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Page 2 - Power Pro

2 105635 INDEX Warning: Safety Precautions ............................................................ 3-11Why A Fastener Holds ........................................................................ 12Selecting Fasteners and Power loads ................................................ 13Operation...

Page 3 - Warning: Safety Precautions; WARNING: This tool is designed only for use by qualified operators.; BEFORE USING

3 105635 G 018 Warning: Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: Read these operating instructions carefully and com-pletely before trying to operate or service this tool. Improper use ofthis tool can cause serious injury or death from firing fastener intobody or from flying debris. We expressly disclaim any l...

Page 4 - Safety Precautions; HANDLING THE TOOL

4 105635 482-12 G 018 Safety Precautions POWDERACTUATEDTOOLSIN USE WARNING 482-10 ! 4. Always clear the work area on all sides and post appropriate warning signs onjob sites. G 018 G 018 1. Never place your hand over the muzzle. Accidental discharge can causeserious injury. HANDLING THE TOOL 2. Neve...

Page 6 - KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL

6 105635 TOO HARD Pointflattens 482-29 TOO BRITTLE Surfaceshatters 482-30 TOO SOFT Sinks inwithaveragehammerblow 482-28 ? ? ? G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 Safety Precautions 7. An operator taking medication should take extra precautions while handling thetool. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take medi...

Page 8 - OPERATING THE TOOL

8 105635 TOO THIN WELD 482-40 G 018 3/16" MIN 1/2" 1" 482-41 Safety Precautions 7. Do not drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick,within 2" of a weld, within 1/2" of the edge or within 1" of another power fastener. 3" 3" 3" 482-39 ...

Page 9 - POWER LOADS AND FASTENERS

9 105635 POWERLOADS POWERLOADS GASOLINE GAS OLINE 482-50 482-49 ; ; ; G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 Safety Precautions 2. Should the tool fail to fire, hold the muzzle firmly against the work surface for30 seconds. Release the trigger and remove pressure on the tool whileholding the muzzle against t...

Page 12 - Why A Power Fastener Holds; WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDS IN STEEL

12 105635 Why A Power Fastener Holds WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDSIN CONCRETE The compression bond of the concrete to the powerfastener accounts for the majority of the holding power.The fastener displaces the concrete which tries to returnto its original form causing a squeezing effect. Maximum holdin...

Page 13 - Selecting Power Fasteners; FASTENING INTO CONCRETE

13 105635 482-67 OVERDRIVE G 018 Selecting Power Fasteners and Power loads FASTENING INTO CONCRETE The proper power fastener length can be determined byadding the thickness of the material to be fastened and theamount of fastener that will actually penetrate the con-crete. The concrete must be three...

Page 14 - Operation

14 105635 Operation 1. Grasp barrel assembly and slide forward rapidly until it stops. Push barrelassembly back into tool to the closed position. This sets piston into firingposition. 4. Place the muzzle of tool perpendicular to work surface without tilting the tool.Push tool against work surface un...

Page 16 - Parts List

16 105635 Parts List 496 Key Part No. No. Description Qty. 1 502001 Housing 1 2 502100 Outer Liner Assembly 1 3 501104 Push Pin 1 4 301013 Ball Setter 2 5 501106 Spring Ball Set 1 6 501107 Key Stop 1 7 301014 Annular Spring 1 8 502200 Barrel 1 9 502202 Piston Assembly (Includes Ring) 1 10 501212 Rin...

Page 18 - Tool Disassembly

18 105635 Tool Disassembly Figure 2 - Removing Stop Stop A. REMOVING BARREL ASSEMBLY1. Using screwdriver, lift end of annular spring and rotate spring until stop is uncovered (see Figure 1). Annular Spring WARNING: Always unload a powder actuated tool before disassembling,replacing barrel, cleaning,...

Page 21 - Tool Assembly

21 105635 Tool Assembly WARNING: Always unload a powder actuated tool before disassembling,replacing barrel, cleaning, or assembling. A. INSERTING OUTER LINER ASSEMBLY INTO HOUSING1. Place ball bearing and spring in end of outer liner assembly (see Figure 11, page 20). 2. Slide outer liner assembly ...

Page 24 - Troubleshooting Guide

24 105635 Troubleshooting Guide Piston hangs outof muzzle. Overdrivenfastener. Piston jammed. Power load strip willnot advance. Reduction or lossof power. Tool does notcompletely depress. Tool does not fire. Opening and clos-ing of barrel orpushing down ontool, etc. is notsmooth but isrough or binds...

Page 25 - Parts Centrals; Fasteners

25 105635 Parts Centrals Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace-ment part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see below) or call DESAInternational’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879for information. When calling DESA International, have ready • ...

Page 26 - Application Chart

26 105635 Application Chart 2 1/2"2 1/2"2" 1 1/2"1 1/2"1 1/2" 1"1"1" to this ConcreteCement BlockSteel (3/16" to 3/8" Thick) ConcreteCement BlockSteel (3/16" to 3/8" Thick) ConcreteCement BlockSteel (3/16" to 3/8" Thick) YellowGreenYellow/R...

Page 27 - Maintenance Log; Date

27 105635 Maintenance Log Date Maintenance Performed

Page 28 - Limited Warranty Agreement

Limited Warranty Agreement DESA International warrants the Remington Power Pro  Model 496 against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If within one (1) year from the purchase date this Powder Actuated Tool fails due toa defect in material or ...