COBRA COBRA
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12. S ON 9104 710538 5 5 5 501 27 2159 en ofeqe 2159 5 ofeqe s s 1 el 89 ej s 53 s 27 ou e7 sozu waj TROUBLESHOOTING REFER TO PARTS SCHEMATIC FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS Overdriving of fasteners Tool fails to fire Tool does not completely depress Reduction or loss of power Tool is difficult to or cannot be cocked or opened Failure to index strip Failure of tool to stay closed when held in the downward position Piston stuck in down position Stuck load strip stuck fastener guide Excessive power Soft base material Failure to depress completely Excessive dirt buildup on breech f
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15. gj e s 9 sej 2 9159 1 935 SINOIVONYALSNI SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tool Handling Safety 1 10 11 Always sure tool is operating properly before attempting to use it Follow the Daily Function Check shown to the right and described on page 9 Always load tool using a strip load selected directly from a box indicating the power load type and number Never attempt to use loose strip loads that could be misidentified Never carry loose strip loads in pockets with pins or other hard objects Never load a tool unless you intend to immediately make a fastening Loading a tool and leaving it unattended in the work area can result in the tool being accidentally discharged by others Never place your hand or any other body part over the fastener loading end of tool Serious hand injury can result from being struck by either a fastener or the tool piston should the tool be accidentally fired Always store tool unloaded and keep the tool and the loads securely locked in a tool box Keep keys away from children and unli
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18. ALL WARRANTIES THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN EXPRESSED IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING ITW BRANDS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE AT ITS SOLE OPTION ANY TOOL PART OR FASTENER WHICH WITHIN 1 YEAR AFTER SALE BY ITW BRANDS IS FOUND BY ITW BRANDS TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR EXCLUDED THIS IS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF ITW BRANDS AND THE SOLE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER For warranty returns contact ITW Brands Attn QA Department 1452 Brewster Creek Bartlett IL 60103 Phone 877 489 2726 FOR TOOL REPAIR SERVICE CALL 877 ITW BRANDS 877 489 2726 POWDER ACTUATED TOOL MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE INC THE MODEL COBRA TOOL COMPLIES WITH OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND WITH ANSI A10 3 SPECIFICATIONS Ramset DRIVING JOBSITE SPEED ITW Brands Schaumburg IL 60173 877 ITW BRANDS 877 489 2726 www itwbrands com AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 2008 Buy With Confidence Buy From Your Authorized Retailer 5 ns 800 5 5 1001 5 9222 687 228 228 27109 11 MLI 023705 21 5907 Q
19. False 12 drive fasteners into steel that is thinner than 3 16 False 13 Powder actuated tools fasteners and loads must always be kept in a secure locked area when not in use to avoid access by unauthor ized persons False 14 When considering the safety of particular application the operator must think about all of the following a the powder load power level b the operator s safety c the safety of bystanders and fellow workers d the base or receiving material False 15 is not necessary to read the Operator s Manual prior to operating the Cobra low velocity powder actuated tool False 16 The best way to check the receiving material is to set several fasteners using the most powerful load False 17 Piston overdrive is caused by overpowering of the tool or by discharging the tool against a soft surface 0 18 should never attempt to pry stuck load out of a tool 19 Placing a hand over the muzzle end of a loaded tool can result in serious injury from piston overdrive or an escaping fastener if the tool is discharged accidentally L False Signed Date OPERATOR S EXAMINATION LICENSE WARRANTY ACTIVATION The Cobra Tool is warranted for 1 Year after sale by ITW Brands certif
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23. fnq eun ej V1 TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOOL OPERATION Daily Function Test Always check the tool first to make sure it does not contain a strip load or fastener Test the tool several times by depressing the muzzle bushing fully on a hard surface and pulling the trigger You should hear an audible click as the firing pin releases Let the tool and check to be sure the barrel has opened to the semi open position OPERATING THE RAMSET COBRA 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 and then close the tool to the semi closed position This assures that the piston is in position for the next fastening Use the spall guard every time possible to minimize the risk of being struck by flying debris 2 With finger off the trigger place the fastener point out into the muzzle end of the tool until the point end is inside the muzzle NEVER load a fastener with your finger on the trigger DO NOT u
