2. Installing chain link pin (riveting)
2.1. The rivet tip and anvil must be in place in tool.
2.2. Assemble the chain with the link to be riveted. New special rivet link pins must be used, The original pin must not be used
Do not use a split pin type connecting link. The pin must be pushed all the way through the chain link, if the pin is hard to insert
it can be pushed into place by placing chain into the tool with the rivet tip withdrawn 2mm into the alignment bolt and tightening
the alignment bolt until the pin has been pushed through the link,ensure that an equal length of pin shows on each side of the link
2.3. Position the tool over the pin to be riveted, make sure rivet tip is withdrawn 2mm into the alignment bolt and tighten the alignment
bolt securely against chain. Tighten the push (extractor) bolt so that the rivet tip flares the chain pin. Both ends of the chain link pin
should be flared so the pin is securely held in place. Repeat procedure on other link pin.
2.4. Withdraw the tool, from the chain; visually check that both chain link pins show the same flared ends and that the rivets on the side
plates are in alignment with side plates on either side.
NOTE: You may also use the press plates to flare the ends of pins as shown below (fig.4); use the press plate with the two holes
in the upper jaw and the grooved press plate in the lower jaw. You may also use a combination of the rivet pin and lower press plate
as fig.5.