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CAUTION:
• Do not use staples other than designated in this
manual or staples that appear to be damaged, bent,
rusty or corroded.
• Do not insert staples of which size is different each
other at the same time inside the magazine , causing
poor staple feed or jamming.
Loading staples
Remove the battery cartridge.
Press the locking lever on the rear of the sub magazine
and slide the sub magazine backward.
(Fig. 3)
Load staples into the main magazine with their feet facing
up. Slide the sub-magazine forward.
(Fig. 4)
To secure the sub magazine in place, hook the locking
lever on the rear of the sub-magazine.
CAUTION:
• With the magazine loaded, if the tool is held downward
and the sub-magazine is opened, the staples can fall
out and present a danger to anyone or anything below.
Keep this in mind especially when working in high
locations.
Unloading staples
CAUTION:
• When removing staples, make sure that your fingers
are not placed on the trigger or the lever and the
battery cartridge is removed from the stapler. Misfiring
may cause personal injuries and property damage.
Remove the battery cartridge.
Press the locking lever and slide the magazine back.
(Fig. 3)
Take out staples from the magazine slit.
(Fig. 5)
Hook
CAUTION:
• Always make sure that your fingers are not placed on
the trigger or the lever and the battery cartridge is
removed before using the hook.
(Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
• Do not hang the hook from the waist belt. Dropping the
stapler, which is caused by the hook accidentally
coming out of place, may cause misfiring and personal
injuries.
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.
(Fig. 7)
OPERATION
Depth adjustment (Fig. 8)
If the staples are driven too deep or too shallow, adjust
the driving depth by turning the nut on the bottom of the
tool. For deeper driving of staples, turn the nut clockwise.
For shallower driving, turn the nut counterclockwise.
Please note the nut must be turned in increments of 90°
(1/4 turn) so that the groove on the nut runs parallel to the
magazine.
Driving staples (Fig. 9)
Place flat the opening of the tool from which staples are
fired on the material to be fastened and hold the tool firmly
against the material. Then pull the lever and then pull the
trigger fully to drive the staples. The grip is shaped so that
the tool head can be held down securely with index finger
and thumb. After driving a staple, be sure to release the
trigger fully.
When the head of driven staple remains above the
surface of material to be fastened, drive the staple while
holding the stapler head firmly.
(Fig. 10)
NOTE:
• Using the stapler continuously with the head of driven
staples remaining above the surface of material to be
fastened may cause damage to the driver of the stapler
and stapler jamming etc.
Checking remaining staples (Fig. 11)
CAUTION:
• Do not operate the tool without staples. It shortens the
service life of the tool.
There is a convenient sight window on the right side of the
tool (when viewing the tool from the front). Use this sight
window to check if there are staples in the magazine.
When staples are not visible through the window, load
staples into the magazine.
Removing jammed staples
WARNING:
• Always make sure that the trigger are released and the
battery cartridge is removed before removing jammed
staples .
Remove the battery cartridge from the stapler.
(Fig. 5)
Press the locking lever on the rear of the sub magazine
and slide the sub magazine backward.
Take out stuck staples that remain inside the opening that
staples are fired from as it appears.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Staples
• Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers