AutoTeks BUILDEX Guide
WARNING!!
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL
Operator’s Manual and
Maintenance Instructions
AutoTeks®Multi Feed Tool Assembly
Part Number: 6-991-0401-1
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ...........................................3, 4
Operation ..........................................................5
Fastener Selection Guidelines ........................6
Dismantling Front Section................................7
Reassembly of front section ............................8
Parts Assembly.................................................9
Troubleshooting Guidelines .............................10
Warranty............................................................11
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Warning!!
When using electric tools, safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe personal
injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
1. Before using the tool, become
familiar with all operating
instructions.
2. Don’t use tool for purposes not
intended, for example: don’t use tool
as a hammer.
3. Failure to wear safety glasses
with side shields can result in severe
eye injury or blindness. Always wear
safety glasses with side shields.
4. Keep work area clean and well
lit. Dark, cluttered work areas and
benches invite injury.
5. Dress properly! Never operate
tool while wearing loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts.
6. Maintain proper footing and
balance at all times:
•Donotusetoolwhenyouare
in an awkward position.
•Don’toverreachwithtool.
7. STAY ALERT!! Know what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Safety Considerations
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Procedures for Electric Tools
1. Guard against electric shock.
2. Consider work environment:
•Neveroperatetoolindamporwet
locations.
•Preventbodycontactwith
grounded surfaces, such as
pipes.
•Useonlyextensioncords
intended for use outdoors and so
marked.
•Wearglovesandnon-skidfoot
wear when working outdoors .
•Don’texposepowertoolsinrain.
•Neveroperatetoolinthe
presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
3. Never allow visitors to contact
tool or extension cords. All
visitors should be deep away
from work area.
4. DON’T ABUSE TOOL:
•Keephandledry,cleanandfree
from oil and grease.
•Nevercarrytoolbycordoryankit
to disconnect from receptacle.
•Alwayskeepcordfromheat,oil
and sharp edges.
•Alwaysstoreidletoolindry,high
or locked up place.
•Alwaysdisconnecttoolwhennot
in use or before servicing.
•Toavoidunintentionalstartingof
motor,nevercarryplugged-intool
with finger on switch and be sure
switch is off when plugging in the
tool.
5. Maintain tool with care. Do not
use tool if switch does not turn it
on and off.
•Keeptoolcleanforbetterand
safer performance.
•Inspectextensioncord
periodically and replace if
damaged.
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OPERATION
OPERATION
1. Connect tool to power source.
2. Drop screws* point down into funnel,
until tube is full with screws.
* Use Buildex AutoTeks®Fasteners ONLY
3. Push tool downward until it contacts the
roof panel.
4. Engage trigger and continue to push tool
downward until screw is fastened.
5. Depth Adjustment
Adjustment is made using the large ring
located on the upper tool assembly.
Rotating the ring closer to the screwgun
will make the screw seat tighter to the roof
panel.
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FASTENER SELECTION GUIDELINES
FASTENER SELECTION GUIDELINES
M5.5 x 50mm
For fastening square-rib roofing profiles to steel purlins up to 4.5mm thick.
50mm in length to accommodate thicker insulation blanket.
M6 x 50mm AutoZips®
A Buildex RoofZips® screw with an Autoteks® Head!
For fastening corrugated roofing profiles to timber, thin metal battens and steel purlins
up to 1.9mm thick,& square rib roofing profiles to thin metal battens.
50mm in length to accommodate thicker insulation blanket.
M6.5 x 50mm
For fastening square-rib roofing profiles to steel purlins in high wind and cyclonic regions.
50mm in length to accommodate thicker insulation blanket
Only the specially designed Buildex Autoteks® Fasteners can be used with the
Autoteks® Multi Feed Tool Assembly.
They can however, also be used with standard drill guns.
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DANGER:
Springs are under extreme pressure. Use care during
dismantling and reassembly of the tool.
REMOVING FEED TUBE
1. Loosen wing nut.
(Do not remove)
2. Swing Feed Tube away from body
of tool.
Lower Catch will disengage and tube will
separate from nosepiece.
REMOVING NOSEPIECE
3. Loosen nosepiece retaining pin with hex key
4. Slide out nosepiece assembly.
1.
