Matco Tools MNTS8 User manual

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PRODUCT INFORMATION:
INTENDED USE OF THE TOOL
WARNING
DO NOT DISCARD – GIVE TO USER
The manufacturer warrants this product to the original
user against defective material or workmanship for a
period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
The manufacturer reserves the right to determine
whether the part or parts failed because of defective
material, workmanship or other causes. Failures caused
by accident, alteration, or misuse are not covered by
this warranty.
The manufacturer, at its discretion, will repair or replace
product covered under this warranty, free of charge.
Repairs or replacements of products covered under this
warranty are warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty period.
The manufacturer or its authorized service representatives
must perform all warranty repairs. Any repair to the
product by unauthorized service representatives voids
this warranty. The rights under this warranty are limited
to the original user and may not be transferred to
subsequent owners.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed
or implied, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
2003041-14
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT MNTS8
When unpacking, check the parts diagram and part
number listing on page 7to make sure all parts are
included. If any parts are missing or damaged, please
call your distributor.
BEFORE USE
Study, understand and follow all instructions provided
with this product. Read these instructions carefully
before installing, operating, servicing or repairing this
tool. Keep these instructions in a safe, accessible place.
The MNTS8 is designed to set the rivet nuts of the
following thread pitches: 1/4-20, 10-24, 8-32, 10-32,
M4x0.7, M5x0.8 and M6x1.0. Do not use this tool outside
of the designed intent. Never modify the tool for any
other purpose or use.
Made in China
to Matco specifications
Caution:To help prevent personal injury
• Use of this product can expose you to chemicals
including ethylene glycol, gasoline vapors and engine
exhaust, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. For
more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Always wear ANSI approved safety equipment, safety
glasses and clothing when using this product. Study,
understand, and follow all instructions provided with
this product. Failure to read and follow all warnings
and operating instructions may result in damages and
serious injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI approved goggles when using this
product. (Users and bystanders).
• Never use this tool for any application other than for
which it was designed.
• Only use accessories designed for this tool.
• Never alter or modify this tool in any way.
• Improper operation and/or maintenance of the tool,
modification of the tool, or use of the tool with
accessories not designed for it could result in serious
injury or death.
• Always select the correct accessories of the correct
size and design for the job that you are attempting to
perform.
• Always work in a clean, safe, well-lit, organized and
adequately equipped area.
• Do not begin repairs without assurance that vehicle is
in a secure position, and will not move during repair.
WARNING
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:
Weight: 1.54 lbs. (700g)
Length: 7.48" (190mm)
Max working stroke: 7mm
Max effective working stroke: 5mm
Compact design. Less than 8" long and 4.5" wide for
one-handed use in confined areas.
Power. Sets rivet nut sizes up to 1/4" easier than any other
pistol style tool.
SAE and metric. Includes a rivet nut assortment and
mandrel sizes in 8-32, 10-24, 1/4-20, M4, M5 and M6.

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WARNING
2003041-14
MNTS8
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT
1. Remove and install the mandrel and nosepieces. Always
keep the matched mandrel/nosepiece sets together.
2. Remove nosepiece from #16 sleeve by unthreading the
nose piece counterclockwise.This can be done either by
hand or with the provided wrench if too tight to do so.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Choose the rivet nut size to be installed.
2. Install the correct size mandrel/nosepiece for the rivet nut
to be installed. See photos and instructions for changing
the mandrel/nosepiece and adjustment.
3. Drill a hole in the work product the same size or slightly
larger than the outside diameter of the rivet nut to be
installed.
4.To install the rivet nut, open the handles outward as far
as possible and thread the rivet nut clockwise onto the
mandrel until reaching the nosepiece.
5. Insert the rivet nut fastened to the riveter into the
pre-drilled hole until flush with the work product, and
pull handles inward to secure the rivet nut into the hole.
If the rivet nut is loose in the hole, open the handles
outward, turn #10 knob clockwise, and pull handles
inward until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. Repeat as
necessary until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. See
adjustment instructions if necessary.
6.Turn the #10 knob counterclockwise until the mandrel is
removed from the rivet nut.The rivet nut installation is
complete if the rivet nut is secure from movement in the
hole.
