Desa PEBNS11-4-B User Manual

ELECTRIC

STAPLE/NAILGUN

Model PEBNS11/4-B

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Information

WARNING: Follow all safety precautions outlined in these operating instructions. Improper use of this tool can cause severe injury or death from ﬁre, electrical shock, or ﬁring staple into body.

Before Operating Tool

1. Read and understand these operating instructions before operating tool.

2. Only well-instructed adults should operate tool. Never allow children to operate tool.

3. Do not operate tool

• where highly ﬂammable liquids or gases are present

• while under the inﬂuence of alcohol, medication, or drugs

• if exposed to rain or in damp or wet areas

• while tired or in a hurry

• if tool is damaged or malfunctions

4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized wall outlet or extension cord. The plug will ﬁt into a wall outlet or polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully into the wall outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not ﬁt, obtain a correct polarized extension cord and contact a qualiﬁed electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the tool plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

5. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use.

6. Never use this tool

• where a heavy-duty tool is needed

• where not intended. For example, don’t use tool on concrete, metal, or

glass

7. Wear snug-ﬁtting clothing when operating tool. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts.

8. Wear the following safety gear when operating tool:

• rubber gloves (outdoors)

• footwear with non-skid soles (outdoors)

• eye protection such as safety glasses or goggles which meet or exceed ANSI

standards. Make sure all bystanders also wear proper eye protection.

• hair covering to contain long hair

9. Keep work area well lit.

10. Toggle power switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug tool

• when loading tool

• when not in use

• when moving from one place to another

• before maintenance

• when changing accessories

11. Do not alter this tool in any way. Only use accessories designed for this tool.

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During Operation of Tool

1. Keep all parts of body away from staple/nail exit on tool.

2. Never point tool at anyone.

3. Keep children, animals, and bystanders away from tool and extension cord at all times. Only tool user should be in work area.

4. Stay alert. Use common sense while operating tool.

5. Keep power switch in the OFF (0) position and ﬁnger off trigger until ready to drive staple/nail.

6. Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite injuries.

7. Secure work before using tool. Use both hands to operate tool.

8. Do not touch any metal part of tool when stapling/nailing into areas where electrical wiring may be present. These areas include walls, ﬂoors, and ceilings. If staple/nail contacts electrical wire, electric shock may occur.

9. Avoid body contact with grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

10. Do not force tool. Use tool at rate for which it was designed.

11. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. Carry tool from one place to another

• with tool unplugged

• with power switch in the OFF (0) position

• with ﬁnger off the trigger

General

1. Inspect tool before and after each use. Check for any damage that may affect operator safety or operation of tool. Check for broken or damaged parts. Do not use tool if damage affects safety or operation.

2. Maintain tool with care.

• Never ﬁre tool when empty of staples/nails. This may damage tool.

• Keep tool clean.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.

• Inspect power cord often.

• Never carry tool by power cord.

• Never yank power cord to unplug it.

• Keep power cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged.

• Never oil or grease any part of tool.

• Do not attempt to repair tool or replace broken parts.

3. Always store tool

• with staples/nails removed from magazine

• out of children’s reach

• in a high or locked place that is dry

Keep these operating instructions for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this tool.

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Product Identiﬁcation

Head

Hand Grip

Safety Lock

Staple/Nail Exit

Trigger

Staple/Nail Magazine

Staple/Nail View Window

ON/OFF Power Switch

Magazine Latch Lock

Power Cord

Product Features

The PowerFast® Electric Staple/Nailgun is a multi-purpose tool. This tool is designed for home and workshop. It performs basic fastening jobs including installing insulation, porch screening, and ceiling tiles, repairing upholstery, and hobby/craft work. It will also fasten quarter round, trim work and base boards as well as light woodworking tasks (Example: frames for pictures or artwork).

• Safety Nose Piece

• Easy Side-Load Magazine

• Protective Soft Tip

• 10 Foot Power Cord

• Soft Grip Handle

• Fires up to 1" Heavy Duty 19 Guage Staples (91 Series) and 1

Brad Nails.

/4" 18 Guage

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Extension Cords

CAUTION: Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use.

