serious injury due toinadvertent firing and release of a fastener. Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your handor any other part of the body. When inserting/loading an application-specific type of fastener,never press the fastener or nosepiece of the tool against a hand or any other part of the body.▶Never point the fastening tool towards yourself or any other person.▶Keep your arms flexed when operating the tool (do not straighten the arms).▶Never use a hand or any other part of the body to pull the fastener guide back when a fastener(e.g. soft washer, clip or clamp etc.) is inserted in the nosepiece of the tool.Thispresentsanincreased risk of accident.▶Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the fastening tool.Do not use the fastening tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol ormedication. A moment of inattention while operating the fastening tool may result in serious personalinjury.▶When pulling back the nail pusher, always take care to ensure that it engages.▶When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forwardslowly. There is a risk of pinching the fingers.▶Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too hard, such as welded steel or cast steel.Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, incorrectly driven fastenersor breakage of fasteners.
4▶Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too soft,suchaswoodordrywall/gypsumboard. Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions and fasteners beingdriven incorrectly or driven right through the material.▶Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too brittle, such as glass or tiles. Attemptingto drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, fasteners being driven incorrectly andmay cause the material to shatter.▶Before driving fasteners, check that there is no risk of injuring persons or of damaging objects presentbehind or below the working surface.▶Pull the trigger only when the fastening tool is pressed against the working surface in such a way thatthe fastener guide is pushed into the nose of the tool as far as it will go.▶Always wear gloves if you have to carry out maintenance work on the fasteningtoolwhileitisstill hot.▶If fasteners are driven at a high rate or if the tool used for a long period, surfaces of the tool beyond thegrip areas may get hot. Wear protective gloves to avoid burning injuries.▶If the fastening tool overheats, remove the gas can and allow the tool to cool down. Do not exceed thespecified maximum fastener driving rate.▶Driving fasteners may cause flying fragments or result in parts of the nail strip material being forciblyejected from the tool. Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the body and eyes. Wear eyeprotection and a hard hat. Other persons in the vicinity must also wear eye protection and a hard hat.▶Wear your personal protective equipment and always wear protective glasses. Depending on theapplication and type of tool in use, wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust mask,non-slip safety footwear, hard hat and ear protection reduces the risk of injury.▶Wear suitable ear protection. Fasteners are driven through ignition of a gas/air mixture. The resultingnoise exposure may cause damage to the hearing. Other persons in the vicinity should also wearsuitable hearing protection.▶Observe the application guidelines concerning minimum fastener spacing distances and distances fromedges of the material ( → page 7).▶When driving a fastener, always hold the fastening tool securely and at right angles to the supportingmaterial. This helps to avoid deflection of the fastener by the supporting material.▶Never drive a second fastener at the same location. This may lead to breakage or jamming of fasteners.▶Alway remove the gas can and ( → page 10) empty the magazine ( → page 11) before changing themagazine, before cleaning, servicing or maintenance work on the tool, before storage or transport andbefore leaving the fastening tool unattended.▶To ensure that the fastening tool functions faultlessly and as intended, always check the tool andaccessories for possible damage before use. Check that moving parts function faultlessly, withoutsticking, and that no parts are damaged. In order to ensure faultless operation of the tool, all parts mustbe fitted correctly and must meet the necessary requirements. Damaged protective devices or otherparts must be properly repaired or replaced by Hilti Service unless otherwise stated in the operatinginstructions.▶Have the fastening tool repaired only by trained and qualified specialists using genuine Hilti spare parts.This will ensure that the safety of the fastening tool is maintained.▶Tampering with or modification of the fastening tool is not permissible.▶Do not use the fastening tool where there is a risk of fire or explosion.▶Take influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not expose the fasteningtooltorainorsnowand do not use it in damp or wet conditions.▶Use the fastening tool only in well-ventilated working areas.▶Select the correct combination of fastener guide and fastener. The wrong combination may result indamage to the tool and in reduced fastening quality.▶Always observe the application guidelines → page 7.Hazards presented by electricity▶Before beginning work, check the working area (e.g. using a metal detector) to ensure that noconcealed electric cables or gas and water pipes are present.▶Hold the fastening tool only by the insulated grip when working in areas where fasteners may be driveninadvertently into concealed electric cables. Contact with a live electric cable may cause metal parts ofthe tool also to become live, leading to a risk of electric shock.Instructions for handling the propellant gas▶Observe the instructions printed on the gas can and in the accompanying information.▶Escaping gas is harmful to the lungs, skin and eyes. Keep your face and eyes away from the gas cancompartment for up to about 10 seconds after removing the gas can.