2.
3. 4.
DISMANTLING FRONT SECTION
DISMANTLING FRONT SECTION
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CLEARING JAMMED FASTENERS
1. Pull back lower tube assembly until
fastener is pushed through lower tube.
While holding the lower tube assembly
slowly release the pressure until the tool
springs back to position.
ATTACHING NOSEPIECE
1. Slide the nosepiece assembly into the lower
tube assembly with retaining pin hole facing
retaining pin.
2. Tighten nosepiece retaining pin with hex key.
ATTACHING FEED TUBE
1. Align lower end of the feed tube so that the
“ears” engage into the notches on the lower
tube assembly.
Swing feed tube towards the body of the
tool.
2. Tighten the wing nut.
DANGER:
Springs are under extreme pressure. Use care during
dismantling and reassembly of the tool.
1.
1.
1. 2.
2.
REASSEMBLY OF FRONT SECTION
REASSEMBLY OF FRONT SECTION
9PARTS ASSEMBLY
PARTS ASSEMBLY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1. Makita 6820 Heavy Duty Screw Gun
2. Feed tube
3. Clamp collar
4. Nosepiece assembly
5. Wing nut
6. Nosepiece retaining pin
7. Lower tube assembly
8. Upper tube assembly
9. Height adjustment nut
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
DIFFICULTY
Ratcheting noise and
screws won’t drill or
screws kicking out
during installation.
Screw doesn’t seat
against roof panel.
Screws stripout.
Screwgun loosens
from tool.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Screw jammed in tool.
Screw in upside down.
Tool pushed down too
hard.
Improper depth
adjustment.
Socket may be worn
out.
Improper depth
adjustment.
May happen after
extended use.
REMEDY
Cock lower tube
Open and clear feed
tube.
Drop screw point first in
feed tube.
Apply even pressure
during installation.
Let screw begin drilling
before adding more
pressure.
Rotate depth
adjustment ring until
fastener seats properly.
Check socket. Replace
if necessary.
Rotate depth
adjustment ring until
fastener seats properly.
Tighten mounting collar
assembly with channel
locksandvice-grips.
11 WARRANTY
WARRANTY
3 MONTH WARRANTY*
*Buildex guarantees that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of 3 months from the date of purchase of the product by the customer. If a defect in material or
workmanship becomes evident during that period Buildex will, at its option, either:
• repair the product (or pay for the costs of repair of the product); or
• replace the product.
In the event of such a defect, the product should be returned to the place of purchase, together with
proof of purchase for repair or replacement. Any handling and transportation (and other expenses
incurred in claiming under this warranty) are not covered by this warranty and will not be borne by
Buildex. To the extent permitted by law, except as expressly provided in this warranty, Buildex shall not
be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, arising out of the use
of, or the inability to use, this Buildex product. The obligation of Buildex under this warranty is limited to
the circumstances set out above and is subject to:
• the customer being able to evidence the acquisition of the product, the purchase price paid for the
product and the relevant defect in materials or workmanship;
• the product not having been altered, tampered with or otherwise dealt with by any person in a
manner other than as intended in respect of the relevant product; and
• the product not having been used or applied in a manner that is contrary to customary usage or
application for the relevant product or contrary to any stated instructions or specification of Buildex.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if
the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The benefits
given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies which may be available to the customer
under any law in relation to goods or services to which this warranty relates.
Buildex, a division of ITW Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 004 235 063)
600 South Road
Moorabbin, Victoria, 3189
Australia
Ph: 03 9555 6433
Email: [email protected]
A.C.N. 004 235 063 008
A.B.N. 63 004 235 063 008
600 South Road (PO Box 1154)
Moorabbin Vic 3189 Australia
Phone : (03) 9555 6433
For Sales Orders only:
Phone : 1300 368 101
Fax : 1800 456 448
Technical Help Desk:
Phone : 1300 137 273
Fax : 1800 137 272
Email: [email protected]
Teks, HiGrip, ShankGuard, and Climaseal are registered Buildex® Trademarks.
Whilst every care was taken in preparation of this guide, Buildex® accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information supplied.
Copyright © 2010.
The contents of this brochure are the exclusive copyright of Buildex® and may not be reproduced without written permission.
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