Round, serrated and oval shank Nail head: 3/8" (10 mm) Maximum Nail head position: 1 mm counter sunk to 10 mm proud Weight: 5 lb 12 oz (2.6 kg) TOLL-FREE HELPLINE 1-800-689-9928 Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following: • General Safety Rules • Specific Safety Rules and Symbols •...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: Read and understand radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There all instructions. Failure to follow all is an increased risk of electric shock if the instructions listed below may result in operator's body is grounded.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – continued Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the preventive safety measures reduce the risk switch is in the OFF position before of accidental start-ups.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Know your Never use this tool for any purpose other multi-nailer. Read the Owner’s Manual than recommended in this instruction carefully. Learn the tool’s applications manual. Never attempt to drive nails into and limitations, as well as the specific extremely hard materials such as concrete potential hazards related to this tool.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) EXTENSION cord clear of the work area. Position the CORDS cord so that it will not get caught on the (120 V use only) workpiece, a tool, or any other obstruction Ampere Rating Total length in feet while the power tool is in use.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the multi- nailer. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct...
KNOW YOUR MULTI-NAILER Jaw release Nail gripping button jaws Lock-off switch Variable speed trigger switch Insulated housing Insulated handle Depth adjustment knob ACCESSORIES & CONTENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES CONTENTS WARNING: Use only nails that are Carefully unpack the multi-nailer. Compare against the “MULTI-NAILER recommended for this multi-nailer.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION LOCK-OFF SWITCH This tool is equipped with a lock-off switch that will prevent inadvertent operation of the tool. Place the lock-off switch (1) in the middle position to activate (Fig. 1) the lock- off feature. The lock-off switch should always be used during the following situations: ●...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTALLING NO-MAR TIP When driving nails into soft materials, the nail gripping jaws may mar the workpiece. To protect the soft material you should install the no-mar tip. To install the no-mar tip, slide the no-mar tip (1) over the nail gripping jaws (2) and over the rear of the nail gripping jaws (3) (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION LEFT/RIGHT HOLSTER POUCH This multi-nailer is equipped with a holster pouch that allows the user to conveniently keep the tool and nails close at hand. Slide the end of a large work belt (1) through the holster pouch belt loop (2) (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this multi-nailer. Verify the following every time the multi-nailer is used: Safety glasses and hearing protection are being worn.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION DRIVING A NAIL – continued NOTE: Do not use the lower speeds for long periods of time. Lower speeds tend to cause the multi-nailer to overheat and shorten the life of the trigger switch. Hold the multi-nailer in a position so that the tip of the nail (1) is touching the workpiece (2) where you want to drive the nail (Fig.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL CLEANING WARNING: When servicing, use DO NOT use solvents when cleaning only identical replacement parts. Use of plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to any other part may create a hazard or damage from various types of commercial cause product damage. solvents.
PARTS LIST ® WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the multi-nailer. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this multi-nailer may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
5-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft Maximum product is guaranteed for a period of 5 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying case, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
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