WARNING: Inspect extension cords often and replace if damaged.

Be sure to use the right size extension cord. If cord size is wrong, tool may be damaged. Tool performance may also be affected.

Extension Cord Size Requirement 1 to 25 feet, use 16 AWG rated cord 26 to 50 feet, use 14 AWG rated cord

Loading Tool

WARNING: Never load tool while it is plugged in. Accidental discharge may occur. Before loading, toggle power switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug tool.

1. Toggle power switch to the OFF (0) position (see Figure 1) and unplug tool.

2. Press in latch lock and slide magazine back until fully open (see Figure 2).

Lay tool on its side with view window facing upward (see Figure 3).

4. Load staples/nails on track (see Figure 3). Make sure staples/nails are forward in the magazine and staple/nail points are toward bottom of tool.

Magazine

Latch Lock

Figure 2

ON/OFF Switch In Off Position

Figure 1

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Loaded Staples (Shown)/Nails (Points Toward Bottom of Tool)

Figure 3

View Window

Continued

Note: We recommend that you only use PowerFast® heavy-duty staples/nails

in this tool. Wrong staples/nails can cause jamming.

5. Slide magazine closed. Make sure magazine locks into place.

Figure 4

Operating Tool

WARNING: Keep power switch in the OFF (0) position and ﬁnger

off trigger until ready to drive staple/nail.

WARNING: Keep all body parts away from staple/nail exit on

tool.

1. Make sure power switch is in the OFF (0) position.

2. Plug tool into a 120 Volt/60 Hertz outlet.

3. Grip tool ﬁrmly.

4. Toggle power switch to the ON (I) position.

Press tool ﬁrmly against work surface. Use enough pressure to depress safety lock located on staple/nail exit of tool (see Figure 5).

IMPORTANT: The safety lock

must be depressed for this tool to operate. This tool will not fire unless this is depressed completely.

6. Squeeze trigger to ﬁre.

7. IMPORTANT: Do not ﬁre this tool when empty of staples/ nails. This may damage tool.

Note: In difﬁcult fastening jobs, press down on head of tool with palm of free hand (see Figure 5). This will improve staple/nail driving.

Safety Lock

Figure 5

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To prevent scratching the project surface, place the rubber tip protector on the safety lock. The protector is located on the opposite side of the staple/nail view window. See Figure 6.

Rubber Protective Tip

Figure 6

Maintenance

WARNING: Do not alter this tool in any way. Only use accessories

designed for this tool.

WARNING: Never perform steps listed below while tool is plugged in. Accidental discharge may occur. Toggle power switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug tool.

Tool Jam

1. If tool jams, toggle power switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug tool.

2. Lay tool on its side with view window facing upward.

3. Press in latch lock and slide magazine back until fully open (see Loading

Tool,

4. Remove unused staples/nails.

5. Remove staple(s)/nail(s) causing jam.

6. Reload tool (see Loading Tool,

Cleaning

Use a clean cloth to remove dirt from tool. Do not use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.

Lubrication

Do not oil or grease any part of tool. This may damage tool.

IMPORTANT:

pages 5 and 6).

Do not attempt to repair tool or replace broken parts.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Staples/Nails

We recommend that you only use PowerFast® heavy-duty staples/nails. These staples/nails are available in ﬁve lengths. PowerFast® heavy-duty staples/nails can be found where you purchased your staple/nailgun.

STAPLES NAILS

Size Brand Size Brand

PowerFast 5/8" P915/8-B 5/8" PBN5/8B-B BN1810

3/4" P913/4-B 3/4" PBN3/4B-B BN1812B 1" P911-B 1" PBN1B-B & PBN1W-B BN1816B & BN1816W 1 1/4" PBN11/4B-B BN1820

Arrow® is a registered trademark of Arrow Fastener Company.

DESA Specialty Products™ warrants model number PEBNS11/4-B Electric Staple/Nailgun for a period of 1 year 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.

PowerFast® Arrow

LIMITED WARRANTY

Bowling Green, KY 42101 800-858-8501 (English Only)

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For Technical Assistance Call Technical Services

Department 1-800-858-8501 (English Only) or

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