Hilti DX 460 SM User Manual

DX 460 SM

Operating instructions en

Mode d’emploi fr

Manual de instrucciones es

Инструкция по зксплуатации ru

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DX 460 SM powder-actuated tool

Description of main parts 

 Gas return unit
 Guidance sleeve
 Housing
 Cartridge channel
 Unlock key power regulation wheel
 Power regulation wheel
 Trigger
 Handle
 Unlock key gas return unit
 Aeration slots
 Piston rings
 Piston X-460-PSM (# 373303)
 Buffer X-460-B (# 373 330)
 Magazine MX SM (# 370 827)

* These parts may be replaced by the user/operator.

It is essential that the operating
instructions are read before the
tool is operated for the first time.

Always keep these operating
instructions together with the tool.

Ensure that the operating instruc­tions are with the tool when it is
given to other persons.

Contents Page

1. Safety rules 1

2. General information 2

3. Description 3

4. Accessories 4

5. Technical data 6

6. Before use 6

7. Operation 7

8. Care and maintenance 8

9. Malfunctions, remedies and troubleshooting 9

10. Disposal 11

11. Manufacturer’s warranty – DX tools 12

12. EC declaration of conformity (original) 12

13. CIP approval mark 12

14. Health and safety of the user 13

1. Safety rules

1.1 Basic safety instructions

In addition to the safety rules listed in the individual sec­tions of these operating instructions, the following points
must be strictly observed at all times.

1.2 Only use Hilti cartridges or cartridges of equiva­lent quality

The use of cartridges of inferior quality in Hilti tools may
lead to build-up of unburned powder, which may explo­de and cause severe injuries to operators and bystan­ders. At a minimum, cartridges must either:

a) Be confirmed by their supplier for successful testing

according to EU standard EN 16264

NOTE:

● All Hilti cartridges for powder-actuated tools have

been tested successfully in accordance with EN 16264.

● The tests defined in the EN 16264 standard are system

tests carried out by the certification authority 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.

or

b) Carry the CE conformity mark (mandatory in the EU

as of July 2013).

See packaging sample at:
www.hilti.com/dx-cartridges

1.3 Use as intended

The tool is designed for professionals for fastening pro­filed metal roof and floor decking to open web steel joists.

1.4 Improper use

● Manipulation or modification of the tool is not per-

missible.

● Do not operate the tool in an explosive or flammable

atmosphere, unless the tool is approved for such use.

● To avoid the risk of injury, use only original Hilti fas-

teners, cartridges, accessories and spare parts or those
of equivalent quality.

● Observe the information printed in the operating

instructions concerning operation, care and mainte­nance.

● Never point the tool at yourself or any bystander.

● Never press the muzzle of the tool against your hand

or other part of your body.

● Do not drive nails into materials like glass, marble,

plastic, bronze, brass, copper, natural rock, insulation

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material, hollow brick, glazed tile, thin-gauge sheet met­al (< 4 mm), grey cast iron, spheroidal cast iron and gas
concrete.

1.5 Technology

● This tool is designed with the latest available tech­nology.

● The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz­ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
not as directed.

1.6 Making the workplace safe

● Ensure that the workplace is well lit.

● Wear non-slip shoes and always work from a secure

stance.

● Avoid unfavorable body positions. Work from a secure
stance and stay in balance at all times.

● Ensure that the workplace is well lit.

● Operate the tool only in well-ventilated working areas.

● Objects which could cause injury should be removed

from the working area.

● The tool is for hand-held use only.

● Keep other persons, children in particular, outside the

working area.

● Before using the tool, make sure that no one
is standing behind or below the point where fasteners
are to be driven.

● Keep the grip dry, clean and free from oil and grea­se.

1.7 General safety precautions

● Operate the tool only as directed and only when it is
in faultless condition.

● Use the stabilizer/splinter guard when the application
permits.

● If a cartridge misfires or fails to ignite, proceed as fol­lows:

1. Keep the tool pressed against the working surface
for 30 seconds.

2. If the cartridge still fails to fire, withdraw the tool from
the working surface, taking care that it is not pointed
towards your body or bystanders.

3. Manually advance the cartridge strip one cartridge.
Use up the remaining cartridge on the strip. Remove
the used cartridges strip and dispose of it in such a
way that it can be neither reused nor misused.

● Never attempt to pry a cartridge from the magazine

strip or the tool.

● Keep the arms flexed when the tool is fired (do not

straighten the arms).

● Never leave the loaded tool unattended.

● Always unload the tool before beginning cleaning,

servicing or changing parts and before storage.

● Store cartridges and unused tools unloaded, in a dry,
high or locked place out of the reach of children.

1.8 Temperature

● Do not disassemble the tool while it is hot.

● Never exceed the recommended maximum fastener

driving rate (number of fastenings per hour). The tool
may otherwise overheat.

● Should the plastic cartridge strip begin to melt, stop
using the tool immediately and allow it to cool down.

1.9 Requirements to be met by users

● The tool is intended for professional use.

● The tool may be operated, serviced and repaired only

by authorized, trained personnel. This personnel must
be informed of any special hazards that may be encoun­tered.

● Proceed carefully and do not use the tool if your full
attention is not on the job.

● Stop working with the tool if you feel unwell.

1.10 Personal protective equipment

● The operator and other persons in the immediate vicin­ity must always wear eye protection, a hard hat and ear
protection.

Warning signs

General
warning

Warning:

hot surface

Symbols

Read the opera­tion instructions

before use

2. General information

2.1 Indication and possible danger

WARNING

The word WARNING is used to draw attention to a poten­tially dangerous situation which could lead to severe
personal injury or death.

CAUTION

The word CAUTION is used to draw attention to a poten­tially dangerous situation which could lead to minor
personal injury or damage to the equipment or other
property.

2.2 Pictograms

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