Starting Instructions; Blind Rivet Is Not Set - Degometal GO 248 Manual De Instrucciones

2. Operating instructions

2.1 Starting instructions

- Fit the battery on the tool and check the battery power via the 'on' button on the back of the battery:
green, orange and red LED Lights on, power 95% ±5%; orange and red LED Lights on,
power 60% ±5%; red LED Light on, power 20% ±5%; charging battery is recommended
To check the remaining power while using the tool, press the button.
- Select the correct nosepiece and fit it on the tool (see 1.2).
- Ensure that the ventilation holes in the body are not covered or blocked.
- Ensure that the mandrel collector is installed on the tool.
- Empty the mandrel collector in time.
2.2 Operating instructions
- Insert the mandrel of the blind rivet fully into the nosepiece, place it in the pre-drilled hole of the
workpiece, start the operation by depressing the trigger.
- The blind rivet is set. As soon as the breaking point of the rivet is reached, the mandrel breaks off and
the trigger can be released. The jaw assembly automatically returns to the starting position.
- Tilt the tool back so the rest mandrel falls into the mandrel collector, or tip the tool forward so the
rest mandrel falls out of the nosepiece.
- The blind riveter is equipped with overload protection. In the event of an overload, the tool stops
and a warning Light is on. Release the trigger and the jaw assembly will return to the start position
2.3 Troubleshooting

2.3.1 Blind rivet is not set

Problems and causes
The red LED Light on the battery lights to indicate
low power
Battery damaged
Jaw assembly is loose
2.3.2 The rest mandrel does not slide into the mandrel collector
Problems and causes
Wrong nosepiece
Nosepiece worn out
Spent mandrel is stuck in the jaw assembly
mandrel collector is full
Guide tube for the jaw presser is blocked
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Solution
Charge battery
Replace battery
Secure jaw assembly (see p. 2, point 4)
Solution
Fit the correct nosepiece
Replace nosepiece
Unscrew the jaw assembly, clean the jaw assembly,
and lubricate it
Empty mandrel collector
Remove the mandrel and check that all parts have
been removed from the guide tube