Powerfix Z16531 - Manual (Page 6)

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Operation
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Filling with staples / nails
CAUTION! Use only the staples and nails
described in these operating instructions (see
“Staples / nails”). Failure to observe this advice
may result in damage to the device.
Follow these steps:
1. Press in the staple pusher 2 slightly and then
pull it downwards. Then pull the staple pusher 2
completely out of the magazine 4 (see Fig. A).
2. Push the staples or the T-nails into the maga-
zine 4 .
CAUTION! Ensure that the staples or T-nails
are correctly inserted (see Figs. B, C, D).
3. Push the staple pusher 2 back into the maga-
zine 4 . Press in the staple pusher 2 slightly
and then pull it slightly upwards to fix it in place.
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Setting the impact force
CAUTION! Never screw the adjusing screw 7
completely out of the stapler gun. This could
result in damage to the device.
j Screw out the adjusing screw 7 to reduce
the impact force.
j Screw in the adjusing screw 7 to increase
the impact force.
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Stapling
CAUTION! Never support yourself by placing
your hands near or in front of the stapler gun
or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in
injury.
Follow these steps:
1. Press the staple eject opening 6 on the spot
where you wish to staple.
2. Adjust the impact force to suit the materials,
staples or nails.
3. Press the operating lever 1 down firmly.
Examples of use:
The stapler gun is suitable for the following purposes:
- Attaching coverings to the seating surface of
chairs.
- Attaching a skirting at the joint between wall
and floor coverings.
- Stretching and stapling canvasses to frames.
- Attaching protective films to insulation materi-
als when installing thermal insulation.
- Attaching decorative materials.
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Removing staples
To avoid the risk of injury!
j Ensure that the operating handle 1 will not be
pressed
j Push the hook 3 under the staple or nail head
(see Fig. F).
j Pull the rear part of the stapler gun upwards to
draw out the staple or nail from the workpiece.
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Removing jammed staples
from the stapler gun
Staples or nails may become jammed in the stapler
gun during operation. Remove jammed staples as
follows:
1. Press in the staple pusher 2 slightly and then
pull it downwards. Then pull the staple pusher 2
completely out of the magazine 4 .
2. Turn the stapler gun over so that the magazine
4 is pointing upwards.
3. Press the magazine 4 at the side wings 5
backwards and pull the magazine 4 upwards
(see Fig. E).
4. Now remove the jammed staples from the
magazine 4 .
5. Press the magazine 4 at the side wings 5
backwards and press it downwards until it en-
gages to fix the magazine 4 back in place.
Note: Do not use the stapler gun if it shows more
serious defects (damage to body etc.). If necessary
have your stapler repaired by a qualified specialist.
Take note that the manufacturer’s original spare