Encore Hartco RAC-1001 Operating Manual

Encore Hartco
C-Ring Tools
1/2" RAC-1003 and 3/4" RAC-1001, RAC-1002, RAC-1004
RAC-1001
3/4" C-Ring Closure Tool
1 / " max reach
1
4
Uses 16- or 15-gauge
wire rings
RAC-1002
3/4" C-Ring Tool, Tight Closure
1 1 / " max reach.
4
Uses 16- or 15-gauge
wire rings
RAC-1004
3/4" C-Ring Closure Tool with
Extended Nose
1 7 / " max reach.
8
Uses 16- or 15-gauge
wire rings
Rev. 2024-02-28 /BW © 2024 Encore Hartco
Pneumatic C-Ring
Closure Tool
RAC-1003
1/2" C-Ring
Closure Tool
1 1 / " max reach.
4
Uses 16-gauge wire rings
Use with Encore Hartco C-Rings
3/4" 15 ga: RC1001, RC1002, RC1003,
RC1004
3/4" 16 ga: RC1005, RC1006
1/2" 16 ga: RC1007,
RC1008,
RC1009, RC1018
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Northbrook, IL 60062 U.S.A.
Phone: (224) 723-5524
Fax: (224) 723-5526
It is the employer's responsibility to assure
this manual is read and understood by all
personnel assigned to use this tool, and
manual is kept on hand for future reference.

SAFETY

WARNING
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
SAFETY GLASSES (ANSI A87)
should always be worn by all in
the work area while operating,
maintaining or repairing a
tool. Wear personal protective
equipment as required.
NEVER use oxygen, carbon dio-
xide or any other bottled gas as
a power source for tool, as it will
explode, causing serious injury.
BEFORE using tool, check work
area for hidden electric cables,
utility lines, gas pipes, etc. that
can cause a hazard if damaged
by the tool.
INSPECT TOOL BEFORE EACH USE. Never use a
tool that leaks air, has missing parts, is damaged,
or needs repair.
MAINTAIN AIR PRESSURE at 80-90 PSI (5.5-6.2
BARS) using 1/4" (6.35mm) ID air hose. Higher
pressure may damage tool.
Do not modify this tool without consulting with
an ENCORE HARTCO tool specialist rst.
Use only parts, fasteners and accessories
recommended and sold by ENCORE HARTCO and
its authorized distributors.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY:
•
Do not use the tool when you are tired or
under the in uence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
•
Remove all fasteners from tool BEFORE
connecting air.
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS
AWAY FROM JAWS AREA and all
moving parts when connecting
air supply and operating tool.
Never actuate tool when loading.
•
DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY when
mechanically clearing a jam, performing
maintenance or repairs, and whenever the tool
is not in use.
•
NEVER POINT THE TOOL TOWARD YOURSELF
OR ANYONE ELSE.
•
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER
unless actually applying a ring. Unintended
pressure on trigger could cause tool to eject a
fastener.