24. sej 22 294 seq seo 5 2 5040 27 sej 1271291 ej 5 0139Y 2 soj esed S UOI 1 seq 59 2119121 935 0 5 15 DANGER Preparation Acceptable Base Materials Powder actuated fastening is suitable for use in the following base materials only e Poured Concrete e Structural Steel e Masonry Joints see page 8 Never attempt to fasten into any other type of material Fastening into other materials can cause blindness or other serious injury Unacceptable Base Materials Never attempt to fasten into very hard or brittle materials such as cast iron tile glass or rock of any type These materials can shatter causing the fastener and or base material fragments to fly free and cause serious injury to tool operator and others Never fasten into soft base materials such as d
25. sonp s epo ered y sn 295 ugs 15 sez id 58 sepo Pewou ez idw j ns 2159 eT The tool is now disassembled for normal cleaning Inspect all parts for wear or damage and clean or replace as required Use detergent oil and cleaning brushes to remove dirt and powder residues Wipe all parts dry before reassembly Wear safety goggles when cleaning tool parts 6 Check the piston tip for damage and grind flat The tip of the piston must be 90 to the shank Grinding should only be done by qualified personnel The minimum overall length of the piston must not be less than 5 5 8 long When less than 5 5 8 long the piston must be replaced to avoid tool damage 7 Reassemble the tool in the reverse order of disassembly Align the groove in the barrel with the pawl opening in the tool body when placing the barrel assembly into the tool body Replace the pawl and install the barrel retention clip ALWAYS PERFORM THE DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE USING THE TOOL AFTER CLEANING OR SERVICING DISASSEMBLY GRIND THE PISTON TIP FLAT AND BEVEL THE EDGE ALIGN THE BARREL ASSEMBLY GROOVE WITH THE PAWL OPENING DISASSEMBLY 15
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33. Fastening to Concrete Block or to Masonry Walls SPACING FURRING STRIP TO CONCRETE While this application is not recommended when used it is necessary to take care to observe a 3 edge distance to avoid cracking the block and over penetration of the fastener to avoid loss of holding value Fastenings may be MIN made into the horizontal joint but not into the vertical joint ZAZA EZ lt Your Ramset tool used for fastening the flat surfaces structural steel When fastening into steel always maintain a minimum spacing of 1 1 2 between fastenings and 1 2 from any edge SPACING STEEL TO STEEL FASTENING APPLICATIONS 8 9 38805 OlOVdS3 amp NIN 1 38805 5 09 53 113 20 38805 8 N IOYfIdJ 5 50 2 1 21405 S esed s 01392 2
34. Insert the spare Retaining ball behind Retention clip parts 9 Be sure tool is unloaded tap on hard surface or drive piston back with a lead or brass hammer Replace buffer Wear safety goggles Never attempt to remove an unfired live load from the chamber Call 1 877 ITW BRANDS 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance Unscrew fastener guide remove buffer push pin out with screwdriver TROUBLESHOOTING 11 PARTS SCHEMATIC _ 57 22 1 PARTS SCHEMATIC SvZJid 12 57 241 VLSI 39805 5411413 1 0 v vd 6 V1 5 58 5 5 90 6 68 8 1 279 891099 2100915152 1101291 Led esn 95 2 15 5195 ewou ns gj eed 587914 sej sepo 9 195
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36. 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 FASTENERS 300 HEAD PLASTIC FLUTED DRIVE PINS 145 Shank Diameter Shank lengths from 1 2 to 3 1 4 20 THREADED STUDS 145 Shank Diameter Shank Lengths 1 2 1 thread length 3 4 8 HEAD TOP HAT DRIVE PINS AH 145 Shank Diameter in Shank Lengths from 1 2 to 1 CONDUIT CLIP ASSEMBLIES For 1 2 3 4 Diameter Conduit with 1 Fastener LOADS 300 HEAD PLASTIC FLUTED DRIVE PINS WITH 7 8 WASHER 145 Shank Diameter Shank Lengths from 1 to 3 300 HEAD POWER POINT PLASTIC FLUTED DRIVE PINS 150 Straight Shank Shank Lengths from 1 2 to 7 8 150 180 Step Shank in Lengths from 1 to 1 7 8 CEILING CLIP ASSEMBLIES Ceiling Clip with 1 or 1 1 4 pre mounted 145 Shank Pin and Ceiling Clip with 1 or 1 1 4 pre mounted 150 180 shank pin Ramset RS 27 strip loads are specially made for use in the Ramset Cobra Tool RS 27 10 SHOT STRIP LOAD POWER CATALOG LOAD CASE LEVEL NUMBER COLOR COLOR 28527 Brown Brass 3RS27 Green Brass 48527 Yellow Brass 58527 Red Brass The power level of the load is indicated by the number marked on each box the color of the box and the color
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38. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR OF BYSTANDERS amp CLUTTER NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL AROUND FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS POWDER ACTUATED TOOL IN USE WITHIN 50 FEET Safety is important Take proper precautions ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS DANGER 90935 53 0508 15 VION3LY3AQVY 2150 19 9140 gied 33 SOl SOHAULT LANDO 109 92 2 68 8 1 MLI eied 5 5 319 06 SOULIN sej e 30 SONJIN OSN osn 104 NO3 u q p 5019119 501 ej S GL 5914 06 501949 lt 541 11 O 5 5059 uesedsip sedsiyo 40 s 526 22 527 0 5 15
