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GX 3 GX 3-ME Original operating instructions ........
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Original operating instructions Information about the operating instructions About these operating instructions • Read these operating instructions before the product is used or operated for the first time. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product. •...
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Markings on the fastening tool Product information Hilti products are designed for professional use and may be operated, serviced and maintained only by trained, authorized personnel. This personnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be encountered. The product and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.
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Hilti Service unless otherwise stated in the operating instructions. ▶ Have the setting tool repaired only by trained and qualified specialists using genuine Hilti spare parts. This will ensure that the safety of the setting tool is maintained.
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▶ Hold the setting tool only by the insulated grip when working in areas where fasteners may be driven inadvertently into concealed electric cables. Contact with a live electric cable may cause metal parts of the tool also to become live, leading to a risk of electric shock. Instructions for handling the propellant gas ▶...
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The fastening tool is for hand-held use or use with the pole tool extension (accessory) only. Items supplied Gas-actuated fastening tool with fastener guide, toolbox, operating instructions. Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.group Fastener guide The fastener guide holds the studs or, respectively, guides the nails and, when the tool is actuated, thus directs the fasteners into the supporting material at the desired position.
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 transporting or storing the fastening tool.
5.2.3 Inserting the gas can ▶ Insert the gas can ( → page 7). Driving fasteners Driving nails WARNING Risk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to serious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener. ▶...
Unloading the magazine 1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages. 2. Remove all nail strips from the magazine. WARNING Risk of finger injury! 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 forward slowly as far as it will go.
11.1 Maintenance ▶ 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 the product can be found at your local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.group.
▶ Move the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the + position. Troubleshooting If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by yourself, please contact Hilti Service. Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken ▶...
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Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken The supporting material is too thin. ▶ Use a different fastening method. Fasteners do not hold in steel base material. ▶ Avoid compressing the tool The content of the gas can is High gas consumption due to fre- inadequate for the number of quent compression of the tool nosepiece without driving a...
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Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances 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 representative for further information.