5▶Do not operate the gas can valve manually.▶If a person has inhaled gas, take the person into the open air and place the person in a comfortableposition.▶Should a person becomes unconscious, bring the person into a well-ventilatedareaandplacetheperson in a stable recovery position (i.e. lying on the side). If the person is not breathing, administerartificial respiration and, if necessary, supply oxygen.▶After eye contact with gas, rinse the open eyes thoroughly under running water for several minutes.▶After skin contact with gas, wash the contact area carefully with soap and warm water. Subsequentlyapply a skin cream.▶Consult a doctor if necessary.General instructions concerning personal safety▶Take care to adopt an ergonomic body position. Work from a safe stance and take care to stayin balance at all times. This will allow you to control the fastening tool better,eveninunexpectedsituations.▶Keep other people away from the working area, especially children.3 Description3.1 Items supplied1 gas-actuated fastening tool with fastener guide, 1 toolbox, 1 operating instructionsAccessories and consumablesApproved accessories and consumables (gas cans and fasteners) can be found here:Internet: http://www.hilti.com
63.2 Parts and operating controls@Grip;Slider for fastener driving depth adjustmentand for releasing the fastener guide=Fastener guide%Support leg&Magazine(Type identification plate)Gas can compartment
7+Gas can compartment cover§Cooling air slots/Magazine lockbutton:Trigger·‚RESET‘ button$Nail pusher£Belt hook|Gas can status indicator¡Inlet/outlet valve3.3 Fastener guideThe fastener guide holds the studs or, respectively, guides the nails and, when the tool is fired, thus directs thefasteners into the supporting material at the desired position. Application-specific fastener guides (IF or ME)are available for the ‚GX 3‘ and ‚GX 3-ME‘ fastening tools (see type identification plate for exact designation).3.4 FastenersTwo types of fastener can be driven by the fastening tool: nails and threaded studs. Additional fasteningcomponents, which can be inserted in the fastener guide, are also available for various applications.3.5 Guidelines for use on concrete and steelInformation about national regulations, and the Fastening Technology Manual containing further informa-tion, are available from the Hilti marketing organization responsible for your location.The Fastening Technology Manual can also be obtained from:Internet: http://www.hilti.com3.6 Slider for fastener driving depth adjustment and for releasing the fastener guideThe slider can be used to reduce the depth to which the fastener is driven. In the «EJECT» position, itreleases the fastener guide for removal.Status Meaning«+» • Standard fastener driving depth«» • Reduced fastener driving depth«EJECT» •Fastenerguiderelease3.7 ‚RESET‘ buttonAfter driving a fastener, under certain circumstances, the fastener guide may not return to its outset position.This is caused by the piston being incorrectly positioned. The incorrect piston position can be remedied bypressing the ‚RESET‘ button.Status Meaning‚RESET‘ button projects from the tool casing. Itswhite edge is visible.• Piston position is incorrect‚RESET‘ button is flush with the tool casing. • Piston position is correct3.8 Support legOn an even working surface, the support leg makes it easier to hold the fastening tool perpendicular asattention then only has to be paid to lateral alignment. On an uneven or undulating surface it may be necessaryto remove the support leg in order to allow the fastener guide to be held perpendicular to the working surface.3.9 Belt hookThe belt hook can be extended in two stages.Status MeaningFirst position • Position for attaching to a waist beltSecond position • Position for attaching to ladders, scaffolds,platforms, etc.
