Bostitch BTC440LB Operating Instructions, Installing and Removing the Battery Pack From the Tool

Models: BTC440LB

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a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance

b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights.

c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).

d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.

4. The battery pack should be recharged when B it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which

were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

Installing and Removing the Battery

 

Pack From the Tool

 

WARNING: Make certain the lock-off button is

 

engaged to prevent switch actuation before removing

 

or installing battery.

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To install battery pack: Insert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard as shown in figure B. Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.

To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release button as shown in figure C and pull battery pack out of tool.

Operating Instructions

Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. D) To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (1). To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is fully released. The variable speed switch enables you to select the best speed for a particular application. The more you squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool will operate. For maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes or fasteners.

NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended. It may damage the switch and should be avoided.

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Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. E)

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A forward/reverse control button (2) determines

 

 

 

the direction of the tool and also serves as a lock

 

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off button. To select forward rotation, release the

 

trigger switch and depress the forward/reverse

 

 

control button on the right side of the tool. To select

 

 

reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button

 

 

on the left side of the tool. The center position of

 

 

the control button locks the tool in the OFF position.

 

 

When changing the position of the control button, be

 

 

sure the trigger is released.

 

 

NOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing

 

 

 

 

the direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This and the impacting noise

that the tool makes is normal and does not indicate a problem.

 

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Bostitch BTC440LB instruction manual Operating Instructions, Installing and Removing the Battery Pack From the Tool