Hilti BX 3-ME Original Operating Instructions page 33

▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized
persons.
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage.
9 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 spring element is not ten-
sioned; no status indication.
The spring element is not ten-
sioned, the status indicator
blinks green and 1 battery
charge status LED blinks.
The spring element is not re-
tensioned, the status indica-
tor blinks green and 4 battery
charge status LEDs blink.
The spring element is not ten-
sioned and the status indica-
tor blinks red.
The spring element is not ten-
sioned and the status indica-
tor lights red.
The fastener guide cannot
be pressed in and the status
indicator lights green.
The fastener guide is jammed
in the pressed-in state.
10 Disposal
WARNING
Risk of injury. Hazards presented by improper disposal.
▶ Improper disposal of the equipment may have the following consequences: The burning of plastic
components generates toxic fumes which may present a health hazard. Batteries may explode
if damaged or exposed to very high temperatures, causing poisoning, burns, acid burns or
environmental pollution. Careless disposal may permit unauthorized and improper use of the
equipment. This may result in serious personal injury, injury to third parties and pollution of the
environment.
▶ Dispose of defective batteries right away. Keep them out of reach of children. Do not disassemble
or incinerate the batteries.
▶ Batteries that have reached the end of their life must be disposed of in accordance with national
regulations or returned to Hilti.
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.
Printed: 04.10.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5377483 / 000 / 01
Possible cause
The battery is empty.
The battery is not fitted correctly.
The battery is empty.
Battery temperature too low.
The fastening tool has overheated.
The fastener guide is not fitted
correctly.
System fault.
The magazine is empty.
The nail pusher is jammed.
Nail jammed in the fastener guide.
Dirt between the fastener guide
and the nosepiece.
Action to be taken
▶ Change the battery.
▶ Insert the battery. → page 22
▶ Change the battery.
▶ Allow the battery to warm up
slowly to room temperature.
▶ Allow the fastening tool to cool
down.
▶ Insert the fastener guide.
→ page 22
▶ Remove the battery. → page 22
▶ Insert the battery. → page 22
▶ Load the magazine. → page 23
▶ Remove the nail strips from
the magazine and clean the
magazine.
▶ Release the jammed nail.
→ page 25
▶ Clean the inside of the nose-
piece. → page 26
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