Operating Instruction DX 5 (01)

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Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken
Fastener breakage.
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.
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 head of the fastener per-
forates the fastened material.
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.
7.4 Problems with the cartridges
Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken
The cartridge strip doesn’t
advance.
The cartridge strip is damaged. ▶ Change the cartridge strip.
The tool has too much built-up dirt
and residues.
▶ Service the tool.
▶ If necessary, have the tool
checked by Hilti Service.
The tool is damaged. ▶ If the problem persists, contact
Hilti Service.
The cartridge strip cannot be
removed.
The tool has overheated. ▶ Allow the tool to cool down.
▶ Then, carefully remove the
cartridge strip from the tool.
▶ If the problem persists, contact
Hilti Service.
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 cartridge strip melts.
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 fastener driving rate is too
high.
▶ Stop using the tool immediately.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip and
allow the tool to cool.
Printed: 29.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292580 / 000 / 01