5.1 PROPER HAND POSITION
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle (I) fi g. 1.
5.2. TOOL OPERATION
Installing a blind rivet (fi g. 8)
To install a blind rivet
Place the blind rivet (Y) in the nose piece (A)
Position the tool (fi g.9)
Pull and hold the switch (J) until the rivet is fully set in the application (fi g. 10).
When the blind rivet (Y) has been set completely, release the switch (J). The tool will return to its initial
position automatically. The mandrel is automatically dropped into the mandrel collector (W).
If you release the switch (J) before the end of the setting stroke, the tool will immediately return to its initial
position. If the blind rivet (Y) has not been set completely, repeat the previous steps.
Reset function (fi g.9)
If the tool does not move to its initial position after releasing the switch or stops during the setting stroke,
reset the tool to home by quickly pulling and releasing the switch (J). If this does not resolve the issue,
remove the battery, re-insert and then repeat the prior step. If the issue persists, contact your local service
representative.
Emptying the mandrel collector (W) (fi g. 6)
The mandrel collector is used to collect the waste mandrels. The mandrel collector must be emptied
depending on the size of the blind rivets used.
Nom. Rivet Dia.
2.4 mm [3/32"]
3.2 mm [1/8"]
4.0 mm [5/32"]
4.8 mm [3/16"]
6.4 mm [1/4"]
Tilt the tool back to allow all waste mandrels to fall into the mandrel collector.
Open the mandrel collector (W) by sliding the Collector Lock (D) towards the nose housing nut (C) and
raise the cover (E).
Empty the waste mandrels into an appropriate recycling container or waste bin
To close the mandrel collector (W), lower the cover (E) until the Collector Lock (D) clicks into place.
Optional Quick-Release mandrel collector (E2) (fi g. 6a)
When using the optional Quick-Release mandrel collector accessory with the PB Series tools, the mandrel
collector can be removed as follows:
Tilt the tool back to allow all waste mandrels to fall into the mandrel collector (E2).
Grab mandrel collector (E2) with one hand and disengage Collector Lock (D) with index fi nger.
Pull the mandrel collector (E2) up and away from the tool, tilting the collector slightly back to prevent
mandrels from falling out.
To replace the collector, slide it back into the tool with the opening facing the front of the tool.
Push the collector down until you hear the Collector Lock (D) click into place.
Approx. Capacity (PB2500)
600
360
200
150
Not applicable
Approx. Capacity (PB3400)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
190
100
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