Cobra™ offers hammer tackers in three (3) models: 6000 Heavy Duty Hammer Tacker, 6100 T-Head Hammer Tacker, and 6200 Jumbo Hammer Tacker. With proper use and care the Cobra™ professional hammer tacker will give you many years of reliable performance. For safe operation and best performance, please read all safety rules and instructions carefully before using the Cobra™ professional hammer tacker. Be sure to send in your registration card. 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: NEVER POINT HAMMER TACKER AT ANYONE. TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND USE EYE PROTECTION. When using mechanical tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT SWING THE HAMMER TACKER IN THE DIRECTION OF OTHERS. Be cautious of others that may be behind you. 2. ALWAYS USE THE PROPER STAPLE SIZE. This product accepts .05" wire gauge heavy duty staples only. Do not try to use light duty (.03"), desk or wire staples in this product. 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 4. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose tool to rain. Keep work area well lit. 5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool. 6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up place — out of reach of children. 7. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 8. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. 9. BE CAUTIOUS NOT TO STAPLE INTO ELECTRICAL WIRES especially those which may be hidden from view. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE 2 Using Your Cobra™ Hammer Tacker Selecting the Right Staple: To maximize performance, your Cobra™ hammer tacker has been designed to work with genuine Cobra™ brand heavy duty staples in various lengths from 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (see chart for what size staple fits each Hammer Tacker model). Cobra™ hammer tackers are also compatible with other brands of heavy duty narrow crown staples such as Powershot® and Arrow® T-50®*brand heavy duty staples. Model Staple Size 6000 1/4” - 3/8” 6100 1/4” - 1/2” 6200 3/8” - 9/16” Selecting the Right Staple Length: As a general guideline, when stapling into wood, allow for leg penetration of approximately 3/16" to 1/4”. For additional tips on selecting the right staple length for specific applications, refer to the Staple Selection Chart on page 5 of this Instruction Manual. *Arrow® T-50® are registered trademarks of Arrow Fastener Company. Loading Instructions (Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4) . Push staple chamber lock into the staple chamber and lift up to unhook the latch. (Fig. 1). (For Model 6100 push down to unhook) . Once lock is unhooked, pull the feeder strip out from the staple chamber (Fig. 2). . Insert a strip of Cobra™ staples into the staple chamber by sliding a staple strip over guide track in staple chamber (Fig. 3). . Insert the feeder strip into the staple chamber by pushing in and down to latch hook into the locking position (Fig 4). Chamber Cleaning Instructions for Model 6000, 6200 (Fig. 5,6,7) . Remove the feeder strip as indicated in the loading instruction section. . Remove all staples. . Compress the forward assembly of the hammer tacker with one hand while removing the connecting pin with the other hand (Fig 5.). . Pull the staple chamber forward and out for inspection and cleaning purposes. (Fig. 6). 3 . Reposition the staple chamber for insertion of the connecting pin. (Fig. 7). . Replace the staples and feeder strip as indicated in the loading instructions section. Chamber Cleaning Instructions for Model 6100 (Fig. 8) . Remove the feeder strip as indicated in the loading instruction section. . Remove all staples. . Remove screw and nut from hole A. (Fig. 8) . Pull down entire inside frame for complete cleaning. (Fig 8). Operating Instructions for model # 6000, 6100, 6200 Hold the hammer tacker in the hand as you would a conventional hammer. Select the area to be stapled and bring the tacker down in a hammer striking motion. The imapct of the hammer tacker on the stapling surface will fire a staple and move the next staple forward into firing position. Simply repeat the procedure for additional stapling. WARNING: NEVER POINT HAMMER TACKER AT ANYONE. TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND USE EYE PROTECTION Storing Your Cobra™ Hammer Tacker . When finished using your Cobra™ hammer tacker, unload any remaining staples. . Store in a dry place, out of the reach of children. Warranty 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee: If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your Cobra™ Hammer Tacker simply return it to the place of purchase (if a participating retailer) within 30 days for a full refund. 2-Year Warranty: PowerShot Tool Company warrants this product from any defects due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of 2 years from purchase d...