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to the operator or bystanders in the event of an
accidental discharge.
WARNING:
Load ONLY one fastener at a time. Always
check to make sure there isn't a fastener already
loaded before loading the tool.
1. Make sure there are no powder loads in the tool.
2. Place the fastener, point out, into the end of the
single shot nose until the fluted tip fits inside. Do not
use excessive force when inserting the fastener. If
excessive force is required, stop and determine why
the fastener can not be inserted. Correct the problem
before proceeding.
nOTE:
If a clip assembly
8
is being used, be sure it is
positioned in the cutout section of the spall guard. Do
not use fasteners longer than 1‑1/2" (38 mm) as listed
in
Specifications
.
Fig. I
8
Fastening (Fig. J–L)
WARNING:
Do not attempt to close the tool by
exerting force on the front of the barrel. Never place
your fingers or hands over muzzle end of the tool.
Hands must never be placed in front of the tool muzzle
or barrel. In the event of an accidental discharge, the
piston and/or fastener can cause serious injury to the
operator's hand.
WARNING:
Always use a spall guard
7
whenever
possible. This will limit the possibility of fastener
ricochet which could cause serious injury or death to
the operator or bystanders.
WARNING:
Always face the powder strip guideway
4
away from you and bystanders when actuating
the tool.
WARNING:
Use only
D
e
WALT
safety poles for safe and
proper operation.
1. Always point the tool in a safe direction away from
bystanders and the operator.
2. Insert a fastener assembly into the muzzle as described
in
Loading the Tool
.
3. Insert a load strip
6
into the powder strip guidway
4
bottom of the handle
3
and push is until your finger is
in firm contact with the handle recess. Never try to insert
a load strip into the tool from the top of the receiver.
Fig. J
4
6
4. Carefully raise the tool to the ceiling and depress the
barrel assembly where the fastening is to be made.
Hold the tool perpendicular and forcibly push upwards
on the pole handle to compress the firing pin spring
and release the sear to fire the tool. If the tool does not
fire, continue to hold it in place for at least 30 seconds
and then follow the misfire procedure. Refer to
Tool
Malfunction
. Always point the tool in a safe direction
and use care when raising it to the ceiling to avoid
bumping objects that could cause the tool to fire.
Fig. K
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5. Lower the tool, keeping it pointed in a safe direction,
and insert the next fastener or assembly.
nOTE:
when the tool is lowered and is opened up,
the piston is automatically reset for the next fastening.
After inserting the fastener into the muzzle, compress
the load strip advancement lever
5
to prepare for
next fastening.
6. After all 10 loads in the strip have been fired, pull the
used load strip from the top of the tool. NEVER try to
pull a load strip
6
from the bottom of the tool.
