Hilti BX 3-ME, Operating Manual

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Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...nical documentation is filed and stored here Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Tool Certification Hiltistrasse 6 86916 Kaufering Germany 2 Safety 2 1 General power tool safety warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference ...

Page 5: ...nce at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used...

Page 6: ...il will be ejected by the tool if it is triggered unexpectedly possibly leading to injury Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece the fastener may be deflected away from your target Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool While removing a jammed fastener the fastening tool m...

Page 7: ...se the tool for purposes for which it was not intended Use it only as directed and when in faultless condition Never leave a loaded tool unattended Transport and store the tool in a secured toolbox Always unload the tool remove fasteners before cleaning maintenance changing the fastener guide before work breaks and before storing the tool When not in use the tool should be unloaded and stored in a...

Page 8: ...ules Do not exceed the recommended maximum fastener driving rate If the tool has overheated allow it to cool down Do not dismantle the tool while it is hot Allow the tool to cool down 2 4 Careful handling and use of batteries Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport storage and use of lithium ion batteries Do not expose batteries to high temperatures direct sunlight or fire Do no...

Page 9: ...English 7 3 Description 3 1 Product overview Printed 04 10 2017 Doc Nr PUB 5377202 000 01 ...

Page 10: ...The fastening tool is for hand held use only Misuse of the fastening tool must be ruled out Misuse of the fastening tool includes triggering in single fastener mode without a nail inserted in the fastener guide driving nails into very soft materials e g wood driving single nails when the tool is set to magazine operation and driving nails into materials that are too hard e g high strength steel or...

Page 11: ...l is too hot or the battery has insufficient power see Troubleshooting The LED flashes red Malfunction see Troubleshooting The LED shows red Malfunction see Troubleshooting 3 7 Indication of battery charge status When one of the battery release buttons is pressed the display indicates the battery s state of charge Note Reliable indication of the charge status is not possible while a fastener is be...

Page 12: ...mm Magazine capacity 20 nails Compression stroke 0 5 in 12 mm Contact pressure 11 lbf 16 lbf 50 N 70 N Application temperature ambient temperature 5 122 15 50 Recommended maximum fastening rate 650 h Rated voltage 21 6 V 5 Preparing the tool for use 5 1 Charging the battery 1 Remove the battery page 11 2 Charge the battery in accordance with the information provided in the operating instructions f...

Page 13: ...seated 3 Check that the battery is securely seated in the fastening tool 5 3 Removing the battery 1 Switch off the fastening tool page 15 2 Press and hold down the two release buttons 3 Pull the battery to the rear and out of the device 5 4 Removing the fastener guide 1 Switch off the fastening tool page 15 2 Remove the battery page 11 3 Pull the nail pusher down until it engages 4 Unload the maga...

Page 14: ...fastener guide into the nosepiece until it is heard to engage 7 Release the fastener guide locking catch The fastener guide jumps to the middle position 8 Grip and pull the fastener guide to check that it is securely seated 5 6 Working safely with the belt and scaffold hook Before beginning work make sure that the scaffold hook is securely attached to the tool Use the scaffold hook only when neces...

Page 15: ...1 Pull the nail pusher down until it engages 2 Slide the nail strip s into the magazine a maximum of 2 strips of 10 nails per strip 3 Hold the nail pusher securely and press the nail pusher release mechanism 4 Guide the nail pusher back 5 7 2 Loading for single fastener mode CAUTION Crush hazard If it is allowed to snap back the nail pusher can cause injuries and damage the fastening tool When you...

Page 16: ...th an audible click Note Pulling the nail pusher down a few centimeters will disengage the single fastener switch 6 Operation 6 1 Using the 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 uneven surfaces it might be necessary to retract the support leg in order to ensure th...

Page 17: ...ing 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 wi...

Page 18: ... 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 4 Lift the fastening tool completely clear of the working surface after driving a fastener Note The fastening tool switches itself off automatically if the fastener guide is pressed against the working surface for longer than...

Page 19: ...ended drift punch set 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 6 6 1 Releasing a jammed nail 1 R...

Page 20: ...ve the fastener guide page 11 2 Clean the inside of the nosepiece 3 Insert the fastener guide page 12 8 Transport and storage of cordless tools Transport CAUTION Inadvertent starting during transport Uncontrolled starting during transport may occur if the battery is fitted thereby resulting in damage to the tool Always remove the battery before transporting the tool Remove the battery Transport th...

Page 21: ...inks green and 4 battery charge status LEDs blink The fastening tool has over heated Allow the fastening tool to cool down The spring element is not tensioned and the status indicator blinks red The fastener guide is not fitted correctly Insert the fastener guide page 12 The spring element is not tensioned and the status indicator lights red System fault Remove the battery page 11 Insert the batte...

Page 22: ... 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 11...

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