Removing The Fastener Guide; Inserting The Fastener Guide; Removing The Support Leg; Fitting The Support Leg - Hilti GX 2 Manual

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.
5. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.

8.5 Removing the fastener guide

1. Remove the battery. → page 12
2. Remove the gas can. → page 12
3. Unload the magazine. → page 12
4. Move the fastener guide release slider to the EJECT position.
5. Remove the fastener guide.

8.6 Inserting the fastener guide

1. Remove the gas can. → page 12
2. Remove the battery. → page 12
3. Unload the magazine. → page 12
4. Push the fastener guide release slider in the direction of the arrow into the EJECT position and hold it
there.
Note
The fastener guide can be inserted only when the slider is held in the EJECT position.
5. Slide the fastener guide into the slot in the nose of the fastening tool until it is heard to engage.
6. Check that the fastener guide is seated correctly.

8.7 Removing the support leg

1. Release the support leg engaging mechanism by pressing lightly.
2. Pivot the support leg until it can be withdrawn from the locating groove.

8.8 Fitting the support leg

1. Insert the support leg in the locating groove.
2. Pivot the support leg downwards until it engages.
9 Remedying possible malfunctions
9.1 Removing foreign objects from the area of the fastener guide
1. Remove the battery. → page 12
2. Remove the gas can. → page 12
3. Unload the magazine. → page 12
4. Remove the magazine. → page 13
5. Remove the fastener guide. → page 14
6. Remove all foreign objects from the area of the fastener guide.
7. Insert the fastener guide. → page 14
8. Fit the magazine. → page 13
10 Care and maintenance
10.1 Caring for the fastening tool
▶ Clean the fastening tool with a cloth at regular intervals (see also → page 15).
▶ Keep the grip areas free from oil and grease.
▶ Do not use spray equipment, 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.
▶ Never operate the fastening tool if the cooling air slots are blocked.
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