CHANGING MANDREL/
NOSEPIECE INSTRUCTIONS:
Assembly direction
DRILL SIZE GUIDE:
Nut Size
M4
M5
M6
Drill Size
6mm (7/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
Nut Size
8-32
10-24
1/4-20
Drill Size
6mm (7/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
SAEMetric
WARNING
Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using this
product (users and bystanders). Failure to read and follow
all warnings and operating instructions may result in
damages and serious injuries or death.
3. Using your thumbnail or tool, press down to depress the
#15 inner hexagonal sleeve that sits within the #16 outer
sleeve.This should expose the lower hex portion of the
mandrel.
4. Unthread the mandrel by hand to remove it from the
sleeve. Once the mandrel has been threaded out far
enough to clear the #15 hex sleeve you may release
tension on this sleeve collar.
5. Choose the correct mandrel/nosepiece to be installed.
6.Thread the new mandrel into the tool by hand until it
approaches the #15 hex sleeve and fully depress this
sleeve to allow the mandrel to be threaded further until it
stops.The mandrel does not need to be torqued. Release
the hex sleeve and allow it to fully reengage the mandrel.
If the mandrel and hex sleeve do not initially align, rotate
the #10 knob while holding onto the mandrel until it clicks
up and reengages.
7. Thread the matching nose piece into the #16 by hand.
Torqueing the nose piece is optional.

EL USO DE LA HERRAMIETA
DESEMPACADO
Cuando desempaque el producto, revise el diagrama y la
lista de piezas en página 7para verificar que se hayan
enviado todas las piezas. De perder piezas o tener piezas
dañadas, favor llamar a su distribuidor inmediatamente.
Estudie, entienda y siga todas las instrucciones que se
proveen con este producto. Lea las instrucciones
detenidamente antes de instalar, operar, dar servicio o
reparar esta herramienta. Guarde estas instrucciones
en un lugar seguro y accesible.
Precaución: Para ayudar a evitar lesiones a las personas
•El uso de este producto puede exponerlo a productos
químicos que incluyen etilenglicol, vapores de gasolina y
gases de escape del motor, que en el estado de California
son causantes de cáncer, defectos de nacimiento o daños
reproductivos. Para obtener más información, visite
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Siempre use equipo de
seguridad aprobado por ANSI, gafas de seguridad y ropa
cuando use este producto. Estudie, comprenda y siga
todas las instrucciones proporcionadas con este
producto. Si no lee y sigue todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de funcionamiento puede ocasionar daños y
lesiones graves o la muerte.
• Siempre use guantes del tipo aprobado por la ANSI para
trabajar con esta herramienta (tanto usuarios como
espectadores).
• Nunca utilice esta herramienta para cualquier otra cosa que
no sean las aplicaciones para lo que fue diseñada.
• Sólo utilice los accesorios diseñados para esta herramienta.
• No modifique o altere esta herramienta de ninguna manera.
• El funcionamiento y/o mantenimiento inadecuado de la
herramienta, la modificación, o la utilización de la
herramienta con accesorios inadecuados podrían causar
lesiones graves o la muerte.
• Siempre usar los correctos accesorios para el trabajo
queUd. está realizando.
•Trabaje siempre en un área limpia, segura, bien iluminada,
organizada y equipada adecuadamente.
• NUNCA empiece reparaciones sin estar seguro de que el
vehículo esté en posición segura y que no se mueva
durante la reparación.
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INFORMACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO:
2003041-14
MNTS8
The MNTS8 is designed to set the rivet nuts of the
following thread pitches: 1/4-20, 10-24, 8-32, 10-32,
M4x0.7, M5x0.8, and M6x1.0. No utilice esta herramienta
fuera de la intención de su diseño. Nunca modifique la
herramienta para ningún otro propósito o uso.
HECHO en China
Para Matco especificaciones
ADVERTENCIA
NO LO DESCARTE O DESECHE, ENTREGESELO AL USUARIO
ADVERTENCIA
El fabricante garantiza este producto al usuario original
contra defectos de materiales o de mano de obra durante
un periodo de un año a partir de la fecha de compra.
El fabricante se reserva el derecho a determinar si una
pieza o piezas fallaron debido a material defectuoso, mano
de obra, o por otras causas. Esta garantía no cubre fallas
causadas por accidentes, alteraciones o uso indebido.
