Grizzly G6042/3 instruction manual Operating Stapler, Example of staple deflection

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Operating Stapler

 

 

 

 

If you have not read the safety instruc-

 

 

 

tions in this manual, do not operate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

stapler.

 

 

 

 

 

Before you operate your stapler, place one

 

 

 

drop of the included oil into the quick con-

 

 

 

nect fitting where the stapler connects to

 

 

 

the air supply. Fire the EMPTY stapler 3-4

 

 

 

times before

beginning, so oil does not

Figure 3. Example of staple deflection.

come out onto the project during regular

Besides damaging your workpiece,

operation.

 

 

 

 

deflection can cause injury if your free

 

 

 

 

To operate your stapler:

 

hand is securing the workpiece in the

 

location that the staple deflects.

 

 

 

 

1.

Connect the air supply to the quick

4. Press the trigger. If the staple drove

into the wood far enough, continue

 

connect fitting.

 

 

 

with your intended operations. If the

2.

Test the loaded stapler

for proper

staple either went too far or not far

 

penetration. Hold the stapler perpen-

 

enough, then adjust the air pressure.

 

dicular to the surface of

a piece of

 

More air pressure will make the staple

 

clean scrap wood that is thick enough

 

go deeper and less air pressure will

 

for the length of staples

you have

 

decrease the staple penetration.

 

loaded. Depress the safety yoke

 

 

 

 

 

mechanism on your workpiece.

 

 

 

3.

Before

pressing the trigger, make

 

 

 

sure your free hand is positioned out of the way of a potential path of a sta- ple in case of deflection. (Deflection is caused when the staple changes its path, resulting in the staple puncturing the surface of the workpiece as shown in Figure 3.)

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Contents Gauge Stapler KIT Model G6042/3Safety Before Operating This EquipmentAMP Length Rating Basic Stapler Safety Introduction CommentarySafety Yoke Mechanism Compressed Air SystemOperation Loading StaplerOperating Stapler Example of staple deflectionClearing Jammed Staples Disconnect the stapler from the air supplyCleaning Stapler Oiling StaplerReplacing Pistons/O-Rings Maintenance Notes PBREAKDOWNARTG6042 40A 49A 19AThese items are not shown in the illustration 60 40A 34 P6043034 Trgr Valve Head 35 P6043035 Trgr Valve Stem Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionWarranty and Returns Warranty Card Place Stamp Here

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