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4.  Lower the tool, keeping it pointed in  

a safe direction, and insert the next  
fastener or fastener assembly. 

Note:

 

While the Viper tool is being closed and 
fired, the advance lever cam has caused 
the load advance lever to be indexed 
downward to pick up the next load. 
When the tool is lowered and opens  
up, the next unfired load is indexed 
upward to the firing position. At the 
same time, as the tool is lowered, the 
piston is automatically reset for the  
next fastening.

  NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND OR  

FINGERS OVER THE MUZZLE  
BUSING WHILE AN UNFIRED LOAD 
IS IN POSITION TO BE FIRED.

5.  After all 10 loads in the strip have been 

fired, pull the used load strip from the 
top of the tool. NEVER try to pull a load 
strip from the bottom of the tool.

6.  If you are working in an area where  

dirt or debris can fall onto the tool  
while making fastenings, check the  
tool frequently to be sure the muzzle 
bushing 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 
tool handle just as if it were a new strip.  
By counting the number of unfired loads  
in the strip before inserting it and keeping 
count as the fastenings are being made, 
one can easily determine when all of the 
loads have been used.

SHOULD YOU DECIDE NOT TO MAKE A 
FASTENING AFTER THE TOOL HAS BEEN 
LOADED, ALWAYS REMOVE THE POWDER 
LOAD FIRST, THEN THE FASTENER. THIS  
WILL PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGING  
OF THE FASTENER OR PISTON INTO THE 
OPERATORS HAND.

TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

10

INSERT THE NEXT FASTENER OR  

FASTENER ASSEMBLY INTO THE  

MUZZLE BUSHING

REMOVE THE LOAD STRIP FROM THE TOP 

OF THE TOOL

CHECK THE MUZZLE BUSHING AND 

LOAD STRIP TRACK FOR DEBRIS

4. Baje la herramienta, manteniéndola 

apuntando en una dirección segura, e 

inserte el siguientre elemento de fijación 

o conjunto de elementos de fijación.

 

Nota:

 aunque la herramienta Viper está 

cerrándose y disparándose, la palanca 

de avance de la leva ha ocasionado que 

la palanca de avance de la carge avance 

hacia abajo para tomar la siguiente carga. 

Cuando la herramienta se baja y se abre, 

la siguiente carga sin disparar avanza 

hacia arriba a la posición de disparo.  

Al mismo tiempo que la herramienta se 

baja, el pistón es colocado automática-

mente para la siguiente fijación.

 

NUNCA COLOQUE LA MANO O  

LOS DEDOS SOBRE LA BOQUILLA 

CUANDO UNA CARGA ACTIVA ESTÉ 

EN POSICIÓN PARA EL DISPARO.

5. Después que se hayan disparado 

 

las 10 cargas en una tira de cargas, 

saque ésta por la parte de arriba de la 

herramienta. NUNCA intente sacar una 

tira de cargas por la parte de debajo de 

la herramienta.

6. Si se encuentra trabajando en una 

 

zona donde polvo o desechos puedan 

caer sobre la herramienta mientras  

está realizando fijaciones, revise  

frecuentemente la herramienta para 

aseguarse de que tanto la boquilla 

como la tira de cargas están limplas.

NOTA: empleo de tiras de carga  

utilizades en parte.

El diseño de la herramienta Viper hace 

posible que la siguiente carga a disparar 

avance automáticamente a la posición  

de disparo durante la secuencia de  

operación de cierre, disparo y apertura  

de la herramienta. Si es necesario emplear 

una tira de cargas utilizada en parte, el 

extremo de la tira conteniendo las cargas 

vivas debe colocarse dentro del fondo 

de la empuñadura de la herramienta tal y 

como si fuera una nueva tira. Si se cuenta 

el número de cargas sin disparar en la tira 

antes de insertarla y manteniendo la cuenta 

a medida que se efectúan las fijaciones, 

uno puede fácilmente determinar cuando 

se han utilizado todas las cargas.

SI DECIDE NO HACER UNA 

FIJACIÓN DESPUÉS DE CARGAR LA 

HERRAMIENTA, RETIRE SIEMPRE 

LA CARGA DE PÓLVORA PRIMERO Y 

LUEGO EL ELEMENTO DE FIJACIÓN. 

ESTO IMPEDIRÁ UNA DESCARGA 

ACCIDENTAL DEL ELEMENTO DE 

FIJACIÓN O EL PISTÓN EN LAS 

MANOS DEL USUARIO.

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN

 

DE LA HERRAMIENTA

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN

10               DE LA HERRAMIENTA  

INTRODUZCA EL SIGUIENTE ELEMENTO 

DE FIJACIÓN O CONJUNTO DE  

ELEMENTOS DE FIJACIÓN DENTRO  

DEL MANGUITO EN LA BOCA

SAQUE LA TIRA DE CARGAS POR LA 

PARTE DE ARRIBA DE LA HERRAMIENTA

REVISE EL MANGUITO EN LA BOCA  

Y LA TIRA DE CARGAS PARA VER  

SI TIENEN BASURA

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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