Hilti BX 3-ME Mode D'emploi Original page 16

6.1.1 Retracting the support leg
CAUTION
Risk of finger injury! When extending/retracting the support leg there is a risk of trapping the fingers
between the scaffold hook and the casing of the tool.
▶ Hold the fastening tool by the grip when extending/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 180°.
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 finger injury! When extending/retracting the support leg there is a risk of trapping the fingers
between the scaffold hook and the casing of the tool.
▶ Hold the fastening tool by the grip when extending/retracting the support leg.
1. Push against the support leg to release it from its resting position.
2. Pivot the support leg forward through about 180°.
3. Push against the support leg from below until it engages in the extended position.
6.2 Switching the fastening tool on/off
6.2.1 Switching the fastening tool on
WARNING
Risk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to
serious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener.
▶ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.
▶ Press the on/off button.
◁ The spring element can be heard to build up tension and the status indicator lights green.
Note
When battery performance drops, tensioning of the spring element 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 Switching off the fastening tool
▶ Press the on/off button.
◁ The spring element can be heard to release the tension and the status indicator goes out.
6.3 Driving a nail 7
WARNING
Risk of injury by flying parts! When driving a fastener, there is a risk of injury to the body and eyes
caused by splintered fragments of the workpiece and by flying parts of the nail strip.
▶ Wear personal protective equipment and always wear protective glasses and protective
gloves. Other persons in the vicinity must also wear eye protection and a hard hat.
WARNING
Risk of injury! Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to
serious injury due to inadvertent firing and release of a fastener.
▶ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or any other part of the body.
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Printed: 17.05.2018 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5269955 / 000 / 02
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