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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS MAKE A TEST FASTENING
NEVER OPERATE TOOL AROUND
FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR OF
BYSTANDERS AND CLUTTER
COLOR-BLIND OPERATORS MUST
ALWAYS SELECT LOADS BY NUMBER
ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS
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. Obtain this sign at
www.ramset.com or call 800-848-5611.
NEVER PLACE HANDS OR BODY OVER
MUZZLE OPENING
KEEP TOOL LOCKED & OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN
ALWAYS DO A DAILY FUNCTION TEST
BEFORE LOADING TOOL
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NEVER LOAD THE TOOL UNLESS IT IS
TO BE USED IMMEDIATELY
Tool Handling Safety
1. Always be sure tool is operating
properly before attempting to use
it. Follow the “Daily Function Test”
shown to the right and described on
page 9.
2. Always load tool using a strip load
selected directly from a box indicating
the power load type and number.
Never attempt to use loose strip loads
that could be mis-identified.
3. Never carry loose loads in pockets
with pins or other hard objects.
4. Never load a tool unless you intend
to immediately make a fastening.
Loading a tool and leaving it unattended
in the work area can result in the tool
being accidentally discharged by others.
5. Never place your hand or any other
body part over the fastener loading
end of the tool.
Serious hand injury
could result from being struck by either
a fastener 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 with the
tool.
11. Using the tool in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning tool or handling loads
may result in exposure to lead or
other substances known to cause
birth defects, and other physical
harm. Have adequate ventilation at
all times and wash thoroughly after
exposure.
