Problems With The Cartridges - Hilti DX 5 Operating Instructions Manual

Malfunction
The fastener doesn't pene-
trate deep enough.
The fastener doesn't hold in
the base material.
Fastener breakage.
The head of the fastener per-
forates the fastened material.

7.4 Problems with the cartridges

Malfunction
The cartridge strip doesn't
advance.
The cartridge strip cannot be
removed.
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Possible cause
Driving power is too low.
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
The system is unsuitable.
Thin supporting steel (4­5 mm).
Driving power is too low.
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
Driving power is too high.
Driving power is too high.
Possible cause
The cartridge strip is damaged.
The tool has too much built-up dirt
and residues.
The tool is damaged.
The tool has overheated.
Action to be taken
▶ Increase driving power (adjust
power regulating wheel).
▶ Use a more powerful cartridge.
▶ Use a nail with a higher
application limit.
▶ Use the single-fastener tool
instead of the magazine tool.
▶ Use shorter nails.
▶ Use a more powerful system ,
e.g. DX 76 (PTR).
▶ Use a different power setting or
different cartridge power level.
▶ Use a nail suitable for thin
supporting steel.
▶ Increase driving power (adjust
power regulating wheel).
▶ Use a more powerful cartridge.
▶ Use a nail with a higher
application limit.
▶ Use the single-fastener tool
instead of the magazine tool.
▶ Use shorter nails.
▶ Reduce driving power (adjust
the power regulating wheel).
▶ Use a less powerful cartridge.
▶ Use the nails with a "top hat".
▶ Use the nails with a washer.
▶ Reduce driving power (adjust
the power regulating wheel).
▶ Use a less powerful cartridge.
▶ Use the nails with a "top hat".
▶ Use the nails with a washer.
Action to be taken
▶ Change the cartridge strip.
▶ Service the tool.
▶ If necessary, have the tool
checked by Hilti Service.
▶ If the problem persists, contact
Hilti Service.
▶ Allow the tool to cool down.
▶ Then, carefully remove the
cartridge strip from the tool.
▶ If the problem persists, contact
Hilti Service.