P3500
EN
15
3
Check the correct answer.
1
It is necessary to read the Operator’s
Manual prior to operating a DEWALT low
velocity tool.
True False
2
When fastening into concrete, the base
material should be greater than the
shank penetration by at least:
1 time
2 times
3 times
3
When operating a powder actuated tool,
your hand should never be placed:
around the tool body
in front of the tool muzzle
over the tool handle
4
To determine the suitability of a base
material, use the fastener as a center
punch.
• If the fastener is blunted, do not fasten;
the material is too:
soft hard brittle
• If the fastener penetrates easily, do not
fasten; the material is too:
soft hard brittle
• If the material cracks or shatters, do not
fasten; the material is too:
soft hard brittle
5
Unsafe applications for powder actuated
tools may be caused by which of the
following?
a soft base material
improper powder load
fastening too close to
an unsupported edge
a malfunctioning tool
fastening into a spalled area
fastening through a pre-existing hole
all of the above
6
Which one of the following building
materials is not suitable as a receiving
material (base material) for powder
actuated fasteners?
sheet rock
wood
fiberglass
sheet metal
all of the above
7
When considering the safety of a
particular application, the operator must
think about:
the base material
the powder load power level
the operator’s safety
the safety of bystanders
and fellow workers
all of the above
8
The proper loading procedure is: insert
fastener first, powder load second. The
fastener should always be placed in the tool
prior to the load.
True False
9
Which one of the following materials
is usually suitable for powder actuated
fastenings?
poured concrete
hollow tile
surface hardened steel
glazed brick
10
In concrete, a fastener should be driven
no closer to an unsupported edge than:
1/2”
1-1/2”
3”
11
Fishhooking is a condition which
can occur when a powder actuated
fastener strikes a piece of hard aggregate
or very hard concrete, bends and comes
out of the work surface. A fishhook can
cause a serious injury or death.
True False
12
Placing a hand over the muzzle bushing
of a loaded tool can result in serious
injury from piston overdrive or an escap-
ing fastener if the tool is discharged
accidentally.
True False
13
Piston overdrive is caused by overpower-
ing of the tool or by discharging the tool
against a soft surface.
True False
14
Malfunctioning tools cannot be used
and must be removed from service
immediately.
True False
15
After conducting a Center Punch Test,
the best way to check the base material
is to set several fasteners using the least
powerful load.
True False
16
Eye protection and hearing protection
should not be worn by the operator and
any necessary bystanders when using
the tool.
True False
17
A powder actuated tool cannot be
safely used in an explosive or flammable
atmosphere.
True False
18
List the proper powder load level number
(1-6) next to each color listed.
Red___ Brown ___
Green ___ Yellow ___
Gray ___ Purple ___
19
T he weakest power level should be used
when making the first fastening.
True False
20
You can fasten into welded areas of
steel.
True False
P3500
• The proper procedure if a powder load
fails to ignite is to hold the tool against
the work surface and wait 30 seconds,
then proceed exactly as directed in the
Operator’s Manual.
True False
•
DEWALT powder loads for the P3500 are
.27 caliber in 10 load strips. No other
powder load may be used in this tool.
True False
•
Operators should never compress the
P3500 or any other powder actuated tool
against any part of their body.
True False
• If a piston buffer for the P3500 becomes
deformed, simply remove it, and use the
tool without the buffer?
True False
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