83.10 Gas canNoteObserve the safety instructions provided with the gas can!In order to operate the fastening tool, the gas can must be inserted in the gas can compartment.The gas can status can be read from the LED display after pressing the ‚GAS‘ button.The gas can must be removed before breaks between working, before maintenance and before transportingor storing the fastening tool.3.11 Indication of gas can statusAfter pressing the ‚GAS‘ button, the LED display indicates the status of the gas can.Status MeaningAll four LEDs light green. • Level is approx. 100 %.Three LEDs light green. • Level is approx. 75 %.Two LEDs light green. • Level is approx. 50 %.One LED lights green. • Level is approx. 25 %.One LED blinks green. • Level is below 10 %. Replacement of the gascan is recommended.One LED lights red. • There is either no gas can in the fastening tool,the wrong type of gas can is fitted or the can isempty.NoteEven when the level is indicated as “empty”, the gascan, for technical reasons, still contains a little gas.4 Technical data4.1 Fastening toolWeight (empty) 3.9 kg(8.60 lb)Application temperature, ambient temperature −10℃…45℃(14.0 ℉ …113.0 ℉)Maximum fastener length ≤39mm(≤ 1.54 in)Fastener diameter • 2.6 mm (0.102 in)•3mm(0.12in)Compression stroke 40 mm(1.57 in)Magazine capacity in strips of 10 nails (Magazine capac-ity)1…4Maximum fastener driving frequency (Fasteners per hour) 1,2004.2 Noise information in accordance with EN 60745Sound (power) level (LWA)0dB(A)Uncertainty for the sound power level (KWA)0dB(A)Emission sound pressure level (LpA)0dB(A)Uncertainty for the sound pressure level (KpA)0dB(A)4.3 Total uniaxial vibration value (in z-direction)The vibration emission level stated in these instructions has been measured in accordance with a standardizedtest given in EN 792-13/ISO 11148-13 and may be used to compare one direct fastening tool with another.
9It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration level represents the mainapplications of the direct fastening tool. However, if the direct fastening tool is used for different applications,with different items of equipment or accessories or is poorly maintained, the vibration level may vary. Thismay significantly increase the exposure to vibration over the total working period. An accurate estimation ofexposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is not actually in use. This maysignificantly reduce the exposure to vibration over the total working period.Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintenanceof the direct fastening tool and its additional equipment or accessories, keeping the hands warm, organizationof work patterns.Driving fasteners (ah)0m/s²Uncertainty for the given vibration value (K) 0m/s²5 Loading the fastening tool5.1 Loading for driving nails5.1.1 Equipment required for driving nailsNails are fed through the magazine in strip form (ready-to-use strips of nails).NoteWhen driving nails there must be no single-fastener adapter present in the tool .5.1.2 Loading the magazine1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.2. Slide the nail strips into the magazine as far as they will go.NoteStrips of short nails could be inadvertently inserted the wrong way round. With short nails, takecare to ensure that the tips of the nails point towards the nose of the tool.WARNINGRisk of pinching fingers! Fingers could be pinched when the nail pusher is released.▶When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forwardslowly as far as it will go.3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.5.1.3 Inserting the gas can1. Open the gas can compartment cover.2. Removethecapfromthegascan.NoteKeep the cap so that it can be used to close the gas can securely when it is removed from thetool,e.g.whenunloadingandfortransport.3. Slide the gas can into the gas can compartment, valve first, so that the gas can clip enters the openingfor the clip and engages securely.4. Close the gas can compartment cover.5. Without pulling the trigger, firmly press the nose of the fastening tool twice against the working surfacein order to force the air out of the gas supply tubes.5.2 Loading for driving threaded studs5.2.1 Equipment required for driving threaded studsThreaded studs must be inserted singly in the fastener guide from the front. An adapter is required for drivingsingle fasteners. Each package of threaded studs contains an adapter for driving single fasteners.
10NoteIn order to drive threaded studs, the magazine must first be emptied and an adapter for driving singlefasteners inserted.5.2.2 Inserting the single-fastener adapter▶Insert the single-fastener adapter ( → page 12).5.2.3 Inserting the gas can▶Insert the gas can ( → page 9).6 Driving fasteners6.1 Driving nailsWARNINGRisk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead toserious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener.▶Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.1. Check the fastener driving depth setting.2. Bring the nosepiece of the fastening tool and the support leg into contact with the working surface.3. Press the nose of the fastening tool against the working surface as far as it will go (fully compressed).4. Check that the nose of the tool is perpendicular to the working surface.5. Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.NoteIt is not possible to drive a fastener if the nose of the tool is not pressed fully against the workingsurface.6. Lift the fastening tool completely away from the working surface after driving a fastener.7. Remove the gas can ( → page 10) and empty the magazine ( → page 11) when work with the fasteningtool is finished or before leaving the tool unattended.6.2 Driving threaded studsWARNINGRisk of injury! High risk of injury caused by inadvertently driving a fastener into a part ofthebody.▶When inserting fasteners, never press the fastener guide against a hand or other part of thebody.1. Check the fastener driving depth setting.2. Insert a stud in the fastener guide.3. Bring the nosepiece of the fastening tool and the support leg into contact with the working surface.4. Press the nose of the fastening tool against the working surface as far as it will go (fully compressed).5. Check that the nose of the tool is perpendicular to the working surface.6. Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.NoteIt is not possible to drive a fastener if the nose of the tool is not pressed fully against the workingsurface.7. Remove the gas can when work with the fastening tool is finished or before leaving the tool unattended(→page10).7 Unloading the fastening tool7.1 Removing the gas can1. Open the gas can compartment cover.
