Remington 476, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ifications outlined in the P A T M I Technical Data Pertaining to Powder Loads Boosters latest revision Use of loads other than those conforming to these specifications may cause load ejection problems or damage the tool Read this manual and all labels carefully before operating your powder actuated tool This manual should always accom pany the tool and be transferred with it upon change of owners...

Page 2: ...ice and tag DEFECTIVE 3 Operators and bystanders must ALWAYS wear goggles and ear protection that meet or exceed CE standards 4 ALWAYS clear the work area on all sides and post appropriate warning signs on job sites The following pages contain detailed warnings cautions and rules of safe operation Read carefully and become familiar before operating to avoid seri ous injury We expressly disclaim an...

Page 3: ...3 Safety Precautions DEFECTIVE WARNING POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS IN USE G 018 G 018 ...

Page 4: ...levels in separate containers 3 NEVER carry or pass a loaded pow der actuated tool NEVER point a powder actuated tool at anyone 4 ALWAYS take precautions to main tain your balance while operating a powder actuated tool 5 An operator taking medication should take extra precautions while handling the tool NEVER drink al coholic beverages or take medica tions which impair your vision bal ance or judg...

Page 5: ...5 Safety Precautions POWDER LOADS POWD LOAD G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 ...

Page 6: ...ly the material is too soft If the point becomes blunt the material is too hard If the material fractures cracks or shatters the material is too brittle Test fastenings should always be made starting with the lowest power load Gray Level 1 and proceeding with the order shown Operators and bystanders must ALWAYS wear goggles and ear protection that meet or exceed CE standards 2 NEVER attempt to dri...

Page 7: ...ons CENTER PUNCH TEST Sinks in with average hammer blow TOO SOFT TOO HARD Point flattens Surface shatters Start 3 GREEN 2 BROWN 4 YELLOW CAST IRON GLASS TILE BRICK 1 GRAY TOO BRITTLE G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 ...

Page 8: ...DO NOT drive fasteners into con crete less than three times as thick as the intended fastener penetra tion within 76mm 3 of the edge within 76mm 3 of another fas tener or within 76mm 3 of a failed fastener 7 DO NOT drive fasteners into steel base material less then 5mm 3 16 thick within 51mm 2 of a weld within 13mm 1 2 of the edge or within 25mm 1 of another fastener 8 When fastening into masonry ...

Page 9: ...9 Safety Precautions 1 TOO THIN WELD 1 2 NO YES G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 76 mm 3 3X 1X 76mm 3 76mm 3 76mm 3 5 mm MIN 3 16 25 mm 1 13 mm 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...ol eject the load and safely discard the misfired load into water or oil 3 ALWAYS use the spall shield when driving directly into concrete or steel ALWAYS wear goggles 4 NEVER use a powder actuated tool inanexplosiveorflammableatmos phere or when non sparking tools are required POWDER LOADS AND FASTENERS 1 NEVER leave unfired powder loads on floors or work surfaces Safety Precautions ...

Page 11: ...11 GAS LINE GASOLINE 482 49 POWDER LOADS 482 51 POWDER LOADS Safety Precautions 90 30 WATER Spall Shield G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 ...

Page 12: ...vel Always start with the lowest power level gray level 1 and increase until a proper fasten ing is made Always use Remington powder loads or loads manufac tured to specifications outlined in the P A T M I Technical Data Per taining to Powder Loads Boost ers 4 NEVER carry fasteners or other hard objects in the same pocket or container with powder loads 5 A color blind person must take extra precau...

Page 13: ...lure to start with the lowest power level can result in overdrive condition and will result in damage to tool Safety Precautions Start 3 GREEN 2 BROWN 4 YELLOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 22 L E K C I N B R A S S 482 53 CALIBER 1 GRAY POWER LOADS ONLY G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 ...

Page 14: ... the fastener Why A Fastener Holds CONCRETE As a general rule penetration should be approximately 25mm to 32mm 1 to 1 1 4 into the base concrete Make sure the concrete is at least three times as thick as the intended fastener penetra tion Never have the fastener point protude thru the concrete NOTE Concrete needs to cure for 28 days before maximum fastening holding power will be achieved STEEL In ...

Page 15: ...owder load Repeated overdrive will damage your tool By avoiding overdrive you can ex tend the life of your tool considerably NOTE NEVER fire the tool without a fastener This can damage the tool and or cause possible injury to the operator IMPORTANT If the tool does not open after firing and the piston is overdriven see Piston Overdrive page 18 LOAD UNLOAD Shank Plastic Flute Head G 018 ...

Page 16: ...he work surface hold at 90 Do Not Tilt 2 Hold the grip with one hand and push down compressing the spring The groove around the bar rel and outside of the housing at the chamber area MUST line up as shown for the tool to operate prop erly If the grooves DO NOT line up check that the powder load has not fallen out of the chamber 3 ALWAYS keep the chamber open ing away from the wrist to avoid contac...

Page 17: ...17 Operation Spring Must Be Compressed Firing Pin Line Up Grooves Muzzle Firing Pin Grip Barrel Chamber LOADING FIRING EJECTING Continued ...

Page 18: ...the fastening is made remove the tool from the work surface Grab the barrel and pull forward rapidly This ejects the spent load and sets the piston in the firing position 7 NOTE THE TOOL CANNOT BE FIRED IN THE OVERHEAD POSI TION PISTON OVERDRIVE If the tool does not open after firing and the piston is 13mm 1 2 or more out of the muzzle 1 Place the muzzle end of the tool against wooden work surface...

Page 19: ... charge Repairs made necessary because of misuse abuse negligence or accident will be charged for at regular repair prices This express and limited warranty is the only warranty on this product and there are no war ranties including warranties of merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose express or implied which extend beyond this express and limited warranty In no event will the lia...

Page 20: ...ly before operating your Remington POWERHAMMER Accessories Part No Description 56485 Brush 25 101849 01 Goggles TA4090 Shield Spall WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Do not use any load other than the Remington 22 caliber neck down crimped powder load Other types of powder loads will cause load ejection problems G 018 5 8 15 9mm 5 8 DESA EUROPE Post Bus 11158 3004 ED Rotterdam The Netherlands Attn Sales ...