Hilti dx 2, Operating Instructions Manual

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Fault Possible cause Remedy
A cartridge detaches itself from
the cartridge strip.
The fastener driving rate is too high. Stop using the tool immediately.
Remove the cartridge strip and allow
the tool to cool.
WARNING
Never attempt to pry a cartridge from
the magazine strip or tool.
Clean the tool and remove any loose
cartridges.
If the tool cannot be disassembled
contact your local Hilti Center.
The piston gets stuck in the
base material / fastener is
driven too deeply.
The fastener is too short. Use a longer fastener.
The fastener has no washer. Use a fastener with washer for appli-
cations on wood.
Driving power is too high. Use a less powerful cartridge.
The fastener is not driven
deeply enough.
The fastener is too long. Use a shorter fastener.
NOTE
Observe the min. fastener driving
depth requirements. Obtain a copy
of the Fastening Technology Manual
from your local Hilti Center.
Driving power is too low. Use a more powerful cartridge.
The nail bends. Hard surface (steel, concrete) Use a more powerful cartridge.
Hard and/or large aggregates in the
concrete.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use the DX 460 with DX-Kwik
(predrilling).
A rebar is located just below the con-
crete surface.
Use a shorter nail.
Use a nail with a higher application
limit.
Use the DX 460 with DX-Kwik
(predrilling).
Drive the fastener at a different posi-
tion.
Concrete spalling. Hard/old concrete. Use a shorter nail.
Hard and/or large aggregates in the
concrete.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use the DX 460 with DX-Kwik
(predrilling).
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Printed: 14.08.2014 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5193679 / 000 / 00