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Notice 010_GB.indd
General safety instructions
Only qualified persons over 18 years of age can be permitted to use a stud driver.
These persons must know perfectly how the tool works and must follow exactly the
manufacturer's instructions and the safety regulations. They must be capable of
maintaining the tool.
The charges and studs used must be exclusively those designed and manufactured
by SPIT for this tool.
The SPITFIRE P370 must be checked before use, so as to ensure that the safety
devices are working properly and that the front end and the munition carrier are
clean. Also ensure that the moving part generally slides well.
The tool must be loaded just before use. If the tool is not in use, it must be unloaded
and put back into its original packing. It must not under any circumstances be
transported loaded.
When firing, the operator must be in a stable position. The tool must be held at right
angles to the base material.
When a firing incident occurs, the tool must be unloaded immediately, taking all
necessary precautions. If several incidents occur, inform the manufacturer.
The SPITFIRE P370 and its chargers must only be transported in their original
packing.
Never point the end of the stud driver at anyone. The driver must always be pointed
downwards.
Never operate the driver with the flat of the hand.
The manufacturer must check the condition of the tool, even if it is not used, at
least once a year.
It is prohibited for unauthorized persons to use a stud driver.
It is prohibited to make any modification to the tool other than those specified in this
manual.
It is prohibited to do stud driving on profiled sheet on a metal structure before having
ensured that there is no-one behind it.
Fixing must not be attempted at a point where the profiled sheet support iron has
been damaged or is defective. Fixing must be done at least 2 cm away from this
area.
It is prohibited to attempt fixing on materials which are not rigid or strong enough:
hollow brick, plasterboard, slate, etc.
It is prohibited to drive studs into brittle, hard materials, like cast iron, hardened steel,
marble or granite.
It is prohibited to do any fixing on concrete less than 10 cm from the edges.
It is prohibited to use a stud driver in workshops or other premises where there are
explosion risks.
When using the tool, the user and bystanders must wear suitable safety glasses, a
hard hat and hearing protection.
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26/02/04, 7:51

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  • Page 1 The charges and studs used must be exclusively those designed and manufactured  by SPIT for this tool. The SPITFIRE P370 must be checked before use, so as to ensure that the safety  devices are working properly and that the front end and the munition carrier are clean.
  • Page 2 General The SPITFIRE P370 is a high-tech stud driver.  • Automatic rising of the inertia block • Automatic feeding of studs • Automatic feeding of charges It is designed for fixing on concrete and steel.  It is an indirect firing tool, of class A symbol A*, complying with ...

  • Page 3: Technical Characteristics

    Technical characteristics SPITFIRE P370 Category ............Indirect firing - class A Symbol A* French standards: NFE 71100-71101 Approval ..............CIP no. 001137 Length without magazine ..........440 mm Length with magazine ............ 455 mm Weight without magazine ...........2.7 kg Weight with magazine ............2.875 kg...

  • Page 4: Using The Tool

    Using the tool Fitting the charger disc Unlock the cover (see fig. 1).  Put the disc correctly into its housing  Close the cover  Inserting the stud Insert the stud in the stud guide until it is held by the plastic guide ...
  • Page 5 Using the tool Choosing the stud Length Standard applications Designation Code thread stud Concrete C9 rivet head stud C 9-20 032740 consumables C 9-25 032520 C 9-30 032530 C 9-35 032540 C 9-40 032550 C 9-50 032560 C 9-60 032570 C 9-70 032580 C 9-80...
  • Page 6 Using the tool Choosing the charge - 031740 brown 6.3/10 disc charge - very light - 031600 green 6.3/10 disc charge - light (see fig. 6) - 031700 yellow 6.3/10 disc charge - medium - 011658 red 6.3/10 disc charge - heavy Choosing the strength Tips : ...

  • Page 7: Front Part

    Front part Always unload the tool: - on completion of work, - before changing any parts (inertia block, dampers, etc.) - before doing any cleaning or maintenance Disassembly Hold the tool vertical, resting on the back (see fig. 9)  •...
  • Page 8 Front part Cleaning (continued) Damage to the end of the inertia block can be the cause of poor fixing: - fixing not at right angles - shearing of the stud on penetration • Check the wear or possible deformation of the inertia block. Deformation of the end can be trued up by grinding up to 3 mm by making a chamfer.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    - Presence of residues in the - Clean magazine - Stud guide not sliding properly - Contact SPIT’s after-sales service department P370 BACK PART Only your SPIT agent or his representative is authorized to disassemble this assembly. Notice 010_GB.indd 26/02/04, 7:52...

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