112. Press the gas can clip to release the gas can.3. Remove the gas can from the gas can compartment.4. Fit the cap on the gas can.5. Close the gas can compartment cover.7.2 Unloading the magazine1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.2. Remove all nail strips from the magazine.WARNINGRisk of pinching fingers! Fingers could be pinched when the nail pusher is released.▶When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forwardslowly as far as it will go.3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.7.3 Removing the single-fastener adapter▶After driving the fasteners, remove the single-fastener adapter ( → page 12) from the fastening tool.8 Optional operating steps8.1 Checking the status of the gas can1. Without pressing the fastening tool against the working surface, press the ‚GAS‘ button.2. Read the gas can status from the display. → page 88.2 Removing the magazine1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.2. Remove the loose nail strips from the magazine.WARNINGRisk of pinching fingers! Fingers could be pinched when the nail pusher is released.▶When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forwardslowly as far as it will go.3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.4. Release the magazine locking catch.5. Pivot the magazine about the pivot point towards the front.6. Detach the magazine.8.3 Fitting the magazine1. Engage the front end of the magazine at the nose of the fastening tool.2. Pivot the magazine towards the fastening tool.3. Close the magazine locking catch.8.4 Removing the fastener guide1. Remove the gas can. → page 102. Move the fastener guide release slider to the «EJECT» position.3. Remove the fastener guide.8.5 Inserting the fastener guide1. Remove the gas can. → page 102. Slide the fastener guide into the slot in the nose of the fastening tool.3. Hold the fastener guide securely so that it cannot fall out and then press thenoseofthetool(i.e.thetool with the fastener guide) against a firm surface until the fastener guide engages.4. Check that the fastener guide has engaged.◁Once the fastener guide has engaged, the slider for releasing the fastener guide is again in the «+»position.
128.6 Removing the support leg1. Release the support leg engaging mechanism by pressing lightly.2. Rotate the support leg through 90°.3. Remove the support leg.8.7 Fitting the support leg1. Bring the support leg into contact with the magazine at right angles and guide it into the slot.2. Rotate the support leg through 90° relative to the magazine and allow it to engage while applying lightpressure.8.8 Inserting the single-fastener adapter1. Remove the gas can. → page 102. Remove the magazine. → page 113. Insert the single-fastener adapter.4. Fit the magazine. → page 118.9 Removing the single-fastener adapter1. Remove the gas can. → page 102. Remove the magazine. → page 113. Remove the single-fastener adapter.4. Fit the magazine. → page 119 Remedying possible malfunctions9.1 Remedying an incorrect piston position▶Check the position of the ‚RESET‘ →page7button.Result•‚RESET‘ button projects from the tool casing. Its white edge is visible.To remedy the incorrect piston position, press the ‚RESET‘ button.9.2 Removing foreign objects from the nose area1. Remove the magazine. → page 112. Remove the fastener guide. → page 113. Remove all foreign objects from the nose area.4. Insert the fastener guide. → page 115. Fit the magazine. → page 1110 Care, cleaning and maintenance10.1 Caring for the fastening tool▶Never operate the fastening tool if the cooling air slots are blocked.▶Keep the grip areas free from oil and grease.▶Clean the fastening tool regularly. → page 12▶Do not use spray devices, pressure jet washers or running water for cleaning.▶Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone.▶Do not use sprays or similar lubricating and cleaning agents.10.2 Cleaning the fastening tool1. Remove the gas can. → page 102. Unload the magazine. → page 113. Remove plastic fragments from the fastener guide.4. Use a dry brush to clean the cooling air slots, taking care to prevent dirt or foreign objects entering theinterior of the tool.5. Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the tool.
