DX 9-HSN

DX 9-ENP
Quick Start Guide – Supplement
INDEX 2

SAFETY FIRST 3

TOOL ANATOMY 4 – 6

SELECTING THE RIGHT NAIL, 7

TOOL & CARTRIDGE

DOWNLOADING & USING DOWNLOAD 8

THE HILTI CONNECT APP ACCESS TOOL INFORMATION 9

INSTALLING THE DECKING NAIL 10 – 11

FASTENING METAL DECK
UNDERSTANDING THE SERVICE INDICATOR 12
TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE
CONNECTING TO HILTI CONNECT VIA BLUETOOTH 13

KNOWING HOW TO CLEAN 14 – 15

THE TOOL

POSSIBLE CAUSES 16 – 17

KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD
TOOL STAYS COMPRESSED 18 – 19
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TOOL CANNOT BE COMPRESSED 20 – 21

Additional resources available are:

̵ Quick start guide
̵ Tool Operating Instructions
̵ How to video (use the resources in the Hilti Connect App, Hilti online or Hilti channel in YouTube)
 SAFTEY FIRST 3
INDEX

Requirements to be met by the user

The tool is intended for professional use. The tool may be operated, serviced and maintained only by trained, authorized personnel
who have received special instruction regarding the hazards that may be encountered.
Use the tool for the first time only after you have been trained by a Hilti specialist on how to use it safely.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Operator and bystanders must wear helmet, eye and ear protection. Hilti recommends the operator wear hand gloves. In addition, all
the jobsite safety requirements (steel toe safety shoes, safety harness, high visibility vest, etc.), deemed necessary by the local regula-
tions and jobsite requirements must be adhered to.

Personal safety
̵ Never tamper with or modify the tool in any way.
̵ Do not use the tool for purposes for which it was not intended.
̵ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the tool.
Do not use the tool if you are not concentrating.
̵ To reduce the risk of injury use only genuine Hilti accessories and spare parts or those of equivalent quality.
̵ Use only fasteners of a type approved for use with the tool.
̵ Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
̵ Never point the tool toward yourself or other persons.
̵ Never press the nosepiece of the tool against your hand or against any other part of your body (or other persons hand or part of
their body).
̵ Drive the fasteners only into structural steel members. Do not attempt to drive fasteners into other materials or into hardened or
brittle steel, cast iron or spring steel.
̵ Pull the trigger only when the nosepiece of the tool is in contact with the working surface and the tool is fully compressed.
̵ When driving fasteners, always hold the fastening tool at right angles to the working surface in order to help prevent the fastener
being deflected by the surface.
̵ Never redrive a fastener, as this may cause the fastener to brake.
̵ Keep the grips dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
̵ Never leave a loaded tool unattended.
̵ Always remove the cartridges before cleaning, servicing or carrying out maintenance work on the tool.
̵ Never leave the tool unattended.
̵ When not in use, the tool should be unloaded (cartridge strips removed) and stored in a locked, dry place where it is inaccessible
to children.
̵ Never compress the tool while operating the Pawl, as this presents a risk of injury to the operators hand.
̵ Remove the cartridge strip from the tool carefully. Never attempt to pry a cartridge from the magazine strip or tool.
̵ Do not disassemble the tool while it is hot. If this is unavoidable, wear protective gloves.
̵ Store unused cartridges in a dry place, where they are locked away or high up and out of reach of children.
̵ Do not operate the tool when parts are damaged or when the controls do not function correctly.
Have the tool repaired by Hilti Tool Service.

Information here is general: read the operating instructions for complete details
TOOL ANATOMY 4
INDEX

Handle

Trigger Button

Cartridge Inlet
Cartridge Outlet
Nail Release Button

Housing
Magazine Guide

Cartridge Channel

Carrying Handle

Magazine Release Button

Pawl
Stop

Rotating Sleeve Nail Magazine

Pressure Pin

Nail Detection Mechanism

TOOL ANATOMY 5
INDEX

Service Indicator

Grip Pipe

Triggering Cable

Triggering Cable Retainer

Ball Holder

Firing Unit

Cartridge Transport Lever

Cartridge Channel

Compression Spring
Temperature Sensor

Nail Advancement Catch

Piston

Bearing Sleeve
TOOL ANATOMY 6
INDEX

Bearing Sleeve

Piston Guide Assembly

Slider

Piston Piston

Piston Stop
Piston Brake Nail Magazine

Piston Retrainer Kit

SELECTING THE RIGHT NAIL, TOOL & CARTRIDGE 7
INDEX

Selecting the right nail, tool and cartridge is a pre-requisite for good quality fastening.
In addition, improper selection can lead to excessive wear on the DX 9 deck fastening tool.