39. TOOL IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED OPERATORS YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE RAMSET TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE TOOL AND OBTAIN A CERTIFIED OPERATOR S LICENSE BEFORE HANDLING LOADING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL SAFETY TRAINING AND LICENSE CAN BE OBTAINED AT www ramset com ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR OPERATE THIS TOOL WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING AND LICENSING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS Operators and bystanders Read manual before must wear eye and hearing operating tool protection Never close tool with hand over fastener loading the tool A serious hand injury from penetration by the piston or a discharged fastener could result Just as can merely book about driving automobile 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 No automobile instruction book or instructor can forewarn a learner against all possibilities and emergencies nor can Ramset instructors and printed material detail all possible conditions surrounding the use of Ramset tools and products Responsibility for the safe and proper use of this tool rests with the tool user and the employer SAFETY INTRODUCTION 2 DANGER
40. on the tip of each load As the number increases the power level also increases Always perform the center punch test described on page 3 to test the base material Always make a test fastening using the lowest power level first If more power 15 required to set the fastener use the next higher power level until the powder level necessary to drive the fastener is reached FASTENERS LOADS 7 FASTENING APPLICATIONS FASTENING APPLICATIONS Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials Reading and following 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 Powder actuated fastenings are permanent fastenings so attempting to remove a fastener from concrete or steel may result in serious injury Fastening to Concrete When fastening into concrete always maintain a minimum spacing of 3 between fastenings and 3 from any free edge Concrete thickness PENETRATION THIN GAUGE should be at least three times the intended METAL TO CONCRETE penetration depth into the concrete The primary exception to the 3 edge distance can occur in a sill plate application where by necessity the edge distance is reduced Driving fasteners too close to an edge or too close to each other can cause the concrete edge to fail or fasteners to fly free
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46. ace not allowing proper penetration of firing pin Firing pin and or breech damaged Misassembled or damaged parts Debris jamming the barrel or piston assembly Power adjust dial turned down Piston not being returned to the full rear position Worn or damaged piston or piston ring Worn or broken pawl Excessive dirt build up Excessive dirt buildup Damaged or bent piston Broken or damaged parts Strip not inserted in tool correctly or is damaged Damaged indexing mechanism Retaining ball missing Piston overdriven and stuck in muzzle bushing Load stuck in chamber Pin inserted too far Turn power adjust wheel down Change to next lower power level load strip Check base material see page See Tool does not completely depress After following misfire procedure check firing pin indentation on load Clean breech face Replace damaged parts Check parts 2 thru 9 for improper assembly or damage Disassemble and remove debris Adjust power dial to increase power level Barrel must be pulled completely open to properly position the piston Replace worn or damaged parts Replace pawl Clean tool thoroughly Clean tool thoroughly Replace piston Tag tool with warning Defective Do Use Place in a locked container and contact your local Ramset representative for service Check load strip Properly dispose of damaged strip Call 1 877 ITW BRANDS 1 877 489 2726
47. censed persons Always keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others Never carry a loaded tool around the work area Never allow anyone not trained to use the tool Never engage in horseplay with the tool Using the tool in poorly ventilated areas cleaning tool or handling loads may result in exposure to lead or other substances known to cause birth defects and other physical harm Have adequate ventilation at all times and wash thoroughly after exposure DANGER DANGER ALWAYS DO A DAILY FUNCTION CHECK BEFORE LOADING THE TOOL NEVER LOAD TOOL UNLESS IT IS TO BE USED IMMEDIATELY NEVER PLACE HANDS OR BODY OVER MUZZLE OPENING KEEP TOOL LOCKED amp OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE INJURY THE TOOL OPERATOR OR TO BYSTANDERS Fastener Driving Safety 1 Only use the tool for fastening into a suitable base material 2 Never fire the tool without a fastener Firing a tool without a fastener will cause the piston to strike the work surface and may cause serious injury to you and others in the work area 3 Always use the spall guard whenever possible to minimize flying particles or debris 4 Always hold the tool perpendicular to and firmly against the work surface when making a fastening Failure to do so could allow a fastener to ricochet 5 Never attempt to drive a fastener close t