El fabricante, a su entera discreción, reparará o reemplazará
los productos cubiertos por esta garantía sin costo alguno.
Las reparaciones o reemplazos de productos cubiertos por
esta garantía quedan garantizados durante el resto del
periodo original de garantía.
El fabricante o sus representantes autorizados de servicio
deben llevar a cabo todas las reparaciones de garantía.
Toda reparación hecha al producto por representantes
de servicio no autorizados invalida la presente garantía.
Los derechos que ampara esta garantía están limitados
al usuario original y no se pueden transferir a dueños
posteriores. Esta garantía reemplaza a todas las demás
garantías expresas o implícitas, incluyendo garantías de
comercialización e idoneidad para un propósito
particular. Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o
limitaciones de daños incidentales o imprevistos, de
manera que las limitaciones mencionadas anteriormente
pueden no ser aplicables en su caso.
GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE UN AÑO
SPANISH
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:
Weight: 1.54 lbs. (700g)
Length: 7.48" (190mm)
Max working stroke: 7mm
Max effective working stroke: 5mm
Compact design. Less than 8" long and 4.5" wide for
one-handed use in confined areas.
Power. Sets rivet nut sizes up to 1/4" easier than any other
pistol style tool.
SAE and metric. Includes a rivet nut assortment and
mandrel sizes in 8-32, 10-24, 1/4-20, M4, M5 and M6.

SPANISH
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WARNING
2003041-14
MNTS8
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT
1. Remove and install the mandrel and nosepieces. Always
keep the matched mandrel/nosepiece sets together.
2. Remove nosepiece from #16 sleeve by unthreading the
nose piece counterclockwise.This can be done either by
hand or with the provided wrench if too tight to do so.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Choose the rivet nut size to be installed.
2. Install the correct size mandrel/nosepiece for the rivet nut
to be installed. See photos and instructions for changing
the mandrel/nosepiece and adjustment.
3. Drill a hole in the work product the same size or slightly
larger than the outside diameter of the rivet nut to be
installed.
4.To install the rivet nut, open the handles outward as far
as possible and thread the rivet nut clockwise onto the
mandrel until reaching the nosepiece.
5. Insert the rivet nut fastened to the riveter into the
pre-drilled hole until flush with the work product, and
pull handles inward to secure the rivet nut into the hole.
If the rivet nut is loose in the hole, open the handles
outward, turn #10 knob clockwise, and pull handles
inward until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. Repeat as
necessary until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. See
adjustment instructions if necessary.
6.Turn the #10 knob counterclockwise until the mandrel is
removed from the rivet nut.The rivet nut installation is
complete if the rivet nut is secure from movement in the
hole.
CHANGING MANDREL/
NOSEPIECE INSTRUCTIONS:
Assembly direction
DRILL SIZE GUIDE:
Nut Size
M4
M5
M6
Drill Size
6mm (7/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
Nut Size
8-32
10-24
1/4-20
Drill Size
6mm (7/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
SAEMetric
WARNING
Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using this
product (users and bystanders). Failure to read and follow
all warnings and operating instructions may result in
damages and serious injuries or death.
3. Using your thumbnail or tool, press down to depress the
#15 inner hexagonal sleeve that sits within the #16 outer
sleeve.This should expose the lower hex portion of the
mandrel.
4. Unthread the mandrel by hand to remove it from the
sleeve. Once the mandrel has been threaded out far
enough to clear the #15 hex sleeve you may release
tension on this sleeve collar.
5. Choose the correct mandrel/nosepiece to be installed.
6.Thread the new mandrel into the tool by hand until it
approaches the #15 hex sleeve and fully depress this
sleeve to allow the mandrel to be threaded further until it
stops.The mandrel does not need to be torqued. Release
the hex sleeve and allow it to fully reengage the mandrel.
If the mandrel and hex sleeve do not initially align, rotate
the #10 knob while holding onto the mandrel until it clicks
up and reengages.
7. Thread the matching nose piece into the #16 by hand.
Torqueing the nose piece is optional.

Le manufacturier garantit à l’acheteur initial que ce
produit est exempt de tout vice de matériau et de
fabrication pendant une période de une année suivant la
date de l’achat.
