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RAMSET 721 Operators Manual And Installation Manual
Summary of 721
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Model 721 tool operator’s safety & operating instruction manual danger this tool for use by licensed operators only. Read and obey all safety and operating instructions before operating tool. Single shot, low velocity piston type fastening tool.
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Just as no one can merely read a book about driving an automobile and then hope to drive one safely, no one should attempt to use any ramset tool without adequate, competent personal instruction. And just as one must be licensed to drive an automobile, one must also be licensed to use a powder actua...
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Preparation acceptable base materials powder actuated fastening is suitable for use in the following base materials only: • poured concrete • structural steel • masonry joints (see page 8) never attempt to fasten into any other type of material. Fastening into other materials can cause blindness or ...
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Loads & load selection safety 1. Always make a test fastening after being sure that the base material is suitable for powder actuated fastening. Failure to determine the correct power level to be used may result in the use of excessive power, allowing the fastener to pass completely through the work...
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Tool handling safety 1. Always be sure tool is operating properly before attempting to use it. Follow the “daily function check” shown to the right and described on page 9. 2. Always load tool using a power load selected directly from a box indicating the power load type and number. Never attempt to...
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Failure to follow instructions can cause injury to the tool operator or to bystanders. Fastener driving safety 1. Only use the tool for fastening into a suitable base material. 2. Never fire the tool without a fastener. Firing a tool without a fastener will cause the piston to strike the work surfac...
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Your ramset model 721 tool uses only the ramset fasteners and loads shown below or listed for the tool in the product catalog. Fasteners fasteners / loads fasteners / loads 7 never use any other types of fasteners or loads in the model 721 tool. Use of other types of fasteners or loads may cause uni...
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Fastening applications your ramset tool can be used for a wide range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. Reading and follow these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your tool, fasteners, and powder loads, as well as help you perform these fastening ...
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Tool operation daily function test always check the tool first to make sure that it does not contain a load or fastener. Test the tool several times by depressing the muzzle bushing fully on a hard surface and pulling the trigger. You should hear an audible click as the firing pin releases. Let up o...
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4. Slide the barrel back to the semi-closed position. Never attempt to close the tool by exerting force on the front end of the barrel. Never place your hand, fingers or any other body part over the fastener loading end of the tool. 5. Hold the tool perpendicular (90°) to the work surface with both ...
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Refer to parts schematic for proper assembly of parts – overdriving of fasteners – excessive power – change to the next lower power level load color and number. – soft base material – check base material (see page 3) – tool fails to fire – failure to depress – see “tool does not completely completel...
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Parts schematic parts schematic 12.
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Parts list / maintenance parts list / maintenance 13 maintenance always make sure the tool is not loaded before performing any service or repair and always wear safety goggles when cleaning or servicing the tool. Normal cleaning all front end parts shown in the disassembly section are to be cleaned ...
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Disassembly 14 disassembly tool disassembly 1. Remove the screw and lockwasher from the stop pin cover using the 5/32” hex wrench provided with the tool. 2. Remove the stop pin cover by lifting it up and out of the tool housing. 3. Remove the stop pin spring. 4. Remove the stop pin. 5. Slide the bar...
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Disassembly 15 disassembly 6. Unscrew the breech plug from the rear of the barrel using a 1” wrench. Protect the barrel from damage if a vise is used to hold the barrel during the disassembly. 7. Slide the piston out of the barrel assembly. If necessary, tap the breech plug end of the barrel on a wo...
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721 warranty and limitations powder actuated tool manufactures' institute inc. Tm concrete fastening systems glendale heights, il 60139 800-ramset6 (1-800-726-7386) www.Ramset.Com buy with confidence... Buy from your authorized distributor an illinois tool works company © illinois tool works 2008 pr...