Inserting The Cartridge; Operation - Fein AKP18-600AS Series Manual

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hold of the rear barrel cap when screwing in
the barrel for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges.
The caulking gun is provided for use with sachets
(foil bags) as standard. In this case, no conversion
is necessary for initial use.
When using the caulking gun for the first time, or
if a sachet (foil bag) has been used previously, en-
sure that the plastic plunger (4) and metal
plunger (5) are installed. Proceed as follows:
– Unscrew the front barrel cap (1) from the bar-
rel for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2).
– Unlock the rack (7) using the rack release (12)
and pull the rack backwards.
– Cut open the front side of the sachet (foil bag)
and push the sachet (foil bag) into the barrel
for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges.
– Position a suitable dispensing nozzle in front of
the sachet (foil bag) and seal the barrel for
sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2) with the front
barrel cap (1).
– Carefully slide the unlocked rack forwards until
the plastic plunger (4) comes into contact with
the sachet (foil bag).
– If necessary, cut the dispensing nozzle to size,
so that it ideally meets your requirements.
If the caulking gun has been used previously with a
cartridge, proceed as follows (see figure A):
– Unlock the rack (7) using the rack release (12)
and pull the rack backwards.
– Unscrew the barrel for sachets (foil bags)/
cartridges (2) from the caulking gun.
– Remove the aluminium press (6), turn it 180°
(domed side is now facing the back) and re-
place it.
– First place the metal plunger (5), then the
plastic plunger (4), onto the aluminium
press (6). Screw the clamping nut (3) onto the
thread and tighten.
– Screw the barrel for sachets (foil bags)/
cartridges (2) onto the caulking gun. When do-
ing so, hold the rear barrel cap (8) in place.
– Unscrew the front barrel cap (1) from the bar-
rel for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2).
– Cut open the front side of the sachet (foil bag)
and push the sachet (foil bag) into the barrel
for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2).
– Position a suitable dispensing nozzle in front of
the sachet (foil bag) and seal the barrel for
sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2) with the front
barrel cap (1).
– Carefully slide the unlocked rack forwards until
the plastic plunger (4) comes into contact with
the sachet (foil bag).
– If necessary, cut the dispensing nozzle to size,
so that it ideally meets your requirements.

Inserting the Cartridge

If the caulking gun has been used previously with a
cartridge, proceed as follows:
– Unlock the rack (7) using the rack release (12)
and pull the rack backwards.
– Unscrew the front barrel cap (1) from the bar-
rel for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2).
– Cut open the front side of the cartridge and
screw on a dispensing nozzle.
– Insert the cartridge and seal the barrel for
sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2) with the front
barrel cap (1).
– Carefully slide the unlocked rack forwards until
the aluminium press (6) comes into contact
with the cartridge.
– If necessary, cut the dispensing nozzle to size,
so that it ideally meets your requirements.
If the caulking gun has been used previously with
a sachet (foil bag), proceed as follows (see
figure B):
– Unlock the rack (7) using the rack release (12)
and pull the rack backwards.
– Unscrew the barrel for sachets (foil bags)/
cartridges (2) from the caulking gun.
– Remove the plastic plunger (4) and the metal
plunger (5) by twisting off the plastic plunger.
– Remove the aluminium press (6), turn it 180°
(domed side is now facing inwards) and re-
place it. Secure the aluminium press (6) using
the clamping nut (3).
– Screw the barrel for sachets (foil bags)/
cartridges (2) onto the caulking gun. When do-
ing so, hold the rear barrel cap (8) in place.
– Unscrew the front barrel cap (1) from the bar-
rel for sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2).
– Cut open the front side of the cartridge and
screw on a dispensing nozzle.
– Insert the cartridge and seal the barrel for
sachets (foil bags)/cartridges (2) with the front
barrel cap (1).
– Carefully slide the unlocked rack forwards until
the aluminium press (6) comes into contact
with the cartridge.
– If necessary, cut the dispensing nozzle to size,
so that it ideally meets your requirements.

Operation

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Starting Operation
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Adjusting the Feed Rate
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You can adjust the feed rate of the rack (7) by
pressing in the on/off switch (13) to varying ex-
tents.
You can preselect the maximum feed rate of the
rack (7) with the feed rate thumbwheel (11). High
values mean a high feed rate, low values mean a
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