Cobra 8000 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Forward Action

Professional

Staple & Nail Gun

8000

Guide d’utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

Thank you for selecting

the Cobra

™

Forward Action

®

Professional Staple & Nail Gun

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Your new Cobra™staple
and nail gun is designed to
give you full heavy duty
stapling performance with
ease and control never
before possible. The Cobra

™

staple and nail gun can be
used for many professional
applications. With proper
use and care the Cobra

™

staple and nail gun will give

you many years of reliable
performance. For safe
operation and best
performance, please read
all safety rules and
instructions carefully
before using the Cobra

™

staple and nail gun. Be
sure to send in your
registration card.

®

WARNING: TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF EYE INJURY, ALWAYS

USE EYE PROTECTION.

When using mechanical tools basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury, including the following:

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1. BE AWARE OF THE STAPLE EXIT POINT. The unique Cobra™forward

action®design puts the "high" part of the handle in the front. Be sure this
product is in the proper position in your hand before using.

2. POINT THE GUN AWAY FROM YOURSELF AND OTHERS at all times
and especially when opening the track to clear a jammed staple or nail. As the
track is opened, the jammed staple or nail may be shot out unexpectedly.

3. PLACE STAPLE EXIT POINT FIRMLY AGAINST WORK SURFACE
BEFORE FIRING. Staples fired "into the air" can cause serious injury.

4. ALWAYS USE THE PROPER STAPLE SIZE. This product accepts .05"

wire gauge heavy duty staples only. Do not try to use light duty (.03"), desk
or wire staples in this product.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

6. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose tool to rain.

Keep work area well lit.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AW AY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Do not let visitors contact tool.

8. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high
or locked-up place — out of reach of children.

9. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

10. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not

operate tool when you are tired.

11. BE CAUTIOUS NOT TO STAPLE INTO ELECTRICAL WIRES especially
those which may be hidden from view.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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*Arrow®T-50®are registered trademarks

of Arrow Fastener Company.

Using Your Cobra

™

Staple and Nail Gun

Selecting the Right Staple:

To maximize performance,

your Cobra™staple and nail gun
has been designed to work with
genuine Cobra

™

brand heavy
duty narrow crown staples in
various lengths from 1/4 inch to
9/16 inch and 9/16 brad nails.

The Cobra™staple/nail gun is
also compatible with other brands
of heavy duty narrow crown
staples such as Powershot

®

and
Arrow®T-50®*brand heavy duty
staples.

Selecting the Right Staple Length:

As a general guideline, when
stapling into wood, allow for leg
penetration of approximately

3/16 inch.

For additional tips on selecting
the right staple length for specific
applications, refer to the Staple
Selection Chart on page 5 of
this Instruction Manual.

Loading Staples and Nails
(Fig. 1, 2 and 3)

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The Cobra™staple gun is
equipped with a Quick-Load
Staple Chamber (Fig. 1).

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Make sure there are no staples
or nails jammed from previous
usage by checking the handle
operation.

CAUTION: If a staple or

nail is jammed, point the
gun away from yourself
and others before
opening the track as the
jammed staple or nail
may be fired out upon
opening.

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If there are no jams, turn the gun
upside down so the bottom of the
gun is facing away from your face
and body. Open the staple
chamber by squeezing and
pulling the plastic track release
straight down away from the
base of the gun and sliding the
track back. (Fig. 1) Place staples
into chamber with point facing
upwards (Fig. 2).

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To load nails,turn gun upside
down and tilt the gun so the side
with the nail icon “T” and staple
remaining window is facing down
(Fig. 3). Load by leaning rack of
nails tight against inside of staple
chamber in housing (Fig. 3). Be
sure to insert nails with point of
nail facing upwards. The gun may
jam if nails are inserted in the
wrong side of housing.

Firing Your Cobra™Staple
and Nail Gun (Fig. 4)

The Cobra™staple and nail gun has
been designed for unprecedented
ease of use and control. Simply grasp
the Cobra

™

staple and nail gun with
your hand on the forward part of the
gun (Fig. 4) and apply smooth, even

pressure. Make sure the nosepiece
is placed firmly against the workpiece
before firing. Staple exits beneath your
hand.

