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contact Actuation Mechanism Definition
The contact actuation mechanism allows rapid placement of fasteners. Use the switch next to the LED
Indicator to change modes. The tool should only actuate if the Workpiece Contact is pressed against the
workpiece and the Trigger is pulled. It should actuate again if the Trigger is released and pulled OR if the
Workpiece Contact is lifted and pressed against the workpiece again. The tool should not actuate if the
Workpiece Contact is not pressed against an object. contact Actuation should only be enabled and
used by skilled operators who are aware of the hazards and use proper, safe work practices.
contact Actuation Mechanism testing procedure
tO pREVEnt SERiOUS inJURy FROM AcciDEntAL DiScHARGE:
point the tool at a piece of scrap wood when testing.
1. Disconnect the Battery Pack from the tool.
2. Load the magazine with fasteners.
3. Check that the Trigger and the Workpiece
Contact move freely, without sticking.
4. Connect the Battery Pack to the tool
making sure it clicks in place.
5. Set Activation Switch to the right
(contact actuation).
6. Test the tool by pressing the Workpiece Contact
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.
Switchable trigger
tO pREVEnt SERiOUS inJURy FROM AcciDEntAL DRiVinG:
• Release trigger and point tool in a safe direction before changing actuation mode.
• OnLy operate the tool with the Switch fully in one of the actuation mode positions.
1. Set the Activation Mode Switch to the right
to enable Single Sequential operation
for precise placement of fasteners.
2. Set the Activation Mode Switch to the left to enable
Contact Actuation operation for rapid placement of
fasteners.
Only a skilled operator who is aware of the
hazards and uses proper, safe work practices
should use contact Actuation operation.
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7. Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece.
The Workpiece Contact 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.
8. Press the Workpiece Contact against the workpiece
and squeeze the Trigger.
the tool must cycle (actuate) only once.
Release the Trigger, slide the nailer to a fresh piece
of wood, and squeeze it again.
the tool must cycle (actuate) again only once.
With the Trigger depressed, carefully lift the tool
and press it against the workpiece again in a new
location.
the tool must cycle (actuate) again only once.
If it fails to act in the manner explained in bold,
have it repaired by a qualified service technician.
Single Sequential
Activation Mode Switch
contact Actuation
Item 57180
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