Halex QUIKSTRAP User manual

QUIKSTRAP™CABLE STAPLER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Catalog Number 51915
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below could result in death and/or serious
personal injury. Read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions
provided with this product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could
result in death or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains important sections relative to user safety, tool use and tool main-
tenance. Therefore, make sure this manual is present at all times for all users. Extra
copies, free of charge, are available online at quikstrap.com or by calling 1-800-
749-3261.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions that must be read
and understood before operation begins. Following are some universal caution state-
ments that must be observed during operation of the tool:
Table of Contents Page
1. Product Description 3
2. Safety Rules 3 - 5
3. Safety Instructions for Staplers 6 - 7
4. Stapler Operation Instructions 8 - 15
5. Staple Specifications 15
6. Stapler Maintenance & Battery Disposal 15
7. Troubleshooting 16
8. Re-order Information 17
9. Limited Warranty 17-19
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Avoid Injury.
Read and understand
owner’s manual before
operating this product.
CAUTION
Avoid Injury.
Wear eye protection.
CAUTION
Avoid Injury.
This tool ejects sharp
fasteners.
CAUTION

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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the QuikStrap™ Cable Stapler! We
hope you find this tool to be an indispensable part of your wiring jobs.
Please read this entire manual so you can thoroughly understand the safe
and proper operation of your tool, maximize time in service and ensure safe
use.
2. SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Pacemaker wearers, exposure to magnetic fields
generated by the tool can result in death or serious injury. Pacemaker
wearers should not operate this tool. If you have any reason to suspect
that interference is taking place, turn off the tool immediately and seek
medical assistance.
Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.
• To reduce the probability of fire and/or explosion, 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.
• To reduce the probability of injury, keep bystanders, children, and
visitors away while operating a power tool.
Electrical Safety - DANGER
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges and moving parts. If cord is damaged, return
product and cord to authorized service center for repair or
replacement. Damaged cords may create a fire.
• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery
pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery.
A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery.
• Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery
pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
MAGNETIC FIELD.
Can be harmful to
pacemaker wearers.
Pacemaker wearers
stay back 30cm (12in.)
WARNING

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Safe Tool Operation - WARNING
• Always handle a tool as if it is loaded with fastener(s).
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure contact trip is in the off
position before inserting battery pack. Be sure trigger
switch is also in the off position to avoid accidental
discharge.
•NEVER, EVER point the tool toward yourself or anyone else
whether it contains fasteners or not.
• Do not depress the trigger unless the nose piece of tool is directed
onto a safe work surface.
• Do not carry a tool with the trigger depressed.
• Do not load a tool with fasteners while the trigger is depressed.
• Make sure that the mechanical linkage between work-contacting
element and trigger is enclosed.
• Do not drive staples onto the heads of other fasteners. This
could cause the staple to be deflected and hit someone, or
cause the tool to react and result in a risk of injury.
• Always wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• Use only QuikStrap™Staples. The use of other types of
fasteners could result in serious bodily injury to you or
bystanders.
General Safety - WARNING
• Do not use the tool if you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools can 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 clothing, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. Air vents cover moving parts and
should be avoided.
• 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 clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the work-piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

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Tools Maintenance - CAUTION
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in
the locked or off position 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 reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, staples, screws
or other small metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect
the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools. There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
• This tool is designed to be used in indoor environments.
Outdoor environments may contain moisture, dust,
dirt, contaminants and environmental exposure
that are unsuitable for the tool. Do not use
outdoors.
• Never allow the tool, battery or charger to
get wet or become immersed in water.
• STORAGE: When storing your tool, ensure it is placed in a
clean, dry environment that does not exceed 77°F (25°C).
Keep the tool inside the tool case or tool bag that it came in.
• Always use specified QuikStrap™ Staples by Halex. Use of non-Halex
brand staples may permanently damage the tool and cause bodily
injury. Use of non-Halex brand staples will void the warranty.
Tool 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.
• NEVER service a tool yourself. Always send to proper factory
service facility. This tool operates at high voltages. Never open the
tool housing.
• When replacing worn out or defective battery packs or other
replaceable accessories, use only identical replacement
parts. Use only authorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

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3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAPLERS
WARNING: Pacemaker wearers, exposure to magnetic fields generated
by the tool can result in death or serious injury. Pacemaker wearers should
not operate this tool. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, turn off the tool immediately and seek medical assistance.
WARNING: When using any stapler, all safety precautions, as outlined
below, should be followed to reduce the risk of death or serious personal
injury. Read and understand all instructions before operating the tool.
• Actuating the tool may result in flying staples, debris,
materials, or dust which may injure your eyes. You and all
persons in the general area should wear ANSI-approved safety glasses
with permanently attached side shields.
• Always turn off main power switch first, then disconnect battery pack
from the tool whenever clearing a jam, performing any maintenance
or repair, transporting the tool or when the tool is unattended.
• Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger, or
contact trip to become inoperable. Do not tape or tie trigger in the ON
position or press contact trip.
• Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool is
inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly.
Damaged parts or missing parts should be repaired or replaced
before use.
• Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.
• Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the
trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
• Always keep the power switch off when tool is not in
immediate use. Keeping the power switch off will prevent
accidental discharge.
• Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge
fasteners into open air, concrete, stone, hardwoods, knots
or any material too hard for the fastener to penetrate.
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Always keep fingers clear of staple track of magazine to
prevent injury from inadvertent release of the magazine
pusher.
MAGNETIC FIELD.
Can be harmful to
pacemaker wearers.
Pacemaker wearers
stay back 30cm (12in.)
WARNING

