Hilti Gx-ie XL, Gx-ie User Manual
GX-IE
GX-IE XL
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Contents
1 Information about the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 About this documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Explanation of symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.2 Symbols in the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.3 Symbols in the illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Product-dependent symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 Symbols on the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.2 Highlighting of designations and markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Items supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Fastener guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Fastener guide release slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.6 Belt hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.7 Gas can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.8 Indication of gas can status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.9 Indication of battery charge status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Fastening tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Loading the fastening tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Equipment required for driving fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Inserting the gas can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Driving fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7 Unloading the fastening tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.1 Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.2 Removing the gas can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8 Optional operating steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.1 Removing the transport safety device from a new gas can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.2 Checking the status of the gas can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.3 Removing the fastener guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.4 Inserting the fastener guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Remedying possible malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9.1 Removing foreign objects from the area of the fastener guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.1 Caring for the fastening tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.2 Cleaning the fastening tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.4 Checks after care and maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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12 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 Manufacturer’s warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14 FCC statement (applicable in US) / IC statement (applicable in Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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 !
▶ 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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Wireless data transfer
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
Return waste material for recycling
1.3.2 Highlighting of designations and markings
Designations and markings are indicated as follows:
‚ ‛ Description of marked operating controls on the fastening tool
« » Markings on the fastening tool
1.4 Product information
Hilti 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.
▶ In the table below, enter the designation and serial number from the type identification plate.
▶ Always quote this information when you contact a Hilti representative or Hilti Service to make an inquiry
about the product.
Product information
Fastening tool, gas-actuated GX-IE
GX-IE XL
Generation: 01
Serial number:
1.5 Declaration of conformity
We declare, on our sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicabledirectives
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 and stored here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | 86916 Kaufering, Germany
2 Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
These safety instructions apply for fastening tools with and without magazine.
Working safely with the fastening tool
▶ Pressing the nosepiece of the fastening tool against a part of the body may lead to serious injury due to
inadvertent actuation and release of a fastener. Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your
hand or any other part of the body.
▶ When inserting/loading application-specific fasteners (e.g. washers, clips or clamps, etc.) in/on the
fastener guide there is a risk of serious injury due to inadvertent actuation of the tool resulting in
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discharge of a fastener. When inserting/loading an application-specific type of fastener, never press
a hand or any other part of the body against the fastener guide.
▶ Never point the fastening tool towards yourself or any other person.
▶ Keep your arms flexed when operating the tool (do not straighten the arms).
▶ When pulling back the nail pusher, always take care to ensure that it engages.
▶ When disengaging the nail pusher, do not release it and allow it to jump forward. Guide it forward
slowly. There is a risk of pinching the fingers.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too hard, such as welded steel or cast steel.
Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, incorrectly driven fasteners
or breakage of fasteners.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too soft, such as wood or drywall/gypsum
board. Attempting to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions and fasteners being
driven incorrectly or driven right through the material.
▶ Do not attempt to drive fasteners into materials that are too brittle, such as glass or tiles. Attempting
to drive fasteners into these materials may lead to malfunctions, fasteners being driven incorrectly and
may cause the material to shatter.
▶ Before driving fasteners, check that there is no risk of injuring persons or of damaging objects present
behind or below the working surface.
▶ Pull the safety trigger only when the fastening tool is pressed against the working surface in such a way
that the fastener guide is pushed into the tool as far as it will go.
▶ Always wear gloves if you have to carry out maintenance work on the fastening tool while it is still
hot.
▶ If fasteners are driven at a high rate or if the tool used for a long period, surfaces of the tool beyond the
grip areas may get hot. Wear protective gloves to avoid burning injuries.
▶ If the fastening tool overheats, remove the gas can and allow the tool to cool down. Do not exceed the
specified maximum fastener driving rate.
▶ Driving fasteners may cause flying fragments or result in parts of the nail strip material being forcibly
ejected from the tool. Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the body and eyes. Wear eye
protection, ear protection and a hard hat. Depending on the application and type of fastening tool in
use, wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-slip safety footwear, hard hat and
ear protection reduces the risk of injury. Other persons in the vicinity must also wear eye protection and
a hard hat.
▶ Wear suitable ear protection ( see noise information in the technical data section). Fasteners are driven
through ignition of a gas/air mixture. The resulting noise exposure may cause damage to the hearing.
Other persons in the vicinity should also wear suitable hearing protection.
▶ When driving a fastener, always hold the fastening tool securely and at right angles to the supporting
material. This helps to avoid deflection of the fastener by the supporting material.
▶ Never drive a second fastener at the same location. This may lead to breakage or jamming of fasteners.
▶ Always remove the gas can and battery and empty the magazine before changing the magazine and
before undertaking cleaning, servicing or maintenance work, in preparation for storage or transport and
before leaving the fastening tool unattended.
▶ To ensure that the fastening tool functions faultlessly and as intended, always check the tool and
accessories for possible damage before use. Check that moving parts function faultlessly, without
sticking, and that no parts are damaged. In order to ensure faultless operation of the fastening tool, all
parts must be fitted correctly and must meet the necessary requirements. Damaged protective devices
or other parts must be properly repaired or replaced by Hilti Service unless otherwise stated in the
operating instructions.
▶ Have the fastening tool repaired only by trained and qualified specialists using genuine Hilti spare parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the fastening tool is maintained.
▶ Tampering with or modification of the fastening tool is not permissible.
▶ Do not use the fastening tool where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
▶ Take influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not expose the fastening tool to rain or snow
and do not use it in damp or wet conditions.
▶ Use the fastening tool only in well-ventilated working areas.
▶ Select the correct combination of fastener guide and fastener. The wrong combination may result in
damage to the tool and in reduced fastening quality.
▶ Always observe the application guidelines.
Hazards presented by electricity
▶ Before beginning work, check the working area (e.g. using a metal detector) to ensure that no
concealed electric cables or gas and water pipes are present.
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