Arrow PT18G Manuel D'utilisation page 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loading and Operation
WARNING!
Always disconnect the tool from the compressed air before loading. When loading the
tool always keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Make sure that you are
not holding the tool with trigger depressed while loading to prevent accidental firing.
1. Insert a strip of fasteners into magazine. Keeping the tool pointed down and not in the
depressed position.
2. Release the latch and pusher, slide the pusher against the nails.
3. Test the driving depth in a sample piece of wood before using. If the fasteners are
being driven too far or not far enough, adjust the regulator to provide less or more air
pressure as needed.
4. Never operate tool unless safety nose is in contact with the work piece. Do not operate
tool without fasteners or damage to tool may result.
5. Never fire fasteners into air because fasteners may injure operator or others and
damage to tool may result.
6. The air tool is equipped with a contact safety stand mechanism that disables the tool
unless the contact safety is depressed. Hold the gun body firmly and depress the safety
on the work piece where the nail is to be applied. Pull the trigger to drive the nail into
the work piece.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Disconnect the tool from the air compressor before adjusting, clearing jams, servicing,
relocating and during non-operation.
• Regular lubrication of the tool is required. Please add 2 to 6 drops of lubricant oil into
the air inlet before each work day or after 2 hours of continuous use depending on the
characteristic of work piece or type of fasteners.
• Check and change all worn or damaged o-rings, seals, etc. Tighten all the screws and
caps to avoid personal injury.
• Inspect trigger and safety mechanism to assure system is complete and functional with
no loose or missing parts.
• Keep magazine and nose of tool clean and free of any dirt lint or abrasive particles.
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