MODEL: PE20V31618G / PE20VT31618
FIRING THE TOOL
MAINTENANCE
Reinstall battery pack and turn the tool on
by pressing the Power Button (F).
Press the Mode Selection Button (G). The
Single Fire Indicator will light up.
Completely depress the work contact
element by pressing the nose of the tool
against the work piece.
Pull the trigger firmly and then release. The
tool must be allowed to fully recoil away
from the work piece. The trigger must be
pulled firmly and then released.
Press the Power Button (F) to turn off the
tool when finished.
Note: If the trigger is pulled before the work
contact element is depressed, the tool will
not operate.
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Please recycle all worn batteries. This battery
contains lithium-ion batteries. Local and state
regulations may prohibit disposal of
lithium-ion batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or options.
Problems with driving nails or cycling of nails
while firing may be due to glue residue from
the nail strips. If this is the case clean the area
around the driving mechanism.
When you are operating the tool in below
freezing environments:
MODEL: PE20V31618G / PE20VT31618
Remove the tool battery.
Slide magazine cover down to remove nails
and expose the nail channel.
Use a small amount of air tool oil on a clean
cloth to swab and wipe down the nail
channel, until all traces of glue are removed.
Reinstall nails in the magazine and close the
magazine cover.
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Once a battery pack has been fully charged
remove it from the charger.
The battery should be stored in a
temperature that is below 80°F and away
from moisture.
Batteries should be stored with a
30%-50%charge.
If a battery has been stored for six months
or more charge the battery as normal.
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CLEANING THE NAIL CHANNEL
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
BATTERY RECYCLING
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CLEARING JAMS
Occasionally, a fastener may become jammed
in the firing mechanism of the tool, making the
tool inoperable. To remove a jammed fastener,
follow the steps below:
Remove battery pack.
Remove fastener strip from magazine.
Pull down on the Jam Latch (H) and pull
away from the tool.
Use pliers or a screwdriver to clear the
jammed fastener.
Close the Jam Latch.
Install battery pack.
Reload the tool with fasteners. Press Power
Button (F) to turn on the tool.
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Before using the tool be sure to keep it as
warm as possible
Fire the tool into a scrap piece of material 5
to 6 times.
WARNING
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During normal use the tool will recoil
immediately after driving a fastener. This
is a normal function of the tool. Do not
attempt to prevent the recoil by holding
the nailer against the work. Restriction
to the recoil can result in a second
fastener being driven from the nailer.
Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
This tool is shipped from the factory with the
mode selection button set in single sequential
mode. The mode selection button can also be
set for contact actuation mode.
Single Fire Mode
Single firing (sequential actuation) provides the
most accurate fastener placement. This is
considered to be more restrictive mode of
operation, suitable for less experienced users.
To use the tool in Single Fire Mode, the work
contact element and trigger must be used in a
specific order.
Power Button (F)
Bump
Fire
Indicator
Power Indicator
Single
Fire
Indicator
Mode Selection Button (G)
Reinstall battery pack and activate the tool
by pressing the Power Button (F).
Press the Mode Selection Button (G). The
Bump Fire Indicator will light up.
Pull and hold the trigger with the tool off the
work piece.
Press the work contact element against the
work piece to drive a nail. The tool must be
allowed to recoil away from the work piece.
Move the tool along the work piece with a
bouncing motion. Each time the work
contact element is depressed a nail will be
driven.
As soon as the desired number of nails has
been driven, remove finger from trigger.
Press the Power Button (F) to turn off the
tool when finished.
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Since the tool can be fired without removing
the finger from the trigger, this is considered
to be a less restrictive mode and is suitable for
more experienced users.
To use the tool in Bump Fire Mode, the work
contact element and trigger can be actuated in
any order.
Bump Fire Mode
Bump firing (contact actuation) allows very fast,
repetitive fastener placement. This mode is
recommended when less precise nail
placement is required. Extreme care should be
taken since nails will be driven into any surface
when the work contact element is pressed.
WARNING
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Remove your finger from the trigger
when not driving nails. Always carry the
tool by the handle only.
WARNING
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The tool must be allowed to recoil away
from the work piece. Do not drive a nail
on top of another nail.
WARNING
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Always know the operational mode of
the tool before using. Failure to know the
operational mode could result in death
or serious personal injury.
WARNING
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An improperly functioning tool must not
be used. Do not actuate the tool unless
the tool is placed firmly against a work
piece.
These batteries will wear out over time, like all
batteries. If this happens do not disassemble
the battery and attempt to fix it. This could
cause serious burns especially when wearing
rings and jewelry. To have the longest possible
battery life, we suggest the following.
BATTERIES
Power Button (F)
(H)
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