DX 5 GR Printed: 02.08.
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1 Information about the documentation 1.1 • • • About this documentation Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product. Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product. Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons. 1.2 Explanation of symbols used 1.2.
1.3 Product-dependent symbols 1.3.1 Symbols The following symbols are also used: Warning! Observe the instructions. Wear a hard hat while working with the tool. Wear protective goggles while working with the tool. Wear ear protection while working with the tool. 1.3.2 Symbols on the product The following symbols are used on the product: Black lock on a red background on the tool casing: On the release button for removing the exhaust gas piston return unit.
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 suddenly explode and cause severe injuries to operators and bystanders. The cartridges must be either verifiably tested by the manufacturer in accordance with EU standard EN 16264 or they must bear the CE conformity marking.
▶ ▶ ▶ Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Do not use the tool in places where there is a risk of fire or explosion unless the tool is specially approved for this type of use. Never drive fasteners into existing holes unless this is recommended by Hilti (e.g. DX-Kwik). Workstation ▶ Keep the workplace tidy. Objects which could cause injury should be removed from the working area. ◁ Untidiness in the working area can lead to accidents.
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3 Description 3.1 Overview of the product English Printed: 02.08.
Exhaust gas piston return unit Guide sleeve Casing Cartridge guideway Power regulation wheel release button Power regulation wheel Display Pushbutton Hand pad Trigger Operating button @ ; = % & ( ) + § / : 3.2 ∙ $ £ | ¡ Q W E R T Air vents Piston rings Piston Fastener guide Fastener guide release button Buffer Centering sleeve Flat brush Large round brush Small round brush Intended use The product described is a fastening tool for driving nails, studs and composite fasteners into steel.
5 Operation 5.1 Safety devices Before commencing work, check that all safety devices are fitted and that they are functioning correctly. All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfill all conditions necessary for the correct operation of the tool. 5.2 Loading the single-fastener tool 1. Push the fastener into the tool from the front until it is held in place in the tool by the fastener’s washer. 2.
5.4 Driving fasteners with the single-fastener tool 1. Position the tool. 2. Hold the tool perpendicular to the working surface and then press it against the surface. 3. Press the trigger to drive the fastener. 5.5 Unloading the single-fastener tool 1. Pull the cartridge out of the tool. 2. Pull the fastener out of the tool. 5.6 Switching Bluetooth on and off Press and hold the pushbutton for 1-2 seconds to switch on Bluetooth. ▶ Bluetooth switches itself off automatically after 2 minutes. 5.
5.8 X-FCM grating fastener 1. Drive the threaded stud into the steel beam. Use the centering sleeve to help ensure easy centering of the fastener. Measure the stud stand-off distance by checking the depth of penetration with the gauge. 2. Position the X-FCM retaining flange. 3. Screw on the retaining flange. ◁ Torque: 5-8 Nm 5.9 X-FCP checker plate fastener 1. Drill or punch the holes in the checker plate. Observe the following minimum dimensions and distances: A = 18-20 mm (0.70''-0.
5.10 Driving X-GR grating fasteners 1. Insert the fastener into the fastener guide. 2. Drive the fastener through the grating into the supporting steel. 3. Tighten the fastener securely. ◁ Torque: 3-5 Nm 5.11 Procedure if a cartridge fails to fire 1. Keep the nose of the tool pressed at right angles against the working surface for 30 seconds. 2. If the cartridge still fails to fire, lift the tool away from the working surface. Take care to avoid pointing it at yourself or other persons. 3.
6 Care and maintenance 6.1 Care of the tool WARNING Cleaning Pay attention to the following points when cleaning the tool: ▶ Do not clean with a spray system or pressure jet washer. ▶ Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior of the tool. WARNING Risk of injury due to deflagration Powder residue in the tool may ignite and cause uncontrolled triggering or fragmentation. ▶ Clean the tool regularly. Comply with all maintenance and cleaning information and instructions in this documentation.
6.4 Dismantling the single-fastener tool 1. Check that there is no cartridge strip or fastener in the tool. If there is a cartridge strip or fastener in the tool, pull the cartridge strip up out of the tool by hand from above and remove the fastener from the fastener guide. 2. Press the release button on the side of the fastener guide to unscrew the fastener guide. 3. Unscrew and remove the fastener guide. 4. Remove the buffer by bending it sharply out of the fastener guide. Remove the buffer. 5.
6.6 Checking the fastener guide for wear 1. Check the fastener guide for wear and replace it if part of it is damaged (e.g. broken, bent, widened or cracked). 2. Contact Hilti Service if necessary. 6.7 Cleaning and lubricating the single-fastener tool 1. Spray the piston rings lightly with oil and then use the flat brush to clean them using the flat brush until the rings are free to move. 2. Use the flat brush to clean the thread on the fastener guide. 3.
6. Spray the cleaned parts with the supplied Hilti lubricant spray. Use only Hilti lubricant spray or a product of comparable quality. Use of other lubricants may damage the tool. 7. Spray the power regulation wheel with the Hilti spray supplied with the tool. 6.8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.9 Assembling the single-fastener tool Check whether there is a cartridge in the tool, and remove it if there is. Fit the exhaust gas piston return unit. Fit the piston. Fit the buffer onto the fastener guide.
Trouble or fault The exhaust gas piston return unit jams. The tool cannot be fired Possible cause Build-up of combustion residues. The tool was not pressed fully against the working surface. The piston is incorrectly positioned. Action to be taken ▶ Service the tool. ▶ Press the tool fully against the working surface. ▶ ▶ 7.2 Problems with fasteners to be driven into steel Malfunction The fastener doesn’t penetrate deep enough Possible cause Driving power is too low.
Malfunction Possible cause The tool has overheated. Action to be taken ▶ ▶ ▶ The cartridge strip cannot be removed. The cartridge doesn’t fire. Bad cartridge. ▶ Pull the cartridge strip through to the next cartridge. The tool is fouled with combustion residues. ▶ Service the tool. The tool is pressed against the working surface for too long before firing. ▶ Fire the tool sooner after pressing it against the working surface. Remove the cartridge strip. ▶ The cartridge strip melts.
or deficiencies, etc. determined during use of the tool must be reported to the person responsible at the approval authority (PTB) and to the Office of the Permanent International Commission (C.I.P.). English Printed: 02.08.
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