Powers Fasteners P3500 Manual De Instrucciones

MODEL P3500
P3500
OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING!
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE P3500 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS.
PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR POWDER ACTUATED FASTENING
SYSTEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND A POWERS FASTENERS QUALIFIED OPERATOR CARD MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE
TOOL. STATE, LOCAL, OR OTHER REGULATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE FOLLOWED. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS REGARDING
THE USE OF POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS MAY PERIODICALLY BE REVISED. ANY SUCH REVISIONS MAY CHANGE THE SAFETY AND
OPERATING PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. POWERS FASTENERS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH
REVISIONS WHICH OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN
FAMILIARITY WITH THE CURRENT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL.
DANGER! - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
NEVER CLOSE TOOL WITH ANY PART OF HAND OVER MUZZLE END.
OPERATORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
ALWAYS ASSUME TOOL IS LOADED. DO NOT PLACE A FINGER ON THE TRIGGER
OF LOADED TOOL UNTIL MUZZLE END IS AGAINST WORK SURFACE AND YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A FASTENING. NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND
OVER THE MUZZLE WITH A POWDER LOAD IN THE TOOL. IF THE TOOL ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGES THE PISTON OR FASTENER MAY PENETRATE
YOUR HAND RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR OF THIS TOOL COMPLETELY READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE ENTIRE TOOL
MANUAL AND COMPLETES THE OPERATOR'S EXAM ON THE LAST PAGE. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID UNTIL THE
TEST IS RECEIVED, WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT, AND REVIEWED BY POWERS FASTENERS, INC.
Warranty
All warranties of the products described herein, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and
fitness for particular purposes are specifically excluded, except for the following: Powers Fasteners will repair or replace at its
sole option any tool part, or fastener which within five years after sale by Powers Fasteners or its distributors, is found by
Powers Fasteners to be defective in material or workmanship, normal wear and tear excluded.
This is the sole warranty of Powers Fasteners and the sole remedy available to distributor buyer.
\NOTE — JUST AS NO ONE CAN MERELY READ A BOOK ABOUT DRIVING AN AUTOMOBILE AND THEN HOPE TO RUN IT SAFELY, NO ONE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO USE ANY POWDER
TOOL WITHOUT ADEQUATE, COMPETENT, PERSONAL INSTRUCTION. AND, JUST AS NO AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION BOOK OR INSTRUCTOR CAN FOREWARN A LEARNER AGAINST
ALL CONTINGENCIES AND EMERGENCIES, NEITHER CAN POWERS FASTENERS INSTRUCTORS OR PRINTED INFORMATION DETAIL ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS SURROUNDING THE
USE OF POWERS TOOLS AND PRODUCTS. THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM DISREGARD OF
THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Powers P3500 low velocity powder actuated tool. This tool will provide you with excellent
performance provided the steps for proper operation and maintenance are followed. Powder actuated fastening systems can
provide a cost effective method of attaching fixtures for light duty, static load conditions. The systems provided by Powers
Fasteners consist of specially designed fasteners, installation tools, and powder loads which are designed to function in
combination to provide optimum performance. While powder actuated tools can provide one of the fastest and economical
means of fastening, they can also be dangerous if they are not operated properly.
Prior to operating the P3500 tool, you must be properly trained in the operation and maintenance of this tool and be
issued a Powers Fasteners Qualified Operator Card. When using the tool, you must have this card in your possession. As part
of the training process, you should read and understand the contents of this instruction manual especially the safety
precautions.
Powder actuated tools may be operated only by properly trained operators as described in ANSI Standard A 10.3, Safety
P3500
MANUAL CAT. NO. 52036 7/09
DO NOT OPERATE THE P3500 TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THIS MANUAL AND RECEIVED THE PROPER TRAINING
ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995.
WARNING
CAT. NO.52000/Deluxe Kit
Low Velocity Powder
Actuated Fastening Tool
R2200
52001/Blister Pack
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