15 P3500
■■✓ Check the correct answer.
1 It is necessary to read the Operator’s Manual
prior to operating a Powers Fasteners low
velocity tool.
■■ True ■■ False
2 When fastening into concrete, the base
material should be greater than the shank
penetration by at least:
■■ 1 time
■■ 2 times
■■ 3 times
3 When operating a powder actuated tool, your
hand should never be placed:
■■ around the tool body
■■ in front of the tool muzzle
■■ 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:
■■ soft ■■ hard ■■ brittle
• If the fastener penetrates easily, do not
fasten; the material is too:
■■ soft ■■ hard ■■ brittle
• If the material cracks or shatters, do not
fasten; the material is too:
■■ soft ■■ hard ■■ brittle
5 Unsafe applications for powder actuated tools
may be caused by which of the following?
■■ a soft base material
■■ improper powder load
■■ fastening too close to
an unsupported edge
■■ a malfunctioning tool
■■ fastening into a spalled area
■■ fastening through a
pre-existing hole
■■ 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?
■■ sheet rock
■■ wood
■■ fiberglass
■■ sheet metal
■■ all of the above
7 When considering the safety of a particular
application, the operator must think about:
■■ the base material
■■ the powder load power level
■■ the operator’s safety
■■ the safety of bystanders
and fellow workers
■■ 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.
■■ True ■■ False
9 Which one of the following materials is
usually suitable for powder actuated
fastenings?
■■ poured concrete
■■ hollow tile
■■ surface hardened steel
■■ glazed brick
10 In concrete, a fastener should be
driven no closer to an unsupported
edge than:
■■ 1/2" ■■ 1-1/2" ■■ 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.
■■ True ■■ 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.
■■ True ■■ False
13 Piston overdrive is caused by overpowering of
the tool or by discharging the tool against a
soft surface.
■■ True ■■ False
14 Malfunctioning tools cannot be used and
must be removed from service immediately.
■■ True ■■ False
15 After conducting a Center Punch Test,
the best way to check the base material
is to set several fasteners using the least
powerful load.
■■ True ■■ False
16 Safety goggles and hearing protection should
not be worn by the operator and any
necessary bystanders when using the tool.
■■ True ■■ False
17 A powder actuated tool cannot be safely used
in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.
■■ True ■■ False
18 List the proper powder load level number
(1-6) next to each
color listed.
Red ___ Brown ___
Green ___ Yellow ___
Gray ___ Purple ___
19 The weakest power level should
be used when making the first fastening.
■■ True ■■ False
20 You can fasten into welded areas
of steel.
■■ True ■■ False
P3500
• The proper procedure if a powder load fails to
ignite is to hold the tool against the work
surface and wait 30 seconds, then proceed
exactly as directed in the Operator’s Manual.
■■ True ■■ False
• Powers Fasteners powder loads for the P3500
are .22 caliber, "A" tapered, neck down, rim
fire, short crimped cartridges. No other
powder load may be used in this tool.
■■ True ■■ False
• Operators should never compress the P3500
or any other powder actuated tool against
any part of their body.
■■ True ■■ False
• If a piston buffer for the P3500 becomes
deformed, simply remove it, and use the tool
without the buffer?
■■ True ■■ False
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AGE DATE OF BIRTH
COMPANY NAME
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SIGNATURE DATE
QUALIFIED TOOL OPERATOR EXAMINATION
TRIM ALONG DOTTED LINE, PLACE IN ENVELOPE, ADDRESS AS SHOWN AND AFFIX POSTAGE
MODEL P3500 CAT. NO.52000/Deluxe Kit 52001/Blister Pack
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