iv) Slide staple or nail track back into closed position - a click indicates that it is locked in position.
Your staple and nail gun is how ready
for use.
Wire Attachment (fig. 1b)
If your POWERSHOT includes a wire attachment follow these directions:
-Installing (fig. A) Spread sides of wire attachment and push.
-Application (fig. B) Place PowerShot over wire: line up center attachment over wire. Avoid over stapling.
-Removal (fig. C) Spread sides of wire attachment and pull.
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Using Your POWERSHOT® Staple and Nail Gun
9Un hf-3 unique forward action desi9n t0 9've maxinium ease of use and control. To use,
grasp the handle of the gun, making sure that the staple exit is pointing away from you (fig. 2). Place it firmly on the
riS3nd h? ?6 ?n, d le fadjy down towards the staple exit t0 activate- Maximum leverage is gained by
pushing down at the front of the handle using the force of your arm rather than just squeezing with the hand.
In
verti-
cal applications the front finger hole provides added support.
P0WERSH0T has many other useful features - each designed to help make stapling easier and more comfortable
A. Staples Remaining Window- This feature is located on the left side of the gun. The colored
staple pusher will indicate how many staples are in the chamber. If the end of the pusher is not visible
fewer than 25 staples are left.
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C. Soft Grip Handle
D. Finger Hole
E. Track Release
3. Clearing Staple Jams
In the unlikely event of a staple jam, make sure that the bottom of the gun is pointing away from yourself and others
before carrying out the following instructions.
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A WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
i) Turn the gun sideways so that the staple exit is pointing away from yourself and others (fig.3).
ii) Carefully release track by gripping buttons and pushing away (fig.3).
iii) Slide track out (fig.3a) and remove all remaining staples.
A CAUTION: JAMMED STAPLES MAY SPRING FREE UnIxPECTEDLY AS TRACK IS OPENED
iv) Reload staple gun as described in section 2.
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NOTE: THE TRACK MOVEMENT MAY BE STIFFER THAN USUAL IF THERE IS A STAPLE JAM.
Storing Your POWERSHOT®
When you have finished using your POWERSHOT staple gun, unload remaining staples before storage
Always store in a dry place out of the reach of children.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
If you have any questions concerning the operation or application of this product, please contact:
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., User Services Department
P.0. Box 618,626 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074-0618
For information or technical assistance call 1-800-54-HOW-TO