Safety Instructions; Starting Procedure; Operating Procedure; Maintenance - Gesipa PowerBird Mode D'emploi

1.5. Safety instructions

Blind rivet setting tool PowerBird
Caution:
Following safety rules must be followed
for adequate protection against electrical schock,
injuries or fire hazards:
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The riveting tool should be used exclusively
to set blind rivets.
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Do not overload the tool; Work within the
prescribed work capacity.
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Do not expose the tool to humidity or rain,
do not operate the tool close to inflammable
substances or gases: Risk of explosion!
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Ensure that the battery is properly secured in
the tool handgrip.
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Remove the battery when the tool is not in use
and for repair/servicing operations.
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Do not use the tool as a hammer.
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When not in use, keep the tool in a dry closed
room, out of reach of children.
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When working with the tool, always carry
protection goggles. Personal protection like
clothes, gloves, safety helmet, non slipping
shoes, ear protectors and protection against
fall are highly recommended.
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The air inlets for the engine should not be ob -
structed. Do not introduce anything into them.
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When depositing the tool, make sure that it
cannot fall down.
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Use only genuine spare parts for repair.
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Repair work must be carried out by skilled
personal. In case of doubt, always send back
the tool to the manufacturer!
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Do not use the tool outside of riveting holes.
The blind rivet could be ejected from the tool.
Never turn the tool towards yourself or towards
another person.
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Part N° 39 (mandrel container) must be mounted
on the tool during operation.

1.6. Starting Procedure

– Engage fully charged battery in correct position
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into housing.
– Select correct nosepiece (according to table
1.4.) and screw into head.
– Attention: Do not cover the vent holes and do
not obstruct the vent holes.

1.7. Operating Procedure

– Depressing the switch starts the operation.
– When releasing the switch the jaw assembly
returns to the start position automatically.
– Eject the spent mandrel by tilting to the rear into
the spent mandrel container or to the front
through the nosepiece.
– The riveting tool is equipped with an overload
protection. In the event of an overload the oper-
ation will be stopped and the red light shows.
Release the switch and the assembly will return
to the start position.
– The battery will keep the power relatively stable
until a sudden drop-off, resulting in only 2-3
more rivets being set. The jaw mechanism will
automatically return to the starting position when
the switch has been released.

1.8. Maintenance

The maintenance of the riveting tool is limited to
the complete jaw assembly:
– Remove the battery (part no. 40)
from tool housing.
– Unscrew the head (part no. 13) from the tool
and clean. Look for deposits in the head.
– Unscrew the jaw housing (part no. 12) from the
coupler (part no. 7) using an open end wrench
SW 17.
– Take out the jaws (part no. 11), clean and
lubricate or replace them if worn.
– Re-assemble in reverse order ensuring that all
parts are tightened!
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