Hilti GX 3 Original Operating Instructions page 17

Malfunction
No fastener is driven.
The fastening tool is hot and
doesn't work even after a
break.
No fastener is driven (or
driven only intermittently).
A fastener cannot be
removed from the fastener
guide.
13 Disposal
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The
materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, your old tools,
machines or appliances can be returned to Hilti for recycling. Ask Hilti Service or your Hilti representative
for further information.
▶ Disposal of electric tools or appliances together with household waste is not permissible.
14 Manufacturer's warranty
▶ Please contact your local Hilti representative if you have questions about the warranty conditions.
Printed: 28.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5261680 / 000 / 01
Possible cause
Foreign object in the area of the
fastener guide
The fastening tool is too hot.
Electronic fault.
The fastener driving rate was well
above 1,200 fastenings per hour.
Ambient conditions are outside the
permissible range.
The gas can temperature is outside
the permissible range.
Gas bubbles have formed in the
gas regulating system.
The tool was not lifted completely
away from the surface after driving
a fastener.
A fastener has jammed in the fas-
tener magazine.
Action to be taken
▶ Remove foreign objects and
nails from the area around the
fastener guide. → page 10
▶ Allow the fastening tool to cool
down.
▶ Remove the gas can and then
reinsert it. If the problem
persists, use a new gas can.
▶ Allow the fastening tool to cool
down.
▶ Make sure that the permissible
ranges, in accordance with the
technical data, are observed.
▶ Make sure that the permissible
ranges, in accordance with the
technical data, are observed.
▶ Remove the gas can and then
reinsert it.
▶ Lift the fastening tool completely
away from the working surface
after driving a fastener.
▶ Release the jammed fastener.
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