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1 Information about the documentation
1.1 About this documentation
• Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free
handling and use of the product.
• Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.
• Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the operating instructions
are with the product when it is given to other persons.
1.2 Explanation of symbols used
1.2.1 Warnings
Warnings alert persons to hazards that may occur when handling or using the product. The following signal
words are used in combination with a symbol:
DANGER! Draws attention to an imminent hazard that will lead to serious personal injury or
fatality.
WARNING! Draws attention to a potential hazard that could lead to serious personal injury or
fatality.
CAUTION! Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to minor personal
injury or material damage.
1.2.2 Symbols in the documentation
The following symbols are used in this document:
Read the operating instructions before use
Instructions for use and other useful information
1.2.3 Symbols in the illustrations
The following symbols are used in illustrations:
These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations found at the beginning of these operating
instructions.
The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the illustrations and may deviate
from the steps described in the text.
Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration and refer to the numbers used in
the key in the product overview section.
This symbol is intended to draw special attention to certain points when handling the product.
1.3 Product-dependent symbols
1.3.1 Symbols on the product
The following symbols are used on the product:
General symbol for "must do"
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear a hard hat
Return waste material for recycling
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1.4 Text markings
1.4.1 Highlighting text passages
Designations and markings are indicated as follows:
‚ ‛ Description of marked operating controls on the fastening tool.
« » Markings on the fastening tool
1.5 Product information
Hilti products are designed for professional use and may be operated, serviced and maintained only by
trained, authorized personnel. This personnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be
encountered. The product and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by
untrained personnel or when used not as directed.
The type designation and serial number are printed on the type identification plate.
▶ Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to state the product details when
contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to enquire about the product.
Product information
Fastening tool, gas-actuated GX 3 | GX 3-ME
Generation 01
Serial no.
2 Safety
2.1 Safety precautions
Working safely with the setting tool
▶ Pressing the nosepiece of the setting tool against a part of the body may lead to serious injury due to
inadvertent actuation and release of a fastener. Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your
hand or any other part of the body.
▶ When inserting/loading application-specific fasteners (e.g. washers, clips or clamps, etc.) in/on the
fastener guide there is a risk of serious injury due to inadvertent actuation of the tool resulting in
discharge of a fastener. When inserting/loading an application-specific type of fastener, never press
a hand or any other part of the body against the fastener guide.
▶ Never point the setting tool towards yourself or any other person.
▶ Keep your arms flexed when operating the tool (do not straighten the arms).
▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the setting tool. Do
not use the setting tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the setting tool may result in serious personal injury.
▶ When pulling back the nail pusher, always take care to ensure that it engages.
▶ When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forward
slowly. There is a risk of pinching the fingers.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too hard, such as welded steel or cast steel.
Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, incorrectly driven fasteners
or breakage of fasteners.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too soft, such as wood or drywall/gypsum
board. Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions and fasteners being
driven incorrectly or driven right through the material.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too brittle, such as glass or tiles. Attempting
to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, fasteners being driven incorrectly and
may cause the material to shatter.
▶ Before driving fasteners, check that there is no risk of injuring persons or of damaging objects present
behind or below the working surface.
▶ Only activate the trigger when the setting tool is pressed against the base material in such a way that the
fastener guide is plunged into the setting tool as far as it will go.
▶ Always wear gloves if you have to carry out maintenance work on the setting tool while it is still
hot.
▶ If fasteners are driven at a high rate or if the tool used for a long period, surfaces of the tool beyond the
grip areas may get hot. Wear protective gloves to avoid burning injuries.
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▶ If the setting tool overheats, remove the gas can and allow the tool to cool down. Do not exceed the
specified maximum fastener driving rate.
▶ Driving fasteners may cause flying fragments or result in parts of the nail strip material being forcibly
ejected from the tool. Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the body and eyes. Wear a suitable
form of eye protection, ear protectors and a hard hat. Depending on the application and type of tool
in use, wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-slip safety footwear, hard hat
or suitable eye protection and ear protection reduces the risk of injury. Other persons in the vicinity must
also wear eye protection and a hard hat.
▶ Wear suitable ear protection (see noise information in the technical data section). The fastener is driven
by the energy released on ignition of a gas-air mixture. The resulting noise exposure may cause damage
to the hearing. Other persons in the vicinity should also wear suitable ear protection.
