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THIS TOOL IS FOR USE ONLY BY LICENSED OPERATORS.
YOU MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE BEFORE USING IT. A
TOOL OPERATOR'S CARD WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU
AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE ENCLOSED
EXAM AND RETURNING IT TO RECEIVE YOUR CARD
AND ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY. OPERATOR'S
LICENSE CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED AT: www.ramset.com
COBRA
Operator's Instruction
& Training Manual
SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOw VELOCITy,
PISTON-TyPE FASTENINg TOOL
Part #16941
MANUAL PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Rev. 02/10
RD v01
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Summary of Contents for RAMSET COBRA+
- Page 1 TOOL OPERATOR'S CARD WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE ENCLOSED EXAM AND RETURNING IT TO RECEIVE YOUR CARD AND ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY. OPERATOR'S LICENSE CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED AT: www.ramset.com COBRA Operator's Instruction & Training Manual SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOw VELOCITy,...
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Page 2: Safety Introduction
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. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
DANgER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Preparation Acceptable Base Materials Powder-actuated fastening is suitable for use in the following base materials only: • Poured Concrete • Structural Steel • Masonry Joints (see page 8) Never attempt to fasten into any other NEVER FASTEN INTO VERy HARD OR type of material. - Page 4 DANgER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Loads and Load Selection Safety 1. Always make a test fastening after being sure that the base material is suitable for powder actuated fastening. Failure to determine the correct power level to be used may ALwAyS MAkE A TEST FASTENINg result in the use of excessive power, allowing the fastener to pass completely through the work material, causing...
- Page 5 DANgER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Tool Handling Safety 1. Always be sure tool is operating properly before attempting to use it. Follow the “Daily Function Check” 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.
- Page 6 DANgER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOw INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE INJURy TO SPALL gUARD THE TOOL OPERATOR OR TO BySTANDERS. Fastener Driving Safety USE SPALL gUARD wHENEVER POSSIBLE 1. Only use the tool for fastening into a suitable base material. 2. Never fire the tool without a fastener. Firing a tool without a fastener will cause the piston to strike the work surface, and may cause serious injury...
- Page 7 Product Catalog. DANgER Never use any other types of fasteners or strip loads in the Ramset Cobra tool. Use of other types of fasteners or loads may cause unintentional load discharge, damage the tool, cause poor fastening performance, or create a risk of serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
- Page 8 FASTENINg APPLICATIONS FASTENINg APPLICATIONS 3" 3" Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide MIN. MIN. range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. Reading and following these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best...
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Page 9: Tool Operation
PERFORM THE FUNCTION TEST wITH open position. EMPTy, UNLOADED TOOL OPERATINg THE RAMSET COBRA TOOL 1. After checking to be sure that the tool is not loaded, point it in a safe direction... - Page 10 TOOL OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS 4. hold the tool perpendicular (90˚) to the work surface with both hands, and press down firmly to fully depress the tool. Maintain firm downward pressure on the tool with both hands and pull the trigger to drive the fastener. DO NOT DEPRESS THE TOOL AgAINST ANyTHINg OTHER THAN THE hold the tool Firmly and perpendicular...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
– Broken or damaged parts – Tag tool with warning “Defective–Do Not Use”. Place in a locked container and contact your local Ramset representative for service – Failure to index strip – Strip not inserted in – Check load strip. Properly tool correctly or is dispose of damaged strip. -
Page 12: Parts Schematic
PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC... -
Page 13: Normal Cleaning
PARTS LIST / MAINTENANCE COBRA TOOL PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION SC301500 SPALL GUARD SC385009 FRONT BARREL (BASEPLATE) SC301011A ShEAR CLIP (PKG. OF 3) SC305010 FASTENER GUIDE SC385903 PISTON ASSEMBLY SC301208 PISTON RING SC302012 PAWL (STOP) SC385006 REAR BARREL (PISTON SLEEVE) SC301014A BARREL RETENTION ASSEMBLY SC301016... - Page 14 DISASSEMBLy TOOL DISASSEMBLy 1. Rotate the barrel retention clip off of the pawl using a flat blade screwdriver or the point of a long fastener. ROTATE THE BARREL RETENTION CLIP AwAy FROM PAwL 2. Remove the pawl by lifting it up and away from the tool body.
- Page 15 DISASSEMBLy 6. Slide the piston out of the rear barrel assembly and slide the guide out of the front barrel. The tool is now disassembled for normal cleaning. Inspect all parts for wear or damage and clean or replace as required. Use detergent oil and cleaning brushes to remove dirt and powder residues.
- Page 16 wARRANTy ALL WARRANTIES OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING: ITW BRANDS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE AT ITS SOLE OPTION ANY TOOL PART OR FASTENER WHICH WITHIN 1 YEAR AFTER SALE BY ITW BRANDS IS FOUND BY ITW BRANDS TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR EXCLUDED.
- Page 17 Operator's license can also be obtained at: www.ramset.com 1. Safety goggles and hearing protection must 12.
- Page 18 Please send my tool license to: Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City _______________________ State ________________ Zip _____________ Phone ___________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________ Yes. I would like to receive product updates and information from Ramset. rETurn TO: in usa in canada ITW Brands ITW Construction Products...
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