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PREPARING THE FUEL CELL

Read section titled “SAFTY, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUEL CELL (page 7).

DANGER

￿ The fuel cell is flammable.

￿ Keep away from ignition sources.

￿ Do not spray to a naked flame or any incandescent material.

￿ Do not smoke when handling fuel cell.

￿ Keep stem of fuel cell away from face or skin. Expanding gases cause low temperatures. Do not contact with gases.

￿ Do not inhale.

￿ Keep out of reach of children.

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 - 14.

TESTING THE NAILER

DANGER

￿ Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glapsses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1 specifications.

CAUTION

￿If the gas leaks from the metering valve or the gas cartridge after attached the metering valve, replace with the new metering valve.

￿Do not attempt to reuse the metering valve. Replace with the new metering valve.

To attach the metering valve to a fuel cell:

(1)Separate the metering valve and the cap from the gas cartridge.

(2)Press forward (stem side) and downward on the front side of the metering valve.

(3)Press downward on the rear of the metering valve until it seals.

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.

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