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• Refer to the Maintenance section for detailed information
on the proper maintenance of the tool.
• Do not drive fasteners near edge of material. The work-
piece may split causing the fastener to ricochet, injuring you or a
bystander. Be aware that the staple may follow the grain of the
wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the
work material. Drive the chisel point of the staple parallel to the
grain to reduce risk of injury.
• Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work
area. Hold work-piece with clamps when necessary to keep
hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure the work-piece is
properly secured before pressing the stapler or staple against the
material. The contact trip may cause the work material to shift
unexpectedly.
• Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool when
working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact
to the body, especially when stapling into hard or dense material.
• Be aware of material thickness when using the stapler. A
protruding staple may cause injury.
• Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly
against the work-piece.
• DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: To reduce risk of serious injury from
accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth,
ALWAYS:
1. Ensure trigger is not depressed
2. Ensure contact trip is not depressed
3. Avoid contact with trigger and contact trip during adjustments
• Do not drive staples blindly into walls, floors or other
work areas. Fasteners driven into live electrical wires, plumbing,
or other types of obstructions can result in injury or property
damage.
• Do not drive staples into hard objects, including, but not
limited to: knots in any wood, very hard woods (such as
oak, hickory, walnut, etc.), engineered laminate beams,
plastic or any metal object.
• Your tool is equipped with safety and warning labels. DO
NOT REMOVE these labels. Keep labels on the tool at all times and be
familiar with and understand the label content.

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4. STAPLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Charging - Safety Warnings and Instructions:
• Use only batteries specified by Halex.
• Recharge this tool only with the charger that is specifically intended for
this tool.
• Ensure that the tool is switched off before removing the battery from
the tool.
• Store a battery pack safely so that no metal parts, nails, screws, wrenches
and so on can come in contact with the battery terminals; this could result
in shorting the battery and possibly cause sparks, fires or burns.
WARNING:
Before using battery charger, read and
understand all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Halex Battery Packs.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage.
1. Keep charger unplugged when not in use.
2. Do not expose charger to water including rain or
snow.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Halex may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
5. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
6. The use of an extension cord is not recommended. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric
shock or electrocution.
7. Use only the supplied charger when charging your tool. The use of
any other charger could damage the tool or create a hazardous
condition.
8. Use only one charger when charging.
9. Do not attempt to open the charger. There are no customer-serviceable
parts inside. Return to any authorized Halex service center.
10. DO NOT incinerate the battery packs. The batteries can explode in
a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery. Avoid contact since it may cause irritation or burns.
If contact occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
immediately seek medical help.
Contact with water will
cause eletrical shock.
Do NOT touch with wet
hands. Always unplug
when not in use.
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Battery Charging Procedure
Your charger is designed to use standard 120 volt AC, 60 Hz power. Do
not use DC or any other voltage. Battery charge time is approximately 90
minutes. Charging is controlled by a microprocessor. Charger will charge
the battery when the battery’s temperature is between 32°F(0°C) and
113°F(45°C). When the battery temperature is outside that range, charging
will not occur. A hot or cold battery may take longer to charge.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet. The red LED and
green LED turn on simultaneously for about 1 second, then turn off,
indicating the charger is properly plugged in, ready to use. NOTE:
Do not charge by means of an engine generator or DC power
source. Use only 120VAC.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger (Figure 1). Be sure the pack
is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) light will turn on
and stay solid on indicating that the charging process has started.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the green light
coming on and staying solid on. The battery pack is fully charged
and may be used at this time or left in the charger.
4. Unplug charger, and remove the battery pack. Place the battery
pack in the tool and be certain that it is inserted fully into the tool
cavity until it “clicks” into place.
BATTERY PACK NOTES:
1. If the battery pack is abused and/or battery voltage is under
specification (such as over discharge), the red LED will blink
immediately after the battery pack is seated in the charger. This
does not indicate a failure. Charging is ongoing at low charge
current in this case. The red LED will turn into solid on in 15 minutes
indicating start of normal charge.
2. When a hot battery (internal temperature more than 113°F (45°C))
is inserted into charger, the red LED will keep on flashing until the
temperature drops to acceptable level for normal charge.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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3. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press down on the
release button on the back of the battery (Figure 2) and pull out.
Battery Charger Conditions
The charger is designed to detect certain problems that may arise with
battery packs. Problems are indicated by the red LED flashing at a fast
rate. If this occurs, remove the battery pack, wait 10 seconds, then re-
insert the battery pack. If problem persists, try a different battery pack to
determine if the charger is functioning normally. If the new pack charges
correctly, then the original pack may be damaged or defective and should
be disposed of properly (see section “Battery Disposal”) or returned to
a service center for repair or recycling. If the new battery pack gives
the same trouble indication as the original, have the charger tested at an
authorized service center.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery
pack is charged when the air temperature is 65°F to 75°F (18° to
24°C). As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery charger
and remove battery pack when not in use.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the touch
while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a
problem.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly: (A) Check power at
receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (B) Check to
see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power
off when you turn out the lights. (C) Move charger and battery
pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65°F to 75°F (18° to 24°C). (D) If charging problems
persist, call the Halex service phone number.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it does not produce
sufficient power to fire staples, follow the charging procedures.
You may also charge a partially discharged pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Halex battery packs that are labeled “Li-ion” should only be
used with the Halex battery charger supplied with your tool. The
charger should be labeled “Li-ion“.
6. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power
supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be
shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any
buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when
there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.