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Check the metering valve:
Press the metering valve stem on fuel cell two or three times against a stationary object and release.
If gas is not dispersed, fuel cell is empty. Replace it.
Observe Safety Regulations.
The fuel cell is now ready to insert into the Nailer.
PREPARING THE BATTERY
Read section titled “SAFETY, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER” (page 8).
You must charge the battery before use.
The charging method of battery is shown in page 12 - 13.
TESTING THE NAILER
DANGER
⬤ Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glapsses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1 specifications.
WARNING
⬤Never use Nailer unless push lever is operating properly.
The machine employs a preventive mechanism for unloaded operation.
The machine enters a state where the push lever cannot be pushed up. This takes place when the magazine is not loaded with nails or when the remaining number of nails becomes less than 8 or 9.
CAUTION
⬤Use caution not to throw the push lever tip onto wood.
Before actually beginning the nailing work, test the Nailer by using the checklist below. Conduct the tests in the following order.
If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the Nailer and contact a Hitachi authorized service center immediately.
(1)REMOVE ALL NAILS, FUEL CELL AND BATTERY FROM NAILER.
☐ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED.
☐THE PUSH LEVER AND TRIGGER MUST MOVE SMOOTHLY with pulling back the feeder knob.
Trigger
Push lever
Feeder knob
(2)Installing the battery.
Do not operate the push lever or trigger while installing the battery.
Make sure the battery indicator light is flashing green. If the battery indicator light is flashing red, the battery doesn’t have enough power and it needs to be charged.
Handle
Latch
Insert
Pull out
Battery
BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT
Flashing GREEN: Enough power remaining (The light turns steady during operation).
Flashing RED: Insufficient power remaining (The light turns steady during operation).
OFF: Power saving mode is on. To deactivate it, remove the battery once and reinstall the battery.
Steady RED (except during operation): Malfunction detected. Please take it to your authorized service center.
POWER SAVING MODE
If the nailer has not been used for about an one hour with the battery still installed, Power saving mode turns on to minimize unnecessary consumption of battery power. Power saving mode is also activated when the battery power is extremely low or there’s an abnormality in the machine so please pay attention to the battery indicator light after deactivating Power saving mode (by removing the battery and reinstall it).
Battery indicator light
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