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Ensure lighting is adequate
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DO NOT exert pressure on to the tool.
To do so will shorten its service life
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If interrupted during operation of this tool, complete the process and switch off before turning
attention elsewhere
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Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where necessary
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On completion of the work, disconnect the tool from the power source
Product Familiarisation
1. Screw Centre Indicator
2. Screw Mounting Point
3. Screw Belt Channel
4. Screw Length Adjustment Button
5. Screw Length Scale
6. Length Notches
7. Metal Guides
8. Auto-Feed Mechanism
9. Depth Adjuster
10. Auto-Feed Mounting Point
11. Screwdriver Power tool
12. Belt Clip
13. Motor Vents
14. Forward/Reverse Selector
15. Trigger
16. Speed Limiter Control
17. Lock-On Button
18. Insulated Hand Grip
19. Lower Screw Belt Channel
20. Screw Belt
21. Stopper Base
22. Depth Stop Collar
23. Bit Holder Extension
24. Collar Holes
25. Collated Screwdriver Bit
Accessories (not shown):
• Blow-moulded case
• Spare collated screwdriver bit
• Additional screw belt
Intended Use
Mains-powered portable power tool for driving collated screws into plasterboard/drywall and light, low
density wood with automatic reloading of screws when used with the auto-feed attachment. Also operates
as a powered plasterboard/drywall screwdriver with depth stop when used with the Depth Stop Collar and bit
holder plus 25mm length ¼” screwdriver bits.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your new sander. Familiarise yourself with all its features and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing or damaged,
have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool
Before Use
WARNING:
Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or changing any
accessories, or making any adjustments.
Assembling for auto-feed use
1. Push the Collated Screwdriver Bit (25) firmly into the Bit Holder of the tool (Image A). It is held in place by
captive ball-bearing mechanism and there will be some resistance
2. Carefully fit the Auto-Feed Mechanism (8) over the Collated Screwdriver Bit. The Auto-Feed Mechanism
can be fitted at multiple angles, depending on use, although the normal position is the Lower Screw Belt
Channel (19) directly in line with the power tool handle. Three captive ball-bearings secure the Auto-Feed
Mechanism to the power tool. It clicks into place and is removed by pulling the Auto-Feed Mechanism
from the tool. No additional tools are required
3. To set the Auto-Feed Mechanism to the length of the screws, press and hold in the Screw Length
Adjustment Button (4) and either push in or pull out to the required length by holding and moving the
Stopper Base (21). The screw length is indicated by the Screw Length Scale (5) and can be adjusted from
25 – 50mm in 5mm click increments
4. Feed the Screw Belt (20) through the Lower Screw Belt Channel (19) and into the bottom of the Screw
Belt Channel (3)
Assembling for Depth Stop Use
1. Pull off the Auto-Feed Mechanism (8) if fitted
2. Remove the Collated Screwdriver Bit (25) if fitted. The Collar Holes (24) of the Depth Stop Collar (22)
can be used to grip the Collated Screwdriver Bit if it is difficult to pull free from the Bit Holder of the tool
(Image A)
3. Insert the Bit Holder Extension (23) into the bit holder of the tool
4. Fit a PH2 ¼” screwdriver bit to the Bit Holder Extension
5. Fit the Depth Stop Collar to the tool by simply pushing over the bit holder of the power tool (Image A)
Operation
WARNING:
ALWAYS wear eye protection, adequate respiratory and hearing protection, as well as suitable
gloves, when working with this tool.
Main Unit
Forward/Reverse
Direction can be changed using the Forward/Reverse Selector (14).
• Do not attempt to move the Forward/Reverse Selector whilst the drill is operating
• Ensure the Forward/Reverse Selector is fully to the left or right so either forward or reverse is cleanly
selected
Speed control
• The maximum rotation speed of the tool can be varied using the Speed Limiter Control (16). This governs
the maximum speed of the Trigger (15)
• The Speed Limiter Control indicates ‘+’ or ‘-‘ rotation to increase or decrease speed
Trigger
• To start the tool, squeeze the Trigger (15). The further the Trigger is squeezed, the faster the speed
• To stop the tool, release the Trigger
Lock-on button
• The auto-feed screwdriver is equipped with a Lock-On Button (17). This allows the Trigger (15) to be
locked into the “on” position for tasks that require extended continuous running
• To use the lock-on function, depress the Lock-On Button whilst squeezing the Trigger. The Trigger can
then be released and the drill will continue to operate
• To stop the auto-feed screwdriver, squeeze, then release the Trigger
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