HAMMERHEAD 12.0 Volt Lithium Ion Auto-Hammer CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE 241-0306 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols For Your Tool...........................................................................................Page 3 Rules For Safe Operation.................................................................................................Page 4 Description.........................................................................................................................Page 8 Assembly.............................................................................................
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION GENRAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all safety warnings and 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. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety eep work area clean and well lit. K Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
4) Power tool use and care o not force the power tool. Use the D correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. o not use the power tool if the switch D does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
se clamps or another practical way U to support and secure the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable, and may lead to loss of control. now your power tool. Read the K Owner’s Manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury. lways wear safety glasses with side A shields.
se of an attachment not recommended U or sold by the battery-charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. o not abuse the cord or charger. Never D use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord to disconnect the plug from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR AUTO HAMMER (Fig.1) Before attempting to use this auto hammer, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your auto hammer to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. FIG.
HAMMER HEAD The hammer head impacts the nails automatically when the tool is turned on and the head is pressed against a nail head. MAGNETIC SLEEVE The magnetic sleeve holds the head of the inserted nail against the recessed hammer head as nail driving begins. The sleeve retracts at the end of nail driving to allow the hammer head to drive the nail head flush to the workpiece. LED WORKLIGHT The LED worklight, located on the front of the auto hammer, illuminates when the trigger switch is depressed.
Remove the battery pack from the tool when convenient for you and your job. “Top off” the battery pack charge by charging it for a time before starting a big job or long period of use. FIG. 2 Due to Lithium-Ion fade-free properties, the only time it is necessary to charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack is when the pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly. Charge the battery pack as needed.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is above the normal temperature range, the red LED will illuminate and the green LED will be off. When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104°F (40°C), the charger will automatically begin charging. TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 4) FIG. 4 H C TA AT CHARGING A COLD BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is below the normal temperature range, the red LED will illuminate and the green LED will be off.
TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 5) ELECTRIC BRAKE To stop the hammer head, release the trigger switch and allow the hammer head to come to a complete stop. The electric brake quickly stops the hammering action. This feature engages automatically when you release the trigger switch. FIG. 5 HAMMERING (Fig. 7) FIG. 7 To turn the tool ON, press the trigger switch and keep it pressed. To turn it OFF, release the trigger switch. CAUTION: Do not let familiarity with your auto hammer make you careless.
Recommended Nailing Materials for the Auto Hammer Recommended Nails to Use The Auto Hammer is versatile for use with a variety of nails. Nails with a diameter of less than 7/16”(11mm) and a length equal to or less than 3-1/2”(8.9cm) are recommended for use with this Auto Hammer. The Auto Hammer can be used for driving nails into all types of woods, wood-like materials, and plaster board. NOTE: This tool is not suitable for driving nails into hard metal or concrete.
BATTERIES: The battery pack is equipped with LithiumIon rechargeable batteries. The duration of use from each charge will depend on the type of work performed. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. Like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble the battery pack or attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of the batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
12.0 Volt Lithium Ion Auto-Hammer WARRANTY 90-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This MASTERFORCE® brand power tool carries our 90-DAY Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE® brand power tool for any reason within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, return the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS® retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.
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