Paslode & SPIT Safety On-Site

There are certain benefits ITW Construction Products can offer as the system manufacturer of Paslode and SPIT gas technology fastening systems:

Training Certificate

ITW offers Paslode and SPIT training and certification in the safe use and operation of our fastening systems. (visit our training page for details of our training courses.)

Non-specified parts or consumables have not been tested by ITW and are not guaranteed by ITW as being safe or as meeting relevant EU standards.

If a person uses non-specified parts or consumables they will invalidate their ITW Training Certificate, as ITW has not specified the part as safe to use.

Liability

Using ITW fastening systems with ITW fasteners and fuel cells, you will receive the full back-up offered by ITW.

If unspecified parts or consumables are used in power fastening tools and if they lead to a malfunction or an accident, the user, the user’s employer and the manufacturer of the unspecified parts may be liable for any harm or damaged caused.

ITW can not be held liable for harm or damage caused by the use of unspecified parts or consumables.

Warranties

ITW guarantees all Paslode and SPIT genuine parts or consumables used in conjunction with our fastening systems.

Non-specified parts or consumables have not been tested by ITW and are not guaranteed by ITW as being safe or as meeting relevant EU standards.

Our warranties do not cover damage or malfunction caused by non-specified parts or consumables.

How to ensure the safe use of Paslode & SPIT Fastening Systems

CE Mark

By CE Marking all Paslode and SPIT fastening systems manufactured for the UK and Europe, ITW guarantees compliance to European regulations.

It is illegal for anyone (including ITW) to sell Paslode or SPIT fastening tools in Europe without the CE Mark.

European Standard BS EN 792-13

European Standard BS EN 792-13 set by independent authorities defines the safe use of fastening systems.

The British and European Standard BS EN792-13. ‘Hand-held non-electric power tools – Safety requirements Part 13: Fastener driving tools’:

BS EN 792-13. Item 7.2.1 a

Only those fasteners listed in the operating instructions may be used in the driving tools.

BS EN 792-13. Item 7.2.1 b

Only the main energy and the lubricants listed in the operating instructions may be used.

BS EN 792-13. Item 7.2.5 a

Fastener driving tools operated by internal combustion shall only be used with dispensers for combustible gas which are listed in the operating instructions.

The European Standard EN 792-13:2000 has the status of a British Standard. EN792-13 only refers to pneumatic and gas fastening systems, it does not refer to cartridge or PAT fastening technology.

Important to know

For safe operation of Paslode and SPIT tools, use only those fuel cells and fasteners identified in the operating manual.