Before Use - HIKOKI NT 65GS Mode D'emploi

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○ Do not store the tool, fuel cell and battery in a cold
weather environment. Keep the tool, fuel cell and
battery in a warm area until beginning the work.
○ If the tool, fuel cell and battery are already cold, bring it
in a warm area and allow the tool to warm up before use.
Observe temperature limit of max. 50°C (120°F).
Do not expose to an open fl ame and sparks!
○ This tool may not drive completely below when;
– at low temperature fuel cell loose the required
propellant force,
– at high temperature fuel cell overdose.
○ Do not use the tool in the rain or where excessive
moisture is present.
○ This tool is not recommended for use at altitudes above
1500 m (5000 feet), or in temperature below 0°C (30°F).
1. Fuel cell
To attach the metering valve to a fuel cell:
(1) Separate the metering valve and the cap from the gas
cartridge (See Fig. 3 (1)).
(2) Press forward (stem side) and downward on the front
side of the metering valve (See Fig. 3 (2)).
(3) Press downward on the rear of the metering valve until
it seals (See Fig. 3 (3)).
Check the metering valve:
Press the metering valve stem on fuel cell two or three
times against a stationary object and release.
If gas is not dispersed, fuel cell is empty. Replace it.
Observe Safety Regulations
CAUTION
○ If the gas leaks from the metering valve or the gas
cartridge after attached the metering valve, replace
with the new metering valve.
○ Do not attempt to reuse the metering valve.
Replace with the new metering valve.
2. Battery
You must charge the battery before use.
The charging method of battery is shown in page 15.
3. Check on safety
CAUTION
○ Unauthorized persons (including children) must be kept
away from the equipment.
○ Wear eye protector.
○ Check the retaining screws which fi x the top cover, etc.
for tightness.
Check the tool for defective or rusty parts.
○ Check whether or not the push lever works correctly
without nails, fuel cell and battery. Also check whether
or not any dirt has adhered to the moving parts of the
push lever.
○ Recheck on operational safety.

BEFORE USE

1. Insert battery into the tool (See Fig. 4)
Do not operate the push lever or trigger while installing
the battery.
Make sure the battery indicator light is fl ashing GREEN
(See Fig. 5).
If the battery indicator light is fl ashing RED, the battery
doesn't have enough power and it needs to be charged.
BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT
– Flashing GREEN: Enough
– Flashing RED: Insuffi cient power remaining (The
light turns steady during operation).
– OFF: The battery is extremely empty. Charge the
battery.
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power remaining
(The light turns steady during
operation).
2. Insert fuel cell into the tool
(1) Push up and pull out the actuater (See Fig. 6).
(2) Insert the fuel cell into the tool (See Fig. 7).
(3) Insert the stem of fuel cell into the hole of adaptor (See
Fig. 8).
(4) Close the actuater (Fig. 9).
3. Load nails
CAUTIONS
○ When loading nails into Nailer,
(1) do not depress trigger;
(2) do not depress push lever; and
(3) keep your face, hands feet and other body parts, as
well as those of other persons away from the nose
muzzle to avoid possible injury during usage and
carrying.
<NT65GS • NT65GB>
(1) Insert nail strip into rear of magazine (See Fig. 10).
(2) Slide the nail strip forward in the magazine (See
Fig. 11).
(3) Push the nail feeder (A) to engage the nail feeder (B) to
the nail strip (See Fig. 12).
NOTE
○ Use nail strip of more than 10 nails.
The Nailer is now ready to operate.
Removing the nails:
1 Pull the nail feeder (B) backward (See Fig. 13).
2 Return the nail feeder (B) forward quietly while pushing
the nail feeder (A).
3 Pull out nails from the back of the magazine (See
Fig. 14).
<NT50GS>
(1) Lightly press the stop lever and gently pull out the
magazine cover. (See Fig. 15)
(2) Set nail strip into the magazine and keep the points of
nails in contact with groove. (See Fig. 16)
(3) Slide the nail strip into the blade guide. (See Fig. 17)
(4) Confi rm that nail strip is placed with side guide grooves
and groove properly, then push the magazine cover
forward to be latched.
NOTE
○ The nails shown in page 14 can be loaded onto the side
guide groove of the magazine without any adjustment.
Always keep the points of nails in contact with Groove.
Magazine
Side guide
groove
Nail
Groove
○ Use nail strip of more than 5 nails.
The Nailer is now ready to operate.
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