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Just as no one can merely read a book about driving an automobile and then hope  
to drive one safely, no one should attempt to use any Ramset tool without adequate, 
competent personal instruction. And just as one must be licensed to drive an automobile, 
one must also be licensed to use a powder actuated tool. No automobile instruction  
book or instructor can forewarn a learner against all possibilities and emergencies, nor 
can Ramset instructors and printed material detail all possible conditions surrounding 
the use of Ramset tools and products. 

Responsibility for the safe and proper use of this tool rests with the tool user 

and the employer.

SAFETY INTRODUCTION 

DANGER

SAFETY INTRODUCTION 

DANGER

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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 IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED  

AND LICENSED OPERATORS. 

YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE  

RAMSET TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE  

TOOL AND OBTAIN A CERTIFIED OPERATOR’S LICENSE  

BEFORE HANDLING, LOADING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL.

ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR OPERATE THIS TOOL  

WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING AND LICENSING CAN RESULT IN  

SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS.

DANGER

Del mismo modo que nadie puede sólo leer un libro acerca de cómo conducir un automóvil 

y pretender conducirlo con seguridad, nadie debería intentar hacer uso de una herramienta 

Ramset sin una instrucción personal adecuada y competente. Y de al misma forma que se 

debe obtener una licencia para conducir un automóvil, también se debe tener una licencia para 

hacer uso de una herramienta activada con pólvora. Ningún libro o instructor para aprender a 

conducir puede prevenir al que está aprendiendo contra todas las posibilidades y emergencias; 

tampoco pueden los instructores o el material impreso de Ramset detallar todas las posibles 

condiciones implicadas en la utilización de las herramientas y productos de Ramset.  

La responsabilidad del empleo seguro y apropiado de esta herramienta recae en su  

usuario y el empleador.

INTRODUCCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD 

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INTRODUCCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD 

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El operador y terceras  

personas deben emplear  

protección para los ojos  

y oidos.

Nunca cierre la herramienta con la mano sobre el extremo de carga de esta herramienta 

de fijación. Esto puede ocasionar una lesión grave en la mano causada por la  

penetración del pistón o por el disparo de un elemento de fijación.

Lea el manual antes de  

operar esta herramienta.

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ESTA HERRAMIENTA SÓLO DEBEN USARLA OPERADORES 

DEBIDAMENTE CAPACITADOS Y CON LICENCIA. SE DEBE 

COMPLETAR SATISFACTORIAMENTE EL PROGRAMA DE  

CAPACITACIÓN DE RAMSET PARA LA HERRAMIENTA 

Y OBTENER UNA LICENCIA DE OPERADOR CERTIFICADO 

ANTES DE MANEJAR, CARGAR U OPERAR ESTA HERRAMIENTA.

SI SE INTENTA MANEJAR U OPERAR ESTA HERRAMIENTA SIN LA 

CAPACITACIÓN Y LA LICENCIA ADECUADAS SE PUEDEN OCASIONAR 

LESIONES GRAVES AL OPERADOR O TERCERAS PERSONAS.

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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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