▶ When driving a fastener, always hold the setting tool securely and at right angles to the supporting
material. This helps to avoid deflection of the fastener by the supporting material.
▶ Never drive a second fastener at the same location. This may lead to breakage or jamming of fasteners.
▶ Never attempt to redrive a previously driven stud or nail. Re-use of a fastener may cause it to break,
thereby presenting a risk of injury.
▶ Alway remove the gas can and ( → page 8) empty the magazine ( → page 8) before changing the magazine,
before cleaning, servicing or maintenance work on the tool, before storage or transport and before leaving
the setting tool unattended.
▶ After use, lay the tool flat on the floor. A tool that is mounted on a pole tool extension and left leaning
against a wall presents a risk of injury as it may fall over.
▶ When lowering (tilting) the pole tool extension, do not hold the pole only at its lower end. The considerable
leverage exerted may cause you to lose control over the tilting movement of the pole and tool. This may
result in injury and damage to the equipment or other property.
▶ To ensure that the setting tool functions faultlessly and as intended, always check the tool and accessories
for possible damage before use. Check that moving parts function faultlessly, without sticking, and that
no parts are damaged. In order to ensure faultless operation of the tool, all parts must be fitted correctly
and must meet the necessary requirements. Damaged protective devices or other parts must be properly
repaired or replaced by Hilti Service unless otherwise stated in the operating instructions.
▶ Have the setting tool repaired only by trained and qualified specialists using genuine Hilti spare parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the setting tool is maintained.
▶ Tampering with or modification of the setting tool is not permissible.
▶ Do not use the setting tool where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
▶ Take influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not expose the setting tool to rain or snow and
do not use it in damp or wet conditions.
▶ Use the setting tool only in well-ventilated working areas.
▶ Select the correct combination of fastener guide and fastener. The wrong combination may result in
damage to the tool and in reduced fastening quality.
▶ Always observe the application guidelines → page 4.
Hazards presented by electricity
▶ Before beginning work, check the working area (e.g. using a metal detector) to ensure that no concealed
electric cables or gas and water pipes are present.
▶ Hold the setting tool only by the insulated grip when working in areas where fasteners may be driven
inadvertently into concealed electric cables. Contact with a live electric cable may cause metal parts of
the tool also to become live, leading to a risk of electric shock.
Instructions for handling the propellant gas
▶ Observe the instructions printed on the gas can and in the accompanying information.
▶ Escaping gas is harmful to the lungs, skin and eyes. Keep your face and eyes away from the gas can
compartment for up to about 10 seconds after removing the gas can.
▶ Do not operate the gas can valve manually.
▶ If a person has inhaled gas, take the person into the open air or into a well-ventilated area and place the
person in a comfortable position. Consult a doctor if necessary.
▶ Call a doctor if the person is unconscious. Bring the person into a well-ventilated area and place the
person in the stable recovery position (i.e. lying on the side). If the person is not breathing, administer
artificial respiration and, if necessary, supply oxygen.
▶ After eye contact with gas, rinse the open eyes thoroughly under running water for several minutes.
▶ After skin contact with gas, wash the contact area carefully with soap and warm water. Subsequently
apply a skin cream.
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General instructions concerning personal safety
▶ Take care to adopt an ergonomic body position. Work from a safe stance and take care to stay in balance
at all times. This will allow you to control the setting tool better, even in unexpected situations.
▶ Keep other people away from the working area, especially children.
3 Description
3.1 Overview of the product 1
@
Fastener guide
;
RESET button
=
Inlet/outlet valve
%
Cooling air slots
&
Belt hook
(
Trigger
)
Grip
+
Nail pusher
§
Magazine lockbutton
/
Support leg
:
Magazine
∙
Type identification plate
$
Gas can status indicator
£
GAS button
|
Gas can compartment
¡
Gas can compartment cover
3.2 Intended use
The product described is a gas-actuated fastening tool (“fastening tool”). It is designed to drive suitable
fasteners into concrete, steel, sand-lime block, concrete-block masonry, rendered masonry and other
materials suitable for use of the direct fastening technique.
The fastening tool is for hand-held use or use with the pole tool extension (accessory) only.
3.3 Items supplied
Gas-actuated fastening tool with fastener guide, toolbox, operating instructions.
Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Center or online
at: www.hilti.group
3.4 Fastener guide
The fastener guide holds the studs or, respectively, guides the nails and, when the tool is actuated, thus
directs the fasteners into the supporting material at the desired position.
3.5 Fasteners
Two types of fastener can be driven by the fastening tool: nails and threaded studs. Additional fastening
components, which can be inserted in the fastener guide, are also available for various applications.
3.6 Guidelines for use on concrete and steel
Information about national regulations, and the Fastening Technology Manual containing further informa-
tion, are available from the Hilti marketing organization responsible for your location.
The Fastening Technology Manual can be found online at: www.hilti.group
3.7 Slider for driving depth setting
The slider can be used to reduce the depth to which the fastener is driven.
Status Meaning
+
• Standard fastener driving depth
• Reduced fastener driving depth
3.8 RESET button
After driving a fastener, under certain circumstances, the fastener guide may not return to its outset position.
This is caused by the piston being incorrectly positioned. The incorrect piston position can be remedied by
pressing the RESET button.
Status Meaning
RESET button projects from the tool casing. Its
white edge is visible.
• Piston position is incorrect
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Status Meaning
RESET button is flush with the tool casing.
• Piston position is correct
3.9 Support leg
On an even working surface, the support leg makes it easier to hold the fastening tool perpendicular as
attention then only has to be paid to lateral alignment. On an uneven or undulating surface it may be necessary
to remove the support leg in order to allow the fastener guide to be held perpendicular to the working surface.
3.10 Belt hook
The belt hook can be extended in two stages.
Status Meaning
First position • Position for attaching to a waist belt
Second position • Position for attaching to ladders, scaffolds,
platforms, etc.
3.11 Gas can
Note
Observe the safety instructions provided with the gas can!
In order to operate the fastening tool, the gas can must be inserted in the gas can compartment.
The gas can status can be read from the LED display after pressing the GAS button.
The gas can must be removed before breaks between working, before maintenance and before transporting
or storing the fastening tool.
3.12 Indication of gas can status
After pressing the GAS button, the LED display indicates the status of the gas can.
Note
The gas level indicator does not operate correctly if the fastener guide / tool nosepeice has been fully
compressed.
Status Meaning
All four LEDs light green. • Level is approx. 100 %.
Three LEDs light green. • Level is approx. 75 %.
Two LEDs light green. • Level is approx. 50 %.
One LED lights green. • Level is approx. 25 %.
One LED blinks green. • Level is below 10 %. Replacement of the gas
can is recommended.
One LED lights red. • There is either no gas can in the fastening tool,
the wrong type of gas can is fitted or the can is
empty.
Note
Even when the level is indicated as “empty”, the gas can, for technical reasons, still contains a little gas.
4 Technical data
4.1 Fastening tool
Weight (empty)
3.9 kg
(8.6 lb)
Application temperature, ambient temperature
−10 ℃ …45 ℃
(14 ℉ …113 ℉)
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Maximum fastener length
39 mm
(1.5 in)
Fastener diameter
• 2.6 mm (0.10 in)
• 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
Compression stroke
40 mm
(1.6 in)
Magazine capacity
40 + 2 nails
Maximum fastener driving frequency (Fasteners per hour)
1,200
Maximum magnetic field strength
−16.5 dBµA/m
Frequency
13,553 MHz …13,567 MHz
4.2 Noise information and vibration values
The sound pressure and vibration values given in these instructions have been measured in accordance
with a standardized test and may be used to compare one fastening tool with another. They may be used
for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The data given represents the main applications of the fastening
tool. However, if the fastening tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or is poorly
maintained, the data may vary. This may significantly increase exposure over the total working period. An
estimation of the level of exposure should also take into account the periods of time when the tool is not
actually in use. This may significantly reduce exposure over the total working period. Prescribe additional
safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of noise and/or vibration, such as: maintenance of
the direct fastening tool and its additional equipment or accessories, keeping the hands warm, organization
of work patterns.
