Astro 1442 User Manual [en, es, fr]

1442

This tool is intended to be used to install metric M5, M6, M8
and SAE 10-24, 1/4-20, 5/16-18 rivet nuts.

13" NUT/THREAD SETTING HAND RIVETER KIT WITH 3PC METRIC
AND 3PC SAE MANDREL/NOSEPIECE SETS AND RIVET
NUT ASSORTMENT

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

• Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. warrants our products to the original user against defective
material or workmanship for a period of 1 year (except where noted on our price
schedule) from the date of 1st use. Astro reserves the right to determine whether the
product failed because of defective material, workmanship or other causes and to charge
back for missing parts. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co., at its discretion, will repair products
covered under this warranty free of charge. The distributor should direct the original user
to return the product (with the exceptions listed below) with the distributor’s name,
address, adequate proof of date of purchase or a copy of warranty card, and a short note
explaining the problem. Failures caused by accident, alteration, or misuse are not

covered by this warranty.

• If one part of this product fails, please do not return the entire product. Astro will
replace free of charge component parts of this product that fail within 1 year of first
use by the original user. Items included in this category include but are not limited
to kits, hand tool kits and any other product where there are multiple items or
components that make up the unit. Please contact the phone number below in
order to obtain the replacement components covered under warranty.

• Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. or its authorized service representatives must perform all
warranty repairs. Any repair to the product by unauthorized service representatives
voids this warranty. The rights under this warranty are limited to the original user and may
not be transferred to subsequent owners.

• This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Some states do not allow the
exclusion of limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitations may not apply to you.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check the parts diagram and part number listing
on page 3 to make sure all parts are included. If any parts are
missing or damaged, please call your distributor.

13" NUT/THREAD SETTING HAND RIVETER KIT WITH 3PC METRIC AND 3PC

SAE MANDREL/NOSEPIECE SETS AND RIVET NUT ASSORTMENT

MADE IN CHINA

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Patented structure increases power and reduces shock

• Shorter handle with double compound hinges that

maximize leverage

• Includes 13"(330mm) Hand Nut/Thread Setting Riveter

• 6 interchangeable mandrel/nosepiece sets in Metric M5-0.8,
M6-1.0, & M8-1.25 and in SAE 10-24, 1/4-20, & 5/16-18

• Includes 10 pieces of each of the following rivet nuts:
M5-0.8, M6-1.0, M8-1.25, 10-24, 1/4-20, and 5/16-18

• Versatile and powerful hand nut/thread setting riveter, takes
the hard work out of setting rivet nuts

• Ideal for working in hard-to-reach area

• Ergonomic grip for easy operation

• Includes necessary wrenches for quick change of
mandrel/nosepiece sets allowing immediate operation of
riveter with all sizes

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Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using this product (Users
and Bystanders). Failure to read and follow all warnings and operating

instructions may result in damages and serious injuries or death.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Choose the rivet nut size to be installed.

2. Install the correct size mandrel/nosepiece for the rivet nut to be installed. See
photos and instructions for changing the mandrel/nosepiece and adjustment.

3. Drill a hole in the work product the same size or slightly larger than the outside

diameter of the rivet nut to be installed.

4. To install the rivet nut, open the handles outward as far as possible and thread the
rivet nut clockwise onto the mandrel until reaching the nosepiece.

5. Insert the rivet nut fastened to the riveter into the pre-drilled hole until flush with
the work product, and pull handles inward to secure the rivet nut into the hole. If
the rivet nut is loose in the hole, open the handles outward, turn #13 knob
clockwise, and pull handles inward until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. Repeat
as necessary until the rivet nut is secure in the hole. See adjustment instructions

if necessary.

6. Turn the #13 knob counterclockwise until the mandrel is removed from the rivet
nut. The rivet nut installation is complete if the rivet nut is secure from movement

in the hole.

13" NUT/THREAD SETTING HAND RIVETER KIT WITH 3PC METRIC
AND 3PC SAE MANDREL/NOSEPIECE SETS AND RIVET
NUT ASSORTMENT

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Proper adjustment of the riveter is necessary for efficient and easy operation.

2. The adjustment of the riveter will vary, depending on the size and type of rivet nut

being used and the hole size.

3. Adjust the riveter by opening the handles outward as far as possible and turning
the #18 outer cylinder clockwise to increase the number of threads on the mandrel
protruding beyond the nosepiece for larger rivet nuts, and by turning the #18 outer
cylinder counterclockwise for smaller rivet nuts. Fine adjustment can be made by
turning the rivet nut on the mandrel to position the rivet nut closer or further away
from the nosepiece, as long as the mandrel is threaded all the way through the

rivet nut.

4. Always assure that the mandrel is threaded into all threads of the rivet nut to
prevent damage to the threads on the mandrel and/or the rivet nut.

5. If the handles are extended too far outward to provide enough leverage to pull the
handles inward to set the rivet nut, turn the #18 outer cylinder clockwise or turn
the rivet nut counterclock wise slightly to change the handle angle to provide the

proper leverage.

Assembly direction Assembly direction

CHANGING MANDREL/
NOSEPIECE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove and install the mandrel/nosepiece sets with the wrenches provided in
the riveter kit. Always keep the matched mandrel/nosepiece sets together. The

mandrel can be fastened to the matching nosepiece after removing from the
riveter for convenience and to prevent mismatching.

2. Remove nosepiece from #18 outer cylinder by turning counterclockwise.

3. Loosen #17 locknut and remove #18 outer cylinder from #16 main body by
turning counterclock wise.

4. Remove mandrel from #14 main shaft by turning counterclockwise, while holding
main shaft with wrench.

5. Choose the correct mandrel/nosepiece to be installed.

6. Install mandrel to #14 main shaft by turning clockwise and tighten securely, while
holding main shaft with wrench.

7. Install #18 outer cylinder with #17 locknut to #16 main body by turning clockwise,
adjust to proper depth, and tighten #17 locknut securely. See adjustment

instructions if necessary.

8. Install nosepiece to #18 outer cylinder and tighten securely.

Fasten matching
nosepieces
and mandrels
together when not
in use to prevent
mismatching the
sizes and
for convenience

M5 M5

M6 M6

M8 M8

Riveter properly prepared for setting rivet nuts

Open handles and
thread rivet nut
onto mandrel

Turn knob

counterclockwise after

rivet nut setting is

complete to remove riveter

from the rivet nut