Hilti GX-IE, Operating Instructions Manual

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7.2 Removing the gas can
1. Open the gas can compartment.
2. Remove the gas can.
3. Close the gas can compartment.
8 Optional operating steps
8.1 Removing the transport safety device from a new gas can 3
1. Lift the transport safety device, containing the metering valve, away from the gas can.
2. Remove the metering valve from the transport safety device.
3. Fit the metering valve onto the gas can, with the foremost of the two grooves on the lip of the can.
4. Press the metering valve firmly onto the gas can, bringing the rearmost groove towards the lip of the can,
until the metering valve is heard to snap into place over the lip and it then lies flush with the can.
8.2 Checking the status of the gas can
1. After inserting the battery, press the GAS button without pressing the fastening tool against the working
surface.
2. Read the gas can status from the display.
8.3 Removing the fastener guide
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the gas can.
3. Move the fastener guide release slider to the EJECT position.
4. Remove the fastener guide.
8.4 Inserting the fastener guide
1. Remove the gas can.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Push the fastener guide release slider in the direction indicated by the arrow to the EJECT position and
hold it there.
The fastener guide can be inserted only when the slider is held in the EJECT position.
4. Slide the fastener guide into the slot in the nose of the fastening tool until it engages with an audible click.
5. Check that the fastener guide is seated correctly.
9 Remedying possible malfunctions
9.1 Removing foreign objects from the area of the fastener guide
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the gas can.
3. Remove the fastener guide.
4. Remove all foreign objects from the area of the fastener guide.
5. Insert the fastener guide.
10 Care and maintenance
10.1 Caring for the fastening tool
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Clean the fastening tool regularly with a cloth.
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Keep the grip areas free from oil and grease.
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Do not use spray equipment, pressure jet washers or running water for cleaning.
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Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone.
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Do not use sprays or similar lubricating and cleaning agents.
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Never operate the fastening tool if the cooling air slots are blocked.