RAMSET ROCKET TOOL, Operator'S Safety & Operating Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ATOR 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 PIS...

Page 2: ...e 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 clo...

Page 3: ...er 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 Pun...

Page 4: ...ise 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...

Page 5: ...y 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...

Page 6: ...LWAYS FOLLOW THE MISFIRE PROCEDURE If the tool does not fire after pulling the trigger continue to hold the depressed tool against the work surface for at least 30 seconds Then carefully open the tool...

Page 7: ...er level first If more power is required to set the fastener use the next higher power level until the powder level necessary to drive the fastener is reached RS27 10 SHOT STRIP LOAD POWER CATALOG LOA...

Page 8: ...reduced 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 Concrete Block or to Masonry Walls While this appli...

Page 9: ...ce the fastener point out into the muzzle end of the tool until the point end is inside the muzzle NEVER load a fastener with your finger on the trigger DO NOT use excessive force when inserting a fas...

Page 10: ...tool 6 Insert another fastener in the muzzle end of the tool as before and the tool is ready for the next fastening Keep your finger off of the trigger until the tool is in position to drive the fast...

Page 11: ...for damage or improper assembly Reduction or loss of power Piston not being returned Check to be sure that the to the full rear position return spring has pulled the barrel completely open to properl...

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

Page 13: ...DVANCE LEVER ASSEMBLY PIN 1 14 A1045 ADVANCE LEVER ASSEMBLY RETENTION NUT 1 15 A1094 MECHANISM HOUSING 1 16 A1095 MECHANISM HOUSING PLUG 1 17 A1089 COCKING ROD 1 18 A1088 ROTARY SEAR 1 19 A1069 COCKIN...

Page 14: ...y worn or damaged parts COMPLETE CLEANING GENERAL MAINTENANCE Heavy use or constant exposure to dirt and debris may require that the tool be cleaned more extensively Complete disassembly and cleaning...

Page 15: ...etention sleeve forward toward the muzzle end of the tool 3 Slide the barrel assembly out of the tool body Note the position of the slots on the side of the barrel and the rod at the lower rear of the...

Page 16: ...CLEANING TOOL PARTS 9 Check the piston tip for mushrooming or other deformities and grind flat The tip of the piston must be 90 to the shank and grinding must only be done by qualified personnel The...

Page 17: ...on Rocket Magazine Removal Installation 1 Be sure the tool is unloaded and remove any remaining fasteners from the magazine 2 Open the slider assembly Grasp and unscrew the muzzle collar Pull the maga...

Page 18: ...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 t...