Troubleshooting - Hilti GX 3 Manual

11.2 Checks after care and maintenance work
▶ Move the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the + position.
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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
Fasteners are frequently
driven to inadequate depth.
Fasteners are frequently
driven too deeply.
Fasteners break.
Fasteners bend.
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Possible cause
Driving power is too low.
The fasteners are too long.
The supporting material is too
hard.
The inlet/outlet valve is clogged or
covered over.
Driving power is too high.
The fasteners are too short.
Driving power is too low.
The fasteners are too long.
The supporting material is too
hard.
The fastener guide is not held per-
pendicular to the working surface.
Driving power is too low.
The fasteners are too long.
The fastener guide is not held per-
pendicular to the working surface.
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Action to be taken
▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
▶ Use shorter fasteners.
▶ Consider using a DX fastening
tool.
▶ Clean the fastening tool and
check how it is held.
▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the ‒
position.
▶ Use longer fasteners.
▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
▶ Use shorter fasteners.
▶ Consider using a DX fastening
tool.
▶ Press the nosepiece against
the working surface, keeping
the tool perpendicular to the
surface.
▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
▶ Use shorter fasteners.
▶ Press the nosepiece against
the working surface, keeping
the tool perpendicular to the
surface.
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