© 2007 Simpson Strong-T
ie Company Inc.
© 2007 Simpson Strong-T
ie Company Inc.
saFety starts witH yOu
pt-27 and pt-25s trOuBlesHOOting tips
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A. TRAINING
1. All operators must complete the tool manufacturer’s training before
attempting to take an exam or to operate this Simpson tool. You
must obtain certification of training from an authorized Simpson
Strong-Tie
®
instructor. If such training is not available where you
purchased the tool, call or write Simpson Strong-Tie before
attempting to operate the tool for information on the nearest
authorized instructor. Remember, obtaining this instruction
is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
.
2. Read this manual completely and understand its contents fully
before attempting to operate the tool. If there is anything in this
manual that you do not fully understand, ask your instructor or
call Simpson Strong-Tie for information. Reading and understanding
this manual is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
.
B. LIMITATIONS
1. Just as no instruction book of any kind can forewarn a learner
against all possible situations or emergencies that may arise, neither
can Simpson Strong-Tie instructors or printed instructions detail all
possible conditions or circumstances surrounding the use of this tool
or its supporting products. Recognizing these circumstances and
reacting in a safe manner is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
.
2. Simpson Strong-Tie disclaims any responsibility for injury or death,
which may result from any disregard of this manual or the verbal
instruction of the authorized Simpson Strong-Tie instructor.
Following the rules of safe operation given to you here and
verbally is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
.
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!!!
OBTAIN AUTHORIZED TRAINING
PT-27 or PT-25S Tool
Kit also includes:
- Operators Manual
- Operators Exam
- P.A.T. Warning Sign
Spall
Allen Wrench
Safety Glasses
Small Round Brush
Flat Brush
Ear Plugs
Lubricant
Large Round Brush
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Over Driving
Fasteners
Excessive Power
Change to next lower power level load strip.
Soft Base Material
Check Base Material – Center Punch test.
Tool Does Not
Fire
Tool not completely depressed
Firmly depress tool before firing
Excessive dirt on chamber and breech
Properly clean the tool.
Damaged firing pin or breech.
Replace damaged parts.
Reduction or loss
of power
Piston is not returned to rear position
Barrel must be fully opened to reset piston
Damaged piston or piston ring
Replace worn parts.
Damaged piston stop
Replace damaged part.
Piston will not
fully reset
Excess dirt
Completely clean the tool.
Bent or damaged piston
Replace piston
Other damaged parts.
Tag the tool “Defective –Do not use”. Place the
tool in a locked container, and contact your local
Simpson representative.
Strip Load will
not advance
Strip is inserted incorrectly
Check proper installation of strip
Advance mechanism is damaged
Contact your local Simpson representative.
Tag the tool and lock it in a container.
Tool will not stay
in closed position Ball bearing is missing
Contact your local Simpson representative for
replacement part.
pt-27 and pt-25s kit cOntents
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