Preparing The Tool For Use; Charging The Battery; Removing The Fastener Guide; Inserting The Fastener Guide - Hilti BX 3-ME Manual De Instrucciones

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Preparing the tool for use

5.1

Charging the battery

1. Remove the battery. → page 23
2. Charge the battery in accordance with the information provided in the operating instructions for the
charger.
5.2 Inserting the battery
In order to achieve maximum battery lifetime, replace the discharged battery with a fully charged
battery as soon as there is a clearly perceptible drop in battery performance.
1. Check that the contacts on the battery and on the tool are free of foreign matter.
2. Insert the battery, making sure that it engages with an audible click.
◁ When you insert the battery the charge status LEDs show briefly.
CAUTION
A falling battery presents a hazard. If the battery is not secured correctly it may drop out and fall while the
work is in progress.
▶ Always check that the battery is securely 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 25
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 25
2. Remove the battery. → page 23
3. Pull the nail pusher down until it engages.
4. Unload the magazine. → page 26
5. Slide the fastener guide locking catch as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow.
◁ The fastener guide will be released.
6. Remove the fastener guide.
5.5

Inserting the fastener guide

1. Switch off the fastening tool. → page 25
2. Remove the battery. → page 23
3. Pull the nail pusher down until it engages.
4. Unload the magazine. → page 26
5. Slide the fastener guide locking catch as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this
position.
6. Slide the 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 necessary. Lay the tool down in a safe place when it is not in use for a
long period.
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Printed: 19.07.2018 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5377483 / 000 / 02
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