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removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental actuation can cause injury.
WARNING:
Use only
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battery packs and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE:
Make sure your battery pack
10
is fully charged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
10
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
9
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some
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battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
12
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE:
The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Utility Hook (Fig. C)
The
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cordless stapler includes an integrated utility
hook
2
and can be installed on either side of the tool to
accommodate left- or right-handed users.
If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.
To Install the Utility Hook
1. Remove staples and battery pack from tool.
2. Using only the provided screw
13
, the utility hook
2
can
be be installed on either side of the tool. To switch the tool
from right- or left-hand usage simply remove the screw and
install the utility hook on the opposite side.
3. Load staples and replace battery pack .
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before loading staples, making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental actuation can cause injury.
WARNING:
Read the section titled
stapler safety
Warnings
at the beginning of this manual. Always wear
eye and ear protection when operating this tool. Keep the
stapler pointed away from yourself and others. For safe
operation, complete the following procedures and checks
before each use of the stapler.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
disconnect battery pack from tool before performing
maintenance, clearing a jammed staple, leaving work
area, moving tool to another location or handing the tool
to another person.
WARNING:
NEVER
use a tool that has the contact trip
restrained in the up position.
WARNING:
NEVER
use a tool that has damaged parts.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the handle
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as
shown in Fig. D.
Preparing the Tool (Fig. A)
NOTICE: NEVER
spray or in any
other way apply lubricants or
cleaning solvents inside the tool.
This can seriously affect the life and
performance of the tool.
nOTE:
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Follow instructions outlined (refer to
Charging a Battery
).
1. Read the
Stapler Safety Warnings
section of this manual.
2. Wear eye and ear protection.
3. Remove battery from tool.
4. Ensure magazine
6
is empty of all staples.
5. Check for smooth and proper operation of cable alignment
guide
3
, wire indicator
4
and pusher assemblies. Do
not use tool if either assembly is not functioning properly.
nEVER
use a tool that has the contact trip restrained in the
actuated position.
6. Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.
7. Insert fully charged battery pack.
NOTICE:
Do not store tool with battery pack installed. To
prevent damage to the pack and to ensure best battery
life, store battery packs out of the tool or charger in a cool,
dry location.
Loading the Tool (Fig. E)
WARNING:
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
and others.
WARNING:
Never load staples with the contact trip or
trigger activated.