Storing Your Cobra

™

Staple and Nail Gun

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When finished using your Cobra

™

staple and nail gun, unload any
remaining staples or nails.

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Store in a dry place, out of the
reach of children.

Clearing the Nail and
Staple Chamber

If, while using your Cobra™staple
and nail gun, it becomes necessary to
clear a jam from the staple chamber or
track, follow these instructions:

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With the bottom of the gun
facing away from your face and
body, open the staple chamber by
squeezing and pulling the plastic
track release straight down away
from the base of the gun and
sliding the track back.(Fig 1)
(Note: the jammed staple or nail
may cause the track to be harder
to slide out than usual. Once the
staple or nail has been cleared,
the track will resume its normal,
free operation) Loose staples or
nails will be expelled from the
chamber.

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Clear any remaining staples or
nails from the track and chamber
area.

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Reload the Cobra staple and nail
gun and continue using.

Using the Wire Guide
Attachment (Fig. 6)

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Use the wire guide attachment to
help prevent stapling into low
voltage wire. The guide provides a
groove, to place wire into before
stapling, to help prevent
puncturing the low voltage wire.

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To use attachment: slide
attachment into front of stapler so
the groove is protruding under
staple exit point (fig.6)

Staple Exit Indicator: (Fig. 5)

Use the Staple Exit Indicator when
you need greater precision in placing
your staples. Staples will exit the gun
directly behind the noseplate.

Staples Remaining and
Staple Size Window:

Use the Staples Remaining
Window, located on the left side of the
gun, to determine when it’s time to
reload. Also use the window to see
what size staples are loaded.

IMPORTANT: POINT THE
GUN A W AY FROM
YOURSELF AND OTHERS

at all times and especially when
opening the track to clear a
jammed staple or nail. As the
track is opened, the jammed
staple or nail may be shot out
unexpectedly.

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COMMON APPLICA TIONS
FOR STAPLE LENGTH:

1⁄4" Display Signs, Window Shades, Window Screens, Draperies,

Shelf Paper, Light Upholstery, Lining, Plastic Film, Decorations.

5⁄16" Insulation, Upholstery, Weather stripping, Wall Decorations,

Crafts, Covering Cornices, Leatherettes, Webbing, Light Fabrics.

3⁄8" Insulation, Carpeting, Wire Mesh, Plastic or Canvas Coverings,

Roofing Paper, Felt Stripping, Low Voltage Wiring (Telephone,
Tele-communications), Weather Stripping.

1⁄2" Insulation, Carpet Underlayment, Low V oltage W iring

(T elephone/Telecommunications), Porch Screens, Picture Frames,
Wire Mesh; Netting, Roofing Paper , Paneling, Holiday Lights.

9⁄16" Ceiling Tile, Heavy Insulation, Insulation Board, Fencing, Trellises,

Roofing, Carpeting, Metal Lath, Cornerite, Heavy Wire Mesh.

COMMON APPLICA TIONS
BRAD NAILS:

9/16" Trim molding, Paneling, Picture Frames, Model Work, Any

Finish Nailing Application

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Staple Selection Guide

For best results the Cobra™Heavy Duty Staple and Nail Gun has been designed to
use Cobra™brand heavy duty .05" crown width staples. It will also accept other .05"
crown width heavy duty staples, including PowerShot

®

and Arrow®T -50®brand staples.

*Arrow®T-50®are registered trademarks of Arrow Fastener Company.

(14.4mm)

(14.2mm)

(12.7mm)

(9.54mm)

(7.93mm)

(6.36mm)

Warranty

30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee: If for any reason you are not completely satisfied
with your Cobra™Stapler simply return it to the place of purchase (if a participating
retailer) within 30 days for a full refund.

2-Y ear W arranty: PowerShot Tool Company warrants this product from any defects
due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of 2 years from purchase date.
Please return, transportation pre-paid, to the seller (if a participating retailer) for free
repair or replacement (proof of purchase required).