Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions - Hilti DX 2 Operating Instructions Manual

ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DX 2 powder-actuated fastening tool
It is essential that the operating instructions
are read before the tool is operated for the
first time.
en
Always keep these operating instructions to-
gether with the tool.
Ensure that the operating instructions are
with the tool when it is given to other persons.
Contents
1 Safety instructions
2 General information
3 Description
4 Accessories, consumables
5 Technical data
6 Before use
7 Guidelines
8 Operation
9 Care and maintenance
10 Troubleshooting
11 Disposal
12 Manufacturer's warranty - tools
13 EC declaration of conformity (original)
14 Confirmation of CIP testing
15 Health and safety of the operator

1 Safety instructions

1.1 Basic information concerning safety
In addition to the information relevant to safety given
in each of the sections of these operating instructions,
the following points must be strictly observed at all
times.
1.1.1 Using cartridges
Use only Hilti cartridges or cartridges of equivalent
quality.
Use of cartridges of inferior quality in Hilti tools may lead
to a build-up of unburned powder, which may explode
and cause sever injuries to operators and bystanders.
Cartridges must fulfill one of the following minimum re-
quirements:
a) The applicable manufacturer must be able to verify
successful testing in accordance with the EU stand-
ard EN 16264 or
b) The cartridges must bear the CE conformity mark
(mandatory in the EU as of July 2013).
NOTE
All Hilti cartridges for powder-actuated tools have been
tested successfully in accordance with EN 16264. The
tests defined in the EN 16264 standard are system tests
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1 These numbers refer to the illustrations. You can
find the illustrations at the beginning of the operating
instructions.
In these operating instructions, the designation "the tool"
always refers to the DX 2 powder-actuated fastening tool.
Parts and operating controls 1
Casing
@
Piston guide
;
Base plate
=
Fastener guide
Page
%
Piston
28
&
Spring clip
30
(
Catch
31
)
Annular spring
32
+
Ball
32
§
Additional base plate
32
/
33
34
35
36
40
40
41
41
41
carried out by the certification authority using specific
combinations of cartridges and tools. The tool designa-
tion, the name of the certification authority and the system
test number are printed on the cartridge packaging.
Please refer
www.hilti.com/dx-cartridges
1.1.2 Requirements to be met by users
a) The tool is intended for professional use.
b) The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired
only by authorized, trained personnel. This per-
sonnel must be informed of any special hazards
that may be encountered.
1.1.3 Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a direct fastening
tool. Don't use the tool when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Stop
using the tool if you experience pain or do not feel
well. A moment of inattention while operating the
tool may result in serious personal injury.
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