Hilti DX 5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken
The fastener doesn’t pene-
trate deep enough.
Driving power is too low.
▶
Increase driving power (adjust
power regulating wheel).
▶
Use a more powerful cartridge.
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
▶
Use a nail with a higher
application limit.
▶
Use the single-fastener tool
instead of the magazine tool.
▶
Use shorter nails.
The system is unsuitable.
▶
Use a more powerful system ,
e.g. DX 76 (PTR).
The fastener doesn’t hold in
the base material.
Thin supporting steel (4­5 mm).
▶
Use a different power setting or
different cartridge power level.
▶
Use a nail suitable for thin
supporting steel.
Fastener breakage.
Driving power is too low.
▶
Increase driving power (adjust
power regulating wheel).
▶
Use a more powerful cartridge.
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
▶
Use a nail with a higher
application limit.
▶
Use the single-fastener tool
instead of the magazine tool.
▶
Use shorter nails.
Driving power is too high.
▶
Reduce driving power (adjust
the power regulating wheel).
▶
Use a less powerful cartridge.
▶
Use the nails with a "top hat".
▶
Use the nails with a washer.
The head of the fastener per-
forates the fastened material.
Driving power is too high.
▶
Reduce driving power (adjust
the power regulating wheel).
▶
Use a less powerful cartridge.
▶
Use the nails with a "top hat".
▶
Use the nails with a washer.
7.4 Problems with the cartridges
Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken
The cartridge strip doesn’t
advance.
The cartridge strip is damaged.
▶
Change the cartridge strip.
The tool has too much built-up dirt
and residues.
▶
Service the tool.
▶
If necessary, have the tool
checked by Hilti Service.
The tool is damaged.
▶
If the problem persists, contact
Hilti Service.
The cartridge strip cannot be
removed.
The tool has overheated.
▶
Allow the tool to cool down.
▶
Then, carefully remove the
cartridge strip from the tool.
▶
If the problem persists, contact
Hilti Service.
Printed: 29.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292546 / 000 / 02