RAMSET Viper Tool Operator's Safety & Operating Instruction Manual - Tool Operating Instructions
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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4. Lower the tool, keeping it pointed in
a safe direction, and insert the next
fastener or fastener assembly.
Note: While the Viper tool is being
closed and fired, the advance lever
cam has caused the load advance
lever to be indexed downward to
pick up the next load. When the tool
is lowered and opens up, the next
unfired load is indexed upward to
the firing position. At the same time,
as the tool is lowered, the piston is
automatically reset for the next
fastening.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND OR
FINGERS OVER THE MUZZLE
BUSHING WHILE AN UNFIRED
LOAD IS IN POSITION TO BE
FIRED.
5. After all 10 loads in the strip have
been fired, pull the used load strip
from the top of the tool. NEVER try
to pull a load strip from the bottom
of the tool.
6. If you are working in an area where
dirt or debris can fall onto the tool
while making fastenings, check the
tool frequently to be sure the
muzzle bushing and load strip track
are clear.
INSERT THE NEXT FASTENER OR
FASTENER ASSEMBLY INTO THE
MUZZLE BUSHING
REMOVE THE LOAD STRIP FROM
THE TOP OF THE TOOL
CHECK THE MUZZLE BUSHING AND
LOAD STRIP TRACK FOR DEBRIS
NOTE: Use of partially used load strips.
The design of the Viper tool is such that the next load to be fired is
automatically indexed into the firing position during the tool closing, firing
and tool opening sequence of operation. If it is necessary to use a
partially used load strip, the end of the strip containing the live loads
should be placed into the bottom of the tool handle just as if it were a new
strip. By counting the number of unfired loads in the strip before inserting
it and keeping count as the fastenings are being made, one can easily
determine when all of the loads have been used.