Make a note of this infor- 3. Accessories mation in your operating instructions and always refer 4. Technical data to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representa- tive or service department. 5. Safety precautions 6. Before use 7.
In addition, all Hilti DX tools are equipped with an unin- block masonry. tentional firing safety device .
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Flexible washer fasteners for fastening insulating foils / sheeting to concrete and steel 23/36 mm Washers for Hilti nails: simple securing of joint seals, foils / sheeting and timber to concrete and steel using the X-460 WH23/36 washer holder X-(E)M/W/6/8 ... P8, Studs for bolted fastenings on concrete and steel X-M/W10 ...
6.8/11 M green Green 6.8/11 M yellow Yellow Medium 6.8/11 M red Heavy 6.8/11 M black Black/purple Extra heavy Safety accessory and cleaning set Safety goggles, earplugs, Hilti spray, ramrod, flat brush, large round brush, small round brush, scraper, cleaning cloth.
Do not operate the tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere, unless the tool is approved for such use. To avoid the risk of injury, use only original Hilti fas- teners, cartridges, accessories and spare parts or those of equivalent quality.
If necessary, 4. Check the buffer, piston and fastener guide / maga- have the tool repaired at a Hilti service centre. zine for wear and replace the parts if necessary Check the buffer and piston for wear (see “ 8. Care (See 6.3 and 8.4.
Fastening guidelines NOTE These application recommendations must always be observed. For m ore specific inform ation, refer to the Hilti Fastening Technology Manual, which is available from your local Hilti organisation. CAUTION The base m aterial m ay splinter when a fastener is driven or frag- ments of the cartridge strip may fly off.
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WARNING Never attempt to drive a fastener in an existing hole Fastening with the single-fastener tool except where recommended by Hilti, e.g. when using 1. Press the tool firmly against the work surface at right the DX Kwik system. angles.
1. Use the large round brush to clean inside the hous- the buffer no longer holds on the fastener guide, ing. excessive, uneven wear beneath the m etal ring is 2. Spray the inside of the housing lightly with Hilti spray. noticed.
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After carrying out care and m aintenance on the tool, check that all protective and safety devices are fitted and that they function correctly. NOTE The use of lubricants other than Hilti spray could dam- age rubber parts, especially the buffer.
Carbon build up Clean the cartridge strip guide- way (see 8.10) If the problem persists: Tool damaged Contact Hilti Repair Centre Tool overheated because of high Let the tool cool down and then Cartridge strip cannot be setting rate carefully try to remove the...
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Let the tool cool down. from the magazine strip or tool. Clean the tool and remove loose cartridge. If it is impossible to disassemble the tool: Contact Hilti Repair Centre Carbon build-up Clean the tool The operator notices: (see 8.3–8.13) – increased contact pressure –...
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Clean the tool (see 8.3–8.13) If the problem persists: Contact Hilti Repair Centre Incorrect piston position Remove cartridge strip and use The tool fires but no nail is driven enclosed pushrod to push piston fully back (see 9.1)
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Cause Possible remedies Fastener too short Use longer fastener Fastener penetrates too deeply Driving power too high Reduce power setting Use lighter cartridge Fastener too long Use shorter fastener Fastener does not penetrate deeply enough Driving power too low Increase power setting Use heavier cartridge Hard and/or large aggregate in Use shorter nail...
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Cause Possible remedies Fastening on steel Driving power too high Reduce power setting Damaged nail head Use lighter cartridge Wrong piston used Check nail/piston combination Damaged piston Change piston Driving power too low Try higher power setting or heavier Nail does not cartridge penetrate surface Short nail application:...
Change piston 10. Disposal Most of the materials from which Hilti power actuated tools are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrange- ments for taking back your old powder actuated tools for recycling. Please ask your Hilti customer service department or Hilti sales representative for further information.
Confirmation of CIP testing m aterial and workm anship. This warranty is valid so The Hilti DX 460 has been system and type tested. As a long as the tool is operated and handled correctly, cleaned result, the tool bears the PTB approval mark of square and serviced properly and in accordance with the Hilti shape showing approval number S 812.
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