User manual HILTI GX 100

[. . . ] Hilti Corporation FL-9494 Schaan Tel. : +423 / 234 2111 Fax: +423 / 234 29 65 www. hilti. com GX 100 Bedienungsanleitung Operating instructions de en Hilti = registered trademark of Hilti Corp. , Schaan W 2767 0203 25-Pos. 1 1 Printed in Liechtenstein © 2003 Right of technical and programme changes reserved S. & O. 338046 338046/B *338046* 1 2 3 1 10 11 2 14 1 1 3 GX 100 0 G 13 12 G 0 10 3 X 10 R GX 100 2 10 0 1 4 5 2 12 GX 100 2 X G X 13 11 3 GX 100 GX 100 0 G X 10 GX 100 GX 100 1 10 0 10 0 0 R G G X X R G X 10 0 G 10 GX 100 GX 100 1 2 GX 100 G GX 100 X 10 GX 100 X 10 0 9 9 6 GX 100 GX 100 GX 100 7 GX 100 GX 100 2 1 GX 100 1 2 GX 100 2 GX 100 GX 100 GX 100 3 2 X 1 G 2 4 5 GX 100 1 2 GX 100 1 3 1 8 7 6 3 4 GX 100 GX 100 0 0 R 8 9 14 R 15 GX 100 1 5 1 1 3 GX 100 GX 100 GX 100 3 1 2 2 GX 100 gas-powered fastening tool It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the tool is operated for the first time. Ensure that the operating instructions are with the tool when it is given to other persons. 1. [. . . ] q Always unload the tool before beginning cleaning, servicing or changing parts and before work breaks (remove the gas can and nails). q When not in use, the tool must be unloaded and stored separate from the gas can in a dry, locked place or where it is out of reach of children. 5. 4. 1 Mechanical q Use only nails that have been approved for use with the tool. First aid -WARNINGq Direct skin contact with the liquid gas may cause chilblains or a serious freezing injury similar to a burn. q If the gas has been inhaled, the person affected should be taken into the open air and brought into a comfortable position. q In case of unconsciousness, bring the person affected into a secure recovery position. Should the person stop breathing, apply artificial respiration and supply oxygen if necessary. q In case of gas contact with the eyes: Rinse the open eyes under running water for one minute. 16 In case of gas contact with the skin: Wash the contact surface carefully with warm water and soap and apply a skin cream when dry. q Consult a doctor if necessary. q q 5. 5 Requirements to be met by users The tool is intended for professional use. The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired only by authorized, trained personnel. This personnel must be informed of any special hazards that may be encountered. 7. 3 Adjusting the fastener driving depth at the nosepiece of the tool -NOTEq When the red ring is not visible, the nosepiece is set to the standard fastener driving depth (standard setting for fastening wood to concrete). q When the red ring is visible, the nosepiece is set to a reduced fastener driving depth. q When the red ring is visible and the nail is still driven to deeply, it may be necessary to use a longer nail. Press the lockbutton and turn the nosepiece of the tool in the opposite direction to the arrow. 7. 3. 2 Setting the reduced fastener driving depth - NOTE This setting is suitable for fastening thin sheet metal to soft materials (e. g. Press the lockbutton and turn the nosepiece of the tool in the opposite direction to the arrow. Press the lockbutton and turn the nosepiece of the tool in the opposite direction to the arrow. While pressing the lockbutton, pull the nosepiece away from the tool. -NOTE- en When holding the tool with the second hand, care must -CAUTIONNever attempt to redrive the same fastener. be taken to position the hand so that no ventilation slots or openings are covered. -WARNINGq q q Driving the nail may cause flying fragments. Wear eye protection and a hard hat. -CAUTIONq q q The nail is driven by the energy released on ignition of a gas-air mixture. Wear ear protection. -WARNINGq R GX 100 q q Making the tool ready to fire by pressing it against a part of the body (e. g. Never press the tool against a part of the body. 7. 1 Operation -NOTEThe magazine must contain at least 2 nails, otherwise no nail can be driven. Hold the tool at right angles to the work surface and then press it against the surface as far as it will go. [. . . ] Free the nail pusher, clean the magazine / remove foreign objects Bring sleeve into correct position. Fit the gas can correctly. en Tool cannot be pressed against the work surface (cycling movement) Remove the magazine and remove the nail. Nosepiece doesn't engage Lockbutton broken or deformed Fit a replacement nosepiece. Leakage from the gas can Faulty interface between gas can and Remove the gas can, remove the valve or leakage at the interface valve head head from the can and dispose of both between the can and the parts. [. . . ]