48. co TYANYN 9 THIS TOOL IS FOR USE ONLY LICENSED OPERATORS YOU MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE BEFORE USING IT A TOOL OPERATOR S CARD WILL BE ISSUED YOU N LSid VOILYNWOLNAVINWNAS AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE ENCLOSED EXAM AND RETURNING IT TO RECEIVE YOUR CARD AND ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY OPERATOR S DANG LICENSE ALSO OBTAINED www ramset com Ramset C O R 9001220135 Operator s Instruction D amp Training Manual 195 MMM 3593 3190 304 0 93 51 13 NS 109913 NS AJANI 01 1 1SIINOJ INO 3095314 4 4 0 13 NS 034 1135 14 5 30 541 4534 00 5 19 43 3140 3830 0315 504921901 54 40 340 dOd 0105 5 835 3830 9153 VELOCITY FASTENING TOOL Part 16941 MANUAL PRINTED IN TAIWAN Rev 11 13 RD v02 SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER THIS
49. d be tried first when making the first fastening False Never attempt to fire the tool until the muzzle end is compressed against the work surface and you are ready to make a fastening False Sheet rock drywall board wood fiberglass ceramic tile brick and thin sheet metal are examples of materials not to be fastened into False 5 A powder actuated tool can be safely used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere 0 Malfunctioning tools used have to removed from service immediately False 7 When operating a powder actuated tool your hand should never be placed in front of the tool muzzle 8 Poured concrete structural steel suitable materials for fastening into L False 9 To determine the suitability of a base material use a fastener as a center punch as follows A If the fastener is blunted do not fasten the material 15 too hard False B If the fastener penetrates easily do not fasten the material is too soft 0 True _ C If the material cracks or shatters do not fasten the material is too brittle _ True False 10 In concrete a fastener should be driven no closer to a free edge than 3 11 fastening into concrete the material should be greater than the shank penetration by at least 3 times
50. he muzzle end of the tool as before and the tool is ready for the next fastening Keep your finger off of the trigger until the tool is in position to drive the fastener 7 To remove a used or partially used load strip from the tool pull the strip out from the top of the tool Do not try to remove the strip by pulling it out from the bottom of the handle NEVER try to remove a jammed or stuck load strip Should a ammeg load strip occur call 1 877 ITW BRANDS 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance Power Adjust The power level of the Cobra can be adjusted up or down for optimum penetration of the base material Turn the power adjust wheel located on the side of the tool If pins are still underdriven when power level is set at maximum 3 switch to the next higher load If pins still overdriven when power level is set at minimum 1 switch to the next lower load HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE WORK SURFACE KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MUZZLE FULLY OPEN THE TOOL AND THEN CLOSE IT TO THE SEMI CLOSED POSITION REMOVE THE LOAD STRIP ONLY FROM THE TOP OF THE TOOL POWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 1 15 9 310 13AIN VINJINYYYJH Y1 80193815 31 5130530 0105 5 99 9 V1 38038 21504 V1 19993 9 093 V1 vo
51. ny worn or damaged parts COMPLETE CLEANING GENERAL MAINTENANCE Heavy or constant exposure to dirt and debris may require that the tool be cleaned more extensively 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 Call 1 877 ITW BRANDS 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance ALWAYS FUNCTION TEST THE TOOL AFTER PERFORMING ANY SERVICE SEE PAGE 9 FOR DETAILS ON THE FUNCTION TEST PARTS LIST MAINTENANCE 13 DISASSEMBLY TOOL DISASSEMBLY 1 Rotate the barrel retention clip off of the pawl using a flat blade screwdriver Do not remove the barrel retention clip 2 Remove the pawl by lifting it up and away from the tool body 3 Pull the barrel assembly out of the tool body 4 Unscrew the fastener guide assembly Inspect the fastener guide for wear Inspect the buffer and replace it if worn or damaged is good practice to always install a new buffer when replacing the piston assembly 5 Pull the piston assembly out of the barrel assembly DISASSEMBLY 14 ROTATE THE BARREL RETENTION CLIP AWAY FROM PAWL REMOVE THE PAWL REMOVE FASTENER GUIDE ASSEMBLY Piston Ring Piston REMOVE THE PISTON N LSid 13 3 LINO 491819 19 5 v1 5
52. o an edge or to another fastener See page 8 for guidelines ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MISFIRE PROCEDURE If the tool does not fire after the normal firing sequence continue to hold the depressed tool against the work surface for at least 30 seconds Then carefully lower the tool remove the strip load and put it in a can of water or other non flammable liquid Never carelessly discard a strip with live loads into a trash container If the tool becomes stuck or jammed with a live powder load keep the tool pointed in a safe direction and immediately tag it Danger defective do not use Lock the tool tool box and call 1 877 ITW BRANDS 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 DANGER SPALL GUARD ALWAYS HOLD THE TOOL PERPENDICULAR TO THE WORK SURFACE NEVER DRIVE A FASTENER CLOSE AN EDGE HOLD TOOL FIRMLY AGAINST THE WORK SURFACE FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS DANGER 3 5 0 SONIN 1 315 893 05 9 31505 NN 0430 NN 21989 3 05 91 2 5 9 31505 9041 3SN 5 VAS JNO
