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Page 1: Instruction Manual
DANGER THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY. READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL. RAMSET RT400 (M) TOOL OPERATOR’S SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOW VELOCITY PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL... -
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 FASTEN INTO VERY HARD OR Never attempt to fasten into any other BRITTLE MATERIALS type of material. -
Page 4: Workplace Safety
In Use”. Failure to warn others ACTUATED TOOL IN USE may result in serious injury to them. WITHIN 50 FEET Contact ITW Ramset/Red Head at BY PROPER CAUTION, SAFETY IS ASSURED 1-800-348-3231 to obtain this sign. ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... - Page 5 DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tool Handling Safety Empty 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- defective - do not use”. Lock the tool in a tool box and call your local Ramset distributor for assistance. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER...
- Page 7 Product Catalog. DANGER Never use any other types of fasteners or strip loads in the Ramset RT400 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.
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Page 8: Fastening Applications
FASTENING APPLICATIONS FASTENING APPLICATIONS Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide 3" 3" range of fastening needs in a variety of base MIN. MIN. materials.Reading and follow these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your tool, fasteners, and powder loads, as well as help you perform these fastening operations safely and effectively. -
Page 9: Tool Operation
PERFORM FUNCTION TEST WITH EMPTY, sure that the barrel has opened to the full UNLOADED TOOL open position. OPERATING THE RAMSET RT400 TOOL 1. After checking to be sure that the tool is not loaded, point it in a safe direction and be sure that the barrel is fully extended. - Page 10 NEVER try to remove a jammed or stuck load strip. Should a “jammed” load strip occur, call your local Authorized Ramset Distributor for technical assistance. REMOVE THE LOAD STRIP POWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT + INCREASE...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
– Failure to index strip – Strip not inserted in tool – Check load strip. Properly correctly or is damaged dispose of damaged strip. (See page 6) – Damaged indexing – Contact your ITW Ramset/ mechanism Red Head Distributor for assistance TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 12: Parts Schematic
PARTS SCHEMATIC For Magazine Schematic and Parts Lists see page 14 PARTS SCHEMATIC... -
Page 13: Parts List
PARTS LIST RAMSET RT400 TOOL PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION A1000-4 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY A1001-7 MUZZLE BUSHING ASSEMBLY A1000-11 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY A1001-1 FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY A1001-2 ADVANCE LEVER ASSEMBLY A1001-3 POWER ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY A1001-4 END CAP ASSEMBLY A1001-5 HOUSING ASSEMBLY A1000-6... -
Page 14: Maintenance
Complete disassembly and cleaning of all parts may be necessary to restore the tool to normal operation. General maintenance should be performed every six months or more often if the tool is subjected to heavy use. Contact your authorized Ramset Distributor for assistance. -
Page 15: Tool Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY TOOL DISASSEMBLY 1. Unscrew the barrel retention sleeve and slide it away from the tool housing. Handle the tool carefully after the sleeve is unscrewed to prevent the two barrel pawls from falling out. UNSCREW THE BARREL RETAINING SLEEVE 2. - Page 16 DISASSEMBLY 6. Unscrew the muzzle bushing assembly which includes the plastic outer sleeve. Note: If this is difficult to do by hand, grasp the barrel under the plastic sleeve and use a wrench on the flats on the muzzle bushing to loosen the entire muzzle bushing assembly.
- Page 17 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY The Ramset RT400 magazine features a unique slip-clutch mechanism allowing the user to position the magazine at any angle. To Adjust The Magazine Angle: Rotate the magazine to the desired position. To Remove/Install the Magazine: 1. Be sure the tool is unloaded and TO ADJUST POSITION —...
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Page 18: Warranty
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES, ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING: Ramset will repair or replace, at its sole option, any tool, part, or fastener which, within 5 years after sale by Ramset is found by Ramset to be defective in material or workmanship, normal wear and tear excluded.
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