Page 2 - INDEX; Trigger; REMINGTON
2 101274 REMINGTON 490-02 INDEX Warning: Safety Precautions ................................ 3-11Why A Fastener Holds ............................................ 12Selecting Fasteners and Powder Loads ................. 13Operation .......................................................... 14, 15Par...
Page 3 - Precautions; WARNING: This tool is designed only for use by qualified; BEFORE USING
3 101274 WARNING ICON G 001 Warning: Safety Precautions The following pages contain detailed warnings, cau-tions, and rules of safe operation. Read carefully andbecome familiar before operating to avoid serious injury.We expressly disclaim any liability for any injury topersons or damage to property...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; HANDLING THE TOOL
4 101274 5. ALWAYS make sure the work area is clean from loosematerial and debris. Safety Precautions 1. NEVER place your hand over the muzzle. Accidentaldischarge can cause serious injury. HANDLING THE TOOL 2. NEVER place your finger on the trigger until the muzzle ofthe tool is against the work su...
Page 6 - KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL
6 101274 Safety Precautions 7. An operator taking medication should take extra precau-tions while handling the tool. NEVER drink alcoholic bever-ages or take medications which impair your vision, balanceor judgement before using a powder actuated tool. KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL 1. ALWAYS kno...
Page 8 - OPERATING THE TOOL
8 101274 3" 3X 1X 7. DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base materialless then 3/16" thick, within 2" of a weld, within 1/2" of theedge, or within 1" of another power fastener. 3" 3" 3" 482-39 6. DO NOT drive power fasteners into concrete less thanthree times as ...
Page 9 - POWDER LOADS AND FASTENERS
9 101274 WATER 489-33 30 489- 3. ALWAYS use the spall shield when driving directly intoconcrete or steel. ALWAYS wear eye protection. 4. NEVER use a powder actuated tool in an explosive orflammable atmosphere or when non sparking toolsare required. POWDER LOADS AND FASTENERS 1. NEVER leave unfired p...
Page 12 - WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDS IN STEEL
12 101274 WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDSIN CONCRETE The compression bond of the con-crete to the power fastener accountsfor the majority of the holding power.The fastener displaces the concretewhich tries to return to its originalform causing a squeezing effect. M a x i m u m h o l d i n g p o w e r i s...
Page 13 - Selecting Power; RIGHT
13 101274 FASTENING INTO CONCRETE The proper power fastener lengthcan be determined by adding thethickness of the material to be fas-tened and the amount of fastenerthat will actually penetrate the con-crete. The concrete must be threetimes as thick as the intended fas-tener penetration. In most cas...
Page 14 - Operation
14 101274 1. Grasp muzzle and slide barrel forward rapidly until it stops.This sets piston into firing position and opens the chamber. 4. Push barrel into housing to the closed position. 3. Select the proper Remington ® Powder Load (see Applica- tion Chart on pages 24 and 25) and insert into the cha...
Page 16 - ACCESSORIES; Parts List
16 101274 490-03 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 19 20 Key Part No. Part No. No. 489 490 Description Qty. 1 TA4080 TA4080 BARREL, Assembly and Piston 1 2 076659 076659 BREECH 1 3 076620-02 076620 HOUSING, Handle, Right 1 4 076630-02 076630 HOUSING, Handle, Left 1 5 078334 078334 LINK, T...
Page 17 - Barrel Replacement
17 101274 3. To assembly, push pistonall the way into the barrel.Slide the barrel assemblyinto the receiver. Turn bar-rel to line up slot (F) withfront screw hole (A). 2. If tool has been overdriven, tap piston (E) on a hardsurface until the piston is pushed back into the muzzle.Inspect the barrel a...
Page 19 - TOOL DISASSEMBLY
19 101274 Tool Disassembly And Assembly TOOL DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove screw (G) from recoil pad (H). Lift pad away fromhandle. Separate housing halves by removing the sevenhousing screws (I & J). 2. Remove receiver (C), firing pin (K), firing pin spring (L),sheet metal nut (M), trigger link (N), li...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting Guide
20 101274 PROBLEM P i s t o n h a n g sout of muzzle. Overdriven fas-tener. Piston jammed. Expended loadwill not extract.R e d u c t i o n o rloss of power. R e d u c t i o n o rloss of power Tool does notcompletely de-press. Tool does notfire. POSSIBLECAUSE Tool overdriven. Piston not properlyassem...
Page 21 - Fasteners; IMPORTANT; Straight Wadded Load; CAUTION: Do not use any load other
21 101274 PROBLEM Tool does notfire. Opening andclosing of barrelor pushing downon the tool, etc.is not smooth butis rough or binds. POSSIBLECAUSE D i r t b u i l d - u p o nbreech not allow-ing proper penetra-tion of firing pin. L a c k o f p r o p e rcleaning. REMEDY Check firing pin indenta-tion ...
Page 22 - Technical Service; Repair Service; WARRANTY SERVICE
22 101274 Technical Service You may have further questions about assembling, operating,or maintaining this product. If so, you can visit our TechnicalService web site at www.desatech.com or contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-858-8501 (EnglishOnly). You may also write to:DESA Specialty...
Page 23 - Parts Centrals
23 101274 Parts Centrals Ray’s Portable Heater Service3191 Myers RoadCamino, CA 95709-9550530-644-7716 Baltimore Electric5 Manila DriveHamden, CT 06514-0322203-248-75531-800-397-7553 Eckley’s Small Engine31617 Spruce DriveEustis, FL 32726-9592352-357-6764 Parts Company of America1657 Shermer RoadNor...
Page 24 - Application Chart
24 101274 For Fasteningthis: Powder load and power fastener application information. Powder load listings are recommendations only. If you are indoubt, try a test fastening using the next lightest powder load. Power fasteners and powder loads are available in poly pack-ages of 10, blister packs of 2...
Page 26 - NOTES
26 101274 NOTES ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Page 28 - For Technical Assistance on Your
Limited Warranty Agreement 101274-01 REV. E 08/03 DESA Specialty Products™ warrants the Remington ® Powerdriver Models 489 and 490 against defects in materials andworkmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If within one (1) year from the purchase date this PowderActuated Too...
