Clarke CHT738 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HAMMER TACKER
MODEL NO: CHT738
PART NO: 1801738

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Hammer Tacker.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
SUITABLE STABLES
Suitable staples are available from your Clarke dealer
Model Number CHT739
Part Number 1801739
Pack includes 200 x 6 mm staples
200 x 8 mm staples
200 x 10 mm staples
200 x 12 mm staples
200 x 14 mm staples

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 RECOMMENDED STAPLES. Suitable staples are available
from your Clarke dealer (details below).
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
4. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't expose the tool to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from the work area.
Do not let visitors contact the 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 the tool when you are tired.
9. DO NOT STAPLE INTO OR OVER ELECTRICAL WIRES especially those which
may be hidden from view.
10. To minimize the risk of injury, always wear gloves and use eye protection.
11. Do not use in damp or wet conditions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Wear eye protection

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USING YOUR HAMMER TACKER
SELECTING THE RIGHT STAPLE:
To maximize performance, your hammer tacker has been designed to work
with Clarke staples available from you local Clarke dealer.
SELECTING THE RIGHT STAPLE LENGTH:
As a general guideline, when stapling into wood, allow for staple leg
penetration of approximately 4.5 - 6.0 mm.
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Push the feeder button inwards
slightly then press downwards to
unlock the feeder strip.
2. Once lock is unhooked, pull the
feeder strip out from the staple
chamber.
• Do not twist the staple feeder
button.
3. Load a strip of staples into the
loading tunnel as shown.
4. Slide in the feeder strip.
5. Push the feeder button upwards
to its locked position.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Hold the hammer tacker in the
hand as you would a
conventional hammer.
2. Select the area to be stapled and
bring the tacker down in a
hammer striking motion.
• The impact of the hammer
tacker on the stapling surface
will fire a staple and move the
next staple forward into the
firing position. Simply repeat the procedure for additional stapling.
CLEARING A JAM
1. Remove the feeder strip as indicated in the loading instruction section.
2. Remove all staples.
3. Use pliers to pull out any staples that have jammed.
MAINTENANCE
STORING YOUR HAMMER TACKER
• When finished using your hammer tacker, unload any remaining
staples.
•Storeinadryplace,out of the reach of children.