DANGER READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER DANGER THIS TOOL IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED OPERATORS. ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR OPERATE THE TF1200 GAS POWERED TOOL WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Read, understand and follow the instructions in the tool manual before attempting to use the tool. Operators and Bystanders must wear eye and hearing protection. Never close tool with hand over the fastener loading end of the tool.
DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Preparation For Fastening Acceptable Base Materials The gas powered TF1200 tools is suitable for use in the following base materials only: • Poured Concrete Solid Concrete and Precast Concrete • Structural Steel • Concrete Block and Horizontal Joints in Brick or Masonry Walls Never attempt to fasten into any other type of material. Fastening into other materials can cause blindness or other serious injury.
FASTENING APPLICATIONS 3" MIN. FASTENING APPLICATIONS 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 tool and fasteners, as well as help you perform these fastening operations safely and effectively. TF1200 fastenings are permanent fastenings so attempting to remove a fastener from concrete or steel may result in a serious injury. 3" MIN.
DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE TOOL OPERATOR OR TO BYSTANDERS. • Use the tool only in well ventilated areas. Ceilings Walls • Always hold the tool at right angles to the work surface. • Never attempt to make a fastening at an angle to the work surface.
BATTERY CELL AND CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY CELL AND CHARGER CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS The first step in preparing a new tool for operation is to fully charge the new Battery. New Batteries are shipped discharged and must be charged for 24 hours before first use. All subsequent charges will require at most a 3 hour charge. 1. Connect the round plug of the wall mount unit to the front of the charger base and plug the wall mount unit into any 120V AC outlet. A LED by the plug indicates the base unit has power.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY #1 • 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. The “RUN” position—as shown in picture #2 to the right. • To operate the tool be sure the battery is fully inserted into the tool. After installing the battery, note the LED light on the right side of the handle.
FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVE Fuel Cell DANGER EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD Read ALL safety instructions before using or handling the fuel cell. Failure to follow ALL instructions may result in explosion or fire. This may cause severe personal injuries or property damage. Keep the fuel cell away from heat, sparks and open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 120°F (49°C) may cause the fuel cell to burst, releasing flammable gas.
FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVE INSERTING FUEL CELL leads to the Combustion Chamber. Insert the Metering Valve Stem into the orifice of the red colored Adaptor. You complete the loading of Fuel in the TF1200 tool by closing the Actuator Cover. You do this by swinging it up and over the Fuel Valve/Cylinder Assembly and pushing down until the Actuator Cover snaps into position. With the Metering Valve Stem pointed toward the front of the tool, insert the Metering Valve/Fuel Cell Assembly.
TF1200 MAGAZINE TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOOL OPERATION Always check the tool first to make sure that it does not contain a fastener. If the tool contains a fastener from a previous application, remove both the battery and the fuel cell before attempting to remove the fastener. Insert battery 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.
SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Preparing Tool for Operation—Battery/Charger Problems — Battery Cell does not — Inoperative indicator — Try Battery Cell in tool after 3 hours appear to accept lights on charger on charge cycle. If tool LED is charge. Green charger green, charger lights are not light does not come on working properly. Replace charger, or monitor charging time to ensure Battery Cell has adequate time for recharging.
SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Power/Exhaust Stage of Operation — Tool operates — Battery cell is properly, but fasteners discharged do not drive fully — Charge Battery Cell — Fuel Cell is low — Check Fuel Cell according to Operating Manual and replace as required. — There may be loss of — Press Work Contact Element seal in combustion against workpiece for one minute. chamber Pull trigger.
WARRANTY RAMSET GAS TOOL SYSTEMS WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS Ramset warrants that new TF1200 Magazine systems power fastening tools, parts and accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period shown below. TWO-YEAR/50,000 SHOT WARRANTY A two-year/50,000 shot warranty, which ever comes first, will apply to all parts, except those listed below as normal wearing parts, or parts which are specifically covered by an extended warranty.
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 (CANADA 1-800-387-9692) Concrete Fastening Systems Glendale Heights, IL 60139 800-RAMSET6 (1-800-726-7386) (Canada 1-800-387-9692) www.ramset.com Buy with Confidence... Buy From Your Authorized Distributor AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY © ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 2013 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Form No.
