Aerosmith GT38LI Quick start guide

OPERATIONAL MANUAL
GT38LI CONCRETE GAS TOOL

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the battery.
2. To install the battery, insert the battery
cartridge until hearing a “click”.
3. To remove the battery, grip the buttons on
both side of battery cartridge and pull out.
C. Battery Light Indicator
LED Battery Level
All LEDs 100%
1 Green and 1 Red
LED
50%
1 Red LED 25%
NOTE:
• After using the tool, remove the battery from
the tool to prevent the tool from being fi red.
D. Preparing the fuel cell
Caution !
• Never attempt to use fuel cell from other
manufacturer.
• Do not remove the cap when it is unused.
• Never drill a hole on the fuel cell.
• Do not inhale the gas. Breathing in the gas
could cause sleepiness, dizziness or nausea.
• The fuel cell is not refi llable, do not attempt
to refi ll the gas.
Steps:
First ensure to use the corect colour valve, Please
refer to the technical specifi cations.
1. Detach the cap, attach the valve by pushing
A. Charging
Steps:
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC
voltage source, green light will be flashing.
2. Insert the battery into charger, red light will
alight indicating the battery is charging.
3. It takes about 60 minutes for charging.
4. When fully charged, green light will remain
alight.
5. After charging, unplug the charger from the
power source.
• If orange light is blinking, remove the battery
cartridge and plug again.
• If this happens continuously, the battery
cartridge or charger may be damaged.
Consult authorized serviceman for
replacement of new battery cartridge.
NOTE:
• Never attempt to open the charger or battery
cartridge.
• The battery charger is for charging specifi c
battery pack. Never attempt to charge battery
pack from other manufacturer’s battery
cartridge. Unsuitable battery cartridges may
cause fi re that causes injury.
• When the battery charger is being used,
keep out of direct sunlight.
• To get better cooling effect, keep the exhaust
area clean.
B. Installing and removing the battery
Steps:
1. Empty fasteners from the magazine and
make sure the trigger is not pulled while installing
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in the front edge.
2. Pushing the rear edge until it has “clicked”.
NOTE:
• Make sure the fuel cell valve is attached
fi rmly, if not, gas leakage may occur and
create hazards to users and bystanders.
E. Installing and removing fuel cell
Caution !
• Make sure the trigger is not held while
inserting fuel cell.
• Empty fasteners in the magazine before
installing fuel cell.
• Do not press on the surface ground while
installing.
Steps:
1. Push up and pull to open the fuel door.
2. Insert the fuel cell, direct the jet nozzle into
the adaptor.
3. Put the can door over the valve and push it
down to latch.
4. For removing fuel cell, reverse the above
steps.
F. Loading the pins
Caution !
• Make sure the trigger is not held while
loading the pins.
• Do not press on the surface ground while
loading.
Steps:
1. Pull the follower holder to the bottom of the
magazine, until it locks at the bottom.
2. Load the pins into the slit in the rear of the
magazine until they reach the top of pin stopper.
3. Further pull the follower holder, press the
button on the pin carrier and release it gently.
4. For removing the pins, lock the follower at
the magazine bottom and the pins will slide down.
Further pull the follower for releasing all the pins.
G. Driving the pins
Caution !
• Please READ and UNDERSTAND the
section “General Safety Instructions” for
personal and working environment safety.
• If you spot of any abnormality about the tool,
contact nearest
authorized serviceman for
inspection and repairing.
Steps:
1. Press the Nose of the contact arm against
working surface (90° against the surface) fi rmly
until you hear the fan motor is working.
2. Pull the trigger, the pins are driven to the
object.
3. Release the trigger and lift the tool.
H. Cleaning jam
Jamming of pins could be evident if users cannot
drive the fasteners properly, try following steps in
subsequent order.
Caution !
• Place the tool on flat surface prior to
releasing the magazine, magazine may pop
off suddenly.
• Read previous sections to fully understand
battery cartridge installation/removal and
unloading fasteners.
Steps:

