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- Page 1 DANGER THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY. READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL. M70 TOOL OPERATOR’S SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL SINGLE SHOT, LOW VELOCITY PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL...
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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 power 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 HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY your local Ramset Distributor for assist- AGAINST THE WORK SURFACE ance. FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS.
- Page 7 1-1/4" premounted .150/.180 shank pin. 1" premounted fastener LOADS Ramset .22 cal. CW loads are specially made for use in the M70 Tool. RAMSET CW LOAD The power level of the loads is indicated by the number marked on each box, the color of the box and the color on the tip of each load.
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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 MIN. MIN. base materials. Reading and following these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your... - Page 9 PERFORM FUNCTION TEST opened to the semi-closed position. WITH EMPTY, UNLOADED TOOL OPERATING THE M70 TOOL After checking to be sure that the tool is not loaded, point it in a safe direction and pull the barrel open with a quick forward motion.This action positions the...
- Page 10 TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Slide the barrel back to the semi- closed position. Never attempt to close the tool by exerting force on the front end of the barrel. Never place your hand, fingers or any other body part over the fastener loading end of the tool.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
Ramset ing proper penetration of distributor for assistance firing pin DO NOT pry load out! - Firing pin and/or breech - Ask Ramset distributor damaged for assistance - Tool does not completely - Misassembled or damaged - Ask Ramset distributor... -
Page 12: Parts Schematic
PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC... -
Page 13: 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 14: Tool Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY TOOL DISASSEMBLY 1. Unscrew and remove the pawl cap. If necessary to use pliers, take care to prevent forming sharp burrs on the cap which may cause finger cuts. (Spall gaurd not shown for sketch clarity). UNSCREW THE PAWL CAP 2. - Page 15 DISASSEMBLY 6. Pull the piston assembly out of the barrel. Check the piston for tip end damage and that it is not bent. To repair the tip end of the piston, refer to the instructions below. PULL THE PISTON ASSEMBLY OUT OF THE BARREL 7.
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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.