BX 3 BX 3-L Printed: 19.07.
Printed: 19.07.
1 Information about the documentation 1.1 • • • About this documentation Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product. Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product. Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons. 1.2 Explanation of symbols used 1.2.
1.3 Product-dependent symbols 1.3.1 Symbols on the product The following symbols are used on the product: General mandatory sign Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear a hard hat Direct current (DC) 1.4 Product information products are designed for professional users and only trained, authorized personnel are permitted to operate, service and maintain the products. This personnel must be specifically informed about the possible hazards.
Personal safety ▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. ▶ Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the fastening tool may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in. ▶ Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under tension and the nail may be forcefully ejected while attempting to free a jam. ▶ When fastening electrical cables, make sure the cables are not energized. Hold the fastening tool only by insulated gripping surfaces.
▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into unsuitable materials. ◁ Unsuitable materials include welded steel and cast steel, cast iron, glass, marble, plastic, bronze, brass, copper, insulating material, hollow brick, ceramic brick, thin sheet metal (< 4 mm) and cellular concrete. Driving a fastener into these materials may cause the fastener to break, shatter or to be driven right through. Pull the trigger only when the tool is fully pressed against the working surface at right angles.
3 Description 3.1 Overview of the product 6 English Printed: 19.07.
Nosepiece Fastener guide X-FG B3-ME 02 Fastener guide X-FG B3-IF 02 Fastener guide locking mechanism Air vents Safety trigger Grip Release buttons Belt hook/scaffold hook @ ; = % & ( ) + § 3.2 / : ∙ $ £ | ¡ Q W State of charge display Liion battery Nail pusher, locked position Nail pusher release mechanism Support leg Magazine Status indicator On/off button Nail pusher, unlocked position Intended use The product is a hand-held, battery-operated fastening tool for indoor use.
Status Meaning The LED blinks green every 3 seconds. • The LED lights blue. • LED blinks blue. • The LED blinks green. • The LED lights green. • The LED blinks red. • The LED lights red. 3.7 • The fastening tool is switched on and ready for use. The fastening tool is in stand-by mode. Press the nose of the tool against the working surface to switch it on. The fastening tool is switched on, nail strips require to be loaded.
Contact pressure Application temperature (ambient temperature) Recommended maximum fastening rate Rated voltage 4.1 BX 3 BX 3-L 5 ℉ …122 ℉ (−15 ℃ …50 ℃) 5 ℉ …122 ℉ (−15 ℃ …50 ℃) 11 lbf …16 lbf (50 N …70 N) 650/h 21.6 V 11 lbf …16 lbf (50 N …70 N) 650/h 21.6 V Battery Battery operating voltage 21.
5.2 Removing the battery 1. Switch the fastening tool off. → page 13 2. Press the two release buttons and hold them in the pressed position. 3. Pull the battery out of the power tool to the rear. 5.3 Removing the fastener guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch the fastening tool off. → page 13 Remove the battery. → page 10 Pull the nail pusher down until it engages. Unload the magazine. → page 14 Slide the fastener guide locking catch as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow.
5.5 ▶ ▶ 5.6 Working safely with the belt and scaffold hook Before beginning work, make sure that the belt hook / scaffold hook is securely attached to the tool. Use the belt hook / scaffold hook only when necessary. Lay the tool down in a safe place when it is not in use for a long period. Loading for magazine operation WARNING Risk of crushing! Allowing the nail pusher to snap back under spring pressure may result in finger injuries and cause damage to the fastening tool.
6.1.1 Retracting the support leg 1. Push against the support leg to release it from its resting position. 2. Pivot the support leg back through about 230°. 3. Push against the support leg from below until it engages in the retracted position. 6.1.2 Extending 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.
▶ Press the on/off button. ◁ The spring mechanism can be heard to build up tension and the status indicator lights green. When battery performance drops, tensioning of the spring mechanism will take longer than with a fully charged battery. Battery performance drops at low temperatures. If you continue to operate the fastening tool after noticing a drop in battery performance, the fastening tool will switch itself off automatically before damage to the battery cells occurs. 6.2.2 ▶ 6.
6.4 Switching off Bluetooth Press the on/off button for at least 5 seconds until the LED shows blue twice. ◁ No further data transfer is possible. ▽ Bluetooth is not available in all markets. ▶ Bluetooth can be deactivated if you are in a sensitive environment (e.g. a hospital) where use of Bluetooth is prohibited. 6.5 1. 2. 3. 4. Removing a nail when in magazine mode Pull the nail pusher down until it engages. Slide the nail downwards out of the magazine.
Maintenance • Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all function correctly. • Do not operate the cordless tool if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have the tool repaired by Hilti Service immediately. • After cleaning and maintenance, fit all guards or protective devices and check that they function correctly. To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables.
Trouble or fault The spring element is not retensioned, the status indicator flashes green and 4 battery charge status LEDs flash. The spring element is not tensioned and the status indicator flashes red. The spring element is not tensioned and the status indicator lights red. The fastener guide cannot be pressed in and the status indicator lights green. The fastener guide is jammed in the pressed-in state. 10 Possible cause The fastening tool has overheated.
Printed: 19.07.
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