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AS/NZS 1873.1:1994

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Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools Selection, operation and maintenance
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Superseded date

03-28-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-17-1994

Preview

1 - AS/NZS 1873.1:1994 POWDER-ACTUATED (PA) HAND-HELD FASTENING TOOLS - SELECTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.4.1 Authorized operators
6 - 1.4.2 Base material
6 - 1.4.3 Charge
6 - 1.4.4 Contact force
6 - 1.4.5 Explosive charge
6 - 1.4.6 Explosive-powered hand-held fastening tool
6 - 1.4.7 Fastener
7 - 1.4.8 Guard
7 - 1.4.9 Misfire
7 - 1.4.10 Nominated person
7 - 1.4.11 PATMI
7 - 1.4.12 Power load
7 - 1.4.13 Powder-actuated hand-held fastening tool
7 - 1.4.14 Splinter guard
8 - SECTION 2 SELECTION OF TOOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
8 - 2.1 SELECTION OF TOOLS
8 - 2.1.1 General
8 - 2.1.2 Classification of tools
8 - 2.1.3 Characteristics of tools
8 - 2.2 OPERATION
8 - 2.2.1 General
8 - 2.2.2 Powder-actuated tool loading
8 - 2.2.3 Personal protective equipment
8 - 2.2.4 Using the powder-actuated tool
9 - 2.2.5 Fasteners and charges
9 - 2.2.6 Firing through existing holes
9 - 2.2.7 Working environment
9 - 2.2.8 Material characteristics
10 - 2.2.9 Unsuitable materials
11 - 2.2.10 Use of caution signs
11 - 2.2.11 Misfiring
11 - 2.2.12 Storage of powder-actuated tool and charges
12 - SECTION 3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
12 - 3.1 INSPECTION
12 - 3.2 MAINTENANCE
12 - 3.3 REPAIRS
13 - APPENDIX A - TYPICAL TEST TO DETERMINE SUITABILITY OF BASE MATERIAL TO ACCEPT FIXING
13 - A1 SCOPE
13 - A2 PRINCIPLE
13 - A3 OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIONS
13 - APPENDIX B - REMOVAL OF PROTRUDING FASTENERS
13 - B1 SCOPE
13 - B2 APPLICATION
13 - B3 FASTENER REMOVAL

Sets out recommendations and requirements for persons using powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools with guidance for the selection, operation and maintenance of these tools.

This Standard provides guidance for the selection, safe operation and maintenance of powder-actuated hand-held fixing tools.

Committee
SF-029
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 9246 X
Pages
9
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

Under Revision see DR 02388 CP First published as part of AS 1873-1978.Jointly revised and redesignated in part as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1873.1:1994. First published as part of AS 1873-1978. Jointly revised and redesignated in part as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1873.1:1994.

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