Noise emission values determined in accordance with EN 15895
Emission sound pressure level at the workplace (L
pA, 1s
)
99 dB(A)
Peak sound pressure level at the workplace (L
pC, peak
)
133 dB (C)
Sound (power) level (L
WA
)
105 dB(A)
Sound level uncertainty
2 dB(A) / 2 dB(C)
Recoil
Energy-equivalent acceleration, (a
hw, RMS(3)
)
Applicable to 1 mm sheet metal
on B35 concrete: 3.64 m/s
2
Measurement uncertainty
0.13 m/s²
5 Loading the fastening tool
5.1 Loading for driving nails
5.1.1 Equipment required for driving nails
Nails are fed through the magazine in strip form (ready-to-use strips of nails).
Note
When driving nails there must be no single-fastener adapter present in the tool .
5.1.2 Loading the magazine
1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.
2. Slide the nail strips into the magazine as far as they will go.
Note
Strips of short nails could be inadvertently inserted the wrong way round. With short nails, take
care to ensure that the tips of the nails point towards the nose of the tool.
WARNING
Risk of finger injury! Fingers could be pinched when the nail pusher is released.
▶ When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forward
slowly as far as it will go.
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3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.
5.1.3 Inserting the gas can
1. Open the gas can compartment cover.
2. Remove the cap from the gas can.
Note
Keep the cap so that it can be used to close the gas can securely when it is removed from the
tool, e.g. when unloading and for transport.
3. Slide the gas can into the gas can compartment, valve first, so that the gas can clip enters the opening
for the clip and engages securely.
4. Close the gas can compartment cover.
5. Without pulling the trigger, firmly press the setting tool with the fastener guide three times against the
base material in order to bleed the gas lines of air.
5.2 Loading for driving threaded studs
5.2.1 Equipment required for driving threaded studs
Threaded studs must be inserted singly in the fastener guide from the front. An adapter is required for driving
single fasteners. The packaging units for threaded studs each contain an adapter for individual setting, with
the corresponding fitting information.
Note
In order to drive threaded studs, the magazine must first be emptied and an adapter for driving single
fasteners inserted.
5.2.2 Inserting the single-fastener adapter
▶ Insert the single-fastener adapter ( → page 9).
5.2.3 Inserting the gas can
▶ Insert the gas can ( → page 7).
6 Driving fasteners
6.1 Driving nails
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. Check the fastener driving depth setting.
2. Bring the nosepiece of the setting tool and the support leg into contact with the working surface.
3. Using the fastener guide, press the setting tool as far as it will go against the base material.
4. Check that the fastener guide is perpendicular to the working surface.
5. Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
Note
It is not possible to drive a fastener if the fastener guide is not pressed fully against the working
surface.
6. Lift the fastening tool completely away from the working surface after driving a fastener.
7. Remove the gas can ( → page 8) and empty the magazine ( → page 8) when work with the setting tool is
finished or before leaving the tool unattended.
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6.2 Driving threaded studs
WARNING
Risk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the setting tool against a part of the body may lead to
serious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener.
▶ When inserting fasteners, on no occasion press the fastener guide against a hand or any
other part of the body.
▶ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.
WARNING
Risk of injury by falling objects! Triggering the tool again on top of a nail or stud that was not
optimally driven may weaken the fastening. The object that was fastened may fall down as a result,
causing damage or injury.
▶ Never trigger the tool again in an attempt to improve the hold of a previously driven nail or
stud.
1. Check the fastener driving depth setting.
2. Insert a stud in the fastener guide.
3. Bring the nosepiece of the setting tool and the support leg into contact with the working surface.
4. Using the fastener guide, press the setting tool as far as it will go against the base material.
5. Check that the fastener guide is perpendicular to the working surface.
6. Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
Note
It is not possible to drive a fastener if the fastener guide is not pressed fully against the working
surface.
7. Remove the gas can when work with the setting tool is finished or before leaving the tool unattended
( → page 8).
7 Unloading the fastening tool
7.1 Removing the gas can
1. Open the gas can compartment cover.
2. Press the gas can clip to release the gas can.
3. Remove the gas can from the gas can compartment.
4. Fit the cap on the gas can.
5. Close the gas can compartment cover.
7.2 Unloading the magazine
1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.
2. Remove all nail strips from the magazine.
WARNING
Risk of finger injury! Fingers could be pinched when the nail pusher is released.
▶ When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forward
slowly as far as it will go.
3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.
7.3 Removing the single-fastener adapter
▶ After driving the fasteners, remove the single-fastener adapter ( → page 9) from the fastening tool.
