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RAMSET HammerShot Operator Instructions Manual

Manual is about: LOW VELOCITY POWDER ACTUATED TOOL

Summary of HammerShot

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    This tool is for use only by licensed operators. You must obtain a license before using it. A tool operator's card will be issued to you after successfully completing the enclosed exam and returning it to receive your card and activate your warranty. Operator's license can also be obtained at: www.R...

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    Warranty all warranties of the products described herein, expressed or implied, including the warranty of merchantability and fitness for particular purposes are specifically excluded, except for the following: itw brands will repair or replace at its sole option any tool part or fastener which with...

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    Safety precautions 1 safety precautions warning! The following pages contain detailed warnings, cautions, and rules of safe operation with which the operator must be familiar and follow to avoid serious injury or death. After thorough- ly reviewing this manual, complete the operator's exam and retur...

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    1. Prior to using the tool, make sure it is unloaded and then do the functional check: check the functioning of the tool, without a powder load or fastener, by pushing down against the work surface, making sure the groove on the barrel aligns with the markings on the receiver. Repeat this several ti...

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    Safety precautions 3 safety precautions 1. Always point the tool away from people and in a safe direction. 2. Never use tool when explosives or flam- mable materials are nearby. 3. Never fire the tool without a fastener. The piston will protrude from the muzzle of the tool, enter the work surface an...

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    Safety precautions safety precautions 4 7. Never fasten into structural steel base material thinner than 3/16". Never fasten into concrete base material thinner than 3 times shank penetration. Always maintain minimum penetration requirements. 8. Fastening into block and masonry is not recommended. W...

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    Safety precautions 5 safety precautions 2. Never carry fasteners or other hard objects in the same pocket or container with powder loads. The loads could be set off, causing serious injury or death. 3. A person that is color blind must be extra careful when loading the tool. One must only take a loa...

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    Safety precautions safety precautions 6 .300 head plastic fluted drive pins shank shank length diameter 1/2" .145 5/8" .145 3/4" .145 1" .145 1-1/4" .145 1-1/2" .145 1-3/4" .145 2" .145 2-3/8" .145 2-1/2" .145 .300 head plastic fluted drive pin with 7/8" washer shank shank length diameter 1" .145 1-...

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    Caution! Be sure to read and understand all safety precautions and complete the operator's exam before attempting to operate the tool. Check to be sure the tool is unloaded and no foreign objects or fasteners are in the barrel. Perform daily function test before operating. Operation check the functi...

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    Tool operation tool operation 8 4. Close tool by pulling the barrel back to the semi-closed position. Never attempt to close the tool by exerting force on the front of the barrel. Never place your fingers or hands over the muzzle end of the bar- rel. The proper position of the hands and fingers are ...

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    Troubleshooting 9 troubleshooting tool operator must carefully follow all operating instructions and precautions to successfully operate the tool. Following is a list of potential situations an operator may encounter and the probable causes: • if a tool problem occurs and technical assistance is req...

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    Troubleshooting troubleshooting 10 piston overdrive piston overdrive is a problem that occurs after the tool is fired. The piston may extend into the work surface as much as 1/2". Piston overdrive can occur because of several reasons: • powder load too strong • soft base material • void in the mason...

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    Applications 11 applications 7/8" washer provides a greater bearing sur- face to the wood member, minimizing uplift. Fastener should penetrate steel completely for maximum holding power. When fastening into masonry, shoot into horizontal joints only. Wood to concrete wood to steel thin gauge metal t...

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    How to select a powder actuated fastener safety precautions 12 determine fastener type drive pins are used to directly fasten an object (permanent installation). Threaded studs are used where the object fastened may later be removed or where shimming is required. The following shows how to determine...

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    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ operator's examination 13 operator's examination after studying and understanding the material in this tool manual, answer the following questions. Complete the information on the other side of this page. Enclose a c...

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    O license and warranty activation the model hd22 tool is warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. I certify that i have read and understand the model hd22 tool operator's instruction and training manual and have taken the operator's exam on the reverse side. (please print clearly) the serial num...