Driving staples
WARNING:
Continue to place the contact
element firmly on the material until the staple is
driven completely. Unintentional firing may cause
personal injuries.
► Fig.11: 1. Switch trigger 2. Contact element 3. Front
part 4. Rear part
You can operate the tool in either way of "single
sequential actuation" or "contact actuation".
Single sequential actuation:
In this mode, you can drive one staple by one sequen-
tial operation.
1.
Place flat the contact element on the material.
2.
Hold both of the front part and the rear part of the
tool firmly against the material.
3.
Pull the switch trigger fully to drive the staples.
4.
Release your finger from the switch trigger before
move the contact element from the material.
Contact actuation:
In this mode, you can drive staples sequentially.
1.
Pull the switch trigger.
2.
With the switch trigger pulled, place flat the con-
tact element on the material to drive the staples.
3.
Move the tool to the next area and place flat the
contact element on the material again.
NOTE: The groove indicates the point that staple is
driven.
► Fig.12: 1. Groove
If the head of the staple remains above the workpiece
surface, drive the staple while holding the stapler head
firmly against the workpiece.
► Fig.13
NOTE: If the head of the staple still remains above
the workpiece even you hold the stapler head,
the material may not be suitable for the stapler.
Continuing to use the stapler on such material may
result in a damage to the driver of the stapler and/or
stapler jamming.
Anti dry fire mechanism
WARNING:
When loading staples, always
make sure that the battery cartridge is removed
from the stapler. Unintentional firing may cause
personal injuries and property damage.
This tool is equipped with an anti dry fire mechanism.
When the number of remaining staples in the magazine
becomes 5 - 8 pieces, the switch trigger can no longer
be pulled. At this time, insert a new strip of staples in the
magazine. The switch trigger can be pulled again.
Checking remaining staples
► Fig.14: 1. Sight window 2. Pusher 3. Staples
Remaining staples can be checked through the sight
window.
Reload staples when no remaining staples can be seen
in the sight window.
Removing jammed staples
WARNING:
Always make sure that the battery
cartridge is removed before removing jammed
staples.
Open the sub magazine backward and take out jammed
staples from the opening for firing.
► Fig.15: 1. Opening 2. Sub magazine
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
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 or Factory 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 regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
•
Staples
•
Makita genuine battery and charger
•
Depth adjuster set
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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