Troubleshooting - Hilti DX460 Operating Instructions Manual

9. Troubleshooting

Piston is stuck in the base
material
Cartridge not transported
Cartridge strip cannot be
removed
Cartridge cannot be fired
Cartridge strip melts
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Cause
Fastener too short
Fastener without washer
Driving power too high
Damaged cartridge strip
Carbon build up
Tool damaged
Tool overheated because of high
setting rate
Tool damaged
WARNING
Never attempt to pry a cartridge
from the magazine strip or tool.
Bad cartridge
Carbon build-up
WARNING
Never attempt to pry a cartridge
from the magazine strip of the tool.
Tool is compressed too long
while fastening.
Fastening frequency is too high
Possible remedies
Remove cartridge strip and use
pushrod provided to push piston
fully back (See 9.1)
Use longer fastener
Use fastener with washer for
wood applications
Reduce power setting
• Power regulation
• Lower cartridge power level
Change cartridge strip
Clean the cartridge strip guide-
way (see 8.10)
If the problem persists:
Contact Hilti Repair Centre
Let the tool cool down and then
carefully try to remove the
cartridge strip
If not possible:
Contact Hilti Repair Centre
Manually advance the cartridge
strip one cartridge
If the problem occurs more
often: Clean the tool
If the problem persists:
Contact Hilti Repair Centre
Compress the tool less long
while fastening.
Remove the cartridge strip
Disassemble the tool (see 8.7)
for fast cooling and to avoid
possible damage
If the tool cannot be disassembled:
Contact Hilti Repair Centre