Hilti BX 3-ME Original Operating Instructions page 30

2. Pivot the support leg back through about 180°.
3. Push against the support leg from below until it engages in the retracted position.
6.1.2 Extending the support leg
CAUTION
Risk of pinching the fingers! When folding the support leg back there is a risk of trapping and
pinching the fingers between the support leg and the casing of the tool.
▶ Hold the fastening tool by the grip when extending/retracting the support leg.
1. Push against the support leg to release it from its engaged position.
2. Pivot the support leg forward through about 180°.
3. Push against the support leg from below until it engages in the extended position.
6.2 Switching the fastening tool on/off
6.2.1 Switching on the fastening tool
WARNING
Risk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to
serious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener.
▶ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.
▶ Press the on/off button.
◁ The spring mechanism audibly builds up tension and the status indicator shows green.
Note
When battery performance drops, tensioning of the spring mechanism takes longer than with a
fully charged battery.
Battery performance drops at low temperatures.
If you continue to operate the fastening tool after battery performance drops, the fastening tool
will switch itself off automatically before damage to the battery cells occurs.
6.2.2 Switching off the fastening tool
▶ Press the on/off button.
◁ The spring mechanism audibly relieves its tension and the status indicator goes out.
6.3 Driving a nail 7
WARNING
Risk of injury by flying parts! When driving a fastener, there is a risk of injury to the body and eyes
caused by splintered fragments of the workpiece and by flying parts of the nail strip.
▶ Wear personal protective equipment and always wear protective glasses and protective
gloves. Other persons in the vicinity must also wear eye protection and a hard hat.
WARNING
Risk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to
serious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener.
▶ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.
1. Switch on the fastening tool. → page 24
2. Hold the fastening tool perpendicular to the working surface and press it against the surface, pushing
the fastener guide in as far as it will go.
3. Drive the nail by pressing the safety trigger.
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Printed: 04.10.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5377483 / 000 / 01
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