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
4 English
▶ If the tool has overheated, allow it to cool down.
▶ Do not dismantle the tool while it is hot. Allow the tool to cool down.
▶ Allow the tool to cool down if the plastic cartridge strip begins to melt.
Risk of explosion with cartridges
▶ Use only cartridges of a type approved for use with the tool.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip from the tool when you have completed the work or before transporting the
tool.
▶ Never attempt to forcibly remove cartridges from the magazine strip or tool.
▶ Store unused cartridges in a secure place where they are not exposed to dampness or excessively high
temperatures.
3 Description
3.1 Intended use
The product described is a fastening tool for use in applications in which nails, threaded studs and
combination fasteners are driven into concrete, steel and sand-lime block.
When using the tool, always ensure that the correct equipment is used. The fastener guide, magazine, piston
and fasteners must be compatible with one another.
3.2 Cartridges
All Hilti cartridges for powder-actuated tools have been tested successfully in accordance with EN 16264.
These tests are carried out by the certification authorities using specific combinations of cartridges and
tools. The tool designation, the name of the certification authority and the system test number are printed on
the cartridge packaging.
Ordering designation Color Power level
6.8/11 M green green light
6.8/11 M yellow yellow medium
6.8/11 M red red heavy
6.8/11 M black Black extra heavy
3.3 Minimum distances and spacing
3.3.1 Fastening to concrete
Always observe the following minimum distances and spacing when fastening to concrete:
• The minimum distance from the edge of the working surface to the fastener must be at least 70 mm.
• The minimum center-to-center distance between two fasteners must be at least 80 mm.
• The working surface must be at least 100 mm thick.
3.4 Information about the app
To find out more about the app, to download it and start it, scan the QR code in the case.
3.5 Information about the field of applications
Please refer to the Hilti product page for more information about the field of applications.
4 Technical data
4.1 Direct fastening tool
DX 5
Weight
7.41 lb
(3.36 kg)
Tool length
DX 5
19.0 in
(483 mm)
Nail length
DX 5
≤ 2.8 in
(≤ 72 mm)
Printed: 29.09.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292580 / 000 / 01