Bauer 20181F-B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 7

Operating instructions
read the EntirE iMpOrtant SaFEty inFOrMatiOn section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing
parts. if any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.
Workpiece and Work area Set up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
charging instructions
read the EntirE iMpOrtant SaFEty inFOrMatiOn section at the beginning of this document
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
nOtE: Before using Stapler for the first
time, fully charge the Battery.
1. Plug Adaptor into Charge Port on back of Stapler.
2. Plug Adaptor into a grounded 120VAC outlet.
Single-Sequential actuation Mechanism Definition
The single-sequential actuation mechanism is designed to allow accurate placement of
fasteners. The tool should only actuate if the Contact Safety is pressed against the workpiece
prior to pulling the Trigger. It should only actuate again if the trigger is released and squeezed
again. The Tool should not actuate if the Contact Safety is not pressed against an object.
Single-Sequential actuation Mechanism testing procedure
tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury FrOM acciDEntaL DiScHarGE:
Empty the tool before this procedure. point the tool at a piece of scrap wood when testing.
1. Turn off the tool.
2. Empty the magazine of fasteners.
3. Check that the Trigger and the Contact
Safety move freely, without sticking.
4. Test the tool by pressing the Contact Safety against
the workpiece without pulling the Trigger.
the tool must not cycle (actuate).
If it cycles (actuates), stop immediately and have
it repaired by a qualified service technician.
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2. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
3. The Charge Indicator on the tool will turn Red
during charging. When charging is done,
it will turn Green. Unplug the Adaptor.
nOticE: Do not leave the Battery in a discharged
state. Charge the Battery every 3 months if the
Stapler is not in use. This will keep the Battery
from wearing down and add to its life. Do not
charge the Stapler at temperatures below 40° F.
5. Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece.
The Contact Safety should return to its original
position. Squeeze the Trigger.
the tool must not cycle (actuate).
If it cycles (actuates), stop immediately and
take the tool to a qualified service technician.
6. Press the Contact Safety against the workpiece
and squeeze the Trigger.
the tool must cycle (actuate) only once.
Release the Trigger, slide the Stapler to a fresh
piece of wood, and squeeze it again.
the tool must cycle (actuate) again only once.
With the Trigger held, carefully lift the tool and
press it against the workpiece again.
the tool must not cycle (actuate).
If it fails to act in the manner explained in bold,
have it repaired by a qualified service technician.
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