Hilti DX 76 Original Operating Instructions page 15

7.5.3 Inserting the cartridge strip 4
Push the cartridge strip into the cartridge strip guideway
on the side of the tool, as far as it will go.
7.5.4 Driving fasteners with the single-fastener tool
1. Press the tool against the working surface at right
angles.
2. Drive the fastener by pulling the trigger.
3. Prepare the tool for driving the next fastener by
pushing the cycling grip back toward the rear of the
tool and then forward to its original position.
7.5.5 Checking and adjusting fastener driving
depth 6 7
NOTE
Fastener driving depth can be adjusted by turning the
power regulation wheel on the tool (setting 1 = minimum;
setting 4 = maximum).
Check nail stand-off and the power setting in accordance
with section 7.2.5 "Checking and adjusting fastener driv-
ing depth".
7.6 Fastening shear connectors (accessories
required) 13 14
WARNING
Check that the spall guard is fitted to the tool.
7.6.1 Inserting the fastener in the HVB fastener
guide
NOTE
These instructions apply to driving the first fastener in the
shear connector.
1. Fit the HVB fastener guide in accordance with the
instructions in section 7.4 "Changing the nail maga-
zine or fastener guide (accessory)".
2. Push the slider over until it engages and the number
"1" is visible.
3. Turn the tool so that the fastener guide is pointing
upwards.
4. Insert the fastener into the tool from above at the
marked opening.
7.6.2 Inserting the cartridge strip 4
NOTE
For best results when fastening HVB shear connectors,
use black cartridges or, in some cases, red cartridges. For
details of recommended cartridges, please refer to the
applicable approvals or the Hilti Fastening Technology
Manual.
Push the cartridge strip into the cartridge strip guideway
on the side of the tool, as far as it will go.
7.6.3 Driving fasteners using the HVB fastener
guide 14
1. Fit the shear connector onto the base plate. It is held
in place by a magnet.
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2. Press the tool against the working surface at right
angles.
3. Drive the fastener by pulling the trigger.
4. Prepare the tool for driving the next fastener by
pushing the cycling grip back toward the rear of the
tool and then forward to its original position.
7.6.4 Checking and adjusting fastener driving
depth 6 7
NOTE
Fastener driving depth can be adjusted by turning the
power regulation wheel on the tool (setting 1 = minimum;
setting 4 = maximum).
Check nail stand-off and the power setting in accordance
with section 7.2.5 "Checking and adjusting fastener driv-
ing depth".
7.6.5 Inserting the second fastener in the HVB
fastener guide 15
NOTE
These instructions apply to driving the second fastener
in the shear connector.
1. Push the slider over until it engages and the number
"2" is visible.
2. Turn the tool so that the fastener guide is pointing
upwards.
3. Insert the fastener into the tool from above at the
marked opening.
7.6.6 Driving fasteners using the HVB fastener
guide 14
1. Insert the nose of the tool into the shear connector
and press the tool at right angles against the working
surface.
2. Drive the fastener by pulling the trigger.
3. Prepare the tool for driving the next fastener by
pushing the cycling grip back toward the rear of the
tool and then forward to its original position.
7.7 Fastening gratings (accessories required)
WARNING
Check that the spall guard is fitted to the tool.
7.7.1 Inserting the fastener in the grating fastener
guide (F8)
1. Fit the grating fastener guide in accordance with
the instructions in section 7.4 "Changing the nail
magazine or fastener guide (accessory)".
2. Turn the tool so that the fastener guide is pointing
upwards.
3. Insert the fastener in the tool from above.
7.7.2 Inserting the cartridge strip 4
Push the cartridge strip into the cartridge strip guideway
on the side of the tool, as far as it will go.
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