Before Use; Operation - Hilti GX 120-ME Operating Instructions Manual

6 Before use

NOTE
Read the operating instructions before using the tool.
6.1 Inserting nails 2
1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.
NOTE The nail pusher must engage in this position.
2. Slide the nails into the magazine (maximum of 4
strips of 10 nails).
6.4 Checking the gas can 5
NOTE
- To check the gas level in the can, press the button marked GAS. When doing so, take care to ensure that the tool is
not pressed against the working surface.
- Even when the indicator shows "empty", a small quantity of gas, for technical reasons, still remains in the can.
4 LEDs light green constantly.
2 LEDs light green constantly.
1 LED blinks green.
1 LED lights red constantly.

7 Operation

NOTE
When holding the tool steady with the second hand, the
hand must be positioned in such a way that no ventilation
slots or openings are covered.
CAUTION
Never redrive a fastener. This may cause the fastener
to break and the tool may jam.
WARNING
Material may splinter when the fastener is driven or frag-
ments of the magazine strip may fly off. Splintering ma-
terial presents a risk of injury to the eyes and body. The
user of the tool and all persons in the vicinity must
wear eye protection and a hard hat.
3. Release the nail pusher and allow it to slide forward
slowly.
6.2 Inserting the gas can 3
1. Open the cover.
2. Push the gas can into the gas can compartment,
valve first, until the clip engages.
3. Close the cover.
4. Press the tool against the working surface 3 times
without pulling the trigger.
6.3 Removing the gas can 4
1. Open the cover of the gas can compartment.
2. Press the can retaining clip.
3. Remove the gas can.
4. Close the cover of the gas can compartment.
The gas can is full.
The gas can is half full.
The gas can is almost empty. The gas can should be changed.
The gas can is empty, no gas can fitted or wrong gas can fitted.
CAUTION
The fastener is driven by the energy released on ignition of
a gas-air mixture. Exposure to noise can cause hearing
loss. The operator and bystanders must wear ear
protectors.
WARNING
Never make the tool ready to fire by pressing it against a
part of the body (e.g. the hand). When the tool is ready
to fire, fasteners could be driven inadvertently into parts
of the body. Never press the tool against parts of the
body.
WARNING
Never pull the tool nosepiece back by the fastening
component inserted in it (e.g. soft washer, pipe ring
or clip etc.). This presents an increased risk of accident.
WARNING
The tool must always be unloaded before changing
the magazine and before carrying out cleaning or
maintenance (see section "Unloading the tool").
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