Powers Fasteners P3500 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

MODEL P3500
QUALIFIED TOOL OPERATOR EXAMINATION
OPERATOR'S NAME
HOME ADDRESS
AGE DATE OF BIRTH

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Check the correct answer.
1 It is necessary to read the Operator's Manual
prior to operating a Powers Fasteners low
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velocity tool. True False
2 When fastening into concrete, the base material
should be greater than the shank penetration by
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at least: 1 time 2 times
3 When operating a powder actuated tool, your
hand should never be placed:
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around the tool body
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in front of the tool muzzle
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over the tool handle
4 To determine the suitability of a base material,
use the fastener as a center punch.
• If the fastener is blunted, do not fasten; the
material is too:
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soft hard brittle
• If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten;
the material is too:
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soft hard brittle
• If the material cracks or shatters, do not fasten;
the material is too:
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soft hard brittle
5 Unsafe applications for powder actuated tools
may be caused by which of the following?
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a soft base material
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improper powder load
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fastening too close to an unsupported edge
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a malfunctioning tool
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fastening into a spalled area
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fastening through a pre-existing hole
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all of the above
6 Which one of the following building materials is
not suitable as a receiving material (base
material) for powder actuated fasteners?
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sheet rock wood fiberglass
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sheet metal all of the above
LICENSE AND WARRANTY ACTIVATION
THE P3500 TOOL IS WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
I certify that I have read and understand the P3500 Tool Operating Instruction Manual and have taken the Operator's exam. I understand the importance
of following all safety procedures and that failure to read, comprehend, and follow the detailed rules and warnings regarding the safe operation of
powder actuated tools can result in serious injury or death to the tool operator or bystanders. I agree to conform to all the rules and regulations
regarding the use of powder actuated tools.
THE SERIAL NUMBER ON MY TOOL IS:
PLEASE SEND MY TOOL LICENSE TO:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
MAIL TO: Tool License Coordinator • Powers Fasteners, Inc.• 2 Powers Lane • Brewster, NY 10509
P3500
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DATE
7 When considering the safety of a particular
application, the operator must think about:
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the base material
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the powder load power level
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the operator's safety
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the safety of bystanders and fellow workers
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3 times
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all of the above
8 The proper loading procedure is: insert fastener
first, powder load second. The fastener should
always be placed in the tool prior to the load.
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True
9 Which one of the following materials is usually
suitable for powder actuated fastenings?
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poured concrete
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surface hardened steel
10 In concrete, a fastener should be
driven no closer to an unsupported
edge than:
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1/2"
11 Fishhooking is a condition which can occur when
a powder actuated fastener strikes a piece of hard
aggregate or very hard concrete, bends and comes
out of the work surface. A fishhook can cause a
serious injury or death.
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True
12 Placing a hand over the muzzle bushing of a
loaded tool can result in serious injury from
piston overdrive or an escaping fastener if the
tool is discharged accidentally.
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True
13 Piston overdrive is caused by overpowering of the
tool or by discharging the tool against a soft
surface.
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True
14 Malfunctioning tools cannot be used and must
be removed from service immediately.
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True
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STATE
CAT. NO.52000/Deluxe Kit
COMPANY NAME
COMPANY ADDRESS
COMPANY PHONE
SIGNATURE
False
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hollow tile
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glazed brick
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1-1/2" 3"
False
False
False
False
ZIP PHONE
52001/Blister Pack
DATE
15 After conducting a Center Punch Test,
the best way to check the base material
is to set several fasteners using the least
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powerful load. True False
16 Safety goggles and hearing protection should not
be worn by the operator and any necessary
bystanders when using the tool.
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True False
17 A powder actuated tool cannot be safely used in
an explosive or flammable atmosphere.
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True False
18 List the proper powder load level number
(1-6) next to each color listed.
Red ___ Brown ___
Green ___ Yellow ___
Gray ___ Purple ___
19 The weakest power level should be used when
making the first fastening.
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True False
20 You can fasten into welded areas of steel.
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True False
P3500
• The proper procedure if a powder load fails to
ignite is to hold the tool against the work surface
and wait 30 seconds, then proceed exactly as
directed in the Operator's Manual.
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True False
• Powers Fasteners powder loads for the P3500
are .22 caliber, "A" tapered, neck down, rim fire,
short crimped cartridges. No other powder load
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may be used in this tool. True
• Operators should never compress the P3500 or
any other powder actuated tool against any part
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of their body. True False
• If a piston buffer for the P3500 becomes
deformed, simply remove it, and use the tool
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False
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