Grizzly G6042-3 User Manual

1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

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18 GAUGE STAPLER KIT

MODEL G6042/3

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model G6042

Model G6043

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY

result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of check-

ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before operation.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power

tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors

should be kept a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

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10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD

for the tool. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not

wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a

vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

14. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

AMP LENGTH

RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 18 16 16 7-10 18 16 14 11-12 16 16 14 13-16 14 12 12 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-

vicing and changing accessories.

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure

switch is in off position before plugging in.

18. USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn the power off,

and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

21. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED USERS TO RUN THIS TOOL WHILE UNSUPERVISED.

22. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE TOOL. Seek formal

training or research books or magazines that specialize in power tools.

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Operating this stapler can propel objects into the air, causing immediate eye damage. To protect yourself, always wear American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety glasses or goggles when operating this equipment. In addition, this stapler discharges at 85-90 decibels. To protect your hearing, always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operating this stapler.

Basic Stapler Safety

In addition to the rules stated in the previous section, and those in the warning boxes throughout this manual, please observe the following safety tips for your new stapler:

1. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE STAPLER.

2. ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR FROM THE STAPLER whenever servicing

or installing staples. During maintenance, a stapler connected to air may fire accidentally, causing serious personal injury.

3. DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR STAPLE POINT OF ENTRY. Staple

can deflect and tear through the surface of the workpiece, puncturing your hand or fingers.

4. NEVER CONNECT THE STAPLER TO PRESSURIZED OXYGEN OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE GASES as

a power source. Only use filtered, lubricated, and regulated compressed air.

5. NEVER USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE STAPLER. Vapors in

the tool will ignite by a spark and cause the tool to explode.

6. DO NOT CARRY THE STAPLER BY ANY OTHER PART THAN THE HANDLE, and do not carry the sta-

pler by the air hose.

7. DO NOT KEEP THE TRIGGER PULLED ON THE SAFETY YOKE MECHANISM WHEN CARRYING OR HOLDING THE TOOL.

8. DO NOT USE A CHECK VALVE OR ANY OTHER FITTING that allows air to remain in the tool.

Never point this stapler at yourself or another person! Always pay attention to the direction this stapler is pointed. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator or bystander injury. Ignoring this warning may result in serious personal injury.

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INTRODUCTION

Commentary

Most importantly, we stand behind our tools. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Pennsdale, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901 E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G6042/G6043 18 Gauge Stapler. This model is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine power tools. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

This stapler features 360˚ adjustable exhaust, a convenient bottom-loading magazine, a safety trigger and a durable plastic carrying case.

We are pleased to provide this manual with the Model G6042/G6043. It was written to encourage safety considerations and guide you through general operating procedures and maintenance. This manual represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible.

The specifications, details, and photographs in this manual represent the Model G6042/G6043 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Read the manual before assembly and operation. Become familiar with this tool, its safety instructions, and its operation before beginning any work. Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or followed.

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Compressed Air System Safety Yoke Mechanism

The safety yoke is a mechanical device that can fail. Never rely on the safety yoke mechanism as an excuse to point the stapler at yourself or any bystanders. Serious injury may occur.

Exceeding the maximum permissible operating pressure may cause the stapler to explode, blowing metal fragments in all directions. To protect yourself from serious personal injury, DO NOT allow your air compressor to exceed the recommended pressure when connected to this stapler!

The Model G6042/G6043 is designed to be operated at 60-100 psi. Do not exceed

the maximum operating pressure for your model.

Before you use your new stapler, install the

⁄8

" quick connect fitting that comes with the

stapler. Install a female

⁄8

" fitting on the air hose. Regulate the air pressure on your air compressor to barely over the minimum psi for your model.

Many pneumatic tools benefit from an inline filter/lubricator/regulator unit. This attachment is connected by hoses between the air compressor and the stapler. Using this unit protects your tool from damaging water build-up, allows you to adjust and maintain constant air pressure to your tool, and saves you the inconvenience of having to manually lubricate your tool every time you use it. Check the current Grizzly catalog for availability of this unit. If you plan on installing a filter/lubricator/regulator unit in your compressed air system, always follow the connection instructions that come with the unit.

A safety yoke mechanism (bump fire) on the nose of the stapler acts as a secondary safety device. When the trigger is pressed, the stapler will not fire until the safety yoke mechanism is depressed.

Before you use your stapler for the first time, check the safety yoke mechanism to ensure proper function. To do this:

1. Make sure the stapler is disconnected from the air supply!

2. Make sure the magazine is empty and

contains no staples.

3. Make sure the trigger and the safety yoke mechanism move up and down without sticking.

4. Connect the stapler to the air supply.

5. Without pressing the trigger,

depress the safety yoke mechanism against a scrap piece of wood that is clean and free of any knots, staples, or other foreign objects. If the stapler does not fire, then the safety yoke mechanism is working correctly. If the stapler does fire when you do this, immediately disconnect the stapler from the air supply and call our customer service for help.

Similarly if the stapler fires when the trigger is pulled, without the safety yoke mech- anism being depressed, then the stapler is not working properly.

If either of these two conditions develop after you have used your stapler for a period of time, check the lubrication of these mechanisms.

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