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1.Remove the pins, fuel cell and battery from
tool.
2. Pull down and lock the follower.
3. Unscrew the knob on the handle connection,
the magazine will release.
4. Clean any residue along the driving path in
the nose piece and pin guide.
5. To install the magazine, fi rst engage the
magazine in the slot of the nose piece
6. Screw the knob on the handle connection.
NOTE:
• Do not release the magazine with fasteners
inside. The follower may pop the pins out
and cause injury.
• Wear safety goggles, the jammed fastener
may jump out and hurt the user.
I. Adjust the driving depth
Caution !
• Please READ and UNDERSTAND the
section 1 “General Safety Instructions” for
personal and working environment safety.
• Never press the pin guide by bare hand or by
any parts of the body.
• Never point the tools at anybody.
• Only pull the pin guide to separate the pin
lock
Steps:
1. Remove the pins, fuel cell and battery
attached on the tool.
2. Pull down and lock the follower.
3. Adjust the knob clockwise to increase the
driving depth, or vice versa.
NOTE:
• Do not over adjust the knurled depth setting
dial, the threaded pin should be visible and
protrude out from the end of the Dial.
J. Cleaning Filter
The fi lter at the back of the tool acts crucially to
suck in air into the chamber. For maintaining the
best performance of the tool users should always
keep it clean.
1. Unscrew four screws on the back cover
2. Take out the back cover and clean the mesh
with brush or air.
3. Put the back cover on the machine and fasten
with four screws.
NOTE:
• Do not attempt to use water to clean the
mesh. The cover and mesh must be dry
when operating the tool. If wet it may easily
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS
unload the battery, the pins
and fuel cell from the tool
before all repairs.
A. Battery/Charger Problems
SYMPTOM 1
Battery Cell does not appear to accept charge.
Green charger light does not come on after sev-
eral hours.
Possible
reasons
Services
Inoperative
indicator lights on
charger.
Try Battery in tool after
3 hours on charge cycle.
If tool functions properly
charger lights are not work-
ing correctly. Replace
charger, or monitor time
to ensure Battery Cell has
adequate time for recharg-
ing. It’s normal for Battery
to feel warm after properly
charging.
Damaged
charger.
Discontinue use imme-
diately and unplug from
power source. Replace
charger and tag or dispose
of charger to prevent acci-
dental reuse or connection
to power source.
SYMPTOM 2
Red LED on charger is blinking.
Possible
reasons
Services
Battery is hot. Remove battery from
charger and allow to cool.
Inspect battery charger
and cartridge.
SYMPTOM 3
Orange LED on charger is blinking.
Possible
reasons
Services
Charger
damaged.
Replace Charger.
B. Normal Stage of Operation
SYMPTOM 1
Fan does not run.
Possible
reasons
Services
Battery is not
charged.
Charge Battery
according to
Operating Manual.
Battery
Terminals or
Handle
battery contacts
are oily, dirty, or
corroded.
Clean Battery Cell termi-
nals Clean Handle Battery
Cell contacts as required.
There is electrical
short some-
where.
The tool must be looked
into by Authorized Service-
man.
SYMPTOM 2
Fan does not run, or runs slower than normal.
Possible
reasons
Services
Battery is dis-
charged.
Charge Battery Cartridge.
SYMPTOM 3
Fan runs intermittently.
Possible
reasons
Services
Battery is loose
or contacts are
bent.
Snap battery back into its
locked position. Bend
contacts back into proper
position.
C. Pre-Combustion/Combustion Stage
of Operation
SYMPTOM 1
Contact Arm does not depress fully, tool does not

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operate.
Possible
reasons Services
Lockout Bar is
stuck in lockout
position.
Check if there is not
enough pins in the channel,
load extra pins according to
Operating Manual.
The nose piece
is bent, or the
channel is stuck
with dirt.
Inspect if the nose piece
and channel is clean. If
it is damaged, consult
authorized serviceman for
repair and replacement of
the parts.
Follower holder
positions wrongly
at the top of
the magazine
strip.
Slide gently the follower
holder to the bottom and
release.
Cylinder head O-
Ring pinched.
Contact authorized service-
man for repair.
Jammed
fasteners.
Clear jam according to
User Manual.
SYMPTOM 2
Failure to install fasteners to nose piece.
Possible
reasons Services
Piston positioned
wrongly.
Return piston to
original position
according to
User Manual.
O-Ring is
damaged and
causing
leakage of gas.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
Some dirt on the
valve washer
inside cylinder.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
Valve wave
washers lose
elasticity.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
SYMPTOM 3
Tool will not cycle - fan runs.
Possible
reasons
Services
Fuel Cell is
empty.
Replace Fuel Cell.
Spark does not
occur.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
SYMPTOM 4
Fail to drive fasteners.
Possible
reasons Services
Water vapour
surrounding
spark causing
short circuit.
Dry the spark area or con-
tact authorized serviceman
for repair.
Sealing pad dam-
aged.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
Piston guide
stuck with dirts.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
D. Power/Exhaust Stage of Operation
SYMPTOM 1
Tool operates properly, but fasteners do not drive
fully.
Possible
reasons
Services
Battery is dis-
charged.
Charge battery.
Fuel Cell is low. Replace fuel cell
according to
User Manual
SYMPTOM 2
Tool operates, but no fastener is driven.
Possible
reasons
Services
Fastener strip
may be binding.
Use only fasteners meeting
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Follower
holding wrong at
the top of the pin
strip.
Slide follower holder gently
to the bottom and release
to reset the pin strip in the
magazine.
Jammed
fasteners
Clear jam according to
User Manual.
SYMPTOM 3
Operation of the tool is not stable.
Possible
reasons Services
Fuel Cell is low. Replace fuel cell according
to User Manual.
Spark Plug wire
is loose.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
Filter
element is dirty,
causing tool to
overheat.
Remove fi lter
element and clean accord-
ing to User Manual.
Tool sleeve or O-
Rings are dirty.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
SYMPTOM 4
Unstable performance.
Possible
reasons Services
Built-up dirt and
debris
inside cylinder
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
SYMPTOM 5
Diminishing power.
Possible
reasons Services
Damaged piston
or cylinder.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
E. Returning/Purging Stage of
Operation
SYMPTOM 1
Tool operated and drove fastener, but piston did
not return to up position.
Possible
reasons Services
Mushrooming of
Piston Tip.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
Exhaust ports on
the sleeve are
dirty or clogged
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
Tool (Sleeve) or
O-Rings are dirty.
Contact authorized ser-
viceman for repair.
SYMPTOM 2
Combustion Chamber does not drop after tool
cycles.
Possible
reasons Services
Contact arm is
bent, or tool is
dirty.
Clean tool or replace con-
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3 - COPYRIGHT
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Furthermore, no liability is assumed for
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in this operating manual must be observed
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4 - DISPOSAL
Separate collection. Local
regulations may provide for
separate collection of electrical
products from the household, at
municipal waste sites or by the
retailer when you purchase the
new product.
Separate collection of packag-
ing and failed rechargeable
battery in accordance with the
recycling regulations applicable
in your country.
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Indianapolis,
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