 

Select the right nail Select the right nail

X-HSN 24 fastener is used for X-ENP-19 L15MXR fastener
fastening deck to bar joist and is used for fastening deck to
light gauge steel structure in structural steel 1/4”(6.4 mm)
the thickness range 1/8” to full steel.
(3.2 mm) to 3/8” (9.6 mm).

A fastener selection guide is

available to aid in selecting
the right nail if doubtful. It
is included in every DX 9
tool case and can also be
ordered separately.

 

Select the right tool Select the right tool

For the X-HSN 24 nail you For the X-ENP-19 L15MXR
need to use the DX 9-HSN nail you need to use the DX
or the DX 860-HSN tool. 9-ENP or the DX 860-ENP
tool.

See below reference chart to select the right color cartridge based on steel strength and steel thickness by nail type. The num-
ber within the box provides a quick reference for the tool power level. However, due to variability in base steel, check the nail
stand-off by performing test fastenings and adjust the power level accordingly.

 

Select the right cartridge Select the right cartridge

For the X-HSN 24 nail and the DX 9-HSN or the DX 860- For the X-ENP-19 L15MXR nail and DX 9-ENP or the DX 860-
HSN tool you need to use the 6.8/11 M40 cartridge. ENP tool you need to use the 6.8/18 M40 cartridge.

Standard High-strength Standard High-strength

3/8" steel steel >3/4" steel steel
(9.6 mm) (19.0 mm)

5/16" 4 4
Base material thickness
Base material thickness

(8.0 mm)
5/8"
black
red

red red (16.0 mm)

(inch/mm)
(inch/mm)

1/4"
(6.4 mm) 3 3
2 2
3/8"
3/16" (9.6 mm)
(4.8 mm)
5/16" 4 4
blue

red

(8.0 mm)
1/8" 1/4" 3 3
(3.2 mm) S235, S275 S355, S275 (6.4 mm) S235, S275 S355, S275
E 36, ST 37, E 42, ST 52, E 36, ST 37, E 42, ST 52,
340-470 N/mm 2 490-630 N/mm 2 340-470 N/mm 2 490-630 N/mm 2
DOWNLOADING & USING THE HILTI CONNECT APP 8
DOWNLOAD INDEX

 

App Store Install

Go to the Google Play Store Search for the Hilti Connect
or the Apple App Store on App and install it.
your phone or scan the QR
code.

+LOWL&RQQHFW
+LOWL&RQQHFW

 

Select the country Login

If you are an existing user,
you can push Login. If you
are a new user, you can
push register or you can
skip the login and use the
limited functionality.
DOWNLOADING & USING THE HILTI CONNECT APP 9
ACCESS TOOL INFORMATION INDEX

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FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE 10
INSTALLING THE DECKING NAIL INDEX

 

Mark the deck Load the nail

Marking the deck is import- It is a good practice to
ant to fasten on the joist always keep the Nail
or beam because you cant Magazine full. This redu-
see the joist or beam when ces damage to the Piston
fastening the deck. Brake/Stop and subsequent
damage to the Nail Detec-
tion Mechanism
 Tip: For DX 9-HSN load 6
nail strips and DX 9-ENP
Mark the deck 4 nail strips first and then
Marking the deck is import- always load nails when
ant to fasten on the joist cartridge strip runs out.
or beam because you cant
see the joist or beam when
fastening the deck.

 

Load the cartridge Check cartridge strip

is flush
This step prevents missing
the first cartridge on the
x1 strip.

 

Align tool with the Compress the tool and

deck marking pull the trigger
Align the tool with the
marking prior to fastening.
Piston jam is a reported
problem by our customers.
In most cases is due to
missing the joist or beam
while making the fastening.
Missing the joist and beam
at the time of fastening can
reduce the lifetime of the
Piston and Piston Brake/
Stop. Hence, it is important
to mark the deck and align
the tool with the mark while
fastening.
FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE 11
INSTALLING THE DECKING NAIL INDEX

  

Check nail stand off

and adjust power level
if required
Initially, then periodically
while fastening, and any
time you change base mate-
rial, use the Power Adjust-
ment Gauge to check the
nail stand-off and adjust the  
tool power level.

  

Check nail stand off

and adjust power level
if required
Initially, then periodically
while fastening, and any
time you change base mate-
rial, use the Power Adjust-
ment Gauge to check the
nail stand-off and adjust the  
tool power level.
FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE 12
UNDERSTANDING THE SERVICE INDICATOR INDEX

The Hilti DX 9-HSN / DX 9-ENP tool has an integrated digital Service Indicator. The digital Service
Indicator on the DX 9 gives real-time feedback on when to clean and service the tool, maximizing
productivity on the job. The tools operating temperature range is also displayed, helping you to work
at the optimal pace.

