DX 76-MX DX 76-PTR Quick Start Guide – Supplement
INDEX 2 SAFETY FIRST TOOL ANATOMY 3 DX 76-MX DX 76-PTR SELECTING THE RIGHT NAIL, TOOL & CARTRIDGE FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE 5 6 INSTALLING THE DECKING NAIL KNOWING HOW TO CLEAN THE TOOL KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 4 7– 8 9 – 10 POSSIBLE CAUSES CARTRIDGES POSSIBLE CAUSES NAILS Additional resources available are: ̵̵ Tool Operating Instructions ̵̵ How to video (use the resources in Hilti online or Hilti channel in YouTube) 11 12
SAFTEY FIRST 3 INDEX Requirements to be met by the user The tool is intended for professional use. The tool may be operated, serviced and maintained only by trained, authorized personnel who have received special instruction regarding the hazards that may be encountered. Use the tool for the first time only after you have been trained by a Hilti specialist on how to use it safely. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Operator and bystanders must wear helmet, eye and ear protection.
TOOL ANATOMY 4 DX 76-MX INDEX Contact Pin Fastener Stop Cycling Grip Spall Guard Power Regulation Wheel Power Regulation Indicator Cartridge Strip Guideway Sliding Sleeve Piston Guide Release Lever Trigger Padded End Cap Grip Pad Piston Nail Magazine Piston Stopper Piston X-76-P-ENP assembly Fastener X-ENP-19
TOOL ANATOMY 5 DX 76-PTR Contact Pin INDEX Fastener Stop Cycling Grip Spall Guard Power Regulation Wheel Power Regulation Indicator Cartridge Strip Guideway Sliding Sleeve Piston Guide Release Lever Trigger Padded End Cap Grip Pad Piston Nail Magazine Piston Fastener X-76-P-ENP-PTR assembly X-ENP-19 X-76-P-ENP2K-PTR assembly X-ENP2K-20 Piston Brake
SELECTING THE RIGHT NAIL, TOOL & CARTRIDGE 6 INDEX Selecting the right nail, tool and cartridge is a pre-requisite for good quality fastening. In addition, improper selection can lead to excessive wear on the DX 76 deck fastening tool. ; (13 . Select the right nail Select the right nail X-ENP2K-20 L15 MX fastener is used for fastening deck into steel structures and light gauge steel in the thickness range 5/32" (4 mm) to 15/64" (6 mm).
FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE INSTALLING THE DECKING NAIL INDEX Mark the deck Load the nail Marking the deck is important to fasten on the joist or beam because you cant see the joist or beam when fastening the deck. It is a good practice to always keep the Nail Magazine full. This reduces damage to the Piston Brake/Stop and subsequent damage to the Nail Detection Mechanism Tip: For DX 76-MX/PTR load 1 nail strip first and then always load nails when cartridge strip runs out.
FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE 8 INSTALLING THE DECKING NAIL ; (13 . ; (13 . INDEX ; (13 . Check nail stand-off and adjust power level if required Initially, then periodically while fastening, and any time you change base material, use the Power Adjustment Gauge to check the nail stand-off and adjust the tool power level. Max Min Max Min ; (13 . ; (13 .
KNOWING HOW TO CLEAN THE TOOL 9 INDEX Disassamble the tool Remove the cartridge strip and nails before disassembling the tool. a a b a c b b b a While cleaning the tool, the Hilti spray should be applied ONLY on the Nail Magazine and NOT inside the tool. Clean the tool a b '; 0; Check the Piston and Piston Stopper Change if either the Piston or Piston Stopper is worn. Change only as a set both Piston and Piston Stopper.
KNOWING HOW TO CLEAN THE TOOL 10 INDEX '; 375 Check the Piston and Piston Brake Change if either the Piston or Piston Brake is worn. Change only as a set both Piston and Piston Brake. a b a b a b Assemble the tool Check the Piston Brake/Stop and Piston is always assembled back in.
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES CARTRIDGES 11 INDEX There are few instances the tool ceases to function on the jobsite. We identify below problems the customer may encounter, their possible causes and the recommended actions. Tool lifetime can be extended and higher tool performance can be achieved when the tool is cleaned and checked at regular intervals.
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 12 POSSIBLE CAUSES NAILS INDEX X-ENP-19 Issue Visual Criteria Trouble Possible cause Action Nail stand-off too high No piston mark visible, nail head stays off, stand-off too high Deck is not fastened properly to the beam Power setting too low or cartridge not strong enough Dial up power setting or increase strength of cartridge Nail stand-off is OK Washer compressed, piston mark clearly visible, deck flat – no deformation – – – Nail stand-off is
