1.1.2 Requirements to be met by users quality. a) The tool is intended for professional use. Use of cartridges of inferior quality in Hilti tools may lead b) The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired to a build-up of unburned powder, which may explode only by authorized, trained personnel.
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Use the fasteners only within the recommended repaired or replaced properly at a Hilti service temperature range. Always observe the informa- center unless otherwise indicated in the operat- tion given in the operating instructions. Plastic ing instructions.
Make a note of equipment or other property. this data in your operating instructions and always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representative NOTE or service department. Draws attention to an instruction or other useful informa- tion.
The tool may not be used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere unless it has been approved for use under these conditions. To reduce the risk of injury use only genuine Hilti fasteners, cartridges, accessories and spare parts or those of equivalent quality.
4 Accessories, consumables NOTE For information about further accessories and fasteners for use with the tool, please contact your local Hilti representative. Accessories and cleaning set Designation Cleaning set, Hilti lubricant spray, spare parts pack, operating instructions, spall guard Standard accessories...
7.1 Fastening guidelines These guidelines must be observed at all times. NOTE For detailed information, please ask your local Hilti sales and service office for a copy of the applicable technical guidelines or national technical regulations. 7.1.1 Minimum distances and spacing Minimum distances and spacing when fastening to steel min.
WARNING 8.5 Cycling the tool 5 Never drive fasteners into existing holes unless this CAUTION is recommended by Hilti (e.g. DX‑Kwik). Do not use a swinging movement to cycle the tool (piston return and cartridge transport). The swinging CAUTION movement may lead to injury or cause damage to the If the tool has overheated, allow it to cool down.
(after driving parts of the tool. This may lead to malfunctions. Use approx. 3,000 nails). only Hilti lubricant spray or a product of comparable Use the appropriate brushes to clean the individual parts: quality.
Spray the cleaned parts lightly with the Hilti lubricant be in alignment with the opening for the catch. spray supplied. Use only Hilti lubricant spray or a product Press the catch into the opening and turn the annular of comparable quality.
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See section: 9.3 Servicing the tool If the tool cannot be disassembled, contact your local Hilti Center. The cartridge strip melts. The tool is pressed against the work- Fire the tool sooner after pressing it ing surface for too long before firing.
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Clean the tool and remove any loose cartridges. If the tool cannot be disassembled contact your local Hilti Center. The piston gets stuck in the The fastener is too short. Use a longer fastener. base material / fastener is driven too deeply.
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Fault Possible cause Remedy Damaged nail head. Driving power is too high. Use a less powerful cartridge. Application limit exceeded (very hard Use a nail with a higher application material). limit. The piston is damaged. Change the piston. The nail doesn’t penetrate Driving power is too low.
11 Disposal Most of the materials from which Hilti tools or appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for taking back old tools and appliances for recycling. Ask Hilti customer service or your Hilti representative for further information.
15 Health and safety of the operator 15.1 Noise information Powder-actuated fastening tool Type DX 2 Model Serial Caliber 6.8/11 Application Fastening 20 mm ( ¾") laminated wood (plywood) to concrete (C40) with the X-U47 P8 Declared measured values of noise characteristics according to 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive in conjunction...