Battery Indicator; Adjusting The Depth Of Nail Penetration; Operation; Safety Switch - GMC ALN18V Instruction Manual

Avoid allowing loose items like screws or nails etc. to be
stored with battery packs as these or similar items can
short-out battery packs and cause a fire or explosion.
Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a
dry secure place.
Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below
0°C and above 40°C.

Battery indicator

1. Press the battery indicator
button (9) to display the level
of charge remaining in the
battery (Fig. F).
2. There are 3 levels of charge
low, medium and high. When
the battery indicator is showing
"LOW", the battery should be
removed and put on charge.

Adjusting the depth of nail penetration

1. The depth adjustment dial can be set to 4 different positions
in order to vary the depth of nail penetration as follows:
Depth setting values (approximate only)
Position Depth
1 Nail head underflush by 1mm
2 Nail head level with the surface
Nail head 5mm proud from surface and suitable for
3 hanging heavy objects (ensure that the mounting surface
is capable of taking the weight loading)
Nail head 10mm proud from surface and suitable for
4 hanging lighter objects (ensure that the mounting surface
is capable of taking the weight loading)
2. Press in then turn the depth
adjustment dial (5) to the
appropriate level (Fig. G).

Operation

WARNING. Make sure your finger is not on the trigger
F
switch (1) when connecting the tool to the battery (Fig. H).
1. Slide the battery pack onto the nailer so that it clicks into
place (Fig. I).

Safety switch

1. The nailer is protected against
accidental operation by the
safety switch (6). When this
switch is in its mid position the
trigger switch (1) is inoperable
(Fig. J).
DANGER. Always set the safety
switch (6) to the mid position
when not actually using the nailer.
Ensure that the safety switch (6) is pressed in.
You can press this switch from either side.
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