UREKA G1 Operation Manual Download Page 2

Install battery pack 
into tool

Align the base of the power tool 
with the notch inside the battery 
and slide the battery pack firmly 
into the handle until you hear the 
lock snap into place.
To turn the power tool on, squeeze 
the trigger switch.
To turn the tool off, release the 
trigger switch.
Trigger lock safeguards against 
inadvertent release of material

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1

Push trigger lock up.  The 
tool will not operate with 
the switch in the locked 
position.  
To unlock the trigger 
switch:  Push the trigger 
lock down

Trigger switch & 
speed dial

Turn the speed dial to an 
appropriate speed for your 
application.  Then, press the trigger 
switch to start the flow of material.  
Release the trigger switch to stop 
the flow.

2

Plunger rod handle

To adjust plunger rod press & hold 
the plunger rod release trigger.  
Push or pull plunger rod handle to 
desired position.  Release plunger 
rod release trigger.

3

Removing the 
dispenser head

Turn the dispenser head 
anti-clockwise to unscrew from 
the barrel.  Do not pull or cross the 
thread as this will render the Gekko 
inoperable

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4

Plunger rod release trigger

Plunger rod release trigger

Trigger

Trigger lock

Battery

Battery 
release 

button

Speed 

dial

Plunger rod handle

Plunger rod

Squeeze 

to release 

battery

Removing a used 
adhesive sachet

Unlock and remove 
dispenser head (as in 
point 4), and allow 
plunger to push out 
the used sachet.  
Clean out any 
adhesive residue in 
the barrel.  Dispose of 
sachet according to 
local waste 
regulations.

Cut off the sealing clip

Turn dispenser head 
clockwise to screw 
dispenser head back on to 
barrel.

Insert the adhesive 

sachet into the barrel

Too slow

Too fast

Just right!

Applying the adhe-
sive

Apply consistent pressure to the 
trigger to dispense adhesive.  
Releasing the trigger instantly 
stops the adhesive flow.  Pull the 
applicator at a steady pace.

6

Loading/reloading an 
adhesive sachet

While squeezing the plunger rod 
release trigger, pull back the 
plunger completely.  Insert the 
adhesive sachet into the barrel and 
cut off the sealing clip.  Turn 
dispenser head clockwise to screw 
dispenser head back on to the 
barrel.

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nozzle maintenance

Replace nozzle after a full day’s use or if it 
becomes blocked.  Leave nozzle on dispenser 
head until you are ready to replace it.

Undo screws and remove nozzle.  
Screw new nozzle into place
Clear dispensing hole before attaching new 
nozzle

Changing the nozzle

Reducing nozzle dispensing width

Block holes in the nozzle with 4x10 screws until 
the required width is achieved

Top Tip
Alternatively you may cover the 
required number of holes 
securely with masking tape 
until the required width is 
achieved.

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maintenance

Storage & transport

When not in use, place Gekko on its side on a stable 
surface where it will not fall or caus a trip or fall 
hazard.  Do no leave unused for more than 15 minutes 
because adhesive will begin to skin over setting time 
dependent on adhesive being used.  Refer to technical 
data sheet.

Transport your Gekko empty and with the rack fully closed

Cleaning

Clean barrel and lubricate spreader thread with damp 
cloth after each use.  Do not use chemicals or similar 
which may damage parts.  Never immerse tool in liquid 
or allow liquid to get inside the tool.

Lubrication

Lubricate barrel with silicone spray after every 10 
sachets of adhesive.

Precautions

Never allow dirt and dust to enter the rack 
mechanism.

Never use a Gekko with a broken or bent barrel or 
rack.

Always check dispenser hole is clear before loading a 
new adhesive sachet.

Avoid getting adhesive on battery pack.

CONFORMITY/GEKKO 14.4 VOLT SEALANT APPLICATOR

Is in conformity with the following standards:
EN60745-1:2006, EN55014-1:2006, EN55014-2:1997 + A1:2001 EN61000-3-2:2006, EN6100-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 
+A2:2005
EN61000-6-3:2007, EN61000-6-1:2007, EN 60335-2-29: 2004
EN 60335-1: 2002 + A11: 2004 + A1: 2004 + A12: 2006 + A2: 2006 + A13: 2008 EN 62233: 2008
In accordance with the Directives :-
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EEC

Plunger rod 
handle

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