8 Optional operating steps
8.1 Checking the status of the gas can
1.
Without pressing the fastening tool against the working surface, press the GAS button.
2. Read the gas can status from the display. → page 5
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8.2 Removing the magazine
1. Pull the nail pusher back until it engages.
2. Remove the loose nail strips from the magazine.
WARNING
Risk of finger injury! Fingers could be pinched when the nail pusher is released.
▶ When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forward
slowly as far as it will go.
3. Release the nail pusher and guide it forward as far as it will go.
4. Release the magazine locking catch.
5. Pivot the magazine about the pivot point towards the front.
6. Detach the magazine.
8.3 Fitting the magazine
1. Release the magazine locking catch.
2. Engage the front end of the magazine with the setting tool.
3. Pivot the magazine towards the setting tool as far as it will go.
4. Close the magazine locking catch.
8.4 Removing the support leg
1. Release the support leg engaging mechanism by pressing lightly.
2. Rotate the support leg through 90°.
3. Remove the support leg.
8.5 Fitting the support leg
1. Bring the support leg into contact with the magazine at right angles and guide it into the slot.
2. Rotate the support leg through 90° relative to the magazine and allow it to engage while applying light
pressure.
8.6 Inserting the single-fastener adapter
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Remove the magazine. → page 9
3. Insert the single-fastener adapter.
4. Fit the magazine. → page 9
8.7 Removing the single-fastener adapter
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Remove the magazine. → page 9
3. Remove the single-fastener adapter.
4. Fit the magazine. → page 9
9 Remedying possible malfunctions
9.1 Remedying an incorrect piston position
▶
Check the position of the RESET → page 4 button.
Result
•
RESET button projects from the tool casing. Its white edge is visible.
▶
To remedy the incorrect piston position, press the RESET button.
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9.2 Removing foreign objects and nails from the area around the fastener guide
CAUTION
Risk of injury by flying parts! Triggering the tool (attempting to drive a fastener) when foreign objects
are present in the area around the fastener guide, or when a fastener is jammed in the fastener guide,
may lead to injury caused by flying objects or fragments.
▶ Never attempt to remedy tool malfunctions by continuing to trigger the tool!
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Unload the magazine. → page 8
3. Remove the magazine. → page 9
4. Remove all foreign objects and nails from the area around the fastener guide.
5. Fit the magazine. → page 9
10 Care and maintenance
10.1 Caring for the fastening tool
▶ Never operate the fastening tool if the cooling air slots are blocked.
▶ Keep the grip areas free from oil and grease.
▶ Clean the fastening tool regularly.
▶ Do not use spray devices, 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.
10.2 Cleaning the fastening tool
1. Remove the gas can. → page 8
2. Unload the magazine. → page 8
3. Use a dry brush to clean the cooling air slots, taking care to prevent dirt or foreign objects entering the
interior of the tool.
4. Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the tool.
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.
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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.
Fasteners bend.
Driving power is too low. ▶ Move the fastener driving depth
adjustment slider to the +
position.
The fasteners are too long. ▶ Use shorter fasteners.
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.
Fasteners do not hold in steel
base material.
The supporting material is too thin. ▶ Use a different fastening
method.
The content of the gas can is
inadequate for the number of
fasteners in the package.
High gas consumption due to fre-
quent compression of the tool
nosepiece without driving a fas-
tener.
▶ Avoid compressing the tool
nosepiece without driving a
fastener.
The tool remains compressed
(nose does not extend when
pressure is released).
Incorrect piston position. ▶ Remedy the incorrect piston
position. → page 9
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Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken
The tool remains compressed
(nose does not extend when
pressure is released).
The nail detector is jammed and
the RESET button is not flush with
the casing when pressed.
▶ Remove foreign objects and
nails from the area around the
fastener guide.
A fastener has jammed in the fas-
tener magazine.
▶ Release the jammed fastener.
A nail is jammed under the lever
ahead of the piston face.
▶ Remove the gas can, press
the tool nosepeice against the
working surface and pull the
trigger firmly.
Fastener driving failure rate is
too high.
The fastener magazine is not held
perpendicular to the working sur-
face.
▶ Press the nosepiece against the
working surface, keeping the
fastener guide perpendicular to
the surface.
