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CLS400/CLS500 20V Cordless Nail Gun
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Safety
Read and understand all safety warnings before usi ng the tool.
• Ensure that no part of any human, animal or clot hing is placed in/near the area where
nails are fi red out of the gu n, regardles s of whether you think the gun i s empty or loaded
with nails.
• Avoid danger ous envi ronments. Do not operate power t ools in expl osive atmosp heres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Pow er tools cr eate sparks which may
ignite dust or fumes.
• Keep the tool and all compo nents away from children.
• Keep children and byst anders away while operating power tools.
• Before each use, check the safety contact pin and firing me chanisms are operating correctly.
• Keep the work ar ea clean and w ell lit
• Keep the tool pointed away fr om yourself and others at al l times. Keep hands and b ody parts
away fr om moving parts a nd use safety guards.
• Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or its oper ation to use the tool.
• Use safety equipment. A lway s wear eye and ear protection. Safety equipment su ch as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes and hard hat should be used in appropriate condit ions.
• Power tool plugs must match the power outl ets. Never modify the pl ug in any way . Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (gr ounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and m atching outlets
will reduce t he risk of electric shock.
• When operating power tools outdoors, use only ext ension cords suitable f or outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse t he power cor d. Never use the power cord for carrying, pul ling or unpl ugging the
power tool.
• Disconnect power from the tool before unplugging, when not in use, before servicing, making
adjustment s, storing, or when changing accessories such as nails, etc.
• Do not keep th e trigger or safety depressed whilst loading fasteners – the unintentional firi ng of
a fastener could cause serious personal inj ury.
• Do not atte mpt to fir e fasteners i f the nails/staples are jammed. This will cause damage to t he
driver blade or other par ts.
• Do not atte mpt to drive fasteners into hard surface such as rock, concrete, masonry, bricks or
steel. Personal injury or damage t o the power tool may r esult.
• Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the work piece.
• Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners.
• Only use par ts and accessories r ecommended by manufact urer.
• Do not modify any part of the tool or its safety mechanisms.
Battery and Charging Safety
• Use only with the batteries and batt ery charger specified by the manufacturer .
• Ensure the p ower swi tch is in the OFF positi on before inser ting the batt ery pack.
• Do not open the battery – danger of short-circuiting.
• Do not atte mpt to destroy or disass emble battery pack or remove any of its compon ents.
• Do not touch the battery terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short-circuit and/or
personal injury may result.
• Explosion hazard – pr otect the bat tery against heat; f or example, direct sunl ight and fi re.
• Explosion hazard – do not short-circuit the battery.
• Poison hazar d – battery leakage (l iquid eject ion). Under abusive conditi ons, liqui d may be
ejected from the battery – avoid contact. If contact accidental ly occurs, f lush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, flush with cl ean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek imme diate medical
attention. Liquid ejected from the batt ery may cause irritation or burns.
• Care when charging. Make sure cord for the battery charger is locat ed so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to dam age or stress. D o not operate the
battery charger if it has a damaged c ord or plug.
• Battery recycling and disposi ng. All batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly (see
section on E nvironme nt).
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Dispose of non-serviceable batteries in an environmentally responsible ma nner.
Servicing
• Have your power tool ser viced by a qualified repair person using only identi cal replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of t he power tool is maintained.
Intended Use
• The machine i s intended for fastening cardboar d, insulating material, fabric, foil s, leather and
similar material s to wood or materials similar to w ood. The machi ne is not sui table for the
attachment of wall anchors or any f astener not specified.
NOTE: Batt eries for this tool are supplied in a low-charge condition for shipping reasons. • A
battery that is new or has not been used for a long period does n ot charge to full capacity until after
approxi mately 5 charge/discharge cycles. • Do not recharge batteries after using them if they are
not to be used for an extended period of time. • Recharge batt eries only as and when required. • If
the battery is warm after use, allow it to cool before charging, otherwise it may not fully charge.
The batter y packs are built to the highes t quali ty standards and can be r ec harged again
and again. However, rechargeable b atteries eventuall y nee d to be replaced. A significantly
reduced work ing period after charging indicates that the bat tery is no longer servic eable
and should be replaced. Discard old b atteries in an environme ntally responsible manner.
LED Indicator
The battery charger has a charge stat us LED indicator:
• Red - Battery char ging.
• Green - Batter y fully charged.
1. Plug the battery charger power supply into an
electrical outlet and switch on.
2. Slide the battery fully into the battery charger. The
indicator LED on the battery char ger will be red to show the battery is charging. The indicator
will become green when the battery is full y charged (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).
3. When the batt ery is fully charged, unplug the charger from power supply and remove the
battery pack.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
Insert the battery pac k into the grip until it “clicks” into place.
To remove the battery pack, press and hold the lock button
down and simultaneously pull the battery from of the tool.
LED Lighting
2 LED lamps automatic ally activate when the machine is being used or the manual switch
is pressed. The lamps turn off automa tically after approxim ately 30 seconds if the mach ine
is not being use d.
Before using the tool, perform the following procedure to ensure that the contact
Before Use - Check the Contact Safety Pin
and Trigger Mechanism
firing safety mechanism is operating correctly. If it is not, do NOT use the tool – have
it inspected and repaired by an aut horized service center or technician.
1. Remove the battery from the tool.
2. Remove all staples or nails f rom the mag azine.
3. Push the safety contact pin in, then release it – it should immediately ret urn to the fully
extended position.
4. Pull t he trigger, then release it – it should immediately return to the un-pulled position.
5. Load the staples or nails to the magazine.
6. Place t he tool in “ single firing” mode.
7. Install the battery.
8. Place t he safety contact pin on t he work piece and press t he machine down to push the
contact pin in without pulling the t rigger, the machine should not fire.
9. Take the machine from the work-piece, the safety contact pin should immediately return to the
fully extended position. Pull the trigger, The machine should not fire.
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Place the safety contact pin on the work piece and press the machine down to push the safety
contact pin in, then pull the trigger, the machine should fi re.
Do not load fasteners of different lengths. • Do not load both staples and nails together.
NOTE: When the number of fasteners in the magaz ine is less than 10, the low f as tener
indicator on the magazine starts becoming visible. W hen no fasteners are in the magazi ne
the low fasten er indicator is fully visible and the LED is green.
1. Remove battery fr om the tool.
2. Press the magazine release lever and pull out the magazine cover.
3. Tilt the t ool and place fasteners into the track of the magazine.
4. Make sure that the fasteners are pl aced correctly:
• Load stapl es against the profiled side of the rail, with the crown of the staples in the
uppermost part of the m agazine, with the legs facing away from the body of the tool.
• Load nails against the profiled side of the rail, with the points of the nails facing away from
the body of the tool and against the bottom of the magazine.
5. Close the mag azine cover until it engages with the locking mechanism.
Do not keep the tr i gger pul l ed w hen t he m achi ne i s not i n u se or modi f y the t ri gger to r emai n
pulled after you release it.
NOTE: Ch eck that the fasteners are loaded correctly into the magazine. • Make sure the battery is
fully charged. • Always hold the tool fir mly and parallel to the work piece so that the fasteners are
driven in at 90° to the work surfac e.
90°
The tool has two modes of op eration – “single fi ring” and “contact firing”. The mode determines
how the tool i s triggered. Single firing is good for precisi on placement of fasteners . Contact firi ng is
good for rapid fastening. The firing mode i s selected using the firing mode switch.
Single Firing Mode
1. Place t he mode switch in the Single Firing position.
2. Press the safety cont act pin against the work piece so the safety contact pin is pushed in.
3. Pull the trigger to fire the fastener.
4. Release t he trigger and lift the tool from thee work piece so the saf ety contact pin extends.
You must rem ove jammed fasteners before using the tool any further, otherwise personal
Contact Firing Mode
1. Place t he mode switch in the Contact Firing position.
2. Pull the trigger and keep it pulled (the tool will not fire at thi s stage).
3. Press the safety cont act pin against the wor k piece so the safety contact pin is pushed in. The
tool will fire.
4. Lift the tool from the work piece (with trigger still pulled).
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 for each f astener.
Depth Adjustment
Depth adjustment helps protect work surface and all ows proper
setting of nail heads.
Turn the depth adjustment wheel towards to drive the
fastener deeper i nto the work surface.
Turn the wheel towards to reduce the depth that the fastener
is driven into the work surface.
Removing Jammed Fasteners
injury and/or damage to the tool may result.
A fastener jam wi ll prevent the tool fr om o perating normally . A fastener jam is shown by a flashing
red indicator LED . To remove jammed fasteners:
1. Remove the battery f rom the tool.
2. Open the magazine, and remove the fasteners.
3. For the jammed fasteners, attempt to r em ove th em with pli ers or
similar, however, do not use exces sive force. If it is not possible to
remove the f asteners directl y:
4. Loose n the two screws (A) holding the fastener drive plate in position
using the supplied Allen key. T hese screws are hidden beneath the
cover (B), however, the heads can be accessed with the cover in
place. Do not completely remove the screws.
a. With the fastener drive plate loose it should be possible to easily
remove the j ammed fasteners.
b. Tighten the fastener dri ve plate screws.
B
A
4. After removing the jammed fasteners, load the magazine, close it and insert the battery.
Some experts believe that the incorrect or prolonged use of almost any product may
cause serious injury or death. To help reduce your risk of serious injury or death,
refer to the informatio n below. For more information, see
www.datastreamserver.com/safety
•Consult all documentation, packaging
and product labelling before use. Note
that some products feature
documentation available online. It is
recommended to print and retain the
documentation.
Before each use, check the product for
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loose/broken/damaged/missing parts,
wear or leaks (if applicable). Never use
a product with
loose/broken/damaged/missing parts,
wear or leaks.
Products must be inspected and
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serviced (if applicable) by a qualified
technician every 6 months. This is
based on average residential use by
persons of average size and strength,
and on a property of average
metropolitan size. Use beyond these
recommendations may require more
frequent inspections/servicing.
Ensure that all users of the product
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have completed a suitable industry
recognised training course before being
allowed access to the pr oduct.
The product has been supplied by a general
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merchandise retailer that may not be familiar with your
specific application or description of applicati o n. Be
sure to attain third-party approval from a qualified
specialist for your application before use, regardless of
any assurances from the retailer or its representatives.
This product is not intended for use where fail-safe
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operation is required. As with any product (for
example, automobile, computer, toaster), there is the
possibility of technical issues that may require the
repair or replacement of parts, or the product itself. If
the possibility of such failure and the associated time it
may take to rectify could in any way inconvenience the
user, business or employee, or financially affect the
user, business or employee, then the product is not
suitable for your requirements. This product is not
intended for use where incorrect operation or a failure
of any kind, including but not limited to, a condition
requiring product return, replacement, parts
replacement or service by a technician may cause
financial loss, loss of employee time or an
inconvenience requiring compensatio n.
If this product has been purchased in error when
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considering the information presented here , contact the
retailer directly for details of their returns policy, if
required.