Minimum Thicknesses Of The Subsurfaces; Daily Functions Test; Test Attachment - DeWalt PA3500 Manual De Instrucciones

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3.2 Minimum thicknesses of the
subsurfaces
Masonry and concrete:
The thickness of the masonry or concrete must
a least be equal to three times the penetration
depth [L] of the shooting nail, but at least 10 cm
in any case.
L
Steel:
The steel has to be at least 3 mm thick.

3.3 Daily functions test

The locking parts and the ignition mechanism
have to operate in an unobstructed fashion and
need to be inspected accordingly before using
the Powder Actuated Tool.
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Ensure that there is no cartridge strip in the
Powder Actuated Tool.
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Press the Powder Actuated Tool onto a work
surface and pull the trigger several times.
Perform this test multiple times using the
unloaded device and make sure that the locking
parts and ignition mechanisms can move freely
before attempting to perform any attachments
using the device.
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3 x L
>10 cm

3.4 Test attachment

WARNING
Severe injuries in case of
overpenetration of the shooting nail
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Perform a test attachment prior to
commencing the actual work.
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Fully read the "Handling"
chapter before attempting the
test attachment, see chapter 4
"Handling".
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Perform the test attachment using the
lowest ¿ ring strength (power regulator) and
a "green" (3) charge.
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If the shooting nail does not penetrate far
enough into the material: Gradually increase
the ¿ ring strength (power regulator).
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If the shooting nail does not penetrate deep
enough into the material in spite of having
set the highest ¿ ring strength: insert an
cartridge strip with a higher charge strength
and perform the test attachment again
- using the lowest ¿ ring strength (power
regulator).