Loads & Load Selection Safety
1. Always make a test fastening after
being sure that the base material
is suitable for powder actuated
fastening.
Failure to determine the
correct power level to be used may
result in the use of excessive power,
allowing the fastener to pass completely
through the work material, causing
serious or fatal injuries to others who
may be in the path of the fastener.
2. Color-blind operators must always
select strip loads by number to
prevent use of an incorrect load for
the same reasons as in #1 above.
Workplace Safety
1. Operators and bystanders must
always wear approved safety goggles
and approved hearing protection.
Failure to do so may result in blindness
or serious eye injury from flying debris
and loss of hearing from constant or
repeated unprotected exposure to
fastening noise.
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 warning signs within
50 ft. of the area where fastening
is to be done. Sign must state:
“Caution - Powder Actuated Tool
In Use”.
Failure to warn others
may result in serious injury to them.
Contact ITW Ramset/Red Head at
1-800-348-3231 to obtain this sign.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
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ALWAYS MAKE A TEST FASTENING
COLOR-BLIND OPERATORS MUST
ALWAYS SELECT LOADS BY NUMBER
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR OF
BYSTANDERS AND CLUTTER
NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL AROUND
FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
POWDER
ACTUATED
TOOL IN USE
WITHIN 50 FEET
BY PROPER CAUTION, SAFETY IS ASSURED
Concrete Fastening Systems
ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS
