Milwaukee M18 FNCS18GS Original Instructions Manual page 28

Reload Indicator
To indicate that the magazine is almost empty of staples (about 4-5
left), the workpiece contact will not compress, preventing operation
under usual pressure. Install more staples to continue working.
Setting the Depth of Drive (see picture section)
Know what is behind your workpiece. A staple could travel through
the workpiece and out the other side, striking a bystander and
causing serious injury. Lower the depth of drive to prevent the
staple from being pushed all the way through the workpiece.
CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
Most jams are caused by a fastener or part of a fastener wedging
between the driver blade and the nail guide. Fastener strips with
an incorrect collation angle or the wrong fastener gauge may
cause continuous jamming.
To clear the jam:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. WARNING! Always point the tool away from yourself and
others when installing or removing fasteners. Failure to do so
could result in injury.
3. Remove fastener strip from magazine.
4. Remove the fastener using needle-nose pliers. If necessary,
remove magazine from tool.
5. Follow the steps under "Required Daily Testing" before
restarting the work.
REQUIRED DAILY TESTING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to yourself and
others, test the tool before beginning work each day or if the
tool is dropped, received a sharp blow, been run over, etc.
Complete the following checklist IN ORDER. If the tool does
not work as it should, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility
immediately.
Always point tool away from yourself and others.
6. Remove battery pack.
WARNING! Always point the tool away from yourself and
others when installing fasteners. Failure to do so could result in
injury.
7. Check all screws, bolts, nuts, and pins on the tool. Any loose
fasteners must be tightened.
8. Pull back the fastener pusher on the magazine (to override the
Reload Indicator) and press the workpiece contact against a
workpiece. It must move smoothly.
9. With the workpiece contact pressed against the workpiece, pull
the trigger. It must move smoothly.
10. Insert battery pack.
11. Select the Single Sequential Actuation Operation. Without
pulling the trigger, pull back the fastener pusher on the
magazine (to override the Reload Indicator) and press the
workpiece contact against a workpiece. The tool must not
operate. Holding the workpiece contact away from the
workpiece, pull back the fastener pusher on the magazine (to
override the Reload Indicator). Pull and hold the trigger for 5
seconds. The tool must not operate. Continue to pull and hold
the trigger and push the workpiece contact against a
workpiece. The tool must not operate. Without pulling the
trigger, pull back the fastener pusher on the magazine (to
override the Reload Indicator) and press the workpiece contact
against a workpiece. Pull the trigger. The tool must operate.
Release the trigger. The driver must move up.
12. Select the Contact Actuation Operation. Holding the workpiece
contact away from the workpiece, pull back the fastener
pusher on the magazine (to override the Reload Indicator) and
pull the trigger. The tool must not operate. Continue to pull and
hold the trigger and push the workpiece contact against a
workpiece. The tool must operate.
13. If all previous tests work properly, set the tool for your work.
Select the operation and load fastener strips.
14. Set the depth of drive according to the "Setting the Depth of
Drive" section and see picture section.
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15. If all tests operate properly, the tool is ready for use. Repeat
these tests before use each day or if the tool is dropped,
received a sharp blow, been run over, jammed, etc.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts.
Should components need to be replaced which have not been
described, please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents
(see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please
state the machine type printed as well as the six-digit No. on the
label and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly
at: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straße 10,
71364 Winnenden, Germany.
SYMBOLS
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work
on the machine.
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Wear gloves!
Wear ear protectors!
Keep hands away!
Warning of gas cylinders
Do not dispose electric tools, batteries/
rechargeable batteries together with household
waste material.
Electric tools and batteries that have reached the
end of their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection point.
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