Wrong type of fastener used. ▶ Use a suitable type of fastener.
The supporting material is too
hard.
▶ Consider using a DX fastening
tool.
No fastener is driven. The nail pusher was not moved
forward.
▶ Release the nail pusher and
guide it forward as far as it will
go.
Insufficient nails in the magazine (2
nails or fewer).
▶ Load the magazine. → page 6
Nail transport malfunction. ▶ Use a different nail strip.
▶ Clean the magazine.
Gas can is empty. ▶ Check the status of the gas can.
→ page 8
LED 1 lights red ▶ Check the status of the gas can.
→ page 8
Air in the gas lines ▶ Press the setting tool three
times in position without pulling
the trigger.
Foreign object in the area of the
fastener guide
▶ Remove foreign objects and
nails from the area around the
fastener guide.
The fastening tool is too hot. ▶ Allow the fastening tool to cool
down.
Electronic fault. ▶ Remove the gas can and then
reinsert it. If the problem
persists, use a new gas can.
The fastening tool is hot and
doesn’t work even after a
break.
The fastener driving rate was well
above 1,200 fastenings per hour.
▶ Allow the fastening tool to cool
down.
No fastener is driven (or
driven only intermittently).
Ambient conditions are outside the
permissible range.
▶ Make sure that the permissible
ranges, in accordance with the
technical data, are observed.
The gas can temperature is outside
the permissible range.
▶ Make sure that the permissible
ranges, in accordance with the
technical data, are observed.
Gas bubbles have formed in the
gas regulating system.
▶ Remove the gas can and then
reinsert it.
The tool was not lifted completely
away from the surface after driving
a fastener.
▶ Lift the fastening tool completely
away from the working surface
after driving a fastener.
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13 Disposal
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.
14 Manufacturer’s warranty
▶ Please contact your local Hilti representative if you have questions about the warranty conditions.
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1 文書について
1.1 本書について
• ご使用前に本書をすべてお読みください。 このことは、 安全な作業と問題のない取扱いのための前提
条件となります。
• 本書および製品に記載されている安全上の注意と警告表示に注意してください。
• 取扱説明書は常に製品とともに保管し、 他の人が使用する場合には、 製品と取扱説明書を一緒にお渡し
ください。
1.2 記号の説明
1.2.1 警告表示
警告表示は製品の取扱いにおける危険について警告するものです。 記号と組み合わせて以下の注意喚起語
