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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 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 eye protection 
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:  
“WARNING - Powder Actuated  
Tool In Use”. 

Failure to warn others  

may result in serious injury to them. 
Contact Ramset at 1-800-241-5640  
to obtain this sign.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

DANGER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

DANGER

4

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

WARNING

POWDER

ACTUATED

TOOL IN USE

WITHIN 50 FEET

Safety is important – Take proper precautions.

ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS

Seguridad de cargas y  

selección de las cargas

1.  Realice siempre una fijación de prueba

 

después de asegurarse que el material 

base es adecuado para la fijación activada

 

con pólvora. 

Si no se determina correctamente 

el nivel de potencia que se debe utilizar 

puede usarse uno demasiado alto, lo 

que puede ocasionar que el elemento de

 

fijación atraviese completamente el 

 

material de trabajo y ocasione lesiones

 

graves o mortales a terceras personas 

que se encuentren en la trayectoria del 

elemento de fijación.

2.  

Los operadores daltónicos deben siempre 

seleccionar las cargas por número de 

carga para evitar el uso de una carga 

incorrecta por las mismas razones 

descritas en

 el

 párrafo

 1 

anterior.

Seguridad en

 el

 área

 de

 trabajo

1.  

Los operadores y las terceras personas 

siempre deben usar gafas de seguridad  

y accesorios de protección auditiva 

aprobados. 

El no cumplir con este  

requisito puede ocasionar ceguera o 

lesiones graves a los ojos debido a los

 

fragmentos despedidos y pérdida del oído 

debido a la exposición repetida o constante 

al ruido del disparo del fijador.

2.  

Mantenga siempre

 el

 área

 de

 trabajo

  

libre de terceras personas y materiales  

innecesarios que puedan interferir con  

la operación segura de la herramienta.  

La operación de la herramienta en un  

área congestionada o abarrotada puede 

afectar su capacidad para operarla  

de manera segura.

3.  Nunca opere la herramienta si hay

  

materiales inflamables o explosivos  

cerca. 

Las cargas de pólvora se queman  

y producen chispas cuando se disparan  

y pueden inflamar esos materiales o 

emanaciones.

4.  

Coloque siempre letreros de advertencia  

a 50

 pies

 (15

 metros)

 del

 área

 donde

 se

 

efectuará la

 fijación.

 Los

 letreros

 deben

 

decir: “ADVERTENCIA – Herramienta en 

uso

 ac

tiv

ada

 con pólvora”. 

El no advertir 

a las personas alrededor puede resultar en 

lesiones graves para ellas. Comuníquese 

con Ramset/ al teléfono 

1-800-241-5640

 

(en los EE.UU.) para obtener esta letrero.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 

PELIGRO

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 

PELIGRO

4

REALICE SIEMPRE UNA FIJACIÓN  

DE PRUEBA

LOS OPERADORES DALTÓNICOS  

SIEMPRE DEBEN SELECCIONAR LAS 

CARGAS POR NÚMERO

MANTENGA EL ÁREA DESPEJADA  

DE TERCERAS PERSONAS Y  

AMONTONAMIENTOS

NUNCA OPERE LA HERRAMIENTA  

ALREDEDOR DE MATERIALES  

EXPLOSIVOS O INFLAMABLES

ADVERTENCI

A

HERRAMIENTA

ACCIONADA CON POLVORA

EN USO A MENOS DE 

15 METROS (50 PIES)

La Seguridad Es Importante – Tome Las Precauciones Apropriadas

.

SIEMPRE COLOQUE LETREROS  

DE ADVERTENCIA

Summary of Contents for Viper Tool

Page 1: ...R 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: ...afe and proper use of this tool rests with the 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 ...

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: ...e 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 warn...

Page 5: ...astener 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 engage in horseplay ...

Page 6: ... 8 for guidelines ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MISFIRE PROCEDURE If the tool does not fire after the normal firing sequence continue to hold the depressed tool against the work surface for at least 30 seconds Then carefully lower the tool remove the strip load and put it in a can of water or other non flammable liquid Never carelessly discard a strip with live loads into a trash container If the tool becomes...

Page 7: ...te a risk of serious injury to the operator or bystanders DANGER LOADS Ramset RS 27 strip loads are specially made for use in the Viper Tool The power level of the load is indicated by the number marked on each box the color of the box and the color on the tip of each load As the number increases the power level also increases Always perform the center punch test described on page 3 to test the ba...

Page 8: ...inimum spacing of 3 between fastenings and 3 from any free edge Concrete thickness should be at least three times the intended penetration depth into the concrete 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 Steel Your Ramset tool can be used for fastening on the flat surfaces of structural steel When fa...

Page 9: ...trip into the bottom of the handle and push it in until your finger is in firm contact with the handle recess Never try to insert a load strip into the tool from the top of the receiver 3 Carefully raise the tool to the ceiling and depress the barrel assembly where the fastening is to be made Hold the tool perpendicular and forc ibly push upwards on the pole handle to compress the firing pin sprin...

Page 10: ... and loads strip track are clear NOTE Use of partially used load strips The design of the Viper tool is such that the next load to be fired is automatically indexed into the firing position during the tool closing firing and tool opening sequence of operation If it is necessary to use a partially used load strip the end of the strip containing the live loads should be placed into the bottom of the...

Page 11: ...r firing pin Replace damaged parts assembly damaged Tool does not completely Misassembled or Check all parts in the receiver for depress damaged parts damage or improper assembly Reduction or loss of power Piston not being returned Disassemble and clean barrel to the full rear position piston and nosepiece Worn or damaged piston Replace damaged piston Failure to index strip Strip not inserted in t...

Page 12: ...PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC 12 ...

Page 13: ...ration General maintenance should be performed every six months or more often if the tool is subjected to heavy use General maintenance complete clean ing should be done by a qualified repair person IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED TOOLS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO TOOL OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS CLEAN TOOL DAILY ALWAYS FUNCTION TEST THE TOOL AFTER PERFORMING ANY SERVICE SEE PAGE 9 FOR DETAILS ON THE FUNCTION...

Page 14: ...slots on the sides of the barrel since the tip ends of the pawls are inserted into the barrel slots through the tool housing in re assembly 4 Unscrew the muzzle bushing assembly from the barrel If this is difficult to do by hand grasp the barrel and use a wrench on the flats of the muzzle bushing assembly to loosen it for complete removal 5 Remove the piston from the barrel UNSCREW THE BARREL RETA...

Page 15: ... less than 4 long the piston must be replaced 8 Reassemble the tool in the reverse order of disassembly When sliding the barrel and spring into the housing align the slot in the barrel with the slot in the tool housing and install both pawls and the retaining collar 9 Always check before using the tool to be sure that the advance lever cam is tightened securely on the end of the pole connection AL...

Page 16: ...EMENT Ramset s sole liability 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 w...

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