low and throughout manual. Improper use of this tool
can cause severe injury.
1. Read and understand this manual before loading or using tool.
2. Make certain you read and understand all Warnings.
3. Only well-instructed adults should use tool. Never allow children to use tool.
4. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
5. Do not alter this tool in any way.
6. Always store tool with staples removed and out of children’s
reach.
7. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this tool.
of material in place
• Rust resistant chrome finish
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Head Assembly
Staple Feed Cap
Comfort Grip
Magazine Assembly
HOW TO USE
Grasp the comfort grip and with a quick
movement, strike the surface squarely
(similar to using a hammer).
HOW TO LOAD
1. Push staple feeder assembly forward and slide staple feed cap upward (see Figure 1).
2. Pull staple feeder assembly out of
hammer tacker.
3. Insert strip of staples, points down,
into staple channel (see Figure 2).
4. Replace staple feeder assembly
into handle with U-channel facing
down.
Staple Feed Cap
Step 1Step 2
Push InPush Up
Figure 1 - Removing Staple Feeder
Assy.
Hinge Screw/Nut
Staple Feeder Assembly
5. Push forward and lock staple feed
cap in place.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove staple feeder assembly
and staples as indicated in loading
instructions.
2. Using a 7mm wrench and a philipshead screwdriver, remove nut from
hinge screw.
3. Grasp tool at the head assembly
and compress magazine assembly
slightly (see Figure 3, page 3).
Magazine Assembly
Staples
(Points Down)
Staple Feeder Assembly
Figure 2 - Installing Staples and
Staple Feeder Assy.
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4. Pull (remove) hinge screw from tool
handle.
5. Release magazine assembly and
slide forward from head assembly
(see Figure 4).
The hammer tacker is now completely
apart and ready for cleaning. Also, jams
may be cleared when taken apart. Take
care not to damage the exposed staple
driver.
Head Assembly
Magazine Assembly
Compress
Figure 3 - Compress Magazine Assy.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
Reverse the above procedure. Align the
staple driver with the channel opening
at the head of the magazine assembly.
Compress magazine assembly slightly
to align holes for the hinge screw and
insert screw.
Note:
The hinge screw may be inserted
from either side of handle.
Fasten nut onto hinge screw securely.
Pull
Magazine Assembly
Figure 4 - Removing Magazine Assy.
STAPLES
Staple Sizes
Staple Brand1/4"5/16"3/8"
®
PowerFast
P-A11-1/4P-A11-5/16P-A11-3/8
36504A36505A36506A
®
Arrow
®
Bostitch
®
Duo-Fast
®
Rapid
®
Senco
PowerFast® is a registered trademark of DESA IP, LLC. Arrow® is a registered trademark of
Arrow Fastener Company, Inc. Bostitch® is a registered trademark of Stanley-Bostitch, Inc.
Duo-Fast® is a registered trademark of Duo-Fast Corporation. Rapid® is a registered
trademark of Isaberg Rapid AB. Senco® is a registered trademark of Senco Products, Inc.
You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this
product. If so, you can visit our Technical
Service web site at www.desatech.com
or contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-858-8501 (English Only).
You may also write to:
DESA Specialty Products™
ATTN: Technical Service Specialty
Products
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
When contacting DESA Specialty Products™, have ready
•Your Name
•Your Address
•Your Phone Number
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase (Include copy of
receipt for written requests).
LIMITED WARRANTY
DESA Specialty Products™ warrants model number 10401 Hammer Tacker
for a period of 90 days from date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship. If this product fails to perform for either of those reasons, DESA Specialty Products™will replace the tool, at DESA Specialty Products’™ option, with an equivalent product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state or province to province.
To obtain the benefits of the warranty, contact DESA Specialty Products™ Technical Services Department at the address or number listed below. The bill of
sales or proof of purchase must be presented at the time a claim is made.
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
800-858-8501 (English Only)