Abstract: The invention relates to a device for setting fastener elements or pins, particularly to a screw-setting device. The device comprises a housing in which a retainer shaft for a setting tool is mounted at least for axial displacement, at least one advance drive mechanism within the housing and adapted to be connected to the retainer shaft, a switching sleeve mounted for displacement together with the retainer shaft and defining at least one switch-off point, at least one sensor device supported in the housing for defining the switch-off point, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the switch-off point. In known devices of this type, the accurate and rapid adjustment of the switch-off point is difficult. According to the invention the adjustment mechanism is provided within the housing between the switching sleeve and the retainer shaft.