Arrow ET501C - 5 IN 1 CORDLESS ELECTRIC MULTI TACKER Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To avoid injury and misuse, please read the instruction manual before operation.

To avoid loss of hearing, always wear ear protection when operating the tool.

To avoid eye injury always wear safety glasses when operating the tool.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injury.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children, and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment, blinding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool required before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits in accordance with these instructions. Talking into accordance the working conditions and work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3. When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TACKERS

TACKER SAFETY WARNINGS

Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the tacker can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.

Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the fastener causing an injury.

Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.

Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. while removing a jammed fastener, the tacker may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in.

Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed fastener.

When fastening electrical cables, make sure the cables are not energized. Hold the tacker only by insulated gripping surfaces. Use only fasteners designed for electrical cable installations. Inspect that the fastener has not damaged the insulation of the electrical cables. A fastener that damages the insulation of electric cables can lead to electric shock and fire hazards.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and can shock the operator.
2. Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule may reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
3. Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule may reduce the risk of eye injury.
4. Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule may reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
5. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule may reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
6. Do not abuse charger cord. Never carry tool by charger cord. Never yank cord to disconnect it from outlet. Keep charger cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. and sharp edges, and moving parts.
7. Do not attempt to alter the tool. Your Arrow cordless power tool has a tested cycling time. It is designed to perform adequately at this rate. Any unauthorized alteration and/or use could result in a hazardous condition causing serious personal injury. Unauthorized parts and/or tool modification automatically voids warranty.
8. Use proper charging device. While charging, the tool should always be supplied via a residual current device with a rated residual current of 20 mA or less.

LAYOUT AND ITEMS SUPPLIED

Layout

(Fig. 1)

1. ON/OFF Switch
2. Charge port
3. Trigger
4. Battery status indicator
5. Air vents
6. Contact safety
7. Staple exit
8. Quick release magazine
9. Charger

Items supplied

CARTON CONTENTS

• Cordless Power Tool
• Charger
• Original safety and operating instructions

1. Carefully check to see that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or missing parts, please contact us at the first time.

NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use your new cordless power tool. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations.

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk!

TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply: 3.6 V DC
Battery capacity: 2.0 Ah
Battery type: Lithium-ion
Weight: 1.13kg

Charger for the product
Battery charge voltage: 5 V DC
Battery charge current: 1 A

Charging unit
supply voltage: 100-240V~ 50/60 Hz
Charging time: 2 hours

STAPLE LENGTH GUIDELINES

STAPLER: APPLICATIONS

Low Voltage Cabling (for cables less than 6mm Dia and 50V Max)

• Holiday Light
• Antenna wiring
• Telephone Wiring
• Alarm system wire
• Cable TV
• Audio System

CANVAS/SCREEN APPLICATIONS

• Upholstering
• Decor
• Wire
• Stretching Canvas-Art
• Mesh/Screening
• Framing
• Framing Fabric
• Needlepoint

BRAD AND PIN LENGTH GUIDELINES

THE TRACKER CAN FIRE BELOW STAPLE & NAILS

OPERATION

Make sure you have read all safety instructions. This tool comes completely assembled. There is no assembly required. Make sure tool is powered off before any of operations.

1. Make sure tool is powered off.
2. The power tool has a bottom load staple magazine. Turn tool upside down and squeeze pusher assembly (Fig 2)
   
3. Pull pusher assembly out until it stops to reveal the staple magazine (Fig 3)
   
4. Place stick of staples in bottom channel so legs are pointing up (Fig 4)
   
   For brad and pin nails, place only on left side, push slide closed, making sure the latch engages.
5. For brads, Be sure nail heads are pointing down. For pin, be sure the flat end are pointing down, and the sharp tip are pointing up. Push slide closed, making sure that latch engages. (Fig 5).
   

STAPLES: Place staples into magazine from outside (Fig 6).

Never attempt to completely remove pusher assembly as this may damage the tool and void the warranty. Close pusher assembly until it snaps into place. On very hard surfaces, firing recoil may interfere with nail/staple penetration. Enhance driving power by firmly placing one hand on top of cap. (Fig 7).

Firing your tool

1. To fire your tool, make sure tool is powered on. place down on your workpiece depressing the contact safety on the front of the tool. Once the contact safety is depressed, push the trigger to fire your staple. You must pick up the front of the tool and reactivate the contact safety for each shot. The tool will operate in low temperatures down to 32°F (0°C) and in higher temperatures up to 104°F (40°C).

How to determine proper staple leg size

In choosing the proper staple leg length for a job, there are two basic things to consider:

1. Thickness of material to be stapled.
2. Hardness of the wood. As a general rule, in hardwood, approximately 1/4"penetration into the wood is sufficient...and for softwood, up to approximately 3/8"should be sufficient. The staple should be flush with the underlying surface, as shown in (Fig 8a).
   
   However, if the staple used is not flush with the underlying surface, as shown in (Fig 8b) – this means that too long a leg length has been used. In that case, we recommend the next shorter leg length for desired results.

ABOUT YOUR BATTERY AND CHARGING THE TOOL

NOTE: Make sure your battery is fully charged. The tool comes equipped with charger and built-in battery so there is no need to ever remove or replace the battery. The 3.6V Lithium-ion battery is equipped to provide up to 500 shots on a single charge.

CHARGING PROCEDURE

1. Plug the charger into the back of the tool (Fig 9).
   
2. Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
3. Charging may take up to 2 hours.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. Only use the provided charger
2. Charge Indicator Light Status
   1. While the charger is unplugged:
      Green = good charge
      Red flash = low battery
      Red Blip (on briefly, off for 4 seconds approx) = critically low battery (tool disabled)
      Green flash (on for 0.5seconds off for 4 seconds) = good battery, tool in power saving mode
   2. While the charger is plugged in:
      Red flash = charging
      Green = full charged
      Quick Flashing Red = Deffective battery (replace tool)
      Tool will not fire staples while charger is plugged in. Disconnect the charger from the tool when charging is complete.
3. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the tool battery is charged when the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°-24°C). DO NOT charge the tool battery in an air temperature below 40°F(0℃), or above 104°F(40℃). This will prevent serious damage to the battery.
4. It is recommended to wait 15 minutes after charging before using the tool to avoid the possibility of the tool overheating and damaging the battery.
5. If the battery does not charge properly:
   1. Check current at outlet by plugging in a lamp or other appliance.
   2. Check to see if outlet is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
   3. When charging the tool, move to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°C - 24°C).
   4. If charging problems persist, connect our service department.
6. The power tool should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use the tool under these conditions in order to prevent damage to the battery. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially charged tool whenever you desire with no adverse effect on the battery or battery memory.
7. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Unplug charger before attempting to clean tool.
8. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The tool is virtually maintenance free. Keep tool clean and free of dust. Wipe clean with a dry cloth; do not use harsh chemicals to clean.
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

STORAGE

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 41°F (5°C) and 86°F (30°C). Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

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