Operating instructions

REFER TO PARTS SCHEMATIC FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS
– Overdriving of fasteners Excessive power Change to the next lower
power level load strip
color and number.
Soft base material Check base material
(see page 3)
– Tool fails to fire Failure to depress – See “Tool does not
completely completely depress”
Excessive dirt buildup on After following misfire
breech face not allowing procedure, check firing
proper penetration of pin indentation on load.
firing pin Clean breech face
Firing pin and/or breech Replace damaged parts
damaged
– Tool does not completely Misassembled or Check all parts in the
depress damaged parts receiver for damage or
improper assembly.
– Reduction or loss of power Piston not being returned Barrel must be pulled
to the full rear position completely open to
properly position the
piston.
Worn or damaged Replace worn or
piston or piston ring damaged parts
Worn or broken pawls Replace pawls
– Tool cannot be cocked Excessive dirt buildup Clean tool thoroughly
or opened
Damaged or bent piston Replace piston
Broken or damaged parts Tag tool with warning
“Defective–Do Not Use”
Place in a locked container
and contact your local
ITW Ramset/Red Head
representative for service.
– 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
– Failure of tool to stay Retaining ball missing Contact your ITW Ramset/
closed when pointed in Red Head Distributor for
the downward position assistance
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