Hilti dx 2 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

Fault
A cartridge detaches itself from
the cartridge strip.
The piston gets stuck in the
base material / fastener is
driven too deeply.
The fastener is not driven
deeply enough.
The nail bends.
Concrete spalling.
Possible cause
The fastener driving rate is too high.
The fastener is too short.
The fastener has no washer.
Driving power is too high.
The fastener is too long.
Driving power is too low.
Hard surface (steel, concrete)
Hard and/or large aggregates in the
concrete.
A rebar is located just below the con-
crete surface.
Hard/old concrete.
Hard and/or large aggregates in the
concrete.
Remedy
Stop using the tool immediately.
Remove the cartridge strip and allow
the tool to cool.
WARNING
Never attempt to pry a cartridge from
the magazine strip or tool.
Clean the tool and remove any loose
cartridges.
If the tool cannot be disassembled
contact your local Hilti Center.
Use a longer fastener.
Use a fastener with washer for appli-
cations on wood.
Use a less powerful cartridge.
Use a shorter fastener.
NOTE
Observe the min. fastener driving
depth requirements. Obtain a copy
of the Fastening Technology Manual
from your local Hilti Center.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use the DX 460 with DX-Kwik
(predrilling).
Use a shorter nail.
Use a nail with a higher application
limit.
Use the DX 460 with DX-Kwik
(predrilling).
Drive the fastener at a different posi-
tion.
Use a shorter nail.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use the DX 460 with DX-Kwik
(predrilling).
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