Gesipa TAUREX 1 Axial, Operating Instructions Manual

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8. Start-up
Before starting the blind rivet setting tool, read and observe the operating instructions and
safety information and keep in a safe place. Have technical personnel connect the com
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pressed air supply to the blind rivet setting tool.
8.1 Selecting and changing the nosepiece
Caution! Always fit the nosepiece corresponding to the size of the blind rivet (select from
table in Section 7).
To change the nosepiece
• Disconnect the blind rivet setting tool from the compressed air supply.
• Unscrew nosepiece (A) from steel head sleeve (B).
• Screw in selected nosepiece (A) and tighten.
8.2 To set a blind rivet
• Connect the blind rivet setting tool to the compressed air supply.
• Insert the blind rivet in the nosepiece (A) and using the tool fit as far as it will go in the
hole in the material to be joined.
• Press trigger (F) until the mandrel breaks off.
• Release trigger (F).
• The spent mandrel is automatically conveyed into the spent mandrel container (see Sec -
tion 8.4).
8.3 To suck in and hold a blind rivet
• If the blind rivet is already in the riveting tool, it is recommended that you use the balanc -
er with valve (Article No. 1457733).
• If the blind rivet is already in the material to be joined, it is recommended that you use the
time delay valve (Article No. 1450893).