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4. Technical data
DX 460 tool
Weight 3.25 kg (7.16 lb),
3.51 kg (7.78 lb) with magazine
Tool length 458 mm (18.03!),
475 mm (18.7!) with magazine
Nail length Max. 72 mm (2
7
/
8
!)
Recommended maximum fastening rate 700 per hour
Cartridges 6.8/11 M (27 cal. short) green, yellow, red, black
Power regulation 4 cartridge power levels, regulation wheel with locking
function
MX 72 magazine
Weight 0.653 kg (1.44 lb)
Nail length Max. 72 mm (2
7
/
8
!)
Magazine capacity Max. 13 nails
Right of technical changes reserved
5. Safety precautions
5. 1 Basic safety instructions
In addition to the safety precautions listed in the indi-
vidual sections of these operating instructions, the
following points must be strictly observed at all times.
5. 2 Use as intended
The tool is designed for professional use in fastening
applications in construction where nails, threaded studs
and composite fasteners are driven into concrete, steel
and sand-lime block masonry.
5. 3 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 mainte-
nance.
● 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 such as glass, marble,
plastic, bronze, brass, copper, natural rock, insulation
material, hollow brick, glazed tile, thin-gauge sheet metal
(< 4 mm), grey cast iron, spheroidal cast iron and gas
concrete.
5. 4 Technology
● This tool is designed with the latest available tech-
nology.
● The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz-
ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
not as directed.
5. 5 Making the workplace safe
● Avoid unfavourable body positions.
● 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.
5. 6 General safety precautions
● Operate the tool only as directed and only when it is
in faultless condition.
● Use the stabiliser/splinter guard when the application
permits.
● If a cartridge misfires or fails to ignite, proceed as fol-
lows:
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.
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