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S a f e t y R u l e s
1
Do not use outside the design intent.
2
Do not use equipment with this tool/machine other than that recommended and supplied by Avdel UK Limited.
3
Any modification undertaken by the customer to the tool/machine or any equipment supplied by Avdel UK Limited or their
representatives, shall be the customer’s entire responsibility. Avdel UK Limited will be pleased to advise upon any proposed
modification.
4
The tool/machine must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined at regular intervals for damage and
function by trained competent personnel. Any dismantling procedure shall be undertaken only by personnel trained in Avdel UK
Limited procedures. Do not dismantle this tool/machine without prior reference to the maintenance instructions. Please contact
Avdel UK Limited with your training requirements.
5
The tool/machine shall at all times be operated in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation. In the U.K. the “Health
and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974” applies. Any question regarding the correct operation of the tool/machine and operator safety
should be directed to Avdel UK Limited.
6
The precautions to be observed when using this tool/machine must be explained by the customer to all operators.
7
Always disconnect the airline from the tool/machine inlet before attempting to adjust, fit or remove a nose assembly.
8
Do not operate a tool/machine that is directed towards any person(s).
9
Always adopt a firm footing or a stable position before operating the tool/machine.
10
Ensure that vent holes do not become blocked or covered.
11
Do not operate the tool if it is not fitted with a complete nose assembly or swivel head unless specifically instructed otherwise.
12
When using the tool, the wearing of safety glasses is required both by the operator and others in the vicinity to protect against
fastener ejection, should a fastener be placed ‘in air’. We recommend wearing gloves if there are sharp edges or corners on the
application.
13
Take care to avoid entanglement of loose clothes, ties, long hair, cleaning rags etc. in the moving parts of the tool which should
be kept dry and clean for best possible grip.
14
When carrying the tool from place to place keep hands away from the trigger/lever to avoid inadvertent start up.
15
The combination of fastener, mandrel, hole size and sheet thickness shall be in accordance with specifications set by Avdel UK
Limited.
16
The cylinder of the tool must be free to move without risk of hitting or trapping the operator.
This instruction manual must be read with particular attention to the following safety rules, by any person
operating this tool.
I M P O R T A N T
While a small amount of wear and marking will naturally occur through normal and correct use of mandrels,
they must be regularly examined for excessive wear and marking, with particular attention to the head
diameter, the tail jaw gripping area of the shank or heavy pitting of the shank and any mandrel distortion.
Mandrels which fail during use could forcibly exit the tool. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that
mandrels are replaced before any excessive levels or wear and always before the maximum recommended
number of placings. Contact your Avdel UK Limited representative who will let you know what that figure is by
measuring the broach load of your application with a calibrated test tool. These tools can also be purchased
under Part Number 07900-09080, supplied with all necessary information for testing in this manual.