The gauge shows the optimal operating temperature

(i.e. working at optimal installation pace). A warning sign
shows when the tool temperature is extremely high. Bluetooth button
A tool wrench is displayed when the tool needs to be
sent to Hilti Tool Service Center for maintenance.

A large cleaning brush is displayed Counter reset button

when the tool requires cleaning.
A progression bar with 7 segments indicates
the number of settings since the last cleaning.

The SI displays prompts and field what it means and the action required is explained below.

Display What it means Action required

Normal operation, tool cold.

– –
Fastening count progressing.

Cleaning brush appears Clean the tool and reset the

on the display. counter after cleaning.

WARNING: Tool is extremely hot –

cartridges can fire prematurely and
plastic nail strips can melt if they
remain stagnant while inside the
Temperature warning
tool. Cartridge and nail strips must
appears on the display.
be removed from the tool, and
use of the tool must be ceased
immediately until tool temperature
returns to normal.

Wrench appears on the Tool needs maintenance. Send the

display. tool to Hilti Tool Service Center.

Temperature sensor dysfunctional

Wrench appears on the
– send the tool to Hilti Tool Service
display but the tempera-
Center to get the temperature
ture bulb missing.
sensor replaced.
FASTENING METAL DECK TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE 13
CONNECTING TO HILTI CONNECT VIA BLUETOOTH INDEX

 

Bluetooth Connect >1 sec.

Turn on the Bluetooth on Press the Bluetooth button
your phone. on the digital Service
Indicator > 1 sec.
The Bluetooth on the DX
9-HSN/DX p-ENP tool turns
off after 2min.

Start using the Hilti

Connect App
On page 9 you'll find the
how to use it.
KNOWING HOW TO CLEAN THE TOOL 14
INDEX

Disassamble the tool Remove the cartridge strip and nails before disassembling the tool.

     


While cleaning the tool, the Hilti spray should be applied
Clean the tool ONLY on the Nail Magazine and NOT inside the tool.

  

c


Check the Piston and Change if either the Piston or Piston Brake is worn.
Piston Brake Change only as a set both Piston and Piston Brake.

  

a b a b
KNOWING HOW TO CLEAN THE TOOL 15
INDEX

Check the Piston and Change if either the Piston or Piston Stop is worn.
Piston Stop Change only as a set both Piston and Piston Stop.

  

a b a b

Check the Nail Checking the Nail Detection Mechanism will help early diagnosis and limit the tool damage.
Detection Mechanism If damaged send the Nail Magazine to Hilti Tool Service.

   If not working

   If not working

Assemble the tool Check the Piston Brake/Stop and Piston is always assembled back in.

    

b

Reset counter See page 12 where to reset the counter.

KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 16
POSSIBLE CAUSES INDEX

There are few instances the tool ceases to function on the jobsite.We identify below problems the customer may encounter,
their possible causes and the recommended actions. Tool lifetime can be extended and higher tool performance can be achie-
ved when the tool is cleaned and checked at regular intervals.

Problem Possible causes Recommended action

Piston stuck due to missing

see page 18 – 19
the joist/steel beam

Tool stays Send Nail Magazine to

Piston Brake/Stop missing
compressed Hilti Tool Service Center

Inside of Rotating Sleeve

Send DX 9 Tool to Hilti Tool Service Center
not cleaned regularly

Ball stuck (Safety mechanism) Send DX 9 Tool to Hilti Tool Service Center

Send Nail Magazine to

Nail Detection Mechanism damaged
Hilti Tool Service Center
Tool cannot be
compressed
No nail or nail not positioned

see page 20 – 21

Debris in Nail Magazine

No cartridge Load cartridge and try again

Remove cartridges and wait for

Trigger failure Tool hot
the tool to cool down

Trigger mechanism failed Send DX 9 Tool to Hilti Tool Service Center

Cartridge feeding mechanism failed Send DX 9 Tool to Hilti Tool Service Center
Crushed
cartridges
Tool hot and cartridge was Jobsite troubleshoot – Remove cartridge
not removed immediately stuck in base of Piston Guide Assembly

Stop on housing missing Send DX 9 Tool to Hilti Tool Service Center

Nail jams,
Highly deformed nails,
Nail failures Send Nail Magazine to
Nail Magazine is damaged
Hilti Tool Service Center

Nail stand-off increasing Send Nail Magazine to

Piston Retainer Kit damaged
need to increase power Hilti Tool Service Center
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 17
POSSIBLE CAUSES INDEX

