Remington 489 User manual

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POWDER ACTUATED TOOL
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G 028
Powerdriver
Models 489 and 490
Operating
Instructions
Read this manual and all labels carefully before operating your powder
actuated tool. This manual should always accompany the tool and be
transferred with it upon change of ownership.
Important:

INDEX
Warning: Safety Precautions ............................................................ 1-9
Why A Fastener Holds ....................................................................... 10
Selecting Fasteners and Powder Loads ............................................ 11
Operation ...................................................................................... 12,13
Parts List ............................................................................................ 14
Accessories........................................................................................ 14
Barrel Replacement ........................................................................... 15
Tool Disassembly and Assembly .................................................. 16,17
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 18,19
Fasteners ........................................................................................... 19
Application Chart........................................................................... 20,21
Parts and Accessories ....................................................................... 21
Warranty...............................................................................Back Cover
REMINGTON
Powerdriver Models 489 and 490
TheRemingtonPowerdriverModels489and490aredesignedforuse
withRemingtonpowder22caliberTypeAcrimpedloadsandReming-
ton Power Fasteners which are no longer than 2 1/2". Remington
Power Fasteners are manufactured from special steel and heat
treated to produce a very hard yet ductile fastener.
REMINGTON
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Powder Load*
Maximum 2 1/2"
Trigger
Barrel Assembly
* Not provided with tool.
Spall Shield*
Power Fastener*
Muzzle
Recommended
Approved Eye
Protection*

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BEFORE USING
1. ALWAYS handle the tool as if it were loaded. Before starting work, check that
thetoolisunloadedandthemuzzleisclear.NEVERloadatoolunlessitisgoing
to be used.
2. ALWAYS inspectto make surethe tool isworking properly. Ifthe tool doesnot
workproperly,removefromserviceandtagDEFECTIVE.DONOTusethetool
again until it has been properly repaired.
3. Operators and bystanders must ALWAYS wear ANSI/OSHA approved eye
and ear protection.
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WARNING ICON G 001
Warning: Safety Precautions
Thefollowing pages containdetailed warnings, cautions,and rules ofsafe
operation. Read carefully and become familiar before operating to avoid
serious injury. We expressly disclaim any liability for any injury to persons
ordamagetopropertywhichresultfromyourfailuretotaketheprecautions
contained in this manual.
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WARNING: This tool is designed only for use by qualified
operators. Qualification is obtained through a thorough understanding of
theSafetyWarningsandoperatinginstructionsasdefinedinthisoperating
manual. NOTE: The labor regulations of many states require that the
operator of this tool on a job site be thoroughly trained and certified for
competence prior to operating this tool. For certification procedures, call:
DESA Technical Services Department, 1-800-323-5190.
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5. ALWAYS make sure the work area is clean from loose material and debris.
Safety Precautions
1. NEVER place your hand over the muzzle. Accidental discharge can cause
serious injury.
HANDLING THE TOOL
2. NEVERplaceyourfingeronthetriggeruntilthemuzzleofthetoolisagainstthe
work surface.
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ACTUATED
TOOLS
IN USE
WARNING
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4. ALWAYS clear the work area on all sides and post appropriate warning signs
on job sites.

Safety Precautions
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4.NEVER carry or pass a loaded powder actuated tool. NEVER point a powder
actuated tool at anyone.
3. ALWAYS store UNLOADED powder actuated tool and powder loads in a
locked container. Keep powder loads of different power levels in separate
containers.
5. Ifthetoolisdropped,inspectfordamageandrepairitbeforecontinuingtowork.
NEVER use a damaged tool.
6. ALWAYS take precaution to maintain your balance while operating a powder
actuated tool.
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POWDER
LOADS
POWD
LOAD
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Safety Precautions
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TOO HARD
Point
flattens
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7. Anoperatortakingmedicationshouldtakeextraprecautionswhilehandlingthe
tool. NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or take medications which impair your
vision, balance or judgement before using a powder actuated tool.
KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL
TOO SOFT
Sinks in
with
average
hammer
blow
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Start
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GRAY
3
GREEN 4 YELLOW
2
BROWN
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1. ALWAYS know the thickness and type of base material into which you are
fastening. NEVER GUESS. Test the base material by using the Center Punch
Test. The Center Punch Test is performed by using a hammer to test drive the
particular power fastener to be used into the material. If the point penetrates
easily, the material is too soft. If the point becomes blunt, the material is too
hard.Ifthematerialfractures,cracksorshatters,thematerialistoo brittle.Test
fastenings can be made if the material shows a clear fastener impression and
the fastener point is not blunted. Always start with the lowest powder load
(Gray-Level 1) and proceeding with the order shown in the lower right-hand
figure above. ALWAYS wear approved eye protection.
