Hilti GX-IE Manual page 14

Trouble or fault
The content of the gas can is
inadequate for the number of
fasteners in the package.
The fastener guide hasn't
fully extended after driving
a fastener.
No fastener is driven.
Fastener does not penetrate
deeply enough into the mate-
rial.
Surface of the material is too
uneven.
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Possible cause
High gas consumption due to fre-
quent compression of the tool
nosepiece without driving a fas-
tener.
Foreign matter or debris has
jammed in the fastener guide.
Fastener guide is worn.
The battery is discharged
Empty gas can
LED 1 lights red
Incorrect piston position due to
lifting the tool away too soon after
driving the fastener.
Incorrect piston position due to
foreign-matter build-up
Foreign object in the area of the
fastener guide.
Electronic fault.
The system is unsuitable. The sup-
porting material is too hard.
Drive energy too low.
Surface of the material is too un-
even.
Action to be taken
▶ Avoid compressing the tool
nosepiece without driving a
fastener.
▶ Remove the fastener guide.
▶ Clean the fastener guide.
▶ Remove foreign matter from the
area of the fastener guide.
▶ Replace the fastener guide.
▶ Change the battery or charge
the empty battery.
▶ Check the status of the gas can.
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▶ Check the status of the gas can.
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▶ Keep the tool pressed against
the surface for longer.
▶ Clean the fastening tool.
▶ Remove foreign objects from
the area of the fastener guide.
▶ Remove the gas can and then
reinsert it. If the problem
persists, use a new gas can.
▶ Remove the battery and then
reinsert it.
▶ Switch to a Hilti DX system.
▶ Check the tool. Contact Hilti
Service.
▶ Switch to a Hilti DX system.