Operating Instruction DX 5 (01)
Table Of Contents
- Original operating instructions
- 1 Information about the documentation
- 2 Safety
- 3 Description
- 4 Technical data
- 5 Operation
- 5.1 Safety devices
- 5.2 Loading the single-fastener tool
- 5.3 Loading the magazine tool
- 5.4 Setting the power level
- 5.5 Driving fasteners with the single-fastener tool
- 5.6 Driving fasteners with the magazine tool
- 5.7 Unloading the single-fastener tool
- 5.8 Unloading the magazine tool
- 5.9 Switching Bluetooth on and off
- 5.10 Resetting the cleaning indicator
- 5.11 Procedure if a cartridge fails to fire
- 5.12 Tool misfires (cartridge doesn't fire)
- 6 Care and maintenance
- 6.1 Care of the tool
- 6.2 Maintenance
- 6.3 Servicing the tool
- 6.4 Dismantling the single-fastener tool
- 6.5 Dismantling the magazine tool
- 6.6 Checking the piston and buffer for wear
- 6.7 Checking the fastener guide for wear
- 6.8 Cleaning and lubricating the single-fastener tool
- 6.9 Cleaning and lubricating the magazine tool
- 6.10 Assembling the single-fastener tool
- 6.11 Assembling the magazine tool
- 6.12 Final check of the tool
- 7 Troubleshooting
- 8 Disposal
- 9 Manufacturer’s warranty
- 10 Confirmation of C.I.P. testing
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7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Problems with the tool
Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken
The piston gets stuck in the
base material.
The fastener is too short. ▶ Use a longer fastener.
The fastener has no washer. ▶ Use a fastener with washer for
applications on wood.
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.
Higher force required to press
the tool against the surface.
Build-up of combustion residues. ▶ Service the tool.
Trigger resistance increases. Build-up of combustion residues. ▶ Service the tool.
Stiff movement of power reg-
ulation wheel.
Build-up of combustion residues. ▶ Service the tool.
The fastener is not driven
deep enough.
The piston is incorrectly
positioned.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip and
clean the tool.
▶ Check the piston and buffer and
replace if necessary.
Bad cartridge. ▶ Pull the cartridge strip through
to the next cartridge.
The piston jams in the ex-
haust gas piston return unit.
The piston is damaged. ▶ Change the piston.
Rubber dust or debris in the piston
return unit.
▶ Check the piston and buffer and
replace if necessary.
▶
Contact Hilti Service if the
problem persists.
Build-up of combustion residues. ▶ Service the tool.
The exhaust gas piston return
unit jams.
Build-up of combustion residues. ▶ Service the tool.
No fastener driven: The tool
fires, but no fastener is
driven.
The piston is incorrectly
positioned.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip and
clean the tool.
▶ Check the piston and buffer and
replace if necessary.
The tool cannot be fired.
The tool was not pressed fully
against the working surface.
▶ Press the tool fully against the
working surface.
The magazine is not loaded. ▶ Load the magazine.
Plastic fragments in the magazine. ▶ Open the magazine, remove the
nail strip and plastic fragments.
The piston is incorrectly
positioned.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip and
clean the tool.
▶ Check the piston and buffer and
replace if necessary.
Printed: 29.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292580 / 000 / 01