1310.3 Maintenance▶Check all external parts of the fastening tool regularly for damage and make sure that all operatingcontrols function faultlessly.▶Do not use the fastening tool if parts are damaged or if operating controls do not function faultlessly.▶Have a defective fastening tool repaired by Hilti Service.10.4 Checks after care and maintenance work▶Move the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the «+» position.11 TroubleshootingNoteIf the fault you are experiencing is not listed or the recommended action to be taken does notsuccessfully solve the problem, please contact Hilti Service.Fault Possible cause Action to be takenFasteners are frequentlydriven to inadequate depth.Driving power is too low. ▶Move the fastener driving depthadjustment slider to the «+»position.The fasteners are too long. ▶Use shorter fasteners.The supporting material is toohard.▶Consider using a DX fasteningtool.The inlet/outlet valve is clogged orcovered over.▶Clean the fastening tool andcheck how it is held.Fasteners are frequentlydriven too deeply.Driving power is too high. ▶Move the fastener driving depthadjustment slider to the «‒»position.The fasteners are too short. ▶Use longer fasteners.Fasteners break. Driving power is too low. ▶Move the fastener driving depthadjustment slider to the «+»position.The fasteners are too long. ▶Use shorter fasteners.The supporting material is toohard.▶Consider using a DX fasteningtool.The fastener guide is not held per-pendicular to the working surface.▶Press the nosepiece againstthe working surface while keep-ing the tool perpendicular tothe surface.Fasteners bend. Driving power is too low. ▶Move the fastener driving depthadjustment slider to the «+»position.The fasteners are too long. ▶Use shorter fasteners.The fastener guide is not held per-pendicular to the working surface.▶Press the nosepiece againstthe working surface while keep-ing the tool perpendicular tothe surface.The fastener doesn’t holdwhen driven into steel.The supporting material is too thin. ▶Use a different fasteningmethod.The content of the gas can isinadequate for the number offasteners in the package.High gas consumption due to fre-quent compression of the toolnosepiece without driving a fas-tener.▶Avoid compressing the toolnosepiece without driving afastener.The tool remains compressed(nose does not extend whenpressure is released).Incorrect piston position. ▶Remedy the incorrect pistonposition. → page 12
14Fault Possible cause Action to be takenThe tool remains compressed(nose does not extend whenpressure is released).The nail detector is jammed andthe ‚RESET‘ button is not flushwith the casing when pressed.▶Remove foreign objects fromthenosearea.→page12A fastener has jammed in the fas-tener guide.▶Release the jammed fastener.Fastener driving failure rate istoo high.The fastener guide is not held per-pendicular to the working surface.▶Press the nosepiece againstthe working surface while keep-ing the tool perpendicular tothe surface.Wrong type of fastener used. ▶Use a suitable type of fastener.The supporting material is toohard.▶Consider using a DX fasteningtool.No fastener is driven. The nail pusher was not movedforwards.▶Release the nail pusher andguide it forward as far as it willgo.Inadequate number of nails in themagazine.▶Load the magazine. → page 9Nail transport malfunction. ▶Use a different nail strip.▶Clean the magazine.Gas can is empty. ▶Check the status of the gascan. → page 11One LED lights red. ▶Check the status of the gascan. → page 11Air in the gas lines. ▶Press the nosepiece againstthe working surface twice with-out pulling the trigger.Foreignobjectinthenosearea. ▶Remove foreign objects fromthenosearea.→page12The fastening tool is too hot. ▶Allow the fastening tool to cooldown.Electronic fault. ▶Remove the gas can and thenreinsert it. If the problem per-sists, use a new gas can.The fastening tool is hot anddoesn’t work even after abreak.The fastener driving rate was wellabove 1,200 fastenings per hour.▶Allow the fastening tool to cooldown.No fastener is driven (ordriven only intermittently).Ambient conditions are outside thepermissible range.▶Make sure that the permissibleranges, in accordance with thetechnical data, are observed.The gas can temperature is outsidethe permissible range.▶Make sure that the permissibleranges, in accordance with thetechnical data, are observed.Gas bubbles have formed in thegas regulating system.▶Remove the gas can and thenreinsert it.The tool was not lifted completelyaway from the surface after drivingafastener.▶Lift the fastening tool com-pletely away from the workingsurface after driving a fastener.A fastener cannot beremoved from the fastenerguide.A fastener has jammed in the fas-tener guide.▶Release the jammed fastener.12 DisposalMost of the materials from which Hilti tools, appliances and devices are manufactured can be recycled.The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already
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