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2. Press the trigger to drive the fastener (2).
3. Cycle the fastening tool with the cycling grip (3).
6.5 Driving X-HVB fasteners for composite beams
The X-76-F-HVB fastener guide is needed for installing shear connectors for composite beam constructions.
1. Set the lever of the X-76-F-HVB fastener guide to position 1.
2. Insert a fastener.
3. Position a shear connector on the fastener guide (1).
4. Position the fastening tool.
5. Hold the fastening tool perpendicular to the base material and press the fastening tool against the surface
until it is fully compressed (1).
6. Press the trigger to drive the fastener (3).
7. Cycle the fastening tool with the cycling grip (4).
▶ Repeat the steps to secure another shear connector.
If you want to drive a second fastener in the same shear connector, set the lever of the X-76-F-
HVB fastener guide to position 2 and repeat the steps.
6.6 Unloading fastening tool
1. Cycle the fastening tool until the cartridge strip is visible at the discharge aperture.
2. Pull the cartridge strip out of the fastening tool.
3. Hold nail strip (1) and push the stopper to the rear (2).
4. Pull the nail strip out of the magazine (3).
7 Troubleshooting
WARNING
Risk of explosion! Cartridges may fire (explode) if handled improperly.
▶ Do not use force to remove cartridges from the fastening tool or the magazine strip.
WARNING
Hazard due to hot surfaces! The fastening tool can become hot in use.
▶ Wear protective gloves.
7.1 Fastening tool jams and does not extend
DANGER
Risk of injury by unsecured fastening tool! If it jams in the compressed state, the fastening tool might be
loaded with the safety off. Unintentional triggering can cause severe injuries.
▶ At all times, make sure that the fastening tool is not pointing toward you or anyone else.
1. Keep the fastening tool pressed against the work surface for at least 10 seconds and trigger the fastening
tool again.
2. Lift the fastening tool away from the working surface.
▶ Be sure not to point it toward yourself or other persons!
3. Try to pull the fastener guide to its initial position by hand.
▶ Take your hand off the trigger and do not hold your hand in front of the muzzle!
4. Immediately pull the cartridge strip out of the fastening tool.
▶ If the cartridge strip cannot be removed:
▶ Allow the fastening tool to cool down at a safe location under observation.
▶ At all times, make sure that the fastening tool is not pointing toward you or anyone else.
▶ Contact Hilti Service.
5. Service the tool.
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