Le manufacturier se réserve le droit de déterminer si la
pièce ou les pièces défectueuses sont imputables à un
matériau défectueux, à un défaut de fabrication ou à
d’autres causes. Les défaillances causées par un
accident, une modification ou une utilisation incorrecte
ne sont pas couvertes par la présente garantie.
Le manufacturier, à sa seule discrétion, réparera ou
remplacera sans frais les produits couverts par cette
garantie. Les réparations ou les remplacements de
produits couverts par cette garantie sont garantis pour le
reste de la période de garantie initiale.
Le manufacturier ou ses représentants de service
autorisés doivent exécuter les réparations sous garantie.
Toute réparation du produit effectuée par un
représentant de service non-autorisé annulera cette
garantie. Les droits couverts par cette garantie sont
limités à l'acheteur initial et ne peuvent être transférés
aux propriétaires subséquents.
Cette garantie remplace toutes autres garanties,
expresses ou implicites, incluant les garanties de valeur
marchande ou d’adaptation à un usage particulier.
Certains États ou provinces ne permettent pas d’exclure
ou de limiter les dommages consécutifs ou indirects, donc
les limitations ci-dessus pourraient ne pas s’appliquer.
1 ANNÉE DE GARANTIE LIMITÉE
The MNTS8 is designed to set the rivet nuts of the
following thread pitches: 1/4-20, 10-24, 8-32, 10-32,
M4x0.7, M5x0.8, and M6x1.0. N'utilisez pas cet outil en
dehors de l'intention prévue. Ne jamais modifier l'outil
à d'autres fins ou pour un autre usage.
UTILISATION PRÉVUE DE L’OUTIL
DÉBALLAGE
Lors du déballage, vérifier que les pièces contenues dans
le schéma et la liste des numéros de pièces de la page
7sont toutes incluses. Si une pièce est manquante ou
abîmée, veuillez appeler immédiatement votre distributeur.
Etudier, comprendre et suivre toutes les instructions
fournies avec ce produit. Lire ces instructions
attentivement avant d’installer, d’utiliser, d’entretenir
et de réparer cet outil. Conserver ces instructions dans
un endroit sécuritaire et accessible.
Mise en garde: Pour aider à prévenir les blessures
•L'utilisation de ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits
chimiques, notamment l'éthylène glycol, les vapeurs
d'essence et les gaz d'échappement des moteurs, qui sont
reconnus par l'État de Californie pour causer le cancer, des
anomalies congénitales ou des problèmes de reproduction.
Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Toujours porter un équipement de sécurité, des lunettes de
sécurité et des vêtements homologués ANSI lors de
l'utilisation de ce produit. Étudier, comprendre et suivre
toutes les instructions fournies avec ce produit. Ne pas lire
et suivre tous les avertissements et instructions d'utilisation
peut entraîner des dommages et des blessures graves ou la
mort.
• Toujours porter des lunettes à coques approuvées par l’ANSI
lorsque vous utilisez ce produit. (Utilisateurs et Spectateurs).
• Ne jamais utiliser cet outil pour aucune application qui n’est
pas conçue.
• Seulement utiliser les accessoires conçus pour cet outil.
• Ne jamais modifier cet outil.
• Le fonctionnement et/ou l’entretien incorrect de cet outil, la
modification de cet outil, ou l’utilisation de cet outil avec les
accessoires non conçus pour lui devrait causer des blessures
graves ou la mort.
• Toujours utiliser les accessoires adéquats pour le travail que
vous effectuez.
• Toujours travailler dans un environnement propre, sécuritaire,
bien éclairé, organisé et suffisamment équipé.
• Ne pas commencer les réparations sans assurance que le
véhicule est en position de sécurité, et ne se déplace pas lors
de la réparation.
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INFORMATIONS PRODUIT:
2003041-14
MNTS8
Fabriqué à Chine
les spécifications de Matco
AVERTISSEMENT
NE PAS JETER-DONNER À L'UTILISATEUR
AVERTISSEMENT
FRENCH
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:
Weight: 1.54 lbs. (700g)
Length: 7.48" (190mm)
Max working stroke: 7mm
Max effective working stroke: 5mm
Compact design. Less than 8" long and 4.5" wide for
one-handed use in confined areas.
Power. Sets rivet nut sizes up to 1/4" easier than any other
pistol style tool.
