Hilti BX 3, BX 3-L Operating Instructions Manual
BX 3
BX 3-L
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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 Warnings
Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words
are used:
DANGER
DANGER !
▶ Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
WARNING
WARNING !
▶ Draws attention to a potential threat of danger that can lead to serious injury or fatality.
CAUTION
CAUTION !
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Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal injury or damage
to the equipment or other property.
1.2.2 Symbols in the documentation
The following symbols are used in this document:
Read the operating instructions before use.
Instructions for use and other useful information
Dealing with recyclable materials
Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste
1.2.3 Symbols in the illustrations
The following symbols are used in illustrations:
These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations found at the beginning of these operating
instructions
The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the illustrations and may deviate
from the steps described in the text
Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustrations and refer to the numbers used in
the product overview section
This symbol is intended to draw special attention to certain points when handling the product.
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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. The product and its ancillary equipment can present hazards if used incorrectly by
untrained personnel or if used not in accordance with the intended use.
The type designation and serial number are printed on the rating plate.
▶ Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to state the product details when
contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to inquire about the product.
Product information
Fastening tool BX 3 | BX 3-L
Generation 02
Serial no.
1.5 Declaration of conformity
We declare, on our soleresponsibility, that the productdescribed here complies with the applicable directives
and standards. A copy of the declaration issued by the certification department can be found at the end of
this documentation.
The technical documentation is filed here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | 86916 Kaufering, Germany
2 Safety
2.1 General power tool safety warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Work area safety
▶ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
▶ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
▶ Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
▶ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
▶ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
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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. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
▶ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‐position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
▶ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
▶ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
▶ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
▶ If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
▶ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
▶ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
▶ Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
▶ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
▶ Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
▶ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
▶ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
▶ Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
▶ Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
▶ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
▶ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
▶ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2.2 Tacker safety warnings
▶ Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the fastening tool can result in
unexpected firing of nails causing personal injury.
▶ Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. A nail will be ejected by the tool if it is
triggered unexpectedly, possibly leading to injury.
▶ Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in
contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.
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▶ 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. Use only fasteners designed for electrical cable installations.
Check that the fastener has not damaged the insulation of the electrical cable. A nail that damages
the insulation of electric cables can lead to electric shock and fire hazards.
2.3 Safety instructions
Basic information concerning safety
WARNING! Read all safety precautions and other instructions. Failure to observe the safety
precautions and other instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety precautions and instructions for future reference.
Requirements to be met by users
▶ Only authorized, appropriately trained persons may operate or service this tool.
Personal protective equipment
▶ You and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection and a hard hat while the tool
is in use.
▶ Wear ear protectors.
◁ Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Personal safety
▶ Observe theinformation printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a direct fastening tool.
Don’t use the tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Take a
break if you experience pain or feel unwell. A moment of inattention while operating tools may result in
serious personal injury.
▶ Avoid working in awkward body positions. Make sure you work from a safe stance and stay in balance
at all times.
▶ Wear non-skid shoes.
▶ Never pull the fastener guide or fastener back with your hand.
◁ Under certain circumstances, the tool could be made ready to fire by pulling the fastener guide or
the fastener back by hand. When the tool is ready to fire, fasteners or the piston could be driven
inadvertently into parts of the body.
▶ Keep the arms slightly bent while operating the tool (do not straighten the arms).
▶ Keep other people away from the working area, especially children.
Use and care of direct fastening tools
WARNING! Danger of fasteners penetrating right through. Before driving fasteners, check to make
sure that no one is present behind or below the object into which the fastener is to be driven.
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Before beginning the work, carry out a test by driving 2 fasteners into the material you are working on.
▶ Use the right tool for the work you are carrying out. Do not use the tool for purposes for which it was not
intended. Use it only as directed and when in faultless condition.
▶ Never leave a loaded tool unattended.
▶ Transport and store the tool in a secured toolbox.
▶ Always unload the tool (remove fasteners) before cleaning, maintenance, changing the fastener guide,
before work breaks and before storing the tool.
▶ When not in use, the tool should be unloaded and stored in a locked, dry place where it is inaccessible
to children.
▶ Check the tool and the accessories for any damage. Check that moving parts function faultlessly, without
sticking, and that no parts are damaged.
◁ All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfill all conditions necessary for correct operation of the tool.
Damaged parts must be properly repaired or replaced by Hilti Service unless otherwise stated in the
operating instructions.
▶ Before driving fasteners, check that there is no electrical wiring behind the surface on which you are
working.
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