Southwire MSP-01 Manual

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR
SERVICING THIS TOOL
03/17
MSP-01 Manual
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Manual Stud Punch
(MSP-01)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information.................................................2 - 4
Description of Operation.............................................................5
Identification................................................................................6
Setup and Operation...................................................................7
Maintenance...............................................................................8
Warranty...............................................................................9 - 10
SAFETY FIRST
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Southwire
Contractor Equipment. This instruction manual and any markings
on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe
practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety
information provided.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
These symbols are used to call attention to hazards or unsafe
practices related that could result in injury or property damage.
The three safety words defined below indicate the severity of the
hazard. The message after the signal word provides information
for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
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DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazards.
• Only qualified persons should use the Manual Stud Punch.
• Wear eye protection, hard hat, cut resistant gloves and safety
toe shoes when using this tool.
• Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
• Keep body parts and loose clothing away from moving parts.
• Always follow safety procedures as shown in this manual.
• This is not an insulated tool, contact with live circuits could
result in severe injury or death.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING - Personal Safety Hazards
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions and safety information in
this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: Tool Use Hazards
• Use this tool for the manufacturers intended purpose only.
Use other than that described in this manual can result in injury
or property damage.
• Inspect all aspects of the electrical box to ensure safety.
• Only qualified personnel should use knockout equipment.
• Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace when necessary.
CAUTION:
• Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
CAUTION: Make sure bystanders are clear of the work area
when drilling and performing knockouts. Nearby personnel can be
injured if there is flying debris.
• Do not use the if dies are damaged as this can cause binding
leading to tool malfunction.
• If tool is in disrepair,
DO NOT USE.
Have tool serviced at an
Authorized Southwire Repair Center
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE CAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE CAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Entanglement Hazard
• Do not operate this tool while wearing loose fitting clothing.
Retain long hair.
• Keep hands away from cup and dies while operating punch.
Could pinch or crush hands.
• Do not add extensions (cheaters) to the handles. Using excessive
force may result in injury or damage to the tool. If excessive force
is required, check and verify proper set up instructions.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance procedures for the following Southwire
Tools and Equipment: MANUAL STUD PUNCH.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals
are available upon request at no charge at www.southwiretools.com.
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
Manual Stud Punch is a tool that will punch holes in 20 structural
steel studs. Punch comes with two punch dies in sizes 7/8”
(22.5mm) and 1-11/32” (34.1mm).
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IDENTIFICATION
Stud Punch Quanty
Unit of Measure
STOCK NO. Manufacturer Stock # DESCRIPTION
Item Number
1 2 Ea.
64-19-53-01 MSP-01 Fixed Handle Grip
2 2 Ea. 64-19-54-01 MSP-02 End Cap
3 1 Ea.
64-19-55-01 MSP-03 Flexible Handle
4 2 Ea.
64-19-56-01 MSP-04 Pin
5 4 Ea. 64-19-57-01 MSP-05 Axial Spring Collar
6 1 Ea.
64-19-58-01 MSP-06 Guide Sleeve
7 6 Ea. 64-19-59-01 MSP-07 Axial Spring Collar
8 2 Ea.
64-19-60-01 MSP-08 Washer
9 1 Ea.
64-19-61-01 MSP-09 Spring
10 1 Ea.
64-19-62-01 MSP-10 Strut
11 1 Ea.
64-19-63-01 MSP-11 Upper Mold 7/8" Cuer
12 1 Ea.
64-19-64-01 MSP-12 Screw
13 1 Ea.
64-19-65-01 MSP-13 Connecng Rod
14 1 Ea.
64-19-66-01 MSP-14 Connecng Rod Pin
15 1 Ea.
64-19-67-01 MSP-15 Main Body Housing
16 1 Ea.
64-19-68-01 MSP-16 Lower Mold 7/8" Cup
17 2 Ea.
64-19-70-01 MSP-17 Screw
18 1 Ea.
64-19-71-01 MSP-18 Fixed Handle Grip
19 1 Ea.
64-19-72-01 MSP-19 Screw
20 1 Ea.
64-19-73-01 MSP-20 Hanger
21 1 Ea.
64-19-74-01 MSP-21 Upper Mold 1-11/32" Cuer
22 1 Ea.
64-19-75-01 MSP-22 Lower Mold 1-11/32" Cup

