9 P2201
QUALIFIED TOOL OPERATOR EXAMINATION
OPERATOR’S NAME DATE
HOME ADDRESS
A
GE DATE OF BIRTH
COMPANY NAME
COMPANY ADDRESS
C
OMPANY PHONE
SIGNATURE DATE
TRIM ALONG DOTTED LINE, PLACE IN ENVELOPE, ADDRESS AS SHOWN AND AFFIX POSTAGE
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C
heck the correct answer.
1 It is necessary to read the Operator’s Manual
prior to operating a Powers Fasteners low
v
elocity tool.
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True
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False
2 When fastening into concrete, the base
material should be greater than the shank
penetration by at least:
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1 time
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2 times
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3 times
3 When operating a powder actuated tool, your
hand should never be placed:
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around the tool body
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in front of the tool muzzle
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over the tool handle
4 To determine the suitability of a base material,
use the fastener as a center punch.
• If the fastener is blunted, do not fasten; the
material is too:
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soft
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hard
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brittle
• If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten;
the material is too:
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soft
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hard
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brittle
• If the material cracks or shatters, do not
fasten; the material is too:
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soft
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hard
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brittle
5 Unsafe applications for powder actuated tools
may be caused by which of the following?
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a soft base material
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improper powder load
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fastening too close to an unsupported edge
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a malfunctioning tool
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fastening into a spalled area
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fastening through a pre-existing hole
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all of the above
6 Which one of the following building materials
is not suitable as a receiving material (base
material) for powder actuated fasteners?
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sheet rock
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wood
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fiberglass
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sheet metal
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all of the above
7 When considering the safety of a particular
application, the operator must think about:
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the base material
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the powder load power level
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the operator’s safety
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the safety of bystanders and fellow
workers
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all of the above
8 The proper loading procedure is: insert fastener
first, powder load second. The fastener should
always be placed in the tool prior
to the load.
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True
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False
9 Which one of the following materials is usually
suitable for powder actuated fastenings?
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poured concrete
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hollow tile
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surface hardened steel
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glazed brick
10 In concrete, a fastener should be driven no
closer to an unsupported edge than:
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1/2”
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1-1/2”
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3 3”
11 Fishhooking is a condition which can occur
when a powder actuated fastener strikes a
piece of hard aggregate or very hard concrete,
bends and comes out of the work surface. A
fishhook can cause a serious injury or death.
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True
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False
12 Placing a hand over the muzzle bushing of a
loaded tool can result in serious injury from
piston overdrive or an escaping fastener if the
tool is discharged accidentally.
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True
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False
13 Piston overdrive is caused by overpowering of
the tool or by discharging the tool against a
soft surface.
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True
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False
14 Malfunctioning tools cannot be used and must
be removed from service immediately.
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True
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False
15 After conducting a Center Punch Test, the best
way to check the base material is to set
s
everal fasteners using the least powerful load.
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True
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False
16 Safety goggles and hearing protection should
not be worn by the operator and any necessary
bystanders when using the tool.
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True
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False
17 A powder actuated tool cannot be safely used
in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.
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True
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False
18 List the proper powder load level number
(1-6) next to each color listed.
Red___ Brown ___
Green ___ Yellow___
Gray___ Violet ___
19 The weakest power level should
be used when making the first fastening.
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True
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False
20 You can fasten into welded areas of steel.
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True
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False
P2201
• The proper procedure if a powder load fails to
ignite is to hold the tool against the work sur
face and wait 30 seconds, then proceed exactly
as directed in the Operator’s Manual.
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True
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False
• Powers Fasteners powder loads for the P2201
are .22 caliber, "A" tapered, neck down, rim
fire, short crimped cartridges. No other powder
load may be used in this tool.
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True
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False
• Operators should never compress the P2201 or
any other powder actuated tool against any
part of their body.
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True
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False
• If a piston buffer for the P2201 becomes
deformed, simply remove it, and use the tool
without the buffer?
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True
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False
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MODEL P2201 CAT. NO.52006/Deluxe Kit 52007/Blister Pack
LICENSE AND WARRANTY ACTIVATION
THE P2201 TOOL IS WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
I certify that I have read and understand the P2201 Tool Operating Instruction Manual and have taken the Operator’s exam. I understand the importance
of following all safety procedures and that failure to read, comprehend, and follow the detailed rules and warnings regarding the safe operation of
powder actuated tools can result in serious injury or death to the tool operator or bystanders. I agree to conform to all the rules and regulations
regarding the use of powder actuated tools. (Please print clearly)
THE SERIAL NUMBER ON MY TOOL IS:
PLEASE SEND MY TOOL LICENSE TO:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP PHONE
MAIL TO:
Tool License Coordinator • Powers Fasteners, Inc.• 2 Powers Lane • Brewster, NY 10509
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