RAMSET D45A TOOL
OPERATOR’S
SAFETY & OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DANGER
THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY.
READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOW VELOCITY
PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL
Page 1: ...ATOR S SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL SEMI AUTOMATIC LOW VELOCITY PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL ...
Page 2: ...he tool user and the employer SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER 2 Operator s and bystanders must wear eye and hearing protection Never close tool with hand over fastener loading end of the tool A serious hand injury from penetration by the piston or a discharged fastener could result Read manual before operating tool DANGER THIS TOOL IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND L...
Page 3: ...ver fasten into any base material that does not pass the Center Punch test Failure to assure the suitability of the base material can result in serious injury to the eyes or other body parts Center Punch Test ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN PERFORMING THIS TEST 1 Always check the material being fastened into for hardness before attempting any fastening operation 2 Using a fastener as a center punc...
Page 4: ...oise 2 Always keep the work area clear of bystanders and unnecessary materials that could interfere with safe tool operation Operating the tool in a congested or cluttered area may affect your ability to operate the tool safely 3 Never operate tool if flammable or explosive materials are nearby Powder loads burn and create sparks when fired and could ignite these materials or fumes 4 Always post w...
Page 5: ...uck by either a fastener or the tool piston should the tool be accidentally fired 6 Always store the tool unloaded and keep the tool and the loads securely locked in a tool box Keep keys away from children and unlicensed persons 7 Always keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others 8 Never carry a loaded tool around the work area 9 Never allow anyone not trained to use the tool 10 Never eng...
Page 6: ...age 8 for guidelines ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MISFIRE PROCEDURE If the tool does not fire after pulling the trigger continue to hold the depressed tool against the work surface for at least 30 seconds Then carefully open the tool remove the load disc and put it in a can of water or other non flammable liquid Never carelessly discard a disc with live loads into a trash container If the tool becomes stuck ...
Page 7: ...el first If more power is required to set the fastener use the next higher power level until the powder level necessary to drive the fastener is reached D60 45 DISC LOAD POWER CATALOG LOAD CASE LEVEL NUMBER COLOR COLOR 2 2D60 Brown Brass 3 3D60 Green Brass 4 4D60 Yellow Brass 5 5D45 Red Brass 300 HEAD PLASTIC FLUTED DRIVE PINS 145 Shank Diameter in Shank Lengths from 1 2 to 2 300 HEAD PLASTIC FLUT...
Page 8: ... is reduced Driving fasteners too close to an edge or too close to each other can cause the concrete edge to fail or fasteners to fly free Fastening to Concrete Block or to Masonry Walls While this application is not recommended when used it is necessary to take care to observe a 3 edge distance to avoid cracking the block and over penetration of the fastener to avoid loss of holding value Fasteni...
Page 9: ...y flying debris 2 With finger off the trigger place the fastener point out into the muzzle end of the tool until the point end is inside the muzzle NEVER load a fastener with your finger on the trigger DO NOT use excessive force when inserting a fastener STOP immediately if excessive force is required inspect the barrel to find out why the fastener is not entering the muzzle freely DO NOT continue...
Page 10: ...y parts away from the muzzle end of the tool 7 Insert another fastener in the muzzle end of the tool as before and the tool is ready for the next fastening Keep your finger off of the trigger until the tool is in position to drive the fastener 8 To remove a used or partially used load disc from the tool open the cover and lift out the load disc NEVER try to remove a jammed or stuck load disc Shoul...
Page 11: ...assembly Reduction or loss of power Piston not being returned Barrel must be pulled to the full rear position completely opened to properly reset the piston Worn or damaged Replace worn or piston or piston ring damaged parts Worn or broken pawls Replace pawls Tool will not spring open Excessive dirt buildup Clean tool thoroughly Damaged or bent piston Replace piston Broken or damaged parts Tag too...
Page 12: ...D45A PARTS SCHEMATIC D45A PARTS SCHEMATIC 12 ...
Page 13: ...s not loaded before performing any service or repair and always wear safety goggles when cleaning or servicing the tool DAILY CLEANING All front end parts shown in the disassembly section are to be cleaned daily with a good detergent oil and wire brush Remove all dirt and carbon buildup and wipe parts dry with a clean rag Check all parts for wear or damage before reassembly and replace or repair a...
Page 14: ...embly out of the tool body Note the position of the slots on the side of the barrel assembly 4 Slide the barrel retention collar off of the barrel assembly 5 Using an adjustable or 13mm open end wrench grip the flats on the end of the muzzle bushing and unscrew the muzzle bushing from the barrel assembly UNSCREW THE BARREL RETENTION COLLAR REMOVE BOTH PAWLS SLIDE RETENTION COLLAR AND RETURN SPRING...
Page 15: ...her deformities and grind flat The tip of the piston must be 90 to the shank and grinding must only be done by qualified personnel The overall minimum length of the piston must not be less than 5 11 16 When less than this length the piston must be replaced to avoid tool damage 11 Reassemble the tool in the reverse order of disassembly ALWAYS PERFORM THE DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE USING THE TOOL AF...
Page 16: ...ity hereunder will be to replace any part or accessory which proves to be defective within the specific time period Any replacement part or accessory provided in accordance with this warranty will carry a warranty for the balance of the period of warranty applicable to the part it replaces This warranty does not apply to part replacement required due to normal wear This warranty is void as to any ...
