Operation - Makita DCG140 Instruction Manual

To remove the holder joint, follow above procedure in
reverse.
NOTE:
• There are two types of holders (optional accessory),
short holder (300 ml) and long holder (600 ml). Use
appropriate holder joint accordingly.
Installing rod and piston (Fig. 9 & 10)
Insert the rod into the slit of the tool.
Attach the piston and tighten it with a screw.
To remove the rod and piston, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
NOTICE:
• The teeth on the rod must point down.
• There are three types of pistons. Piston A for
cartridges. Piston B for film type packs. Piston C for
direct filling.
• Choose appropriate piston in accordance with the type
of caulking material container. Improper piston may
cause leakage or tool breakage.
• There are two types of rods. The short rod for the short
holder (300 ml), and the long rod for long holder
(600 ml). Use appropriate rod in accordance with
holder type.
• Always keep the rod and piston clean. Adhering caulk
may damage the tool.
Installing holder (Fig. 11 & 12)
Hold the bottom of the holder and the holder joint, then
turn the holder clockwise. Tighten it firmly until it stops.
Make sure the holder is tightened firmly. Otherwise the
tool may be damaged.
To remove the holder, turn it counter clockwise.
NOTE:
• You can rotate the holder in accordance with required
situations to facilitate the operation.
• The short holder (300 ml) is intended for the cartridges
only. Use only piston A with short holder (300 ml), and
do not use it with film type packs or direct filling. Also
use appropriate rod in accordance with the holder type.
Installing cartridge
NOTICE:
• Make sure the piston A is attached to the rod. Do not
use other type of piston for cartridge.
Installing the cartridge into the short holder (300 ml)
(Fig. 13)
Pull the rod handle backwards slowly until it stops.
(Fig. 14)
Insert the cartridge into the holder as illustrated.
Push the rod gently until the piston touches the bottom of
the cartridge.
To remove the cartridge, pull the rod backwards until it
stops, then lift out the cartridge.
Installing the cartridge into the long holder (600 ml)
(Fig. 15)
Remove the holder cap from the holder.
Pull the rod handle backwards slowly until it stops.
(Fig. 16)
Insert the cartridge into the holder.
Attach the holder cap. Make sure it is tightened firmly.
Push the rod gently until the piston touches the bottom of
the cartridge.
To remove the cartridge, remove the holder cap, then take
out the cartridge.
NOTICE:
• Always check the cartridge for puncture or damage
before installing. Do not use damaged cartridge,
otherwise the tool may be damaged.
• When using a partially used cartridge, remove any
adhered material on the cartridge.
Installing film type pack
NOTICE:
• Make sure the piston B is attached to the rod. Do not
use other type of piston for film type pack.
• Film type pack can be installed in the long holder
(600 ml) only.
Remove the holder cap, the nozzle and the rubber ring
from the holder.
Pull the rod handle backwards slowly until it stops.
(Fig. 17)
Cut off the tip of the film type pack.
Insert the film type pack into the holder.
(Fig. 18)
Attach the rubber ring, the nozzle and the holder cap.
Make sure holder cap is tightened firmly.
Push the rod gently until the piston touches the bottom of
the film type pack.
NOTE:
• Always check the film type pack for puncture or
damage before installing. Do not use damaged pack,
otherwise the tool may be damaged.
Direct filling
NOTICE:
• Make sure the piston C is attached to the rod. Do not
use other type of piston for direct filling.
• Direct filling can only be performed with the long holder
(600 ml).
Remove the holder cap, the nozzle and the rubber ring
from the holder.
Make sure the rod handle is placed at the most front
position.
Dip the mouth of the holder into the caulking material.
Pull the rod handle slowly until required amount of
caulking material is filled in the holder.
Attach the rubber ring, the nozzle and the holder cap.
Make sure holder cap is tightened firmly.
NOTICE:
• Clean the holder with appropriate solvent after every
day's work. Otherwise adhered caulking material may
cause tool breakage.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Do not touch the rod during operation. Otherwise your
finger may be pinched between the rod and the
housing of the tool.
• Always wear goggles during operation.
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