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STAPLER OPERATION
Read section titled "SAFETY"(pages 3 – 7).
● Operators and others in work
area
glasses with side shields
which conforms to ANSI Z87.1
specifi cations.
Ordinary eyeglasses do not
provide adequate protection.
● Only person who have read
● NEVER point tool at yourself
or others in work area.
● Keep fi ngers AWAY from trigger when not
driving staples to avoid accidental discharge.
● Know and understand what trigger system
you are using.
Please read and understand "METHODS OF
OPERATION" found below.
● Inspect the Stapler before operating to
determine actuation system. Before starting
work, check the stapling operation switching
device.
This metabo HPT stapler includes a stapling
operation switching device.
Before starting work, make sure that the
switching device is properly set.
If the switching device is not set properly, the
stapler will not operate correctly.
● Never place your hands or body closer than 8
inches (200 mm) from fi ring head when using.
● Do not drive staples into other staples;
staples can ricochet and hurt someone.
● Do not actuate Stapler unless Stapler is
placed fi rmly against the workpiece.
● In order to avoid double fi re or unwanted
ejection of a staple due to bouncing of the
Stapler.
1) do not push Stapler on workpiece with
strong force;
2) take Stapler away from workpiece using
recoil;
3) release trigger quickly when performing
trigger fi re.
14
DANGER
MUST
wear
WARNING
and understand this MANUAL
should operate the Stapler.
● When working close to an edge of a
workpiece or at steep angles, or driving
fasteners into thin workpiece use care to
minimize chipping, splitting or splintering, or
free fl ight, ricochet or piercing of fasteners,
which may cause injury.
● Never drive staples from both sides of a wall
safety
at the same time. Staples can be driven into
and through the wall and hit a person on the
opposite side.
● Never use Stapler which is defective or
operating abnormally.
● Do not use the body or any portion of the
tool as a hammer as nails may be discharged
unexpectedly or the tool may become
damaged and serious injury could occur.
● Disconnect air hose from Stapler when:
1) it is not in use;
2) leaving work area;
3) elevating, lowering or otherwise moving it
to another location;
4) handing it to another person;
5) removing the screw;
6) changing
device;
7) performing any maintenance or repairs;
8) clearing a jam;
9) Stapler is outside of the operator's
supervision or control;
10) removing staples from the magazine;
11) adjusting stapling depth;
12) attaching or removing the nose cap; and
13) turning the top cover;
14) installing or removing the hook; and
15) affi xing the hook.
This metabo HPT stapler is equipped with a stapler
operation switching device.
Use SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM or
CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM in accordance with
the work to be performed.
Explanation of the various stapling operations
○ SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM:
First, press the push lever against the workpiece;
next, pull the trigger to drive the staple.
After stapling once, stapling will not be possible again
until the trigger is released and pressed again.
○ CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM: First, press
the push lever against the workpiece; next, pull the
trigger to drive the staple. Or,
pull the trigger; next, press the push lever against the
workpiece to drive the staple.
Screw
switching