Bostitch GCN40T, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOOL
MAINTENANCE
When working on gas tools, pay attention to the
warnings in this manual and on the tool itself and use
extra care when evaluating problem tools.
To prevent accidental actuation and possible injury,
always disconnect the battery and fuel cell:
1. Before making adjustments.
2. When servicing the tool.
3. When clearing a jam.
4. When tool is not in use.
5. When moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
Check that the tool is functioning correctly by applying
the nose to a piece of scrap wood and pulling the trigger
once or twice.
TOOL OPERATION
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION
Do not store the tool, fuel cell and battery in a cold
weather environment. Keep the tool, fuel cell and battery
in a warm area until beginning the work.
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If the tool, fuel cell and battery are already cold,
bring them in to a warm area and allow them to
warm up before use.
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Observe the temperature limit of 50°C (120°F).
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Do not expose to an open flame and sparks.
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This tool may not drive completely when;
- at low temperature, the fuel cell loses the required
propellant force,
-high temperature can affect the performance of the
tool .
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Do not use the tool in the rain or where excessive
moisture is present.
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This tool is not recommended for use at altitudes
above 1500m (5000ft), or in temperatures below 0°C
(30°F).
1. FUEL CELL
To attach the metering valve to a fuel cell:
1. Separate the metering valve and the cap from the gas
cartridge (Fig. 3a).
2. Press forwards (stem side) and then downwards on
the front side of the metering valve (Fig. 3b).
3. Press downwards on the rear of the metering valve
until it seals (Fig. 3c).
To check the metering valve is correctly fitted:
Press the metering valve stem on fuel cell two or three
times against a stationary object and release. If gas is
not dispersed, fuel cell is empty and needs to be
replaced.
OBSERVE SAFETY REGULATIONS
CAUTION : If the gas leaks from the metering valve or the
gas cartridge after you have attached the metering
valve, replace with a new metering valve.
Do not attempt to reuse the metering valve- replace it
with each fuel cell used.
2. BATTERY
You must charge the battery before use- see previous
section
‘CHARGING THE BATTERY’.
3. SAFETY CHECK
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Unauthorised persons (including children) must be
kept away from the equipment.
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Wear eye protection.
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Check the retaining screws which fix the top cover,
etc. for tightness. Check the tool for defective or
rusty parts.
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Check whether or not the contact arm works
correctly without nails, fuel cell and battery fitted in
the tool. Also check whether or not any dirt has
adhered to the moving parts of the contact arm.
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Ensure you have read and understood all the
relevant safety instructions in this manual before
proceeding..
4. TOOL OPERATION: BEFORE USE
1. Insert battery into the handle of the tool (Fig. 4)
Note: Do not operate the contact arm or trigger while
installing the battery.
-Make sure the battery indicator light is flashing GREEN
(Fig. 5).
-If the battery indicator light is flashing RED, the battery
doesn’t have enough power and needs to be charged.
BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT
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Flashing GREEN: Enough power remaining (The light
becomes steady during operation).
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Flashing RED: Insufficient power remaining
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OFF (No light visible): The battery is flat. Charge the
battery.