5 Operation
5.1 Safety devices
Note
Before commencing work, check that all safety devices are fitted and that they are functioning correctly.
All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfill all conditions necessary for the correct operation of the tool.
5.2 Loading the single-fastener tool
1. Push the fastener into the tool from the front until it is held in place in the tool by the fastener's washer.
2. Push the cartridge strip, narrow end first, into the grip of the tool from below until the full length of the
cartridge strip is inside the tool. If you wish to use a cartridge strip in which some of the cartridges have
already been used, start pulling the strip up and out the top of the tool by hand until the first unused
cartridge is in place in the cartridge chamber.
5.3 Loading the magazine tool
1. Pull the magazine cover down and insert the fastener strip (strip of ten) in the tool.
2. Push the cartridge strip, narrow end first, into the grip of the tool from below until the full length of the
cartridge strip is inside the tool. If you wish to use a cartridge strip in which some of the cartridges have
already been used, start pulling the strip up and out the top of the tool by hand until the first unused
cartridge is in place in the cartridge chamber.
Note
If the loading status indicator is partly or completely red, there are 3 or less fasteners in the
magazine. The magazine may then be reloaded with a strip of ten nails.
Note
All fasteners in the magazine must be of the same length.
5.4 Setting the power level
1. Press the power regulator release button.
2. Turn the power regulating wheel to set the power level you require.
3. Check the quality of the fastening in accordance with Hilti standards.
Note
Select a cartridge power level and power setting to suit the application.
If you have no previous experience of using the tool, always begin with the lowest power.
5.5 Driving fasteners with the single-fastener tool
1. Position the tool.
2. Hold the tool perpendicular to the working surface and then press it against the surface.
3. Press the trigger to drive the fastener.
5.6 Driving fasteners with the magazine tool
1. Position the tool.
2. Hold the tool perpendicular to the working surface and then press it against the surface.
3. Press the trigger to drive the fastener.
5.7 Unloading the single-fastener tool
1. Pull the cartridges out of the tool.
2. Pull the fastener out of the tool.
5.8 Unloading the magazine tool
1. Pull the cartridges out of the tool.
2. Pull the magazine cover down and remove the fastener strip.
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Printed: 16.03.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5292586 / 000 / 02
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