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MODEL

P3801

CAT. NO.

52008/Deluxe Kit

DO NOT OPERATE THE P3801 TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE

READ THIS MANUAL AND RECEIVED THE PROPER

TRAINING ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995.

WARNING

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

WARNING!

PRIOR TO OPERATING THE P3801 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS.
PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR POWDER
ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND A POWERS FASTENERS QUALIFIED OPERATOR CARD
MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE TOOL. STATE, LOCAL, OR OTHER REGULATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE
FOLLOWED. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE USE OF POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS MAY
PERIODICALLY BE REVISED. ANY SUCH REVISIONS MAY CHANGE THE SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. POWERS FASTENERS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH REVISIONS WHICH
OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY
WITH THE CURRENT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL.

DANGER! - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

NEVER CLOSE TOOL WITH ANY PART OF HAND OVER MUZZLE END.

OPERATORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.

ALWAYS ASSUME TOOL IS LOADED. DO NOT PLACE A FINGER ON THE TRIGGER OF LOADED TOOL UNTIL MUZZLE
END IS AGAINST WORK SURFACE AND YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A FASTENING. NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND OVER
THE MUZZLE WITH A POWDER LOAD IN THE TOOL. IF THE TOOL ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGES THE PISTON OR
FASTENER MAY PENETRATE YOUR HAND RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR OF THIS TOOL COMPLETELY READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE ENTIRE
TOOL MANUAL AND COMPLETES THE OPERATOR’S EXAM ON THE LAST PAGE. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID
UNTIL THE TEST IS RECEIVED, WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT,
AND REVIEWED BY POWERS FASTENERS, INC.

Single Shot, Low Velocity Powder
Actuated Fastening Tool

P

3801

MANUAL CAT. NO. 49073 7/09

WARNING

Summary of Contents for P3801

Page 1: ...IONS WHICH OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY WITH THE CURRENT LAWS REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL DA...

Page 2: ...r actuated tools can provide one of the fastest and economical means of fastening they can also be dangerous if they are not operated properly Prior to operating the P3801 tool you must be properly tr...

Page 3: ...f concrete around the embedded area of the fastener shank As this occurs the concrete directly surrounding the fastener is compressed and in turn presses back against the shank of the fastener Additio...

Page 4: ...teel some materials are completely unsuitable Fasteners should never be fired into hard or brittle materials such as cast iron tile glass or rock These materials can shatter easily resulting in a pote...

Page 5: ...permitted if specific fastener testing has been conducted SPACING Setting fasteners too close together in concrete or masonry can cause cracking The recommended minimum distance between fasteners is...

Page 6: ...proper point penetration This will be the minimum fastener shank length required Do not select a fastener length longer than that required for the application An excessively long shank can burnish or...

Page 7: ...of the rules and regulations for safe operation of powder actuated tools shall be cause for the immediate revocation of your qualified operator card The following is a summary of safety precautions to...

Page 8: ...han 1 8 13 Never attempt to install a fastener in a cracked or spalled area in concrete Place fastener at least 3 three inches away from a spalled area to prevent the possibility of the fastener bendi...

Page 9: ...D OF THE TOOL WITH THE POINT OUT 3 While still holding the tool by the heat shield use the ramrod to push the fastener in the barrel until it is up against the piston and the piston is fully set Never...

Page 10: ...Clean breech area Powder load will not Stuck powder load Remove barrel assembly from tool and carefully unthread eject after firing tool nose piece Carefully pull the piston out of the barrel Use bra...

Page 11: ...sembling the tool or have any doubt about worn parts call your Powers Fasteners Authorized Powder Distributor NORMAL CLEANING All front end parts shown in the disassembly section are to be cleaned dai...

Page 12: ...Loop 17 Receiver 18 Deliver Load Appliance 19 Push Pin 20 Salve Spring 21 Breech Block Spring 22 Pin B4x16 23 Tool Cover Plug 24 Bolt M6x55 25 Firing Pin Spring 26 Firing Pin 27 CAT NO DESCRIPTION REF...

Page 13: ...rformed by qualified personnel using the proper equipment 8 Replace Piston Buffer Fastener Guide and Shield 9 Reassemble tool in reverse fashion to disassembly procedure detailed on left 1 Pull Locati...

Page 14: ...MODEL P3801 CAT NO 52008 Deluxe Kit 14 P3801 Notes...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...and follow the detailed rules and warnings regarding the safe operation of powder actuated tools can result in serious injury or death to the tool operator or bystanders I agree to conform to all the...

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