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plunger rod (g) back to allow the caulk/adhesive
tube to fit inside the cartridge holder.
6. Insert caulk/adhesive tube.
7. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger (a)
while pushing the plunger rod handle (f)
forward until the plunger (h) is against the
inside of the tube.
8. Release the plunger rod release trigger.
9. Rotate cartridge holder to desired angle.
sausage holder (fig. 1)
ImPoRTaNT: Insert sausage pack into sausage
holder and cut casing (closest end to the nozzle)
according to manufacturer's instructions. This
sausage holder is designed to be used only WITh
sausage packs. Do NoT remove caulk/adhesive
material from the casing. NEVER dip the nozzle tip
into any type of material.
CAUTION: Risk of damaging the tool.
Do not run sausage casing empty, the
plunger may come in contact with the
end cap and breakage may occur.
1. Unscrew nozzle cap (m) and remove nozzle (n).
2. Press and hold plunger rod release trigger (a).
Using the plunger rod handle (f), pull plunge rod
(g) back to allow the caulk/adhesive casing to fit
inside the sausage holder (l).
3. Insert sausage pack into sausage holder
and cut casing according to manufacturer's
instructions.
4. With nozzle tip facing away from tool, screw
nozzle cap back onto sausage holder.
5. Trim tip of nozzle cap for appropriate
application.
to Change holders (fig. 3, 4)
WARNING: Turn unit off and disconnect
battery pack before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting
or when making repairs. Lock the trigger
switch when the tool is not in use and
when storing the tool.
To remove carTridge holder (fig. 3)
1. Remove the plunger screw (r) and cartridge
plunger (s) from inside of cartridge holder (j).
2. Press and hold the plunge rod release trigger (a)
and pull plunger rod handle (f) back to access
the barrel nut (t). Release plunger rod release
trigger.
3. With a 13 mm (1/2") square drive tool, turn the
barrel nut (t) anticlockwise to remove.
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4. The rear end washer (x), spacer (u) and
cartridge holder (j) are now easily removed.
to install sausage holder (fig. 4)
1. Position the rear cap spacer (v) and the rear end
cap (w) [fine threads] onto nose of the tool.
NoTE: The side of the rear cap spacer with the
double collar faces away from the tool.
2. Place the rear end washer (x) on top of the rear
end cap (w) and thread barrel nut (t) into the
nose of the tool. Tighten and secure the barrel
nut with a 13 mm (1/2") square drive tool. This
caulk gun is designed to allow the rear end cap
to rotate freely.
3. Press and hold the plunger rod release trigger
and push the plunger rod (g) completely
forward. Release the trigger.
4. Thread the sausage holder (l) onto the rear end
cap (w).
5. Assemble the barrel plunger (y) onto the plunger
rod (g) and thread the plunger screw (aa) into
the plunger rod in the order shown in Figure 4.
This will secure the barrel plunger (y) in place.
Tighten securely.
NoTE: Prior to assembly of the sausage holder (l),
ensure the o-ring (z) has been fully lubricated. If not,
use the lubricant included to completely lubricate
the o-ring prior to assembly. Periodic lubrication of
the plunger o-ring (z) may be needed during the
life of the caulk gun. To maintain smooth operation
while dispensing material, apply a light coating of
the proviced lubricant to the outside surface of the
o-ring.
ImPoRTaNT:
• U nder normal use, the lubricant
included with the caulk gun is not
expected to cause eye irritation. Eye
irritation may occur under direct contact
or in poorly ventilated areas.
• S hort term skin contact with the
lubricant is not expected to cause
irritation. Direct, repeated or prolonged
exposure may result in skin irritation and
redness.
6. Press and hold the plunge rod release trigger
and pull the plunger rod handle back before
loading material. Pulling the barrel plunger back
will lubricate the inside of the sausage holder (l).
Initial resistance of the plunger rod is expected
until the barrel plunger has been pulled
completely back.
7. Place the nozzle (n) onto the sausage holder (l)
and thread the nozzle cap (m) over the nozzle.