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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.

      DANGER  

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

      DANGER 

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NEVER LOAD THE TOOL UNLESS IT IS 

TO BE USED IMMEDIATELY

NEVER PLACE HANDS OR BODY OVER 

MUZZLE OPENING

KEEP TOOL LOCKED & OUT OF THE 

REACH OF CHILDREN

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B

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Seguridad en el manejo de la  

herramienta

1.  Compruebe siempre que la herramienta

 

esté funcionando correctamente antes de 

intentar usarla. Siga las instrucciones de 

la prueba diaria de funcionamiento que se 

muestran a la derecha y se describen en 

la página

 9.

2.  Cargue la herramienta siempre usando

 

una tira de cargas seleccionada d

ire

cta

-

men

te 

de una caja que indique el tipo y el 

núm

ero

 de la potencia de carga. Nunca 

trate de usar tiras de cargas sueltas que 

pueden estar mal identificadas.

3.  Nunca lleve tiras de cargas en los bolsillos

 

junto con pernos u otros objetos duros.

4.  Nunca cargue una herramienta a menos

 

que la vaya a utilizar inmediatamente para 

efectuar una fijación. 

Si se carga una  

herramienta y se le deja desatendida en el 

área de trabajo puede ocasionar que alguna 

otra persona la descargue accidentalmente.

5.  Nunca coloque la mano ni ninguna otra

 

parte de su cuerpo sobre el extremo  

donde se cargan los elementos de fijación 

de la herramienta. 

Se pueden recibir 

lesiones serias en la mano si un elemento  

de fijación o el pistón de la herramienta se 

disparan accidentalmente.

6.  Guarde siempre la herramienta 

 

descargada y manténgala junto a  

las cargas, bajo llave en una caja  

de herramientas. Conserve las  

llaves fuera del alcance de niños  

o personas sin licencia.

7.  Mantenga siempre la herramienta

  

apuntando hacia un lugar alejado  

de usted y de terceras personas.

8.  

Nunca transporte

 una

 herramienta

  

cargada alrededor

 del

 área

 de

 trabajo.

9.  Nunca permita que personas sin

  

capacitación usen la herramienta.

10. Nunca retoce o juegue con la 

 

herramienta.

11. La utilización de la herramienta, limpiarla 

o manejar

 sus

 cargas

 en

 áreas

 mal

  

ventiladas puede resultar en una exposición 

a plomo u otras substancias conocidas 

como causantes de defectos de nacimiento

 

y otros daños físicos. Mantenga en todo

 

momento una ventilación adecuada y

 

láv

ese

 a 

conciencia después

 de

 cada

 

exposición.

      PELIGRO

 

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 

        

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 

       PELIGRO

 

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NUNCA CARGUE LA HERRAMIENTA

A MENOS QUE LA VAYA A UTILIZAR

INMEDIATAMENTE

NUNCA COLOQUE LAS MANOS

O EL CUERPO DELANTE DE LA BOCA

DE LA HERRAMIENTA

MANTENGA LA HERRAMIENTA BAJO

LLAVE Y LEJOS DEL ALCANCE DE

LOS NIÑOS

Empty

CHECK 

OPERATION 

DAILY

ALWAYS DO A DAILY FUNCTION TEST 

BEFORE LOADING TOOL

SIEMPRE EFECTÚE UNA PRUEBA DIARIA DE 

FUNCIONAMIENTO ANTES DE CARGAR LA 

HERRAMIENTA

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B

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Vacía

VERIFIQUE 

 DIARIAMENTE EL 

FUNCIONAMIENTO

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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