Only use Hilti cartridges or cartridges of equivalent quality spare parts or those of equivalent quality. The use of cartridges of inferior quality in Hilti tools may lead to build-up of unburned 14. Never attempt to pry a cartridge from magazine strip or tool.
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The drop-firing safety device is the result of coupling the firing mechanism with the cocking movement. This is designed to help prevent the Hilti DX tool from firing when it is dropped onto a hard surface, no matter at which angle the impact occurs.
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Technical description Disassembly The Hilti DX 450 is a powder-actuated tool designed for driving nails (see Fastening Technology Manual). The DX450 employs the well-proven piston principle, thus providing an optimum of working and fastening safety. As with all powder-actuated tools, the tool, magazine, fastener programme and cartridge programme form a «technical unit».
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Assembly Insert piston in its guide. Insert piston guide in housing. (Slot in piston Press stop ring on fastener guide. Slide over baseplate. guide must align with silencer). (Recess in baseplate must align with raised Insert fastener guide in piston guide. part of fastener guide.) Screw on baseplate as far as it goes, then screw back until it snaps in place.
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Operation Hold tool with muzzle upwards. Insert fasten- Pull firmly to release and swing over cocking Pull back loading grip on cocking lever as far Insert cartridge magazine in base of grip. Caution! er point first in cocking lever and let it slide lever till aligned with muzzle.
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● Never use grease for maintenance / lubrication of tool parts. This may strongly affect the ingly with Hilti spray. functionality of the tool. Use only Hilti spray or such of equivalent quality. ● Dirt from DX tool contains substances that could be endangering your health.
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It may be necessary to lubricate the baseplate and piston guide slightly using Hilti spray. Stiff cycling action: Use Hilti spray to lubricate the piston guide and A deformed stop ring may jam on the piston. baseplate. The fastener guide and piston bind together and have to be separated.
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6,8/11M yellow 50352 Yellow medium 6,8/11M red 50353 heavy 6.8/11M black 50354 Black magnum The following items are supplied with the tool: Cleaning set, Hilti lubricant spray, operating instructions Printed: 24.03.2014 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5125252 / 000 / 02...
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Vibration The declared total vibration value according to 2006/42/EC does not exceed 2.5 m/s Further information regarding the health and safety of the user can be found at the Hilti web site: www.hilti.com/hse Printed: 24.03.2014 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5125252 / 000 / 02...
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EC declaration of conformity (original) Confirmation of CIP testing The Hilti DX 450 has been system and type tested. As a result, the tool bears the PTB approval Designation: Powder-actuated tool mark of square shape showing approval number S 805. In this way, Hilti guarantees compliance with the approved type.