Hilti DX E?72 Operating Instructions Manual page 18

Fault
Damaged nail head.
The nail doesn't penetrate
deeply enough.
The nail doesn't hold in the
base material.
Nail breakage.
Possible cause
Driving power is too high.
Application limit exceeded (very hard
material).
The piston is defective.
Driving power is too low.
Application limit exceeded (very hard
material).
The system is unsuitable.
Thin steel base material (< 4 mm)
Driving power is too low.
Application limit exceeded (very hard
material).
Remedy
Use a less powerful cartridge.
Use a nail with a higher application
limit.
Change the piston.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use a nail with a higher application
limit.
Use a more powerful system, e.g.
DX 76 (PTR).
Use a different cartridge.
Use a nail suitable for thin steel base
material.
Use a more powerful cartridge.
Use a shorter nail.
Use a nail with a higher application
limit.
NOTE
Observe the min. fastener driving
depth requirements. Ask you local
Hilti sales and service office for a
copy of the Hilti Fastening Techno-
logy Manual.
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