Operating Instruction DX 5 (01)

ManualsBrandsHilti ManualsDirect FasteningDX 5-F8 Powder-actuated tool

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Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken

Damaged fastener head.

The wrong piston has been fitted. ▶ Check that the right combina-

tion of piston and fastener is

used.

The piston is damaged. ▶ Change the piston.

7.3 Problems with fasteners to be driven into steel

Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken

Damaged fastener head.

Driving power is too high. ▶ Reduce driving power (adjust

the power regulating wheel).

▶ Use a less powerful cartridge.

▶ Use the nails with a "top hat".

▶ Use the nails with a washer.

The wrong piston has been fitted. ▶ Check that the right combina-

tion of piston and fastener is

used.

The piston is damaged. ▶ Change the piston.

The fastener doesn’t pene-

trate deep enough.

Driving power is too low. ▶ Increase driving power (adjust

power regulating wheel).

▶ Use a more powerful cartridge.

The application limits have been

exceeded (very hard material).

▶ Use a nail with a higher

application limit.

▶ Use the single-fastener tool

instead of the magazine tool.

▶ Use shorter nails.

The system is unsuitable. ▶ Use a more powerful system ,

e.g. DX 76 (PTR).

The fastener doesn’t hold in

the base material.

Thin supporting steel (45 mm). ▶ Use a different power setting or

different cartridge power level.

▶ Use a nail suitable for thin

supporting steel.

Fastener breakage.