Operation; Maintenance; Depth Adjustment - Makita BST220 Instruction Manual

Hook
CAUTION:
Always make sure that your fingers are not placed
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on the trigger or the lever and the battery cartridge
is removed before using the hook.
Fig.7
CAUTION:
Do not hang the hook from the waist belt. Dropping
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the stapler, which is caused by the hook
accidentally coming out of place, may cause
misfiring and personal injuries.
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.
Fig.8

OPERATION

Depth adjustment

Fig.9
If the staples are driven too deep or too shallow, adjust
the driving depth by turning the nut on the bottom of the
tool. For deeper driving of staples, turn the nut clockwise.
For shallower driving, turn the nut counterclockwise.
Please note the nut must be turned in increments of 90°
(1/4 turn) so that the groove on the nut runs parallel to
the magazine.
Driving staples
Fig.10
Place flat the opening of the tool from which staples are
fired on the material to be fastened and hold the tool
firmly against the material. Then pull the lever and then
pull the trigger fully to drive the staples. The grip is
shaped so that the tool head can be held down securely
with index finger and thumb. After driving a staple, be
sure to release the trigger fully.
When the head of driven staple remains above the
surface of material to be fastened, drive the staple while
holding the stapler head firmly.
Fig.11
NOTE:
Using the stapler continuously with the head of
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driven staples remaining above the surface of
material to be fastened may cause damage to the
driver of the stapler and stapler jamming etc..
Checking remaining staples
Fig.12
CAUTION:
Do not operate the tool without staples. It shortens
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the service life of the tool.
There is a convenient sight window on the right side of
the tool (when viewing the tool from the front). Use this
sight window to check if there are staples in the
magazine. When staples are not visible through the
window, load staples into the magazine.
Removing jammed staples
WARNING:
Always make sure that the trigger are released and
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the battery cartridge is removed before removing
jammed staples .
Remove the battery cartridge from the stapler.
Fig.13
Press the locking lever on the rear of the sub magazine
and slide the sub magazine backward.
Take out stuck staples that remain inside the opening
that staples are fired from as it appears.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
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repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment
should be performed by Makita Authorized Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories
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recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Staples
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Various type of Makita genuine batteries and
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chargers
Safety goggles
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
are