Hilti GX-IE Operating Instructions Manual page 14

10.2 Cleaning the fastening tool
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.group.
▶ Check all external parts of the fastening tool for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that
all the controls function correctly.
▶ Do not use the fastening tool if parts are damaged or if the controls do not function correctly.
▶ 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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