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CENTER
PUNCH TEST
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TOO BRITTLE
Surface
shatters
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Safety Precautions
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3. NEVER make fastenings in spalled or cracked areas.
2.NEVER attempt to drive power fasteners into very hard or brittle materials
including,butnotlimitedtocastiron,glass,tile,stone,brick, orhardenedsteel.
Materials of this type tend to shatter and create hazard from flying particles.
4. NEVER drive power fasteners into thin or easily penetrated material unless it
is backed by concrete or steel. When in doubt, such as when base material is
concealed, conduct a Center Punch Test (See page 4). Check continually to
avoid fastening into unsuitable material, especially in older buildings.
5. DO NOT fasten thru or within 1/2" of predrilled or pre-punched holes.
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CAST IRON GLASS
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TILE BRICK
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Safety Precautions
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7. DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick,
within2"ofaweld,within1/2"oftheedge,orwithin1"ofanotherpowerfastener.
3" 3"
3"
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6. DO NOT drive power fasteners into concrete less than three times as thick as
the intended fastener penetration, within 3" of the edge, within 3" of another
power fastener, or within 3" of a failed power fastener.
8. When fastening into masonry walls, always drive into horizontal mortar joints,
NEVERintoverticalmortarjoints.BECAREFUL.Apoorlylaidjointmaypermit
too much penetration and/or unsatisfactory holding power.
OPERATING THE TOOL
1. ALWAYS hold tool perpendicular to work surface.
3/16" MIN
1/2" 1"
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3"
3X
1X
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TOO THIN
WELD
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Safety Precautions
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WATER
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GASOLINE
GAS
OLINE
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POWDER
LOADS
3. ALWAYS use the spall shield when driving directly into concrete or steel.
ALWAYS wear eye protection.
4. NEVER use a powder actuated tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere
or when non sparking tools are required.
POWDER LOADS AND FASTENERS
1. NEVER leave unfired powder loads on floors or work surfaces.
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POWDER
LOADS
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2. Should the tool fail to fire, hold the muzzle firmly against the work surface for
30seconds.Releasethetriggerandremovepressureonthetoolwhileholding
the muzzle against the work surface. Again press the tool firmly against the
work surface and pull the trigger. If the tool still fails to fire, hold the tool firmly
againsttheworksurfaceforanother30secondsbeforeunloadingandcarefully
discarding the misfired powder load into water or oil.
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Spall
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POWDER
LOADS
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Safety Precautions
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2. RemingtonPowderLoadsareavailableinfourpowerlevelswithgray(1)being
thelowestpowerlevelandyellow(4)beingthehighestpowerlevel.Alwaysstart
with the lowest power level (gray-level 1) and increase until a proper fastening
is made (see page 11 “Selecting Fasteners and Loads”).
3. NEVER use powder loads in firearms.
5. A color blind person must take extra precautions to prevent the chance of
mixing the powder loads of various levels.
4. NEVER carry fasteners or other hard objects in the same pocket or container
with powder loads.
POWDER
LOADS
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Start
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GRAY
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GREEN 4 YELLOW
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BROWN
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YELLOW?
BROWN?
GREEN?
GRAY?
POWDER
LOADS
ONLY
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NOTE:
Failure to start with
the lowest power
level can result in
overdrive condition
and will result in
damage to tool
(see page 11).
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Safety Precautions
9
7. NEVER use common nails or other materials as fasteners. Remington Power
Fasteners are manufactured from special steel and heat treated to produce a
very hard yet ductile fastener.
8. NEVER pry a powder load out of the chamber. Prying can discharge the load
causing serious injury (see Troubleshooting Guide on pages 18 and 19).
9. ALWAYS insert the power fastener first, then the powder load. If work is
interruptedforanyreason,ALWAYSremovethepowderloadbeforeremoving
the power fastener (see page 13 item 7).
6. Power fasteners are a permanently installed fixture. An act of demolition is
required for their removal. Appropriate safety precautions must be taken.
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LOAD
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UNLOAD
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Shank
Head
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Why A Power Fastener Holds
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WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDS
IN CONCRETE
Thecompressionbondoftheconcretetothepower
fastener accounts for the majority of the holding power.
The fastener displaces the concrete which tries to return
to its original form causing a squeezing effect.
Maximum holding power is achieved when the
depth of penetration produces a bond on the power
fastener equal to the strength of the concrete. As a
general rule, penetration should be approximately 1"
to 1 1/4" into the base concrete. Make sure the concrete
is at least three times as thick as the intended fastener
penetration. NEVER have the power fastener point pro-
trude thru the concrete.
NOTE: Concrete needs to cure for 28 days before
maximum fastening holding power will be achieved.
WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDS IN STEEL
Holding power in steel depends on the elasticity of
the steel. The steel pushes back on the shank of the
power fastener.