が使用されています：
危険！ この表記は、 重傷あるいは死亡事故につながる危険性がある場合に注意を促すために使わ
れます。
警告事項！ この表記は、 重傷あるいは死亡事故につながる可能性がある場合に注意を促すために
使われます。
注意！ この表記は、 軽傷あるいは物財の損傷が発生する可能性がある場合に使われます。
1.2.2 本書の記号
本書では、 以下の記号が使用されています ：
使用前に取扱説明書をお読みください
本製品を効率良く取り扱うための注意事項や役に立つ情報
1.2.3 図中の記号
図中では以下の記号が使用されています：
この数字は本取扱説明書冒頭にある該当図を示しています。
付番は図中の作業手順の順序に対応していて、 本文の作業手順とは一致しない場合があります。
概要図には項目番号が付されていて、 製品概要セクションの凡例の番号に対応しています。
この記号は、 製品の取扱いの際に特に注意が必要なことを示しています。
1.3 製品により異なる記号
1.3.1 製品に表示されている記号
製品には以下の記号が使用されています：
一般的な義務表示
アイシールドを着用してください
耳栓を着用してください
保護ヘルメットを着用してください
リサイクル規制部品です
1.4 テキスト表示について
1.4.1 テキスト部分の強調
名称および字句は以下のように識別されます ：
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‚ ‛ 鋲打機に表記されている操作エレメントの名称。
« » 鋲打機での表示
1.5 製品情報
Hilti の製品はプロ仕様で製作されており、 本体の使用、 保守、 修理を行うのは、 認定を受けトレーニング
された人のみに限ります。 これらの人は、 遭遇し得る危険に関する情報を入手していなければなりませ
ん。 製品およびアクセサリーの使用法を知らない者による誤使用、 あるいは規定外の使用は危険です。
機種名および製造番号は銘板に表示されています。
▶ 製造番号を以下の表に書き写しておいてください。 ヒルティ代理店やサービスセンターへお問い合わせ
の際には、 製品データが必要になります。
製品データ
ガス式鋲打機 GX 3 | GX 3-ME
製品世代 01
製造番号
2 安全
2.1 安全上の注意
打鋲機を使用しての安全な作業
▶ 打鋲機を身体に押し付けると、 意図しない打鋲により重傷を負う可能性があります。 打鋲機の先端部
は決して手や身体の他の部分に押し付けないでください。
▶ 用途に応じたファスナー（ワッシャー、 クリップ、 クランプなど） をファスナーガイドに装填する際
には、 意図しない打鋲により重傷を負う可能性があります。 用途に応じたファスナーを装填する際に
は、 決して手または身体の他の部分でファスナーガイドを押さないでください。
▶ 打鋲機の先端部を、 決して自分や周囲の人に向けないでください。
▶ 打鋲機を使用する際、 腕は軽く曲げた状態にしてください（決して腕をピンと伸ばして突っ張らないこ
と）。
▶ 打鋲機を使用の際には、 油断せずに十分注意し、 常識をもった作業をおこなってください。 疲れてい
る場合、 薬物、 医薬品服用およびアルコール飲用による影響下にある場合には打鋲機を使用しないでく
ださい。 打鋲機使用中の一瞬の不注意が重傷事故の原因となることがあります。
▶ ネイルプッシャーを引き戻す際には、 ネイルプッシャーがロックされていることを必ず確認してくださ
い。
▶ ロックを解除する際は、 ネイルプッシャーを高速で前方をへと移動させるのではなく、 ネイルプッ
シャーを前方へガイドするようにしてください。 指を怪我する恐れがあります。
▶ ファスナーは、 溶接された鋼材あるいは鋳鋼などの極めて硬い母材へ打鋲しないでください。 これら
の母材への打鋲は、 正常でない打鋲およびファスナーの破断の原因となることがあります。
▶ ファスナーは、 木材あるいは石膏などの極めて柔らかい母材へ打鋲しないでください。 これらの母材
への打鋲は、 正常でない打鋲およびファスナーの母材貫通の原因となることがあります。
▶ ファスナーは、 ガラスあるいはタイルなどの割れやすい母材へ打鋲しないでください。 これらの母材
への打鋲は、 正常でない打鋲および母材破砕の原因となることがあります。
▶ 打鋲を行う前に、 母材の背面で人が負傷する危険のないこと、 また物財損傷の危険がないことを確認し
てください。
▶ トリガーを操作できるのは、 ファスナーガイドがストップ位置まで打鋲機に入り込むまで打鋲機を母材
に押し付けた場合に限られます。
▶ 熱くなっている打鋲機で手入れや保守を行う際には、 必ず保護手袋を着用してください。
▶ 高い打鋲数で長時間使用した場合、 グリップ部分以外の表面が高温になることがあります。 火傷を防
止するために保護手袋を着用してください。
▶ 鋲打機が過度に熱くなった場合には、 ガス缶を取り外して鋲打機を冷ましてください。 最大打鋲数を
超えないようにしてください。
▶ 打鋲作業中に、 母材の破片が飛び散ったり、 あるいは空包マガジンの一部が飛び出すことがありま
す。 破片が身体の一部、 眼などを傷つけることもあります。 適切なアイシールド、 耳栓および保護ヘ
