Hilti DX 6, Original Operating Instructions

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Before starting work, check the selected energy setting.
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Carry out a test by driving fasteners into the base material → page 10.
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Always position the nosepiece of the fastening tool on smooth, flat surfaces free of obstructions and fully
supported by the sub-structure.
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When driving fasteners, always hold the fastening tool at right angles to the work surface. This reduces
the risk of a fastener being deflected by the base material.
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Do not drive fasteners into existing holes unless this is recommended by Hilti (e.g. DX-Kwik).
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Do not re-use a fastener that was used beforehand - risk of injury! Use a new fastener.
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Do not attempt to re-drive a fastener that was not driven in deeply enough! The fastener could break.
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Comply with the specifications for distances from edges and spacing between fasteners (see the section
headed "Minimum distances" → page 7).
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Never leave a loaded fastening tool unattended.
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Always unload the fastening tool (remove cartridges and fasteners) before cleaning, maintenance and
care, changing the fastener guide, before work breaks and before storing the tool.
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Transport and store the fastening tool in the Hilti case intended for the purpose.
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Store fastening tools that are not in use in a dry, secure place where they are inaccessible to children.
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Before driving fasteners, check that there is no electrical wiring, water piping or gas piping behind the
surface into which you want to drive them.
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For detailed information, request a copy of the Hilti 'Direct Fastening Technology Manual' or the
corresponding local Hilti 'Technical Guide to Fastening Technology' from your Hilti Store.
Thermal safety rules
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Do not exceed the maximum fastener driving rate recommended in the section headed " Technical data ".
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If the fastening tool overheats or if the cartridge strip deforms or melts, remove the cartridge strip and
allow the fastening tool to cool down.
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Do not dismantle the fastening tool while it is hot. Allow the fastening tool to cool down.
Risk of explosion with cartridges
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Use only cartridges that are suitable and approved for use with the fastening tool.
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Remove the cartridge strip when you are going to take a break and when you have finished the job, and
before you transport the fastening tool.
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Do not use force to remove fasteners and/or cartridges from the magazine strip or the fastening tool.
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Store unused cartridges in accordance with the storage specifications for cartridges for powder-actuated
fastening tools (e.g. dry, temperature between 5 °C and 25 °C) in a secured storage facility.
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Do not leave unused or partly used cartridge strips lying around. Collect the used cartridge strips and
store the cartridge strips at a suitable location.
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Follow all instructions relating to safety, handling and storage in the safety data sheet of the cartridges.