Safety Instructions; Operating The Tool - DeWalt PATMI P1000 Manuel D'instructions

Model P1000
placed in front of the tool muzzle
or nose piece. in the event of an
accidental discharge, the piston
and/or fastener can pass through
the operators hand.
5. use a one pound hammer to strike the hammer drive
button with a solid normal blow. the fastener is instantly
driven into place.
in the event that the load does not
discharge continue to hold the tool depressed against the
work surface for at least 30 (thirty) seconds in case of a
delayed load discharge. then carefully remove the load
and dispose of in a can of water or other non flammable
liquid. never attempt to force or pry a load out of a
tool chamber. do not discard unfired loads into a trash
container.
6. to prepare for the next fastening, point the tool in a safe
direction. snap the barrel forward as described in step 1.
this action will eject the spent powder load and properly
reset the piston. always insert a new fastener before
loading powder load in the chamber. do not attempt to
unload or disassemble a jammed, stuck or broken tool
as improper handling may cause it to discharge and
strike operator and/or bystander. a jammed tool must be
pointed in a safe direction at all times. tag the tool and
lock it up. call your d
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Safety InStructIonS

safety is your primary responsibility when operating
any powder actuated tool. you must read and understand
the contents of this manual. you must be familiar with all
functional and safety requirements of the tool. it is your
responsibility to obtain proper training and a d
fasteners operator card prior to using this tool in compliance
with the current american national standard a10.3 safety
requirements for Powder actuated fastening systems and
the federal occupational safety and health administration
standards (osha). existing state or local regulations should
also be followed. when using this tool, you must have the
qualified operators card in your possession.
revocation of card - failure to comply with any of the
rules and regulations for safe operation of powder actuated
tools shall be cause for the immediate revocation of your
qualified operator card.
the following is a summary of safety precautions to
be followed when operating a d
actuated tool. failure to follow these safety instructions can
result in serious injury or death to operators or bystanders.
pRioR To opeRaTing The Tool
1. warning signs should always be posted within the area in
which a powder actuated tool is to be used. these signs
should be at least 8" x 10" in size with boldface type
that is not less than 1" in height. the sign should state
"Powder actuated tool in use".
2. approved safety goggles should always be worn by
operator or bystander, to protect their eyes from flying
particles. hearing protection should always be worn
by the operator and bystanders when using a powder
actuated tool. other personal safety protection as required
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3. never modify or fabricate parts for use in your d
tool. use only d walt fasteners, loads, and tool parts.
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4. hands or other body parts must never be placed in front
of muzzle/barrel. accidental discharge can cause piston
and/or fastener to pass through the operator's hand.
5. never compress the tool against any part of the body.
serious injury or death may result in the event of an
accidental discharge.
6. always point tool in a safe direction at all times.
7. use the tool for its intended purpose only.
pRepaRaTion FoR loaDing The Tool
1. tools must be checked prior to operating to make sure
they are not fully or partially loaded with a powder load
or fastener.
2. to insure safe operation, perform the daily function test
described in this manual. be sure the tool is not loaded
prior to performing this test.
3. do not operate this tool unless all its parts are in place
and operating appropriately. never attempt to use a
malfunctioning tool.
call 1-800-4-d alt for assistance.
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4. never guess about the suitability of a base material. if
you are uncertain about the suitability of a base material,
perform a center punch test.
5. do not operate the tool until you learn and understand the
color code / numbering system used to identify the power
level of powder loads.

opeRaTing The Tool

1. only use fasteners and powder loads designed for this
tool as supplied by d
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2. do not use pow der actuated tools in a flammable or an
explosive atmosphere.
3. do not fire a tool without a fastener. the piston will
impact the work surface possibly causing serious injury to
the operator or bystanders along with damage to the tool.
4. do not load the tool until you are ready to make a
fastening. check the power load level before inserting it
into the tool chamber.
5. fastener must be loaded prior to loading the powder load,
to prevent injury to operator or bystander in the event of
an accidental discharge.
6. do not close tool against work surface. the tool should be
manually closed, with hand away from muzzle/barrel to
prevent accidental discharge.
7. hold the tool perpendicular to the work surface at all
times. use a spall guard (part # ddf2211900) wherever
possible. this will limit the possibility of fastener ricochet
which could cause serious injury or death to the operator
or bystanders. to order optional spall guard at no charge
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8. always perform a test fastening with the lightest load level
designed for use in the tool. if the lightest load fails to
set the fastener, try the next highest load until the proper
level is attained. failure to follow this procedure may
cause the fastener to be overpowered. if this occurs, the
fastener may fully penetrate the base material causing
serious injury or death to someone. overpowering the
fastener can also damage the tool, creating a safety
hazard to both the operator or bystanders.
9. do not fasten into cast iron, tile, glass, or other types of
brittle materials. these materials can shatter and create
sharp fragments which may cause injury.
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