RAMSET D45 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.
D45 TOOL
OPERATOR'S
SAFETY &
OPERATING
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOW VELOCITY
PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL

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Summary of Contents for RAMSET D45

  • Page 1: Operating Safety

    DANGER THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY. READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL. D45 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 suit- able for use in the following base materials only: • Poured Concrete • Structural Steel • Masonry Joints ( see page 8) Never attempt to fasten into any other type of material.
  • Page 4: Workplace Safety

    Sign must state: “Caution- Powder Actuated Tool In Use”. Failure to warn others may result in serious injury to them. Con- tact ITW Ramset/ Red Head at 1-800-354-7432 to obtain this ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS sign. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 5 DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tool Handling Safety 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 HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY use”. Lock the tool in a tool box and call AGAINST THE WORK SURFACE your local Ramset Distributor for assist- FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS. ance. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER...
  • Page 7 Product Catalog. DANGER Never use any other types of fasteners or disc loads in the D45 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 seroius injury to the operator or bystanders.
  • 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 MIN. MIN. base materials. Reading and following these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your...
  • Page 9: Tool Operating Instructions

    You should hear an audible click as the firing pin releases. PERFORM FUNCTION TEST WITH EMPTY, UNLOADED TOOL OPERATING THE D45 TOOL 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: Troubleshooting

    - Broken or damaged parts - Tag tool with warning “Defectine- Do Not Use” Place in a locked con- tainer and contact your ITW Ramset/Red Head representative for service. - Failure to index disc - Disc not inserted in tool...
  • Page 12: Parts Schematic

    PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 13 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 14 DISASSEMBLY TOOL DISASSEMBLY 1. Unscrew the barrel retention collar and slide it away from the tool hous- ing. Handle the tool carefully after the sleeve is unscrewed to prevent the two barrel pawls from falling out. UNSCREW THE BARREL RETENTION COLLAR 2.
  • Page 15 DISASSEMBLY 5. Slide the barrel assembly away from the muzzle bushing. SLIDE BARREL ASSEMBLY FROM MUZZLE BUSHING 6. Remove the piston from the muzzle bushing. PULL PISTON OUT OF THE MUZZLE BUSHING 7. Remove the buffer from the muzzle bushing. 8.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    POSES, ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING: Ramset will repair or replace, at its sole option, any tool, part, or fastener which, within 90 days after sale by Ramset, is found by Ramset to be defective in material or workmanship, normal wear and tear excluded.

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