CONTENTS Safety Information General Description Warning Testing Base Material Using The Tool Misfire Procedure Parts List Fastener Selection Cartridge Selection Loading and Firing Cleaning and Maintenance Fault Finding...
SAFETY The safe use of the JCP PA97 is the responsibility of the operator. The tool must not be used until the instruction manual has been read and understood and the operator has received training and certification from a suitably qualified authorised instructor.
The PA 97 is suitable for Fasteners up to 97mm long but Fasteners above 72mm need to be pre-driven into the timber or material being fixed. The PA97 is suitable for fasteners up to 97mm long but fasteners above 72mm need to be pre-driven into the timber DRIVE PINS AND CARTRIDGES or material being fixed.
WARNING Do not attempt to use Cartridge Tools without first reading and understanding the Instruction Manual and receiving training. NEVER: Attempt to bypass or modify any of the safety features on the tool Attempt to fasten into soft, thin, brittle or very hard materials Attempt to fasten to a spalled, cracked or uneven surface Place a hand over the muzzle end of the tool Use the tool for other than its intended purpose...
USING THE TOOL BEFORE USE: Make sure you have been trained in the use of the tool Ensure tool is in safe condition Check the tool is not loaded Ensure the area is safe and warn other trades working nearby Carry out a suitability test of the base material DURING USE: Always wear suitable eye, ear and head protection as well as suitable footwear, plus any...
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SP701 Steel Liner SP718 Regulating Pin SP702 Piston Guide Assembly SP719 Sear SP703 Piston SP720 Special Screw SP704 Fastener Guide SP721 Spring Guide SP705 Base Plate Assembly SP722 Support Strip SP706 Silencer Assembly SP723 Special Pin SP707...
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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SP735 Stop Ring SP752 Base Plate Piston Ring SP736 Cocking Grip SP753 Retaining Ring SP737 Holder SP754 Retaining Ring SP738 Circlip SP755 Fastener Symbol SP739 Swivel Pin SP756 Data Plate Retaining Ring SP740 Special Screw SP757...
A penetration depth of between 25 & 32 mm is usually EDGE & SPACING DISTANCES taken. A penetration depth of between 25 & 32mm is usually required. If in doubt contact your supplier or JCP required. If in doubt contact your supplier or JCP Construction Products Construction Products.
CARTRIDGE SELECTION The PA97 Cartridge Tool is designed to be used with 6.8/11mm calibre blank cartridges of 3 different strength, which have been C.I.P approved. Colour Strength Power Level Part No Yellow Medium V4LVS7Y CARTRIDGE SELECTION High V6REDLVS27 Black Extra High V7LKLVS27 The PA97 Cartridge Tool is designed to be used with 6.8/11mm calibre blank...
LOADING AND FIRING THE TOOL LOADING & FIRING THE TOOL Hold the tool with the muzzle pointing upwards and insert Hold the tool with the muzzle pointing upwards and insert fastener POINT FIRST into fastener POINT FIRST into the cocking lever. The fastener the cocking lever.
5. Dry fire the tool without a cartridge or fastener to ensure correct operation. Construction Products If in doubt do not guess but contact your supplier or JCP Construction Products. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT GUESS BUT CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER OR JCP CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS.
FAULT FINDING FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Tool will not fire Cartridge strip not loaded Load cartridge strip All cartridges in strip used Load new cartridge strip Tool not fully depressed on work Push down more on tool surface Firing pin not hitting cartridge Remove cartridge strip Dry fire tool and listen for click of firing pin moving.
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