Arrow ETFX50 User manual

Guide d’utilisation
Instruction Manual
ETFX50™
Manual de
instrucciones
PMETFX50-8 Rev 907
www.arrowfastener.com

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WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and / or serious injury. When
using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury. Read the fol-
lowing rules for safe operation before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
1. WORK AREA: Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power Tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep bystanders,
children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. if the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from user. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your
body is grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electrical shock. Do not abuse the
cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or
"W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY: Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning tool on. Awrench or key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
4. TOOL USE AND CARE: Use clamps or other practical way to secureand supportthe workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed. Do not use tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the
tools serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
5. SERVICE: Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
2Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
3 Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury.
4Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
5Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
6Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil & sharp edges.
7Do not attempt to alter the tool. Your ETFX50™ has a tested cycling time. It is designed to performadequately at this rate. Any unauthorized alteration and/or use
of unauthorized replacement parts is misuse which could result in a hazardous condition causing possible serious personal injury. Unauthorized parts and/or tool
modification automatically voids warranty.
8Use only original ARROW parts.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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Staple Pusher
Assembly
Staple Remaining
Window
Power Cord
Trigger
Trigger Safety Lock
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V …………………………… Volts
A …………………………… Amperes
Hz ……………………………. Hertz
……………………………. Alternating Current
……………………………. Alert
……………………………. Wear Eye Protection
……………………………. Wear Ear Protection
DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS USED ON TOOL
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ASSEMBLY
1MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2This tool comes completely assembled. There is no assembly required.
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Fig.5
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OPERATION
1Loading your tool with staples. Unplug your ETFX50™. The ETFX50™ accepts a full
strip of Arrow T50
®
staples in all 6 sizes.
a. Press Staple Pusher Release in & down as shown in figure 1. This will release the
staple pusher assembly figure 2. which will easily slide out.
b. Insert a strip of staples into staple chamber with staple points facing down as
shown in figure 3.
c.
Slide staple pusher assembly inward until it locks in place. Be sure trigger lock is
engaged beforeplugging cordinto outlet.
2Loading your tool with Brad nails. Unplug your ETFX50™. The ETFX50™ accepts a
full strip of Arrow BN1810 5/8” brad nails.
a. Press Staple Pusher Release in & down as shown in figure 1. This will release the
staple pusher assembly figure 2. which will easily slide out.
b. Insert a strip of Brad nails with points down into left side of staple chamber
(side marked with icon) as shown in figure 4.
Attempting to force brad nails into right side of staple chamber may cause
damage to the tool.
c.
Slide staple pusher assembly inward until it locks in place. Be sure trigger lock is
engaged before plugging cord into outlet.
3 Cleaning Staple Chamber. In the unlikely event that you should have a staple
jam, the entire staple chamber can be removed for cleaning. First remove pusher
rod “A”Figure 5. Then remove screw & nut from hole “B”and finally
remove entire magazine from housing.
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MAINTENANCE
Your ETFX50™ contains no user serviceable parts. In the unlikely event that your ETFX50™
should need service contact:
Arrow Fastener Co., Inc.
271 Mayhill street, Saddle Brook, N.J. 07663
Tel. [phone]
Your ETFX50™ is virtually maintenance free. Keep tool clean and free of dust. Wipe clean
with a dry cloth do not use harsh chemicals to clean your ETFX50™.
ACCESSORIES
Arrow accessories and genuine Arrow T50® Staples and Brad nails are available at retail outlets, hardware stores,
lumberyards and wherever fine tools are sold.
NAIL SET
WIRE ATTACHMENT

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1Year Limited Warranty
Arrow Fastener Company warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“you”) that this product
will be free from original defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year after you purchase it. If
the product does not comply with this warranty, Arrow will, at its option, repair or replace the
product with an equivalent product at no charge to you. This warranty is not transferable. For best
performance, use genuine Arrow staples & nails. Arrow staples & nails are made to exact
tolerances to insure trouble-free stapling & nailing performance. This warranty does not cover
defect or damage relating to the use of non Arrow branded staples & nails. This warranty also
does not cover damage relating to normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident,
natural disaster, or alteration of the product without Arrow’s consent. TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
SAME DURATION AS THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTY HAS BEEN MADE OR WILL BE MADE BY ARROW WITH RESPECT
TO THIS PRODUCT. ARROW SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY,
BREACH OF CONTRACT,TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion and limitation maynot apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from
state to state. This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights. In Canada, the above
provisions are not intended to operate where prohibited by law and do not preclude the operation
of any applicable provincial consumer protection statute which may in certain circumstances
extend the express warranty herein.To obtain the benefits of this warranty, you must send the
product securely packaged with proof of purchase and postage prepaid to:
Arrow Fastener Co., Inc.
271 Mayhill street, Saddle Brook, N.J. 07663