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SET UP AND OPERATION
EXCHANGE PUNCH SIZE
1. Position the Manual Stud Punch on the metal stud. Squeeze the
handles together. The slug will fall free when the hole is complete.
NOTE: IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS REQUIRED, STOP AND
INSPECT THE TOOL AND THE MATERIAL.
Manual Stud Punch includes two sizes, 7/8” and 1-11/32”.
1. Remove cutter by unscrewing hex bolt using a #5 hex
wrench. (Fig. 1)
2. Remove cup by loosening hex bolt closest to cup located on
C-frame. (Fig. 2)
3. Drop in desired cutter and tighten with hex screw.
4. Slide in cup and tighten hex bolt.
MAINTENANCE
1. Lubricate all moving parts with lightweight oil.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Model# MSP-01
• Stock # 57-57-62-01
• Height –18.5”
• Width – 8.55”
• Depth – 2.25”
• Weight – 7.5lbs
• Capacity – 20-gauge Structural Steel Studs
Fig 1 Fig 2
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NOTE: CUP AND CUTTER SIZES MUST MATCH; THEY WILL
NOT WORK PROPERLY IF INTERCHANGED.

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Warranty Claim Information/How Do You Get Service?
For all warranty, customer service, and product return authorizations and inquiries,
please contact Southwire’s Tools & Assembled Products at:
Southwire Tools & Assembled Products
840 Old Bremen Road
Carrollton, GA, 30117
Phone Number: 1.855.SW.Tools
Repair Your Product When it is Out of Warranty
Southwire is happy to provide information about where a purchaser can send a product for
repair at consumers’ own expense, please contact 1.855.SW.tools or visit
www.southwiretools.com/tools/home.do for more information about servicing
for Southwire Products.
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WARRANTY ON
SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT
What Does This Warranty Cover?
Five-Year Limited Warranty on Contractor Equipment
Under Southwire’s Contractor Equipment 5-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC
warrants that all Southwire Contractor Equipment will be free from manufacturer defects for a
period of five (5) years from the date of the original end user’s purchase. However, electrical
components and consumable parts such as ropes, blades, dies, draw studs, grips, are
excluded from this 5-Year Limited Warranty and are subject to the One -Year warranty terms.
Under this 5-Year Limited Warranty, the following are also excluded and Southwire Compa-
ny, LLC will have no liability for any of the following: normal wear and tear resulting from
product use and damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification, and improper product
maintenance. This warranty also does not cover Southwire Contractor Equipment products
that have been modified by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its authorized
third party designee. This 5-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or enforceable by
any person other than the product’s original end user.
One-Year Limited Warranty on Electrical Components and Consumable
Parts (with 5-Year warranty)
Under Southwire’s 1-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC warrants that all
electrical components and consumable parts such as ropes, blades, dies, draw studs, grips
will be free from manufacturer defects for a period of one-year from the date of the original
end user’s purchase. Under this 1-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC will have
no liability for any of the following: normal wear and tear resulting from product use and
damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification, and improper product maintenance. This
warranty also does not cover Southwire electrical components and consumable parts that
have been modified by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its authorized third
party designee. This 1-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or enforceable by any
person other than the product’s original end user.
Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential, Indirect, Special and Punitive Damages
SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT
PRODUCTS WILL BE MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN
THE RELEVANT WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY SECTION.
SOUTHWIRE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED LIFETIME
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
1. All warranty claims must be approved by Southwire’s Tools & Assembled Products
Warranty Department prior to return of product. If Southwire determines that a product is
defective, Southwire will, at its option, repair or replace defective products or defective
product components, free of charge.
2. Upon approval, Southwire will issue a Product Return Authorization Form which will include
instructions on how and where to return the product. The product serial number and the
original date of delivery must be set forth on the Product Return Authorization Form.
3. Southwire will cover standard freight charges (Ground Courier Rate) incurred in connection
with products that Southwire ultimately determines to be defective.
4. All defective components and defective products that Southwire replaces under these
Warranties will become Southwire’s property and will be retained by Southwire.