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DX 462 powder-actuated tool

Warning signs

General

warning

Warning:

hot surface

Description of main parts

@

Exhaust gas piston return unit

;

Guide sleeve

=

Housing

%

Cartridge guideway

&

Power regulation wheel release button

(

Power regulation wheel

)

Trigger

+

Grip

§

Piston return unit release button

/

Ventilation slots

:

Piston rings

·

Piston *

$

Fastener guide *

£

Fastener guide release button

|

Buffer *

* These parts may be replaced by the user/operator.

Obligation signs

Wear eye

protection

Wear a

safety helmet

Wear ear

protection

Symbols

Read the opera-

tion instructions

before use

It is essential that the operating

instructions are read before the

tool is operated for the first time.

Always keep these operating

instructions together with the tool.

Ensure that the operating instruc-

tions are with the tool when it is

given to other persons.

Contents

Page

1. General information

15

2. Description

16

3. Accessories

17

4. Technical data

18

5. Safety rules

18

6. Before use

19

7. Operation

20

8. Care and maintenance

21

9. Troubleshooting

23

10. Disposal

27

11. Manufacturer’s warranty – DX tools

27

1. General information

1.1 Signal words and their meaning

WARNING

The word WARNING is used to draw attention to a poten-
tially dangerous situation which could lead to severe
personal injury or death.

CAUTION

The word CAUTION is used to draw attention to a poten-
tially dangerous situation which could lead to minor per-
sonal injury or damage to the equipment or other prop-
erty.

1.2 Pictograms

The numbers refer to the illustrations. The illustra-

tions can be found on the fold-out cover pages. Keep
these pages open while you read the operating instruc-
tions.

In these operating instructions, the designation “the
tool” always refers to the DX 462 powder-actuated tool.

Location of identification data on the tool

The type designation and the serial number are printed
on the type plate on the tool. Make a note of this infor-
mation in your operating instructions and always refer
to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representa-
tive or service department.

Type:

DX 462

Serial no.:

Summary of Contents for DX 462

Page 1: ...ty rules 18 6 Before use 19 7 Operation 20 8 Care and maintenance 21 9 Troubleshooting 23 10 Disposal 27 11 Manufacturer s warranty DX tools 27 1 General information 1 1 Signal words and their meaning...

Page 2: ...he propellant charge is transferred to a piston the accelerated mass of which drives the fas tener into the base material As approximately 95 of the kinetic energy is absorbed by the piston the fasten...

Page 3: ...andard nail for efficient fastenings on steel With 12 mm washer for higher pull over loads X DAK Nail with stepped shank For fastening on high strength concrete or steel X CR Stainless steel nail for...

Page 4: ...This tool is designed with the latest available tech nology The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or not as directed 5 5 Make the workp...

Page 5: ...working with the tool if you feel unwell 5 9 Personal protective equipment The operator and other persons in the immediate vicin ity must always wear eye protection a hard hat and ear protection 6 Bef...

Page 6: ...the eyes Wear safety goggles and a hard hat users and bystanders X DNI nail concrete steel MD ET SL SD Length of nails for steel Penetration depth ET 22 5 mm nail point must protrude material thickne...

Page 7: ...section The ventilation slots must be unobstructed and kept clean at all times Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior of the tool Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the outside of the too...

Page 8: ...he piston return unit lightly with Hilti spray 8 9 Clean inside the housing 1 Use the large round brush to clean inside the hous ing 2 Spray the inside of the housing lightly with Hilti spray 8 10 Cle...

Page 9: ...fully back See 9 1 Use longer fastener Use fastener with washer for wood applications Reduce power setting Power regulation Lower cartridge power level Change cartridge strip Clean the cartridge stri...

Page 10: ...r debris inside the piston return unit Damaged buffer Carbon build up Remove cartridge strip Unscrew piston return unit and push out the piston through the cartridge chamber using the pushrod provided...

Page 11: ...ridge Base material is spalling Nail bends Hard and or large aggregate in concrete Rebar close to surface of concrete Hard surface steel High strength concrete Hard and or large aggregate in concrete...

Page 12: ...Use co acting principle fastener guide Switch to more powerful system like DX 750 DX 600 N Try different power setting or different cartridge Try EDNK 20P8H or ENKK 20 S12 for fastening sheet metal Tr...

Page 13: ...onents and spare parts or other products of equiv alent quality may be used in the tool This warranty provides the free of charge repair or replacement of defective parts only over the entire lifes pa...

Page 14: ...circumstances of use most powerful cartridge power load in accordance with instructions for use with suitable nail or stud fired vertically downwards into a steel plate and in accordance with the mean...

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