Hilti BX 3-ME, Operating Manual

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2. Slide the nail strip(s) out of the magazine and check that the magazine is empty.
Note
Damage to the fastening tool can result if you do not remove all the nails from
the magazine before using the tool in single-fastener mode.
3. Hold the nail pusher securely and press the nail pusher release mechanism.
4. Guide the nail pusher back.
5. Insert the nail into the recess in the fastener guide. Optionally, you can then also fit an
approved fastening element on to the nose of the fastener guide.
Note
Attempting to drive a fastener with more than one nail in the fastener guide can
cause damage to the fastening tool. When operating the tool in single-fastener
mode, load only one nail into the fastener guide.
6. Activate the single-fastener selector switch.
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The single-fastener switch engages with 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 that the
fastener guide is perpendicular to the working surface.
6.1.1 Retracting the support leg
CAUTION
Risk of pinching the fingers! When folding the support leg back there is a risk of
trapping and pinching the fingers between the support leg and the casing of the tool.
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Hold the fastening tool by the grip when extending/retracting the support leg.
1. Push against the support leg to release it from its engaged position.
2. Pivot the support leg back through about 180°.
3. Push against the support leg from below until it engages in the retracted position.
Printed: 04.10.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5377202 / 000 / 01