Hilti DX 5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Mechanical safety rules
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Do not tamper with or modify the tool or parts of it, especially the piston.
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Use only fasteners of a type approved for use with the tool.
Thermal safety rules
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Do not exceed the recommended maximum fastener driving rate.
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If the tool has overheated, allow it to cool down.
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Do not dismantle the tool while it is hot. Allow the tool to cool down.
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Allow the tool to cool down if the plastic cartridge strip begins to melt.
Risk of explosion with cartridges
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Use only cartridges of a type approved for use with the tool.
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Remove the cartridge strip from the tool when you have completed the work or before transporting the
tool.
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Never attempt to forcibly remove cartridges from the magazine strip or tool.
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Store unused cartridges in a secure place where they are not exposed to dampness or excessively high
temperatures.
3 Description
3.1 Overview of the product 1
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Exhaust gas piston return unit
;
Guide sleeve
=
Casing
%
Cartridge guideway
&
Power regulation wheel release button
(
Power regulation wheel
)
Display
+
Pushbutton
§
Hand pad
/
Trigger
:
Operating button
∙
Air vents
$
Piston rings
£
Piston
|
Fastener guide
¡
Fastener guide release button
Q
Buffer
W
Magazine cover
E
Magazine cover release button
R
Magazine
T
Load status indicator
Z
Interchangeable fastener guide nosepiece
U
Flat brush
I
Large round brush
O
Small round brush
3.2 Intended use
The product described is a fastening tool for use in applications in which nails, threaded studs and
combination fasteners are driven into concrete, steel and sand-lime block.
When using the tool, always ensure that the correct equipment is used. The fastener guide, magazine, piston
and fasteners must be compatible with one another.
3.3 Cartridges
All Hilti cartridges for powder-actuated tools have been tested successfully in accordance with EN 16264.
These tests are carried out by the certification authorities using specific combinations of cartridges and
tools. The tool designation, the name of the certification authority and the system test number are printed on
the cartridge packaging.
Ordering designation Color Power level
6.8/11 M green green light
6.8/11 M yellow yellow medium
6.8/11 M red red heavy
6.8/11 M black Black extra heavy
3.4 Minimum distances and spacing
3.4.1 Fastening to concrete
Always observe the following minimum distances and spacing when fastening to concrete:
Printed: 29.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292546 / 000 / 02