Care And Maintenance - Hilti DX 76 PTR Original Operating Instructions

7.7.3 Driving fasteners using the grating fastener
guide
1. Press the tool against the working surface at right
angles.
2. Drive the fastener by pulling the trigger.
3. If possible, check the depth of penetration by check-
ing fastener stand-off.
4. If using a flange, screw the retaining flange on with
torque of 5 to 8 Nm.
5. 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.
7.7.4 Checking and adjusting fastener driving
depth 3 6
NOTE
Fastener driving depth can be adjusted by turning the
power regulation wheel on the tool. (setting 1 = minimum;
setting 4 = maximum)
Check the nail stand-off and power setting in accord-
ance with section 7.2.5 "Checking and adjusting fastener
driving depth".
7.8 Using the F10 fastener guide
WARNING
Check that the spall guard is fitted to the tool.
Use the F10 fastener guide in the same way as for
fastening gratings (section 7.7.).
7.9 Fastening profile metal sheets to concrete (DX-
Kwik accessories required)
WARNING
Check that the spall guard is fitted to the tool.

8 Care and maintenance

CAUTION
When this type of tool is used under normal operating
conditions, dirt and residues build up inside the tool and
functionally relevant parts are also subject to wear. Reg-
ular inspections and maintenance are thus essential
in order to ensure reliable operation. We recommend
that the piston and piston brake are checked and
inspected at least daily when the tool is subjected
to intensive use, and at the latest after driving 3,000
fasteners.
7.9.1 Inserting the fastener in the DX-Kwik fastener
guide 9 17
1. Fit the DX-Kwik 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.
7.9.2 Inserting the cartridge strip
NOTE
Use blue cartridges for best results when fastening profile
metal sheets to concrete. For details of recommended
cartridges, please refer to the applicable approvals or the
Hilti Fastening Technology Manual.
Push the cartridge strip, as far as it will go, into the
cartridge strip guideway on the side of the tool.
7.9.3 Driving fasteners using the DX-Kwik fastener
guide 18
1. Drill through the profile metal sheet and into the
concrete with the step drill bit.
2. Guide the tip of the fastener projecting from the
fastener guide into the previously drilled hole and
press the tool at right angles against the working
surface.
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.
7.9.4 Checking and adjusting fastener driving
depth 3 6
NOTE
Fastener driving depth can be adjusted by turning the
power regulation wheel on the tool. (setting 1 = minimum;
setting 4 = maximum)
Check the nail stand-off and power setting in accord-
ance with section 7.2.5 "Checking and adjusting fastener
driving depth".
WARNING
All cartridges must be removed from the tool. All
nails must be removed from the nail magazine or the
fastener guide.
CAUTION
The tool may get hot during use. You could burn your
hands. Wear protective gloves when carrying out care
and maintenance. Allow the tool to cool down.
8.1 Care of the tool
Clean the outside of the tool at regular intervals with a
slightly damp cloth.
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