RAMSET RA54, Operator'S Safety & Operating Instruction Manual

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INSPECTION / TOOL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION / TOOL MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION / TOOL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION / TOOL MAINTENANCE
It is important to clean a Powder Acuated
Tool. The carbon build up from the
explosive material can decrease the
effectiveness of the tool and if not removed,
cause long term damage to the tool.
CAUTION:
The tool may become hot during
operation. Tool maintenance should be
performed when the tool has cooled down
to avoid the possibility of receiving burns
to hands.
1. Ensure that no power loads are loaded in
the tool. Remove the power load strip by
pulling it upwards out of the tool.
2. Hold the tool vertical with the fastener
guide/magazine pointing upwards.
Unscrew the fastener guide/magazine. If
this is too difficult by hand, use pliers.
3. Take out the piston assembly (piston,
piston return spring and buffer).
4. Push the barrel downwards and unscrew
the collar surrounding the barrel.
Remove the barrel assembly.
5. Check the length of the return spring
using the measuring points located on
the top of the tool housing. This check
should be made every 3,000 shots.
6. CHECK:
• The piston tip - replace if it is
damaged.
• The straightness of the piston - if it is
not straight, replace it.
• The piston buffer - replace if it is worn
or less than 3/16" thick.
7. Using wire brushes, thoroughly clean all
internal and external steel surfaces of
any carbon buildup.
Re-assembly is the reverse of
disasssembly
1. Position the barrel’s groove at the top.
2. Insert the barrel’s assembly into the main
housing and screw the knurled collar by
hand. (Do not over tighten).
3. After re-assembly check that the barrel
slides properly in the handle.
4. Slide the buffer onto the piston.
5. Slide the piston return spring onto the
piston.
6. Insert the piston assembly into the
barrel.
7. Screw the magazine or the fastener
guide onto the barrel.
8. Without any power loads or fasteners,
test the tool for correct function by
cocking the tool and depressing the
trigger. If this test does not work, do not
attempt to use the tool.
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STEP 3
STEP 5
OK!
CHANGE
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