X-ENP-19

Issue Visual Criteria Trouble Possible cause Action

No piston mark visible, Deck is not fas- Power setting too Dial up power
Nail stand-off
nail head stays off, tened properly to low or cartridge setting or increase
too high
stand-off too high the beam not strong enough strength of cartridge

Washer compressed,
Nail stand-off piston mark clearly
– – –
is OK visible, deck flat
– no deformation

Washer over compres- Deck is not fas- Power setting too Dial down power
Nail stand-off
sed, deck deformed, tened properly to high or cartridge setting or decrease
is too low
stand-off too low the beam is too strong strength of cartridge

Gap between Avoid gap between

Nail stand off OK or Deck profile Gap caused by
sheet and beam or
deck profile too low without piston does not lay solid slope of the deck
fasten at the right
and beam clear mark on the beam or local effects
side of the beam

Nail stand off OK or too

low, sheet metal one
Beam miss Beam miss Deck not marked Mark the deck
sided deformed (edge
of the beam visible)

X-HSN-24

Issue Visual Criteria Trouble Possible cause Action

Top-hat not compres- Deck is not fas- Power setting too Dial up power
Nail stand-off
sed, nail head stays off tened properly to low, or cartridge setting, or increase
too high
too high the beam not strong enough strength of cartridge

Top-hat compressed,
Nail stand-off
plastic washer nearly in – – –
is too low
original shape

Top-hat over com- Deck is not fas- Power setting too Dial down power
Nail stand-off
pressed, red plastic tened properly to high, or cartridge setting, or decrease
is OK
strongly damaged the beam is too strong strength of cartridge

Gap between Avoid gap between

Nail stand off OK or Deck profile does Gap caused by
sheet and beam, or
deck profile too low, deck locally not lay solid on slope of the deck
fasten at the right
and beam deformed the beam or local effects
side of the beam

Nail stand off OK or too

low, sheet metal defor-
Beam miss Beam miss Deck not marked Mark the deck
med one sided (edge of
the beam visible)
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 18
TOOL STAYS COMPRESSED INDEX

Wait for the tool to

cool down
Wait for the tool to cool
down before troubleshoo-
ting the tool. The tempera-
ture gauge on the tool can
be used as a reference to
check if the tool is still hot.

 

Use the scraper and Tool decompresses

open Rotating Sleeve
Tool should be pointing
downwards while opening
the Rotating Sleeve. Use
only the scraper or a punch.
Dont use hammer or stone
as it will damage the Rot-
ating Sleeve.

 

Close the Rotating Remove the cartridge

Sleeve When the tool is compres-
sed the cartridges cannot
be removed. Hence decom-
press the tool first and then
remove the cartridges
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 19
TOOL STAYS COMPRESSED INDEX

 

Release the Magazine Disassemble the Nail

Guide Magazine a

Replace Piston and

Piston Brake / Stop
Replace the jammed Piston
and Piston Brake/Stop with
a new one.

a b

Assemble the tool

    

a
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 20
TOOL CANNOT BE COMPRESSED INDEX

Remove the cartridge

 

Insert the nails Visual check Pressure

One reason why the tool Pin
cannot be compressed is Try to compress the tool
the nails are not loaded, or and visually check if the
nails are not loaded into the Pressure Pin is getting fully
right position. compressed.
Tip: For DX 9-HSN load 6
nail strips and DX 9-ENP
4 nail strips first and then
always load the nails when
cartridge strip runs out.

 

Remove the nails Visually check Nail

Magazine
Visually check the Nail Maga-
zine to see if the nail detection
lever is intact and visible. If bro-
ken send the Nail Magazine to
Hilti Tool Service to get it fixed.

Visually check Nail

Magazine
Visually check the Nail Maga-
zine to see if the nail detection
lever is intact and visible. If bro-
ken send the Nail Magazine to
Hilti Tool Service to get it fixed.
KNOWING ESSENTIAL FIELD TROUBLE SHOOTING 21
TOOL CANNOT BE COMPRESSED INDEX

 

Check movment of Nail Check movment of Nail

Detection Mechanism Detection Mechanism
Use the scraper and check Use the scraper and check
the movement of the Nail the movement of the Nail
Detection Mechanism. Detection Mechanism.

If Damaged, send the If Damaged, send the

Nail Magazine to Hilti Tool Nail Magazine to Hilti Tool
Service Center. Service Center.

 

Check movement of Check movement of

the Pressure Pin the Pressure Pin

If Damaged, send the If Damaged, send the

Nail Magazine to Hilti Tool Nail Magazine to Hilti Tool
Service Center. Service Center.