DANGER READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS / INTRODUCTION Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 An Overview of the GypFast Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN OVERVIEW OF THE GYPFAST TOOL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS The GypFast tool is a self-contained, fully portable tool that uses liquid hydrocarbon fuel to power a unique linear drive internal combustion motor. Dimension: In order for you to fully understand the information contained in this manual, you need a basic understanding of the tool. As you can see in the illustration below, the GypFast tool is made up of three assemblies: the Handle, the Motor, and the Magazine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety instructions have been included in this manual to provide you with basic information necessary for safe operation of the GypFast Tool. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all safety precautions and manual instructions can result in blindness, severe personal injury, damage to personal property, and damage to the tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. NEVER CARRY THE TOOL WITH YOUR FINGER ON, OR DEPRESSING, THE TRIGGER. You must remember that the GypFast tool operates in a specific sequence. The Safety Yoke acts as an operating feature that blocks the Trigger from completing the ignition circuit. Should you unintentionally depress the Safety Yoke while pulling the Trigger as you are carrying the tool... it could discharge a fastener. 6. NEVER OPERATE A TOOL THAT IS MALFUNCTIONING.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. NEVER CARRY FASTENERS OR OTHER HARD OBJECTS IN THE SAME POCKET OR CONTAINER WITH FUEL CELL. The Fuel Cell could be punctured, causing serious injury. 15. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO USE THE GYPFAST TOOL UNLESS THEY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TOOL MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. It is the tool owner’s responsibility to make sure that all GypFast tool users read and fully understand all tool operation, safety and maintenance instructions. 16. FUEL CELL STORAGE.
THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY 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 back of the charger base and plug the wall mount unit into any 120V AC outlet.
THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM INSERTING BATTERY 1. Load the Battery, terminals first, into the GypFast tool. 2. Make sure it is securely locked into place. Battery BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT The illustration is a closeup of the side of the GypFast tool. On the side of the Handle is a small plastic lens. This is the Battery Voltage Indicator Light To check the battery voltage, the LED on the right should be flashing or blinking green.
FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVE Fuel Cell To eject the fuel, propellant pressure squeezes the inner fuel container, much as you squeeze a tube of toothpaste. This squeezing action ensures that all the fuel is used, and that the GypFast tool can operate in any position. 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.
FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVE INSERTING FUEL CELL You complete the loading of Fuel Cell in the GypFast 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.
PREPARING AND USE OF GYPFAST TOOL FASTENERS The GypFast tool can drive only ITW Ramset fasteners. Any other fastener will cause tool damage and void your warranty. LOADING AND UNLOADING FASTENERS 1. Lay the tool on its right side, exposing the gate latch. 2. Unlatch and open the gate. Swing open the magazine cover. 3. Completely remove the blue tape from the coil and unwind 1-2” of nails. 4. Guide the first nail into the drive raceway while placing the coil of nails into the magazine. 5.
SERVICING Field service should be restricted to the following: q CHECKING THE ENERGY LEVEL OF THE BATTERY q RECHARGING THE BATTERY q CHECKING THE FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVE BATTERY CHECK Periodically check on the LED Battery Voltage Indicator Light—the LED in the Handle of the GypFast tool. When encountering a problem, the first step should always be to make sure the Battery has enough energy to operate the tool.
SERVICING /MAINTENANCE CLEARING A JAM A typical problem you may encounter is having a jammed fastener. Because of the unique design of the GypFast tool, clearing a jammed fastener is easy. Damage to parts and/or excessive accumulation of dirt are principle causes of jams. If a jam should occur, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the battery and fuel cell. 2. Open the magazine, and remove all fasteners. Jammed fasteners should be clearly visible; check inside the nose for wedged fasteners and remove. 3.
MAINTENANCE END-OF-WORKDAY ROUTINE At the end of each workday, conduct an end-ofworkday routine. These simple steps are based on maintaining the safety and operational efficiency of the GypFast tool. Before you leave the worksite: 1. Remove the Battery and store in the tool case. Always use the GypFast tool case for transporting and storing the tool. 2. Dispose of all empty Fuel Cells. Remember to dispose of these cells where they will not be found by children, crushed, punctured, or burned. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Preparing Tool for Operation—Battery/Charger Problems — Battery does not appear to accept charge. Green charger light does not come on. — Flashing lights on charger base unit. — Inoperative indicator lights on charger. — Try Battery in tool after 3 hours on charge cycle. If tool LED is green, charger lights are not working properly. Replace charger, monitor charging time to ensure Battery has adequate time for recharging.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Power/Exhaust Stage of Operation — Tool operates properly, but fasteners do not drive fully. — Tool operates, but no fastener is driven. — Tool operates erratically or appears to be losing power—tool LED is green. — Battery is discharged. — Charge Battery. — Fuel Cell is low. — Check Fuel Cell according to Operating Manual and replace as required. — There may be loss of seal in combustion chamber.
WARRANTY RAMSET GAS TOOL SYSTEMS WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS Ramset warrants that new GypFast 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 Concrete Fastening Systems Glendale Heights, IL 60139 800-RAMSET6 (1-800-726-7386) www.ramset.com Buy with Confidence... Buy From Your Authorized Distributor AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY © ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 2009 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Form No.
