Hilti SDT 5, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 9 / 12

6.1.4 Fitting the Hilti metal construction
screwdriver
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1. Release the wing nut at the clamping bar on the
main module.
2. Open the clamping bar.
3. Insert the Hilti metal construction screwdriver into
the top end of the main barrel.
4. Close the clamping bar.
5. Secure the Hilti metal construction screwdriver by
tightening the wing nut.
6. Pass the supply cord through the supply cord strain
relief clasp on the grip.
NOTE Feed a loop of the cord through from below
and then pull it over the clip.
NOTE Check that the supply cord cannot be pulled
out of the clasp.
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CAUTION
The screwdriving operation may cause the material
to splinter. Wear eye protection. Splintering material
presents a risk of injury to the eyes and body.
7.1 Loading screws into the appliance
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1. Insert the magazine strip into the magazine from
above.
2. Push the magazine strip firmly into the magazine
until all screws have fallen into the magazine.
3. Remove the empty magazine strip from the appli-
ance.
4. Two magazine strips of 25 screws can be inser-
ted. The second magazine strip must remain in the
appliance.
7.2 Loading the first screw
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Press the appliance down fully against the working sur-
face. The appliance returns to its outset position under
spring pressure.
A screw becomes visible at the nosepiece.
7.3 Switching on the Hilti metal construction
screwdriver
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1. Plug the power tool’s supply cord into the electric
socket or fit the battery to the Hilti metal construction
screwdriver.
2. Set the Hilti metal construction screwdriver to for-
wards rotation.
NOTE The screws cannot be driven if the direction
of rotation is set incorrectly.
3. Switch the Hilti metal construction screwdriver on in
sustained operating mode by pressing the on / off
switch fully and then pressing the switch lockbutton.
7.4 Driving screws
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1. Bring the nosepiece to the position where the screw
is to be driven.
2. DANGER Always hold the appliance securely at the
grips provided.
Drive the screw by pressing the appliance down as
far as it will go.
NOTE The appliance must be pressed down fully
again each time a screw is to be driven.
NOTE The torque setting suitable for the applica-
tion should be checked and adjusted as necessary
on the Hilti metal construction screwdriver when
preparing the appliance for use.
The appliance returns to its outset position under
spring pressure.
7.5 Driving screws in tight corners
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The nosepiece can be rotated through 90° in order to
allow a more comfortable working position.
7.6 Removing screws from the magazine
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1. Push the empty magazine strip back into the appli-
ance.
2. Turn the appliance upside down, i.e. the nosepiece
points upwards. The screws slide back into the
magazine strip.
NOTE It may be necessary to shake the appliance
slightly.
3. Pull the magazine strip out of the appliance.
4. Remove the last screw remaining in the nosepiece
by opening the retaining jaws.
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