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OPERATOR'S EXAMINATION

 

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OPERATOR'S EXAMINATION

After  studying  and  understanding  the  material  in  this  tool  manual,  answer  the 
following questions. Complete the information on the other side of this page. Enclose 
a copy of your sales receipt and send to the address on the back of this manual to 
activate your tool warranty and receive your tool license. Operator's license can also 
be obtained at: www.ramset.com 

1.  Safety  goggles  and  hearing  protection  must 

always be worn by the operator and any neces-
sary bystanders when using the tool. 

 

 

True

    

 

False

2.  The  strongest  power  level  should  be  tried  first 

when making the first fastening.

 

 

True

    

 

False

3.  Never attempt to fire the tool until the muzzle end 

is compressed against the work surface and you 
are ready to make a fastening.

 

 

True

    

 

False

4.  Sheet  rock,  drywall  board,  wood,  fiberglass, 

ceramic  tile,  brick  and  thin  sheet  metal  are 
examples of materials not to be fastened into.

 

 

True

    

 

False

5.  A powder actuated tool can be safely used in an 

explosive or flammable atmosphere.

 

 

True

    

 

False

6.  Malfunctioning tools can be used and do not have 

to be removed from service immediately?

 

 

True

    

 

False

7.  When operating a powder actuated tool, your hand 

should never be placed in front of the tool muzzle.

 

 

True

    

 

False

8.  Poured concrete and structural steel are suitable 

materials for fastening into.

 

 

True

    

 

False

9.  To  determine  the  suitability  of  a  base  material, 

use a fastener as a center punch as follows:

  A)  If the fastener is blunted, do not fasten; the 

material is too hard. 

     

 

True

    

 

False

  B)  If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten; 

the material is too soft.

  

 

True

    

 

False

  C)  If the material cracks or shatters, do not fasten; 

the material is too brittle.

   

 

True

    

 

False

10.  In  concrete,  a  fastener  should  be  driven  no 

closer to a free edge than 3".

 

 

 

True

    

 

False

11.  When  fastening  into  concrete,  the  base  

material  should  be  greater  than  the  shank   
penetration by at least 3 times.

 

 

True

    

 

False

12.  Do not drive fasteners into steel that is thinner 

than 3/16".

 

 

True

    

 

False

13.  Powder  actuated  tools,  fasteners  and  loads, 

must  always  be  kept  in  a  secure,  locked  area 
when not in use to avoid access by unauthor-
ized persons.

 

 

True

    

 

False

14.  When  considering  the  safety  of  a  particular 

application,  the  operator  must  think  about  all 
of  the  following:  a)  the  powder  load  power 
level, b) the operator's safety, c) the safety of 
bystanders and fellow workers, d) the base or 
receiving material.

 

 

True

    

 

False

15.  It  is  not  necessary  to  read  the  Operator's 

Manual prior to operating the Model HD22 low 
velocity powder actuated tool.

 

 

True

    

 

False

16.  The best way to check the receiving material  

is  to  set  several  fasteners  using  the  most  
powerful load.

 

 

True

    

 

False

17.  Piston  overdrive  is  caused  by  overpowering 

of  the  tool  or  by  discharging  the  tool  against 
a soft surface.

 

 

True

    

 

False

18.   One should never attempt to pry a stuck load 

out of a tool.

 

 

True

    

 

False

19.  Placing a hand over the muzzle end of a loaded 

tool  can  result  in  serious  injury  from  piston 
overdrive or an escaping fastener if the tool is 
discharged accidentally.

 

 

True

    

 

False

Signed ____________________________

Date ______________________________

Содержание HD22

Страница 1: ...mset HD22 is a light duty tool designed for applications such as small room additions and basement remodels Tool life will vary depending on work site conditions and application The model HD22 is a lo...

Страница 2: ...SOLE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER NOTE It is very important that the operator of this tool completely reads and under stands the entire tool manual and completes the Operator s Exam on the last page...

Страница 3: ...or piston can seriously injure your hand in the event of an accidental discharge 2 Always use only Ramset fasteners and loads at all times for consistent tool functioning 3 Operators and bystanders mu...

Страница 4: ...erly test fire to determine correct power level may result in overpowering the fastener causing it to pass completely through the work material injuring someone on the other side Overpowering the fast...

Страница 5: ...tool 4 Always hold the tool perpendicular to the work surface to avoid serious injury or death from ricocheting fasteners Use a spall guard whenever possible 5 Never set a fastener too close to anoth...

Страница 6: ...materials 9 Never fasten through or into a hole Always maintain at least 1 2 distance from any pre drilled or pre punched hole 10 Should you decide not to make a fastening after the tool has been load...

Страница 7: ...s could result in serious injury or death 1 A powder actuated fastener after it has been installed is considered a permanent fastening Do not attempt to pull a fastener out of concrete or steel Attemp...

Страница 8: ...th Diameter 1 145 1 1 4 145 1 1 2 145 2 145 2 1 2 145 2 Never unload or disassemble a jammed stuck or broken tool which contains a live powder load This may cause the tool to fire unintentionally Alwa...

Страница 9: ...This action resets the piston for the next fastening Loss of power may be the result of an improperly reset piston 2 Place a fastener point out into the front end of the barrel until the plastic flut...

Страница 10: ...with a sharp firm blow If the tool fails to fire follow the misfire procedure on page 5 Note It is important to strike the firing pin button firmly and squarely A light blow or one off center may not...

Страница 11: ...e three causes for most all misfires INCONSISTENT FASTENER SETTING The major reason for inconsistent fastening is the improper position of the piston There are two reasons for an improperly positioned...

Страница 12: ...r For technical assistance or service information call 1 877 ITW BRANDS 1 877 489 2726 Note When overdrive occurs the piston may jam into the front barrel In this case be sure the tool is unloaded tur...

Страница 13: ...er minimizing uplift Fastener should penetrate steel completely for maximum holding power When fastening into masonry shoot into horizontal joints only Wood to Concrete Wood to Steel Thin Gauge Metal...

Страница 14: ...To Concrete 1B To Steel of Minimum Thickness Required Shank Length of Material Penetration M P Minimum Thickness Thickness Shank Length of Material of Steel 1 4 min pt M S allowance Minimum Thickness...

Страница 15: ...stener is blunted do not fasten the material is too hard True False B If the fastener penetrates easily do not fasten the material is too soft True False C If the material cracks or shatters do not fa...

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