Hilti GX 3 Original Operating Instructions page 13

7.3 Removing the single-fastener adapter
▶ After driving the fasteners, remove the single-fastener adapter ( → page 10) from the fastening tool.
8 Optional operating steps
8.1 Checking the status of the gas can
1. Without pressing the fastening tool against the working surface, press the GAS button.
2. Read the gas can status from the display. → page 5
8.2 Removing the magazine
1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.
2. Remove the loose 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.
3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.
4. Release the magazine locking catch.
5. Pivot the magazine about the pivot point towards the front.
6. Detach the magazine.
8.3 Fitting the magazine
1. Release the magazine locking catch.
2. Engage the front end of the magazine with the setting tool.
3. Pivot the magazine towards the setting tool as far as it will go.
4. Close the magazine locking catch.
8.4 Removing the fastener guide
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Move the fastener guide release slider to the EJECT position.
3. Remove the fastener guide.
8.5 Inserting the fastener guide
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Slide the fastener guide into the slot in the nose of the fastening tool.
3. Hold the fastener guide securely so that it cannot fall out and then press the nose of the tool (i.e. the tool
with the fastener guide) against a firm surface until the fastener guide engages.
4. Check that the fastener guide has engaged.
◁ Once the fastener guide has engaged, the slider for releasing the fastener guide is again in the +
position.
8.6 Removing the support leg
1. Release the support leg engaging mechanism by pressing lightly.
2. Rotate the support leg through 90°.
3. Remove the support leg.
8.7 Fitting the support leg
1. Bring the support leg into contact with the magazine at right angles and guide it into the slot.
2. Rotate the support leg through 90° relative to the magazine and allow it to engage while applying light
pressure.
8.8 Inserting the single-fastener adapter
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Remove the magazine. → page 9
Printed: 28.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5261680 / 000 / 01
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