Drop a marble into water; the water parts, the
marble continues down, the water closes back. This is
similarto thereaction when apower fastenerpenetrates
steel. In steel, the point of the power fastener must
penetrate completely through for highest holding power.
Ifthefastenerdoesnotpenetrate,thespringactionofthe
steel pushes back on the point and tends to force the
fastener out.
Recommendedapplicationsarebetween3/16-3/8"
steel.
NOTE: When fastening in steel be sure the point goes
thru the steel.
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Wood or Non-Metals
To Concrete
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RIGHT
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Wood or Non-Metals
To Steel
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OVERDRIVE
Selecting Power Fasteners
and Powder Loads
FASTENING INTO CONCRETE
Theproperpowerfastenerlengthcanbedetermined
byaddingthethickness ofthematerialtobefastenedand
the amount of fastener that will actually penetrate the
concrete.Theconcretemustbethreetimesasthickasthe
intendedfastenerpenetration.Inmostcases,penetration
shouldbeapproximately1"to11/4"intothebaseconcrete
material.
FASTENING INTO STEEL
The proper fastener length can be determined by
addingthethicknessofthematerialtobefastenedandthe
thickness of the steel. The point of the power fastener
must go completely through the steel.
Flush With Surface
POWDER LOADS
Always start with the lowest power level (gray-level
1). If the first test fastener does not penetrate to the
desired depth, move to the next highest power level
(brown-level2).Increaseuntilaproperfasteningismade.
IMPORTANT: Damage to the tool will result if the above
instructions are not followed (see illustrations to right and
lower right).
Piston Extended
Out of Muzzle
OVERDRIVEN POWER FASTENERS
AND PISTON
An overdriven power fastener results when too
strong of a powder load is used causing the piston to
extend past the muzzle. Move to the next lightest powder
load.Repeatedoverdrivewilldamageyourtool.Byavoid-
ing overdrive, you can extend the life of your tool consid-
erably and avoid costly repairs.
NOTE:NEVERfirethetoolwithoutapowerfastener.This
can damage the tool and/or cause possible injury to the
operator.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use power fasteners longer than
2 1/2". Fasteners longer than 2 1/2" will cause load
ejection problems.
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Operation
1. Graspmuzzleandslidebarrelforwardrapidlyuntilitstops.Thissetspistoninto
firing position and opens the chamber.
4. Push barrel into housing to the closed position.
3. SelecttheproperRemingtonPowderLoad(seeApplicationChartonpages20
and 21) and insert into the chamber until it stops.
2. Insertpowerfastenerintomuzzleoftool,headendfirst.Pushthefasteneruntil
pointisevenwith end oftool.ALWAYS loadthe fastener first,thenthepowder
load.
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NOTE:
Failure to start with
the lowest power
level can result in
overdrive condition
and will result in
damage to tool
(see page 11).
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Operation
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5. Place the muzzle of tool perpendicular to work surface without tilting the tool.
Push tool against work surface until sliding action of barrel stops.
6. Squeezetriggerto setpowerfastener. Be suretokeep pressure ontoolduring
this operation.
7. After fastening is made, slide barrel forward rapidly. This motion ejects the
spentpowderloadandresetsthepistonforthenextfastening.Makesurespent
load has ejected from tool.
8. Should the tool fail to fire, hold the muzzle firmly against the work surface for
30seconds.Releasethetriggerandremovepressureonthetoolwhileholding
the muzzle against the work surface. Again press the tool firmly against the
work surface and pull the trigger. If the tool still fails to fire, hold the tool firmly
againsttheworksurfaceforanother30secondsbeforeunloadingandcarefully
discarding the misfired powder load into water or oil.
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Key Part No. Part No.
No. 489 490 Description Qty.
1 TA4000 TA4000 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, Trigger 1
6 076943 076943 NUT, Pad Recoil 1
7 098679-01 098679-01 PAD, Recoil 1
8 075370 075370 PIN, Firing 1
9 044279 044279 PIN, Spring 1
10 098720-02 098720-01 RECEIVER, Assembly 1
11 055436 055436 SCREW, Barrel 1
12 077183 077183 SCREW, Breech 1
13 076674 076674 SCREW, Housing 2
14 077277 077277 SCREW, Housing 6
15 076657 076657 SEAR 1
16 077191 077191 SPRING, Breech 1
17 056217 056217 SPRING, Pin, Firing 1
18 056218 056218 SPRING, Sear 1
19 076671 076671 TRIGGER 1
20 077708 077708 PAD, Pressure Assembly 1
ACCESSORIES
Part No. Description
058972 SHIELD, Spall
056415 GOGGLES
056485 BRUSH, 1/4"
056486 BRUSH, 5/8"
103754 HEX WRENCH, 3/16"
IMPORTANT: Do not use key numbers when ordering service parts. Always order
components by part number and description. Include Model and Serial numbers.
