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OPERATION
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
switch should always be locked when not in use or car-
rying at your side.
APPLYING CAULK
See Figures 8 - 10.
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Prepare the surface to be caulked by removing any dust,
dirt or remnants of old caulking. Make sure the area to
be caulked is clean and dry.
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Set the speed of the caulking gun to match your
application needs, using just enough caulk to do the
job. Experiment in an out-of-the-way area to find the
best speed to use to deliver the caulk bead you want.
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Hold the gun at a slight angle. If filling a crack, insert
the spout into the crack, if possible; otherwise, run the
caulking gun along the surface.
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Squeeze the trigger on the caulking gun, allowing the
caulk to extrude from the tube tip.
NOTE:
If the bead of caulk is too narrow, re-cut the
nozzle to provide a larger opening. However, it is better
to apply a thin bead of caulk and add a little more if
necessary than to apply too much and attempt to
remove the excess.
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Carefully move the caulking gun at an even pace along
the gap to be filled as you continue to depress the
switch trigger. Make sure the caulk comes in full contact
with both application surfaces. If necessary, use your
finger to gently press the caulk into a corner or crack.
NOTE:
The best fill is usually achieved by pushing the
caulk out into the gap in a forward motion. However, in
some cases (particularly where the side materials are
rough or uneven), a pulling motion may work better as
the cartridge will be less likely to get snagged along the
joint.
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The motor will shut off automatically when a caulk tube
becomes empty. Pull the plunger rod back and replace
the caulk tube as necessary.
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To end the caulk bead, release the switch trigger.
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Draw a moistened finger or other “smoothing tool” along
the caulk bead after applying. This will help the caulk
adhere to the application surfaces and will create a
clean, finished appearance.
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Use a damp towel or rag to clean off any excess caulk.
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
CAULK BEAD
VARIABLE SPEED
SELECTOR
LOW SPEED
HI SPEED
