RAMSET D60 Operator's Safety & Operating Instruction Manual

RAMSET D60 Operator's Safety & Operating Instruction Manual

Semi-automatic, low velocity piston type fastening tool

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DANGER
THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY.
READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
RAMSET D60 TOOL
OPERATOR'S
SAFETY & OPERATING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOW VELOCITY
PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL

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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 D60 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

    Tool In Use”. Failure to warn others ACTUATED may result in serious injury to them. TOOL IN USE Contact Ramset at 1-800-241-5640 WITHIN 50 FEET to obtain this sign. Safety is important – Take proper precautions. ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS...
  • 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 disc 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 HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY AGAINST Ramset distributor for assistance. THE WORK SURFACE FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 7 Product Catalog. DANGER Never use any other types of fasteners or strip loads in the Ramset D60 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 FASTENING APPLICATIONS 3" 3" MIN. MIN. Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide range 3" 3" 3" 3" of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. MIN. MIN. Reading and following these important fastening MIN.
  • Page 9: Tool Operation

    EMPTY, UNLOADED TOOL semi-closed position. OPERATING THE D60 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 disc. Should a “jammed” load disc occur, call your local Authorized Ramset Distributor for technical assistance. REMOVE THE LOAD DISC TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 11 TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D60 POWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT The power level of the D60 tool may be adjusted for varying materials by changing the length of the barrel. Extending the barrel length reduces the driving power and shortening the length increases the driving power.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    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. ALWAYS FUNCTION TEST THE TOOL AFTER PERFORMING ANY SERVICE.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    – Check load disc. Properly correctly or is damaged dispose of damaged disc. (See page 6) – Damaged indexing – Contact your Ramset mechanism Distributor for assistance. – Failure of tool to stay – Retaining ball missing – Contact your Ramset closed when pointed Distributor for assistance.
  • Page 14: Parts Schematic

    PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 15: Parts List

    PARTS LIST RAMSET D60 TOOL PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION 5466405 SPALL GUARD 13500 OUTER BARREL SHROUD (FRONT BARREL) 135010 OUTER BARREL CLIP (PKG OF 3) 30663 STANDARD MUZZLE BUSHING 13504 REAR BARREL 30691 PISTON ASSEMBLY 13505 LOAD CHAMBER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 16: Tool Disassembly

    DISASSEMBLY TOOL DISASSEMBLY Shroud Clip 1. Slide the barrel assembly out of the tool until the barrel shroud clip is exposed. SLIDE THE BARREL ASSEMBLY OUT OF THE TOOL TO EXPOSE THE CLIP 2. Unscrew and remove the pawl assembly. Note the position of the notch on the pawl as the pawl is removed.
  • Page 17 DISASSEMBLY 5. Slide the barrel assembly from the outer barrel shroud and muzzle bushing. 6. Unscrew the firing chamber from the barrel. NOTE: When ready to reassemble the firing chamber, do not screw it on tightly to the barrel so that it can REMOVE THE BARREL ASSEMBLY FROM be readily aligned with the slot in the THE BARREL SHROUD...
  • Page 18 Copyright 2008 Ramset POWDER ACTUATED TOOL MANUFACTURES' INSTITUTE INC. THE MODEL D60 TOOL COMPLIES WITH OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND WITH ANSI A10.3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOOL REPAIR SERVICE CONTACT YOUR LOCALAUTHORIZED RAMSET DISTRIBUTOR OR TO FIND YOUR NEAREST RAMSET TOOL REPAIR CENTER VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.RAMSET.COM...

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