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54. orrect power level to be used may result in the use of excessive power allowing the fastener to pass completely through the work material causing serious or fatal injuries to others who may be in the path of the fastener 2 Color blind operators must always select loads by load number to prevent use of an incorrect load for the same reasons as 1 above Workplace Safety 1 Operators and bystanders must always wear approved eye protection and approved hearing protection Failure to do so may result in blindness or serious eye injury from flying debris and loss of hearing from constant or repeated unprotected exposure to fastening noise 2 Always keep the work area clear of bystanders and unnecessary materials that could interfere with safe tool operation Operating the tool in a congested or cluttered area may affect your ability to operate the tool safely 3 Never operate tool if flammable or explosive materials are nearby Powder loads burn and create sparks when fired and could ignite these materials or fumes 4 Always post warning signs within 50 ft of the area where fastening is to be done Sign must state WARNING Powder Actuated In Use Failure to warn others may result in serious injury to them Contact ITW Brands at 1 877 489 2726 to obtain this sign SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 DANGER ALWAYS MAKE A TEST FASTENING COLOR BLIND OPERATORS MUST ALWAYS SELECT LOADS BY NUMBER
55. rywall or lumber products These materials may allow the fastener to travel completely through and out the other side endangering those in the path of the fastener Never fasten into any base material that does not pass the Center Punch test Failure to assure the suitability of the base material can result in serious injury and or damage to the tool Center Punch Test ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN PERFORMING THIS TEST 1 Always check the material being fastened into for hardness before attempting any fastening operation 2 Using a fastener as a center punch strike the fastener against the work surface using an average hammer blow and check the results DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ri NEVER FASTEN VERY HARD BRITTLE MATERIALS NEVER FASTEN INTO SOFT MATERIALS SUCH AS DRYWALL OR ASPHALT Center Punch Test Results 1 If the fastener point is flattened the material is too hard for a powder actuated fastening 2 If the fastener penetrates the material easily the material is too soft 3 If the material cracks or shatters the material is too brittle 4 If the fastener makes a small indention into the material the material is suitable for fastening SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Loads and Load Selection Safety 1 Always make a test fastening after being sure that the base material is suitable for powder actuated fastening Failure to determine the c
56. se excessive force when inserting a fastener STOP immediately if excessive force is required inspect the barrel to find out why the fastener is not entering the muzzle freely DO NOT continue loading unless the problem is corrected 3 With the tool pointed in a safe direction and finger away from the trigger insert a strip load into the bottom of the handle and push it in until your finger is in firm contact with the handle recess PERFORM THE FUNCTION TEST WITH EMPTY UNLOADED TOOL KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MUZZLE FULLY OPEN AND CLOSE TOOL THE SEMI CLOSED POSITION INSERT FASTENER INTO THE MUZZLE END OF THE TOOL WITH THE POINT OUT INSERT LOAD STRIP INTO THE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDLE TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Hold the tool perpendicular 90 to the work surface with both hands and press down firmly to fully depress the tool Maintain firm downward pressure on the tool with both hands and pull the trigger to drive the fastener DO NOT DEPRESS THE TOOL AGAINST ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE INTENDED WORK SURFACE Holding the tool firmly in place while fastening will produce more consistent fastening quality and minimize tool wear or damage 5 After making the fastening fully open and then close the tool to the semi closed position This resets the piston and indexes a new load into place for the next fastening 6 Insert another fastener in t
57. y that have read and understand the Cobra Tool Operator s Instruction and Training Manual and have taken the Operator s Exam on the reverse side Please Print Clearly The serial number on my tool is Please send my tool license to Name Address City State Zip Phone Email 1 Yes would like to receive product updates and information from Ramset RETURN In USA CANADA ITW Brands ITW Construction Products ATTN License Coordinator ATTN Retail Marketing 955 National Parkway Suite 95500 120 Travail Road Markham Schaumburg IL 60173 Ontario L3S 3J1 LICENSE AND WARRANTY ACTIVATION V1 5 9 527 6 109 11 00 00996 996 9509911 MLI MLI 33 AVIAN 50 15 F 9 091102 ___________ 10091 051 180 10 2 104 59 2 9198 J 102 2011253 08 929
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