DX 76 powder-actuated fastening tool In these operating instructions, the designation “the tool” It is essential that the operating instructions always refers to the DX 76 powder-actuated fastening are read before the tool is operated for the tool. first time.
The tool may not be used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere unless it has been approved for use under these conditions. To avoid the risk of injury use only genuine Hilti fasteners, cartridges, accessories and spare parts or those of equivalent quality.
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The tool can be fired only when it is first pressed correctly against the work surface and the trigger subsequently pulled. 2.7 DX 76 tool: applications and suitable fasteners Fastening profile metal sheet to steel, steel thickness 6 mm up to solid steel...
A moment of guards, safety devices and other parts must be inattention while operating tools may result in serious repaired or replaced properly at a Hilti service personal injury. center unless otherwise indicated in the operat- b) Avoid unfavorable body positions.
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in injury or cause damage to the tool and/or lead to 5.1.3 Work area safety unsatisfactory fastening quality. b) Use only fasteners of a type approved for use with the tool. c) Never fill the magazine with fasteners unless it is correctly installed onto the tool.
7.1 Operation Fastening guidelines: These guidelines must be observed at all times. NOTE For detailed information, please ask your local Hilti repre- sentative for a copy of the applicable technical guidelines NOTE or national technical regulations. When you grip the tool with your other hand, care must be taken to ensure that this hand does not cover any 7.2 Procedure if a cartridge fails to fire...
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The fastener strip will be ejected by spring pressure. NOTE For details of recommended cartridges, please refer to the applicable approvals or the Hilti Push the fastener strip 5 mm further into the maga- Fastening Technology Manual.
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7.4 “Changing the nail details of recommended cartridges, please refer to the magazine or fastener guide (accessory)”. applicable approvals or the Hilti Fastening Technology Turn the tool so that the fastener guide is pointing Manual. upwards.
7.7.4 Checking and adjusting fastener driving cartridges, please refer to the applicable approvals or the depth 6 7 Hilti Fastening Technology Manual. NOTE Push the cartridge strip, as far as it will go, into the Fastener driving depth can be adjusted by turning the cartridge strip guideway on the side of the tool.
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Never use grease for the maintenance/lubrication of parts of the tool. This may lead to malfunctions. Use 8.2.2 Cleaning the piston guide 18 19 20 21 only Hilti lubricant spray or a product of equivalent WARNING quality. All cartridges must be removed from the tool. All nails must be removed from the nail magazine or the 8.2.1 Checking the piston, changing the piston /...
16. Fit the piston stopper. with Hilti lubricant spray. 17. Screw the fastener guide (or fastener magazine) onto 10. Spray the steel parts inside the tool with Hilti lubri- the piston guide as far as it will go and then turn it cant spray.
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Cycle the tool fully. times not fully. Irregular driving power. Clean the tool. Replace wearing parts with new parts. Contact Hilti if irregu- lar driving power is still experienced. Shear breakage. The face of the piston is worn or Change the piston and piston stop- chipped.
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The fastener guide needs to be Use the brushes provided to clean the cleaned. fastener guide and associated parts. Lubricate with Hilti spray. Fasteners are jammed in the fastener Remove the jammed fasteners. Re- guide. move magazine strip plastic scraps from the tool magazine.
18 19 20 21 10 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.
07/2012 07/2012 13 Confirmation of CIP testing The Hilti DX 76 has been system and type tested. As a fects or deficiencies, etc. determined during use of the result, the tool bears the rectangular PTB approval mark tool must be reported to the person responsible at the ap- showing approval number S 813.
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Variations in operating conditions may cause deviations from these emission values. 14.2 Vibration Further information about user health and safety can be found at www.hilti.com/hse. Total vibration in accordance with 2006/42/EC does not exceed 2.5 m/s².