ルメットを着用してください。 けがに備え、 本体の使用状況に応じた粉じんマスク、 耐滑性の安全
靴、 ヘルメット、 適切なアイシールド、 耳栓などの個人保護用具を使用してください。 現場で直近に
居合わせる人もアイシールドと保護ヘルメットを着用してください。
▶ 適切な耳栓を着用してください（製品仕様の「騒音について」 を参照）。 ガスと空気の混合気体に点火
することにより、 ファスナー打鋲機構が作動します。 その際に発生する騒音で聴力の低下を招く場合
もあります。 現場で直近に居合わせる人も適切な耳栓を着用してください。
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▶ 打鋲する際には、 常に打鋲機を母材に対して直角に保つようにしてください。 それによりファスナー
が母材からそれて打鋲されるのを防止できます。
▶ 決して同じ位置に 2 個目のファスナーを打鋲しないでください。 このような打鋲は、 ファスナーの破
断や噛み込みの原因となることがあります。
▶ ファスナーまたはネイルは決して再打鋲しないでください。 ファスナーを再使用すると、 破断して負
傷の原因となる可能性があります。
▶ マガジンの交換、 清掃、 サービス、 保守作業の前、 保管や搬送の前、 あるいは打鋲機を監視されない
状態にする場合には、 必ずガス缶を取り外して（ → 頁 21）、 マガジンを空にしてください（ → 頁 21）。
▶ 使用後は本体を床面に横にして置いてください。 スタンドに取り付けられた本体、 壁面に設置された
本体は、 事故の際に負傷の原因となることがあります。
▶ 打鋲機を下す際は、 スタンドを後端部で保持しないでください。 大きなてこの力により、 打鋲機の旋
回動作を制御できなくなる可能性があります。 これにより、 負傷と物財の損傷が発生することがあり
ます。
▶ 打鋲機とアクセサリーに損傷がなく、 作業に影響を及ぼすことなく規定どおりの機能を発揮できること
を確認してください。 可動部分が問題なく動作し、 動きに硬さがないか、 あるいは部品に損傷がない
か点検してください。 すべての部品が正しく取り付けられて、 本体が支障なく作動するための条件が
整っているか確認してください。 安全装置や部品に不具合があり、 取扱説明書に解決方法が明記され
ていない場合は、 弊社営業担当またはHilti サービスセンターに適切な修理／交換を依頼してください。
▶ 打鋲機の修理は必ず認定サービスセンターにお申し付けください。 また、 必ず純正修理部品を使用し
てください。 これにより打鋲機の安全性が確実に維持されます。
▶ 打鋲機の加工や改造は許されません。
▶ 火災や爆発の恐れがあるような状況では、 打鋲機を使用しないでください。
▶ 周囲状況を考慮してください。 打鋲機を雨、 雪にさらさないでください。 また打鋲機が湿った状態あ
るいは濡れた状態で使用しないでください。
▶ 打鋲機を使用する場合は必ず作業場の通気を良くしてください。
▶ ファスナーガイドとファスナーは正しく組み合わせて使用してください。 組み合わせが正しくないと、
打鋲機の損傷あるいはファスニング品質の低下の原因となります。
▶ 常にファスニングガイドライン → 頁 17に従ってください。
電流による危険
▶ 作業を開始する前に、 作業領域に埋設された電線、 ガス管や水道管がないかを金属探知機などで調査し
てください。
▶ 隠れている電線に接触する可能性のある作業を実施する場合は、 打鋲機を絶縁されたグリップで保持す
るようにしてください。 通電状態の配線と接触すると、 露出した金属部分に電圧がかかり、 作業者に
感電の危険が生じます。
使用されているガスの取扱いに関する注意事項
▶ ガス缶と同送されている情報に記載されている注意事項を遵守してください。
▶ 漏れ出たガスは、 肺、 皮膚および眼に危険なものです。 カス缶を取り外した後は、 約 10 秒間顔と眼
をガス缶収納室から遠ざけてください。
▶ ガス缶のバルブは手動で操作しないでください。
▶ ガスを吸い込んでしまった場合は、 屋外あるいは十分に換気されている場所に出て楽な姿勢をとってく
ださい。 必要な場合には、 医師の診察を受けてください。
▶ 意識を失った人がいる場合は、 医師を呼んでください。 意識を失った人を、 十分に換気され、 横にな
れる安全な場所に運びます。 呼吸が停止している場合は、 人工呼吸を施し、 必要ならば酸素ボンベを
使用します。
▶ ガスが目に入ってしまった場合は、 目を開けたまま流水で数分間洗います。
▶ ガスが皮膚に触れてしまった場合は、 その部分を石鹸と温水で十分に洗い流します。 その後でハンド
クリームを塗ってください。
作業者の安全に関する一般的な注意
▶ 人間工学に配慮した姿勢を心がけてください。 足元を安定させ、 常にバランスを保つようにしてくだ
さい。 これにより、 万一打鋲機が異常状況に陥った場合にも、 適切な対応が可能となります。
▶ 作業中は、 作業関係者以外、 特に子供が近づかないようにしてください。
3 製品の説明
3.1 製品概要 1
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