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Trigger Locking Feature
Use the trigger lock feature when tool is not in use.
Always use trigger lock when transporting and storing
this tool. Failure to do so can result in injury.
To lock/unlock the trigger:
1.
WARNING!
Always point the tool away from
yourself and others when installing or removing
staples. Failure to do so could result in injury.
2. To lock the trigger, slide the switch up.
3. To unlock the trigger, slide the switch down.
REQUIRED DAILY TESTING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to your-
self and others, test the tool before
beginning work each day or if the tool is dropped,
received a sharp blow, been run over, etc. Com
-
plete the following checklist IN ORDER. If the tool
does not work as it should, contact a MILWAUKEE
service facility immediately.
Always point tool away from yourself and others.
1. Remove battery pack.
2.
WARNING!
Always point the tool away from your-
self and others when installing staples. Failure to
do so could result in injury.
3. Check all screws, bolts, nuts, and pins on the tool.
Any loose staples must be tightened.
4. Open the magazine (to override the Reload Indi
-
cator) and press the workpiece contact against a
workpiece. It must move smoothly.
5. With the workpiece contact pressed against the
workpiece, pull the trigger. It must move smoothly.
6. Insert battery pack.
7. Without pulling the trigger, open the magazine
(to override the Reload Indicator) and press the
workpiece contact against a workpiece. The tool
must not operate.
Holding the workpiece contact away from the
workpiece, open the magazine (to override the
Reload Indicator). Pull and hold the trigger for 5
seconds. The tool must not operate.
Continue to pull and hold the trigger and push the
workpiece contact against a workpiece. The tool
must not operate.
Without pulling the trigger, open the magazine
(to override the Reload Indicator) and press the
workpiece contact against a workpiece. Pull the
trigger. The tool must operate.
Release the trigger. The driver must move up.
8. Holding the workpiece contact away from the
workpiece, open the magazine (to override the
Reload Indicator) and pull the trigger. The tool
must not operate.
Continue to pull and hold the trigger and push the
workpiece contact against a workpiece. The tool
must operate.
9. If all previous tests work properly, set the tool for
your work. Load staple strips.
10. Set the depth of drive according to the "Setting
the Depth of Drive" section.
11. If all tests operate properly, the tool is ready for
use. Repeat these tests before use each day
or if the tool is dropped, received a sharp blow,
jammed, etc.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop
-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from any vents. Keep tool
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest authorized service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
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