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Instruction Manual
APPENDIX B - TOOL USE ASSESSMENT
Practical Knowledge
There are two parts to the assessment process:
1.
Practical Knowledge Questions - These questions are designed to test your knowledge of using
Ramset™
Powder Actuated (P.A.) Tools. They will be given to you on the day of instruction. Your
responses will be used as evidence of your knowledge and understanding.
2.
Skill Demonstration - Your performance in the operation and maintenance of a Ramset™
Powder
Actuated (P.A.) Tool will be viewed and evaluated by your Ramset™
instructor.
SKILL DEMONSTRATION
Firing a Powder Actuated (P.A.) tool
When demonstrating the correct use of a P.A. Tool,
the instructor will be looking for the following key skills:
• Preparation, including erecting/checking warning signs
• Clear the area of hazards
• Check the tool operation
• Correct personal protective equipment
• Correct fastener selection
• Correct power load selection
• Correct stance and body position
• Correct tool position
• Firing call
• Demonstration of correct misfire procedure
Cleaning a Powder Actuated (P.A.) tool
When demonstrating the cleaning of a P.A. Tool,
the instructor will be looking for the following key skills:
• Correct dis-assembly of tool
• Component identification
- Retractor
- Barrel
- Piston
- Buffer
• Clean all parts
• Oil parts
• Clear excess oil
• Reassemble correctly
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