Description; Overview Of The Product; Intended Use; Cartridges - Hilti DX 5 Operating Instructions Manual

▶ If the tool has overheated, allow it to cool down.
▶ Do not dismantle the tool while it is hot. Allow the tool to cool down.
▶ Allow the tool to cool down if the plastic cartridge strip begins to melt.
Risk of explosion with cartridges
▶ Use only cartridges of a type approved for use with the tool.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip from the tool when you have completed the work or before transporting the
tool.
▶ Never attempt to forcibly remove cartridges from the magazine strip or tool.
▶ Store unused cartridges in a secure place where they are not exposed to dampness or excessively high
temperatures.

3 Description

3.1 Overview of the product

Exhaust gas piston return unit
@
Guide sleeve
;
Casing
=
Cartridge guideway
%
Power regulation wheel release button
&
Power regulation wheel
(
Display
)
Pushbutton
+
Hand pad
§
Trigger
/
Operating button
:

3.2 Intended use

The product described is a fastening tool for use in applications in which nails, threaded studs and
combination fasteners are driven into concrete, steel and sand-lime block.
When using the tool, always ensure that the correct equipment is used. The fastener guide, magazine, piston
and fasteners must be compatible with one another.

3.3 Cartridges

All Hilti cartridges for powder-actuated tools have been tested successfully in accordance with EN 16264.
These tests are carried out by the certification bodies using specific combinations of cartridges and tools.
The tool designation, the name of the certification authority and the system test number are printed on the
cartridge packaging.
Ordering designation
6.8/11 M red
6.8/11 M black
3.4 Minimum distances and spacing
3.4.1 Fastening to steel
Always observe the following minimum distances and spacing when fastening to steel:
• The minimum distance from the edge of the working surface to the fastener must be at least 15 mm.
• The minimum center-to-center distance between two fasteners must be at least 20 mm.
• The base material must have a thickness of at least 6 mm.
3.5 Information about the app
To find out more about the app, to download it and start it, scan the QR code in the case.
3.6 Information about the field of applications
Please refer to the Hilti product page for more information about the field of applications.
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1
Color
red
Black
Air vents
∙
Piston rings
$
Piston
£
Fastener guide
|
Fastener guide release button
¡
Buffer
Q
Centering device
W
Flat brush
E
Large round brush
R
Small round brush
T
Power level
heavy
extra heavy