Metabo KG 80 - Manual (Page 9)

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Contents
1. Getting to Know Your
Air Stapler KG 80/16
2. Please Read First!
2.1 Specified conditions of
use
3. Safety Instructions
3.1 Regulations
3.2 Tool safety
3.3 Work safety
4.
Initial Operation
5. Care and Maintenance
5.1 Care
5.2 Trouble shooting
6.
Specifications
7. Standard Delivery
8. Accessories
individuals, under obser-
vation of the information
given in the instructions.
As competent person is
regarded who possesses
sufficient knowledge in the
field of air-powered tackers,
obtained by vocational
training, schooling and work
experience, and who is
familiar with the applicable
legal regulations pertaining
to work safety and accident
prevention and the general
accepted technical rules to
such extent, that he/she is
capable of judging the state
of operating safety of tackers.
● Read instructions before
commissioning, especial-
ly the safety instructions.
● If you notice transport
damage while unpacking,
notify your supplier
immediately. Do not
operate the air tool!
● Dispose of the packing in
an environmentally
friendly manner. Take to a
proper collecting point.
● If you lend or sell this air
tool be sure to have the
instructions to go with it.
2. Please Read First
2.1 Specified conditions
of use
The Air Stapler KG 80/16 is
an air powered tacker.
Caution: the tool operates
without trigger lock. Unlock
the trigger lock with the
middle finger, then pull
trigger with index finger.
It is suitable for driving
staples with 12.8 mm crown
and a length of 6 to 16 mm.
The flat wire staples are
especially suitable for
fastening foils, fabrics and
leather.
3. Safety
Instructions
3.1 Regulations
For portable tackers the
standard DIN 7259 (UVV34)
is applicable. This standard
requires, that:
● for tackers only the
fasteners specified in the
instructions shall be used
(see chapter „Specifi-
cations“).
● tackers shall only be
connected to air lines that
are controlled by a
pressure regulating
device, ensuring that the
max. permissible opera-
ting pressure is not
exceeded by more than
10%.
● oxygen or fuel gas is not
used as power source for
air-powered tackers.
● connection to an air
supply line is only made
by means of a quick
coupler, and that the tool
is de-pressurised after
disconnection.
● repair and maintenance
work is only carried out by
individuals authorised by
the equipment manufac-
turer or other competent
3.2 Tool Safety
Air-powered tackers shall
only be operated and
serviced by persons having
been instructed in the
operation of such tools.
Keep out of the reach of
children.
Before every use check to
see that all safety and
triggering devices are
functioning properly. Also
check the tightness of all
screws and nuts. The tool
must not be modified, nor
shall any emergency repairs
or conversion be made.
Avoid damage or weakening
of the tool. Never dismount
or disable parts such as the
tool’s trigger.