Parts List

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Barrel Replacement
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D
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FA
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E
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D
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4. Insert screw (A) and tighten. Insert and tighten pressure pad assembly (D).
3. To assembly, push piston all the way into the barrel. Slide the barrel assembly
into the receiver. Turn barrel to line up slot (F) with front screw hole (A).
2. If tool has been overdriven, tap piston (E) on a hard surface until the piston is
pushed back into the muzzle. Inspect the barrel assembly (B) and replace if
damaged.
1. Remove front screw (A). Slide barrel assembly (B) from receiver (C). Remove
pressure pad assembly (D).
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WARNING: Neverdisassemble,replacebarrel,clean,orassembleapowder
actuated tool while it is loaded.
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Tool Disassembly
And Assembly
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TOOL DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove screw (G) from recoil pad (H). Lift pad away from handle. Separate
housing halves by removing the seven housing screws (I & J).
2. Remove receiver (C), firing pin (K), firing pin spring (L), sheet metal nut (M),
trigger link (N), link pin (O), sear (P), and trigger (R).
3. Push barrel assembly (B) into receiver (C). Remove screw (S) from receiver.
Remove front screw (A), pressure pad assembly (D), barrel assembly (B),
breech (T), and breech spring (U).
4. Clean your tool after each days use by using a penetrating lubricant such as
“WD-40”sparinglyandwipedry.Brushesareavailablethroughyourdistributor
to aid in cleaning.
TOOL ASSEMBLY
1. Push the piston (E) all the way into the barrel (B). Insert breech spring (U), the
breech(T)andbarrelassembly (B) intothereceiver(C).Make sure the breech
slot (V) in the breech (T) is aligned with the hole for breech screw (S).
2. Pushthebarrelassembly(B) forward untilthebreechslot(V)is visible through
the hole for breech screw (S). Insert and tighten breech screw (S). Align barrel
slot(F)withholeforfrontscrew(A).Insertandtightenfrontscrew(A).Insertand
tighten pressure pad assembly (D).
3. Insert link pin (O) into housing half. Assemble sear spring (Q) in pocket of
breech(T).Insertsear(P)intobreechwithsolidlegfacingforwardandkeyhole
leg down. Assemble small end of firing pin spring (L) onto end of firing pin (K)
and insert into rear of receiver (C).
4. Placebreech endof receiver intohousing. Assembletrigger link (N)on linkpin
(O) with angled end of trigger link up over sear (P).
5. Assemble trigger (R) into housing half. Insert sheet metal nut (M) into housing
pocket with hollow side towards grip. Assemble housing halves.
6. Insert short screws (I) into handle bottom. Longer screws (J) into remaining
holes in side of housing. Tighten uniformly.
7. Assemble upper part of recoil pad (H) into housing. Insert screw (G) into lower
part of recoil pad (H) and tighten.
8. Testtoolwithoutpowderloadbydepressingbarrelagainstworksurface,pulling
trigger, and releasing tool. Test several times to insure that the firing mecha-
nism operates freely.

Piston hangs out
of muzzle.
PROBLEM
Piston jammed.
Overdriven fastener.
Reduction or loss
of power.
Tool does not
completely depress.
Tool does not fire.
Expended load will
not extract.
Troubleshooting Guide
Tool overdriven.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Tap piston on a hard surface
until piston is pushed back
into the muzzle (see “Over-
driven Fastener”below).
Remove barrel assembly.
Follow instructions for barrel
replacement (see page 15).
Replace all damaged or
missing parts.
Replace barrel assembly or
take tool to your distributor.
Change either to next lower
powder load or next longer
length fastener.
Remove barrel assembly.
Follow instructions for barrel
replacement (see page 15).
Replace other parts if dam-
aged.
Clean chamber. If loads will
not chamber with slip-fit or
extraction difficulties con-
tinue, take tool to your dis-
tributor.
Replace barrel assembly or
take tool to your distributor.
Broken piston.
Excessive power.
Overdriving of fastener (see
above).
Dirty or damaged chamber.
Broken ejector.
Pins being used are over
2 1/2" long.
Piston not returning to full
rear position.
Failure of tool to depress
completely.
Use proper pin size.
Barrel must be snapped to
the full extended position to
properly position piston
against breech.
Replace barrel assembly or
take tool to your distributor.
Remove breech and check
allpartsfor correct fitassem-
bly.
See data listed under “Tool
does not completely de-
press,”above.
Worn piston ring or broken
piston.
Misassembled or damaged
breech and firing pin parts.
REMEDY
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Piston not properly as-
sembled in relation to barrel
screw.