BluePoint Fasteners BP-303A, Instruction Manual

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BP-303A tool can be used for a wide
range of fastening needs on a variety of
base materials.
For best results, read and follow these
important instructions for fastening.
These guidelines will help you perform
the fastening operation most effectively
and safely. Powder actuated fastenings
are permanent solutions. Any attempt
to remove them may cause serious
injury.
This application is not recommended,
but if at all used, keep at least 3” edge
distance to avoid cracking the block and
excess penetration of fastener to avoid a
loss in holding value. Fastening is not
recommended for vertical joint.
Fastening on Concrete
For fastening in concrete, keep a
minimum distance of 3” between
fastenings and 3” of any free edge.
Concrete thickness should be at least
three times the expected depth of
penetration into concrete. The drive
pin’s ideal penetration is 1”.
Fastening to Concrete Block or
Masonry Walls
Concrete Fasteners driven too close to
an edge or too close together can cause
the concrete edge to fail or transfer to
fly free.
APPLICATIONS OF FASTENERS
Fastening wood to concrete.
Penetration of thin gauge metal.
Fastening to Steel
BP303 tool can be used for fastening on
the flat surfaces of structural steel. For
steel fastening, always maintain a
minimum of 1-
1/2” between the
fasteners and 1/2” from any edge.
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO
THE TOOL OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS
5. Never drive a fastener close to
the edge of the base material
or close to another fastener.
See installation page.
MISFIRE PROCEDURE
If the tool does not fire after pulling the
trigger, continue to hold the tool
against the work surface for at least 30
seconds.
Then carefully open the tool,
remove the load and put it in a can of
water or other non-flammable liquid.
Never discard the load into a dumpster.
If the tool becomes stuck or jammed
with a powder charge, point the tool in
a safe direction and label it
immediately with “DANGER – DO NOT
USE – DEFECTIVE”. Lock the tool in a box
and contact your local dealer for
assistance from BLUEPOINT.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE
MISFIRE PROCEDURE.
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FASTENER DRIVING SAFETY
1. Use this tool ONLY to fasten into a
recommended base material.
2. DO NOT fire the tool without a
fastener.
If the tool is fired without
a fastener, the piston can hit the
work surface causing serious injury
to you and bystanders.
3. Always use spall guard protection
whenever possible to minimize the
flying particles or debris.
4. Always use the tool firmly and
perpendicular to the work
surface and keep your hand
flexed before firing.
Otherwise
the fastener may ricochet
causing injury.