About Staples & Nails - Arrow ET501 Guide Rapide

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 3/16" to 1/4" penetration
into the wood is sufficient...and for softwood – up to approximately 3/8"
should be sufficient. However, if the staple used "stands away" from the
work – this means that too long a leg length has been used. In that case
we recommend the next shorter leg length for desired results.
NAIL PENETRATION
The ET501™ shoots a BN1810™ 5/8" (15mm) nail. For best penetration, hold the gun flat against the surface.
Do not tilt or raise the gun.
EXTENSION CORDS
Replace or repair damaged cords.
• For extension cord use #14 wire.
A WORD ABOUT ARROW STAPLES AND NAILS
®
Only Arrow ® knows the proper staple and nail tolerances required for best performance of the ET501™ Electric Staple + Nail Gun. Only
Genuine Arrow ® T50® Staples and BN1810™ Nails are made to these exact tolerances to insure top fastening performance. Accept no
substitutes. Always insist on Genuine Arrow
IMPORTANT Gun must NOT be loaded with staples and nails at the same time.
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