Operating Instruction GX 3 (01)

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11 Transport and storage
11.1 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.
11.2 Checks after care and maintenance work
▶
Move the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the + position.
12 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 Possible cause Action to be taken
Fasteners are frequently
driven to inadequate depth.
Driving power is too low. ▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
The fasteners are too long. ▶ Use shorter fasteners.
The supporting material is too
hard.
▶ Consider using a DX fastening
tool.
The inlet/outlet valve is clogged or
covered over.
▶ Clean the fastening tool and
check how it is held.
Fasteners are frequently
driven too deeply.
Driving power is too high. ▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the ‒
position.
The fasteners are too short. ▶ Use longer fasteners.
Fasteners break.
Driving power is too low. ▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
The fasteners are too long. ▶ Use shorter fasteners.
The supporting material is too
hard.
▶ Consider using a DX fastening
tool.
The fastener guide is not held per-
pendicular to the working surface.
▶ Press the nosepiece against
the working surface, keeping
the tool perpendicular to the
surface.
Printed: 07.06.2018 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5261664 / 000 / 02