Rapid BTX553, Instructions Manual, Page: 9 / 160

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Safety yoke
Front LED work light
Mount for suspension hook*
Magazine latch
Nose rubber pad
Force adjustment knob
Battery LED indicator
(*Suspension hook not included, sold separately)
(Figure 5)
(BOSCH) POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE 18V
Battery and Logo
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND CONNECTION OF THE BATTERY
Fit only the type of battery intended for use with
this tool. (see Figure 5)
To remove the battery, press the unlocking button (1)
and slide the battery out of the machine (2). (Figure
6)
To connect the battery, slide it in the other direction
until the connection clicks.
BATTERY RESIDUAL CAPACITY
This indication is made up of four red LEDs which
shows the residual capacity of the inserted battery.
(Figure 4)
The indication is turned on when a battery is inserted
into the tool, or the trigger alone is pressed. Stays on
for 5 seconds.
As the residual capacity in the battery decreases,
less and less LEDs will be turned on.
Once residual capacity is below 6% one LED will
start fl ashing.
BATTERY ERROR INDICATIONS
If an error in the battery is detected, the LEDs
will instead of residual capacity show the following
indications, and the tool will not operate. (Figure 4)
Battery error indications
Error type LED Indication
Battery voltage
is critically low One LED fl ashing
for 10 seconds
Battery is too
warm All LEDs fl ashing
for 10 seconds
Battery not
recognized Two LEDs fl ashing
for 10 seconds
LOAD STAPLES/NAILS INTO THE MAGAZINE
1. Press the magazine latch and pull out the
magazine cover.
2. Insert staples or nails like this:
Model BTX553; insert staples hanging over the
magazine channel with tips pointing downward,
or insert nails in the slot center of the magazine
channel.
Model BTX606; insert staples as far to the front
as possible, with the crown of the staple against
the top of the magazine channel, or insert nails
with the tips resting against the bottom of the
magazine channel.
3. Close the magazine cover until it safely engages
with the magazine latch.
Note! Do not place staples or nails of different length
together in the magazine.
REMOVE STAPLES/NAILS FROM THE MAGA-
ZINE
1. Press the magazine latch and pull out the
magazine cover.
2. Remove the staples or nails from the magazine.
3. Close the magazine cover until it safely engages
with the magazine latch.
OPERATION
STAPLING/NAILING
Make sure the tool is in good working condition and
that the battery is properly connected to the tool.
There is no power switch for the tool, as soon as a
battery is connected to the tool, the tool is active and
ready to use.
1. Firmly press the safety yoke against the work-
piece until it is pushed in a few millimeters.
2. Briefl y press the trigger and the tool will fi re.
3. Release the trigger and remove the tool from the
workpiece.
4. To fi re again, do steps 1 thru 3 again.
FORCE ADJUSTEMENT
Use the force adjustment knob to protect the
workpiece and allow for proper setting of staple.
Turn the wheel right towards to increase the
driver force and drive the staple/nail deeper into the
material.
Turn the wheel left towards to reduce the driver
force and achieve less depth of drive into the mate-
rial.
FRONT LED WORK LIGHT
There is a work light LED placed in the front of the
tool.
To activate the work light press the trigger only and
the work light will turn on for 15 seconds. It will stay
on as long the trigger is pressed.
ADDITIONAL OPERATION INFORMATION
NOTE: For better performance press the tool
against the work piece.
NOTE: In case of a jammed staple or nail, read
the maintenance section.
DO NOT re-fi re the tool
in order to clear the jam as this may damage the tool.
NOTE: During operation, the tool may feel warm.
This is normal but if the tool starts to feel hot use
shall be discontinued until it cools down.
NOTE: Use the tool only with the specifi cally
designated battery pack.
MAINTENANCE
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect all screws and tighten if necessary.
2. Keep all vents free from dust and dirt.