Loading the Tool

OPERATING A CONTACT TRIP TOOL:

1.Requires finger to be off the trigger and the nose of the Tool to be placed on the work surface.

2.The contact trip safety mechanism is then depressed against the work surface and the trigger pulled to drive a fastener.

3.The trigger is released after each fastener is driven.

4.Move the tool to the next desired fastener location and repeat the procedure above.

CHECKING THE OPERATION OF CONTACT TRIP SAFETY MECHANISM

Check the operation of the contact trip safety mechanism often. Do not use the tool if the contact trip safety mechanism is not working correctly.

1.Disconnect the air supply from the tool.

2.Remove all fasteners from the magazine.

Make sure not to pull the trigger or depress the contact trip safety mecha- nism when connecting the tool to an air compressor. Serious personal injury or property damage can occur if the tool cycles.

3.Make sure the trigger and contact trip safety mechanism move up and down without any sticking or binding.

4.Reconnect air supply to the tool.

5.Depress the contact trip safety mecha- nism against the work surface without pulling the trigger. The tool must not cycle. Do not use the tool if a cycle occurs.

6.Hold the tool clear of the work surface. The contact trip safety mechanism should return to its original down position. Pull the trigger. The tool must not cycle. Do not use the tool if a cycle occurs.

7.Depress the contact trip safety mechanism against the work surface. Pull the trigger. The tool must cycle.

Disconnect tool from air supply before adjusting, clearing jams, servicing, relo- cating or during non-operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or property damage.

Never place your hand or any part of your body in the fastener discharge area of the tool when air supply is connected to the tool. Serious personal injury may occur.

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