Remington 489, 490 operating instructions Operating the Tool

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Safety Precautions

3"

3"

3" 3"

1X

3X

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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.

WELD

1"

1/2"

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TOO THIN

 

 

3/16" MIN

 

 

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7.DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick, within 2" of a weld, within 1/2" of the edge, or within 1" of another power fastener.

NO

YES

G 018

8.When fastening into masonry walls, always drive into horizontal mortar joints, NEVER into vertical mortar joints. BE CAREFUL. A poorly laid joint may permit too much penetration and/or unsatisfactory holding power.

OPERATING THE TOOL

90˚

1.ALWAYS hold tool perpendicular to work surface.

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Contents Operating Instructions Index Precautions ? ?Safety Precautions Handling the Tool489-22 Know Your Fastening Base Material 489-27 Operating the Tool Powder Loads and Fasteners Never use powder loads in firearms Plastic Flute WHY a Power Fastener Holds in Steel Why a Power Fastener HoldsWHY a Power Fastener Holds Concrete Selecting Power Fasteners Powder Loads Overdriven Power Fasteners and PistonFastening Into Concrete Fastening Into SteelOperation 90˚ Parts List AccessoriesBarrel Replacement Barrel Replacement Contiued Tool Disassembly Tool AssemblyTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Remedy CauseOther types of loads will cause load-ejection problems Technical Service Repair ServiceParts Centrals FBDApplication Chart Powder load and power fastener application informationLoad Color Code Stock 101274 101274 Limited Warranty Agreement A. only