DANGER READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL. RAMSET TF1200 TOOL SYSTEM OPERATOR’S SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL GAS POWERED, LOW VELOCITY PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL...
DANGER Just as no one can merely read a book about driving an automobile and then hope to drive one safely, no one should attempt to use TF1200 gas powered tool without adequate, competent personal instruction. No automobile instruction book or instructor can forewarn a learner against all possibilities and emergencies, nor can printed material detail all possible conditions surrounding the use of Ramset tools and products.
DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Preparation For Fastening Acceptable Base Materials The gas powered TF1200 tools is suitable for use in the following base materials only: Solid Concrete and • Poured Concrete Precast Concrete • Structural Steel • Concrete Block and Horizontal...
MIN. FASTENING APPLICATIONS 3" MIN. Your TF1200 tools can be used for a wide range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. Reading and following these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your...
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• While the tool can be used in any position (floor, wall or ceiling) it is The TF1200 tools may be used important to have both the nose of in any position. the tool and support foot in contact...
2. Set the charger base on a stable surface and insert the battery or batteries, contact first, into the opening of the charger base. WARNING 3. The TF1200 charger incorporates a Important Charging Notes charge level indicator to inform the user of the battery charge level.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY • Insert the battery into the tool as shown on the right with the clip facing out. • The battery has two positions in the tool: 1. The “OFF” position—as shown in picture #1 to the right. 2.
This squeezing action DANGER ensures that all the fuel is used, and that the EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD TF1200 tool can operate in any position. Read ALL safety instructions before using or Because of this container-within-a-container handling the fuel cell. Failure...
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CAUTION As you slide the Metering Valve/Fuel Cell Assembly into the TF1200 tool, you will The TF1200 tool should not be used in notice that there is a Red Adaptor at the top the rain or where excessive moisture is of the Cylinder Pocket.
Operating the TF1200 Tool 1. Insert a charged battery into the tool with the battery clip facing out. 2. Insert the Ramset fuel cell into the tool as described on page 9. 3. Pull the magazine follower back to the locking position.
— Tool is out of fasteners — Add fastener strip — Tool will not cycle — Fuel Cell is empty — Replace Fuel Cell —fan runs, LED is green — Spark does not occur. — Contact Authorized Ramset Distributor Sales Representative for service. SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Element is bent, Contacting Element as required. or tool is dirty If the TF1200 Magazine tool will not operate after following the above service directions, return the tool to an Ramset Distributor Sales Representative for service. SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING...
WARRANTY RAMSET GAS TOOL SYSTEMS WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS Ramset warrants that new TF1200 This warranty is void as to any tool which Magazine systems power fastening has been subjected to misuse, abuse, tools, parts and accessories will be accidental or intentional damage, use with...
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FOR TOOL REPAIR SERVICE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED RAMSET DISTRIBUTOR OR TO FIND YOUR NEAREST RAMSET TOOL REPAIR CENTER VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.RAMSET.COM OR CALL 800-241-5640 Concrete Fastening Systems Glendale Heights, IL 60139 800-RAMSET6 (1-800-726-7386) www.ramset.com Buy with Confidence...
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