User manual HILTI DX351-CT

[. . . ] DX 351-CT Hilti Corporation LI-9494 Schaan Tel. : +423 / 234 21 11 Fax: +423 / 234 29 65 www. hilti. com Operating instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Manual de instruções en fr es pt Hilti = registered trademark of Hilti Corp. , Schaan W 3557 0808 00-Pos. 3 1 Printed in Liechtenstein © 2008 Right of technical and programme changes reserved S. & O. 388037 / A 388037 *388037* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DX 351CT Direct fastening tool en It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the tool is operated for the first time. Ensure that the operating instructions are with the tool when it is given to other persons. Contents 1. [. . . ] c) Do not attempt to drive fasteners into unsuitable materials: Materials that are too hard, e. g. Driving a fastener into these materials may cause the fastener to break, shatter or to be driven right through. d) Do not use the tool on surfaces with a fire protection coating thicker than 12 mm (½"). Using the tool on surfaces with a fire protection coating may cause the tool to malfunction. a) Select the correct fastener guide and fastener combination for the job on hand. Failure to use the correct combination of these items may result in injury or cause damage to the tool and/or lead to unsatisfactory fastening quality. In these positions, there should be no audible click (the tool should not actuate). NOTE Read the operating instructions before the tool is operated for the first time. 6. 1 Check the tool Check that no cartridge strip is loaded in the tool. If a cartridge strip is present in the tool, remove the strip by pulling it out. 6 7. Operation 7. 2 Operation 3 4 CAUTION Keep your hands on the black gripping section and avoid electric cables (risk of electric shock). Regularly check to ensure the gripping section and extension are in good condition. Push the cartridge strip, narrow end first, into the grip of the tool from below until flush with the grip. NOTE If the cartridge strip is already partly used, pull it through by hand until an unused cartridge is in position in the cartridge chamber. Adjust the driving power by turning the regulating wheel (1 = minimum power, 2 = medium power, 3 = maximum power). Fire the tool and drive the fastener by pushing the grip toward the ceiling. Pull the cartridge strip out of the tool at the cartridge strip exit aperture. Push the fastener guide firmly against the piston guide and then screw it on in a clockwise direction until it engages. 7. 4 Application guidelines NOTE For detailed information, please ask your local Hilti representative for a copy of the applicable technical guidelines or national technical regulations. 7. 4. 1 Procedure if a cartridge fails to fire If a cartridge fails to fire or misfires, always proceed as follows: Keep the tool pressed at right angles against the working surface for 30 seconds. en CAUTION Never push back the fastener guide with the palm of the hand, with any other part of the body or with the nail as this presents a risk of injury. The user of the tool and bystanders must wear protective glasses and a hard hat. CAUTION The fastener driving action is initiated by ignition of a propellant charge. The user of the tool and other persons in the immediate vicinity must wear ear protectors. WARNING Making the tool ready to fire by pressing it against a part of the body (e. g. [. . . ] The tool is fouled with dirt and residues. The tool is not pressed fully against the working surface. Cartridge transport system. Press the tool fully against the working surface. Spray Hilti lubricant spray (from above) into the cartridge transport system toward the cartridge chamber. See section: 7. 2 Operation 3 4 Remove the fire protection coating. Big drop in driving power. [. . . ]