Hilti GX 2 Original Operating Instructions page 27

10 Care and maintenance
10.1 Caring for the fastening tool
▶ Clean the fastening tool with a cloth at regular intervals (see also → page 23).
▶ 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.
10.2 Cleaning the fastening tool
Note
The fastening tool must be cleaned and serviced regularly. We recommend that a cleaning service is
carried out, at the latest, after driving 25,000 fasteners.
▶ Clean the fastening tool, or have it cleaned, if malfunctions such as misfiring occur increasingly.
▶ For cleaning, use the cleaning set (available as an accessory) and observe the illustrated cleaning
instructions enclosed with it.
10.3 Maintenance
▶ To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare
parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your
local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com.
▶ Check all external parts of the fastening tool regularly for damage and make sure that all operating
controls function faultlessly.
▶ Do not use the fastening tool if parts are damaged or if operating controls do not function faultlessly.
▶ Have a defective fastening tool repaired by Hilti Service.
10.4 Checks after care and maintenance work
▶ After maintenance, check that the fastener guide is fitted → page 22.
11 Troubleshooting
If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by
yourself, please contact Hilti Service.
Malfunction
Fasteners are frequently
driven to inadequate depth.
Fasteners are frequently
driven too deeply.
Printed: 03.03.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5336064 / 000 / 00
Possible cause
Driving power is too low.
The fasteners are too long.
The supporting material is too
hard.
Driving power is too high.
The fasteners are too short.
Action to be taken
▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
▶ Use shorter fasteners.
▶ Consider using a DX fastening
tool.
▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the ‒
position.
▶ Use longer fasteners.
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