SAE and metric. Includes a rivet nut assortment and
mandrel sizes in 8-32, 10-24, 1/4-20, M4, M5 and M6.

FRENCH
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WARNING
2003041-14
MNTS8
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT
1. Remove and install the mandrel and nosepieces. Always
keep the matched mandrel/nosepiece sets together.
2. Remove nosepiece from #16 sleeve by unthreading the
nose piece counterclockwise.This can be done either by
hand or with the provided wrench if too tight to do so.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Choose the rivet nut size to be installed.
2. Install the correct size mandrel/nosepiece for the rivet nut
to be installed. See photos and instructions for changing
the mandrel/nosepiece and adjustment.
3. Drill a hole in the work product the same size or slightly
larger than the outside diameter of the rivet nut to be
installed.
4.To install the rivet nut, open the handles outward as far
as possible and thread the rivet nut clockwise onto the
mandrel until reaching the nosepiece.
5. Insert the rivet nut fastened to the riveter into the
pre-drilled hole until flush with the work product, and
pull handles inward to secure the rivet nut into the hole.
If the rivet nut is loose in the hole, open the handles
outward, turn #10 knob clockwise, and pull handles
inward until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. Repeat as
necessary until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. See
adjustment instructions if necessary.
6.Turn the #10 knob counterclockwise until the mandrel is
removed from the rivet nut.The rivet nut installation is
complete if the rivet nut is secure from movement in the
hole.
CHANGING MANDREL/
NOSEPIECE INSTRUCTIONS:
Assembly direction
DRILL SIZE GUIDE:
Nut Size
M4
M5
M6
Drill Size
6mm (7/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
Nut Size
8-32
10-24
1/4-20
Drill Size
6mm (7/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
SAEMetric
WARNING
Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using this
product (users and bystanders). Failure to read and follow
all warnings and operating instructions may result in
damages and serious injuries or death.
3. Using your thumbnail or tool, press down to depress the
#15 inner hexagonal sleeve that sits within the #16 outer
sleeve.This should expose the lower hex portion of the
mandrel.
4. Unthread the mandrel by hand to remove it from the
sleeve. Once the mandrel has been threaded out far
enough to clear the #15 hex sleeve you may release
tension on this sleeve collar.
5. Choose the correct mandrel/nosepiece to be installed.
6.Thread the new mandrel into the tool by hand until it
approaches the #15 hex sleeve and fully depress this
sleeve to allow the mandrel to be threaded further until it
stops.The mandrel does not need to be torqued. Release
the hex sleeve and allow it to fully reengage the mandrel.
If the mandrel and hex sleeve do not initially align, rotate
the #10 knob while holding onto the mandrel until it clicks
up and reengages.
7. Thread the matching nose piece into the #16 by hand.
Torqueing the nose piece is optional.

PARTS BREAKDOWN
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MNTS8
HAND PISTOL RIVET NUT KIT
Index Part No. Description Qty
MNTS8
1443B-02
1443B-03
1443B-04
1443B-05
1443B-06
1443B-07
1443B-08
1443B-09
1443B-10
1443B-11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Aluminium Alloy Body
Top Handle
Fixed Plate
Connecting Rod
Torsional Spring
5x18 Pin Rod
5x22 Pin Rod
3x4 Wafer Head Self
Tapping Screw
Fixing Sleeve
Knurled Knob
4x4 Headless Socket
Screw
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
4
1
1
1
1443B-12
1443B-13
1443B-14
1443B-15
1443B-16
1443B-17
1443B-18
1443B-A30
1443B-A31
1443B-21
1443B-22
1443B-23
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Index Part No. Description Qty
Spacer
Loop Bar
Pull Rod
Sliding Sleeve
Sleeve
Spring
Spacer
M5 Mandrel
M5 Nosepiece
Top Handle Sleeve
Lower Handle Sleeve
Pothook
Index Part No. Description Qty
1443B-24
1443B-25
1443B-A28
1443B-A29
1443B-28
1443B-29
1443B-A34
1443B-A35
1443B-A32
1443B-A33
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
M4 Mandrel
M4 Nosepiece
M6 Mandrel
M6 Nosepiece
8-32 Mandrel
8-32 Nosepiece
10-24 Mandrel
10-24 Nosepiece
1/4-20 Mandrel
1/4-20 Nosepiece
Parts List