5
and even an explosion.
4.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical
attention right away. It may result in loss of
your eyesight.
5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50
ﾟ
C (122
ﾟ
F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9.
Do not use a damaged battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1.
Charge the battery cartridge before
completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool
power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery
cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10
ﾟ
C - 40
ﾟ
C (50
ﾟ
F - 104
ﾟ
F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4.
Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period of
time.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
•
Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
•
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the
tool while sliding the button on the front of the
cartridge.
•
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If you can
see the red indicator on the upper side of the
button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully
until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
•
Do not use force when installing the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Safety system
WARNING:
•
Make sure all safety systems are in working order
before operation. Failure to do so may cause
personal injuries.
Fig.2
Fig.3
Test safety systems for possible faulty operation before
stapling as follows.
1.
Make sure that the tool is not loaded with staples
before the test.
2.
The tool accidentally operates if only the trigger is
pulled although the lever is not pulled.
3. The tool does not operate when the trigger is
pulled with the lever pulled.
In case of 2 and 3 above, the safety systems are faulty.
Trigger and lever
WARNING:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off before
inserting the battery cartridge on the tool.
Fig.4
Fig.5
The tool is provided with lever as a safety system in
addition to the usual trigger.
To fire staples, first pull the lever and then pull the
trigger.
