CAUTION!
Be sure to read and understand all safety precautions
and complete the Operator's Exam before attempting to
operate the tool. Check to be sure the tool is unloaded and no foreign objects or
fasteners are in the barrel. Perform daily function test before operating.
OPERATION
Check the functioning of the tool,
without a powder load or fastener
in the tool, by
pushing down against the work surface, checking to be sure the groove portion of
the barrel aligns with the arrows on the tool body. Function unloaded tool several
times and insure that the breech parts and firing mechanism operate freely before
fastening with the tool.
1. Point the tool in a safe direction and slide
the barrel forward with your other hand.
This action resets the piston for the next
fastening. Loss of power may be the result
of an improperly reset piston.
2. Place a fastener, point out, into the front
end of the barrel until the plastic fluted tip
fits inside.
Always load the fastener before
inserting the power load to prevent acci-
dental discharge.
Do not use excessive
force when inserting the fastener. Stop if
excessive force is required and call 1-877
ITW-BRANDS for technical assistance.
3. Insert the powder load after making sure
the chamber is clear. The powder load will
not
fully set until the tool is compressed
against the work surface. Always start
with the lowest level and increase until the
proper level is found.
Note: Overpowering
a fastener into steel or concrete is
dangerous.
Note: Before making the fastening, the base material should be center punch tested
for suitability of powder actuated fastenings (see pg. 2).
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