Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it. 4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Lever 2. Stopper base 3. Plate 4. Casing 1 2 3 B 4 A 1. Approx. 5 mm(3/16”) 2. Stopper base 3. Casing 4. Adjusting knob 1 1. Switch trigger Setting for desired screw length 001875 There are 3 positive-lock screw length settings. To obtain the desired setting, pull out the stopper base while depressing the lever until you see the number of the desired screw length (indicated on the plate) appear to rest on the very top edge of the casing. See the table below for the relation between the number indicated on the plate and the respective screw length ranges. Number indicated on the plate Screw length range 25 / 28 25 mm(1”) - 28 mm(1-1/8”) 32 28 mm(1-1/8”) - 35 mm(1-3/8”) 40 35 mm(1-3/8”) - 41 mm(1-5/8”) Adjusting the driving depth 001876 Depress the stopper base as far as it will go. While keeping it in this position, turn the adjusting knob until the bit tip projects approx. 5 mm (3/16”) from the stopper base. Drive a trial screw. If the screw head projects above the driving surface, turn the adjusting knob in the A direction; if the screw head is countersunk, turn the adjusting knob in the B direction. Switch action CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. 001877 To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. Installing or removing bit CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the bit. 001878 Loosen the thumb screws which secure the casing. Pull out the casing in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 1. Casing 2. Thumb screws 1. Bit 2. Dust cover 3. Plane bearing 001879 Press the dust cover toward the plain bearing and pull out 1 2 3 the bit. If the dust cover cannot be moved as far as the plain bearing, try it again after turning the bit slightly. To install the bit, insert it into the socket while turning it slightly. After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely held in place by trying to pull it out. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Feeder box 2. Screw strip 3. Screw guide 001881 1 1. Driving position 001882 1 1. Reverse button Installing screw strip 001880 Insert the screw strip through the screw guide. Then insert it through the feeder box until the first screw reaches the position next to the driving position. Removing screw strip 001883 To remove the screw strip, just pull it out in the direction of the arrow. If you depress the reverse button, you can pull out the screw strip in the reverse direction of the arrow. 1 1 Hook 1 2 1. Screw 2. Set plate OPERATION 001886 Carry hook 001884 The carry hook is convenient for temporarily hooking the tool. It can be installed on either side of the tool. When installing or removing the carry hook, widen it by pressing its lower portion in the direction of the arrow. Installing set plate (optional accessory) 001885 Always install the set plate when using battery cartridges 1200, 1202 or 1202A. Install the set plate on the tool with the screw provided. Driving operation Switch on the tool by pulling the switch trigger. Hold the tool squarely and firmly up against the driving surface. A screw will be automatically carried to the driving position and fastened. CAUTION: • Always check the bit carefully for wear before driving operations. Replace a worn bit or poor fastening may result. • Always hold the tool squarely against the driving surface. Holding it at an angle may damage the screw heads and cause wear on the bit. This may also lead to poor fastening. • Always keep the tool firmly against the driving surface until the driving is over. Failure to do so may cause insufficient fastening of screws. • Be careful not to drive a screw onto another screw already fastened. 001887 1 2 15mm(5/8”) 001887 1 2 15mm(5/8”) 1. Wall 2. Stopper base MAINTENANCE Ni-Cd • Do not operate the tool without screws. It will damage the driving surface. • If the feeder box does not work smoothly when driving screws, spray car wax (spray type) on the sliding surfaces. Never lubricate it. Driving in corner This tool can be used to drive at a position 15 mm (5/8”) away from the wall. CAUTION: • Driving at a position closer than 15 mm (5/8”) to the wall or driving with the stopper base in contact with the wall may damage the screw heads and cause wear on the bit. This may also lead to poor fastening of screws and malfunction of the tool. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other...