Desa 31400 User Manual

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MANUAL OUTWARD-CLINCH STAPLEGUN

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES

• Multipurpose tool for workshop and
professional use

• Ergonomic design reduces hand
fatigue

Model No. 31400

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Follow all safety warnings listed below and throughout
manual. Improper use of this tool can cause severe injury from flying
debris or firing staple into body.

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. When using tool, keep all body parts away from staple exit.

5. Never point tool at anyone.

6. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.

7. Lock handle on tool when loading or not in use.

8. Never use this tool where not intended. For example, don’t use tool on concrete,
metal, or glass.

9. Do not alter this tool in any way.

10. Always store tool

• with staples removed and handle locked

• out of children’s reach

11. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this tool.

• Efficient torsion drive with 1/3 less
effort

UNLOCKING HANDLE

1. Hold tool base and handle. Squeeze handle
to release tension on handle lock. Slip
handle lock off of handle (see Figure 1).

2. Release handle. Handle will spring free.

Handle

Handle

Handle Lock

Figure 1

LOCKING HANDLE

1. Hold tool firmly (see Figure 2).

2. Pull handle out to release, then push
handle down (see Figure 2).

3. While holding handle down, slip handle
lock up over handle (see Figure 3).

Handle

Handle Lock

Handle
Lock

Figure 3

LOADING TOOL

1. Lock handle (see Locking Handle).

2. Turn staplegun upside down. At rear of
tool, squeeze latch on end of staple chan­nel (see Figure 4). Pull staple channel
cover out of staple channel until it stops
(see Figure 4).

3. Drop staples into staple channel. Make
sure staple points are facing up (see
Figure 4).

4. Slide staple channel cover back into staple
channel until it locks into place.

Staples with
Points Facing Up

Staple Channel

Staple Channel Cover

Figure 2

Figure 4

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STAPLES
PowerFast

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Staple Staple

Staple Brand

Model No Size Material PowerFast®Stanley®/Bostitch

1/2" Galvanized 31408 STCR5019 1/2-4M

31400 9/16" Galvanized 31409 STCR5019 9/16-4M

1/2" Copper 31408C STCR5019/13L

Stanley®/Bostitch® is a registered trademark of Stanley Logistics, Inc.

9/16" Copper 31409C STCR5019/13L

STAPLE USES

Fastening insulation around duct and pipe.
Fastening duct board.
Staple tags and shipping papers to corregated containers.
Staple corregated and chip board containers closed.

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DESA International warrants model number 31400 for a period of six months from date of purchase

LIMITED WARRANTY

against original defects in materials or workmanship. If this product fails to perform for either of those
reasons, DESA International will replace the tool, at DESA’s option, with an equivalent product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
To obtain the benefits of the warranty, contact DESA Technical Services Department at the address or

number listed below.

TM

P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

For Technical Assistance Call

Technical Services Department

1-800-858-8501

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