Hilti GX 3 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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vramosSep 1, 2025
What to do if no fastener is driven intermittently with Hilti GX 3 Power Tool?
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  Shelby BridgesSep 1, 2025
  If your Hilti Power Tool is intermittently failing to drive fasteners, consider these points: * Ensure ambient conditions are within the permissible range as specified in the technical data. * Check that the gas can temperature is within the permissible range. * Remove and reinsert the gas can to eliminate gas bubbles in the regulating system. * Lift the tool completely away from the surface after driving each fastener.
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Jason WhiteAug 30, 2025
Why do fasteners bend when using Hilti Power Tool?
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  mcintoshlouisAug 30, 2025
  If fasteners are bending when using your Hilti Power Tool, it could be due to: * The driving power being too low; adjust the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the + position. * The fasteners being too long; use shorter fasteners. * The fastener guide not being held perpendicular to the working surface; press the nosepiece against the working surface, keeping the tool perpendicular.
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Samantha RowlandAug 29, 2025
What to do if Hilti GX 3 Power Tool remains compressed?
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  gchavezAug 29, 2025
  If your Hilti Power Tool remains compressed, consider these solutions: * Remedy the incorrect piston position. * Remove any foreign objects or nails from around the fastener guide if the nail detector is jammed. * Release any jammed fasteners from the fastener magazine. * Remove the gas can, press the tool nosepiece against the working surface, and firmly pull the trigger if a nail is jammed under the lever ahead of the piston face.
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Jerome DavisAug 27, 2025
What to do if fasteners break when using Hilti GX 3 Power Tool?
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  Heather JimenezAug 27, 2025
  If fasteners are breaking when using your Hilti Power Tool, consider the following: * The driving power may be too low; adjust the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the + position. * The fasteners might be too long; try using shorter fasteners. * The supporting material could be too hard; consider using a DX fastening tool. * Ensure the fastener guide is perpendicular to the working surface by pressing the nosepiece against it.
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ncarrAug 27, 2025
Why are fasteners frequently driven too deeply with my Hilti GX 3?
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  Michelle RobertsAug 27, 2025
  If your Hilti Power Tool is driving fasteners too deeply, it may be because: * The driving power is too high; adjust the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the ? position. * The fasteners are too short; try using longer fasteners.
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Mary MillerAug 25, 2025
What to do if fastener driving failure rate is too high with Hilti GX 3?
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  Patrick HaynesAug 25, 2025
  If you're experiencing a high failure rate when driving fasteners with your Hilti Power Tool, consider these factors: * Ensure the nosepiece is pressed firmly against the working surface, keeping the fastener guide perpendicular. * Verify that you are using the correct type of fastener. * If the supporting material is too hard, consider switching to a DX fastening tool.
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Zachary MartinezAug 23, 2025
Why are fasteners frequently driven to inadequate depth with my Hilti Power Tool?
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  Carol WelchAug 23, 2025
  If fasteners are not being driven to the correct depth with your Hilti Power Tool, it could be due to several reasons: * The driving power may be too low; adjust the fastener driving depth adjustment slider to the + position. * The fasteners might be too long; try using shorter fasteners. * The supporting material could be too hard; consider using a DX fastening tool. * The inlet/outlet valve might be clogged; clean the fastening tool and check how it is held.