Hilti DX 351-CT Manual page 34

Malfunction
Fastener breakage
(with deformation)
The head of the nail punches
through the material fastened
9.3 Problems with the cartridges
Malfunction
The cartridge strip doesn't
advance
Cartridge strip is difficult to
remove.
The cartridge doesn't fire
The cartridge strip melts
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Possible cause
Driving energy too low
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
Too much driving energy.
Too much driving energy
Possible cause
The cartridge strip is damaged.
Fastening tool damaged.
Wrong cartridge strip used
Fastening tool not fully pressed
Fastening tool overheated.
Build-up of combustion residues.
Bad cartridge.
Fastening tool dirty.
Fastening tool was not pressed
fully against the working surface.
Wrong combination of fastener,
fastener guide, etc.
Fastening tool was pressed against
the surface for too long without a
fastener being fired.
Fastener driving rate too high (fas-
tening tool overheated).
Action to be taken
▶ Increase driving energy.
▶ Use a more powerful cartridge.
▶ Use a more powerful system,
e.g. DX 6, with corresponding
suitable fasteners.
▶ Turn the adjusting knob for
driving energy to reduce driving
energy.
▶ Turn the adjusting knob for
driving energy to reduce driving
energy.
▶ Use a less powerful cartridge.
Action to be taken
▶ Change the cartridge strip.
▶ Contact Hilti Service.
▶ Use only cartridge strips of a
type intended for use with the
fastening tool.
▶ After positioning the fastening
tool, press it against the base
material and fire the fastener
right away.
▶ Allow the fastening tool to
cool down under constant
observation.
▶ Subsequently, carefully remove
the cartridge strip from the
fastening tool.
▶ Service the tool.
▶ Insert new cartridge strip.
▶ Pull the cartridge strip through
to the next cartridge.
▶ Service the tool.
▶ Press the fastening tool fully
against the working surface.
▶ Check that the combination of
fastener, fastener guide, etc. is
correct for your application.
▶ After positioning the fastening
tool, press it against the base
material and fire the fastener
right away.
▶ Stop using the tool immediately.
▶ Remove cartridge strips and
allow the fastening tool to cool
down.
▶ Do not exceed the recom-
mended maximum fastener
driving rate (see the section
headed "Technical data").
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