Max GS683RH-EX Operating instructions

GS683RH-EX
GS683CH-EX
MAX CORDLESS FASTENING
SYSTEM
SYSTÈME DE FIXATION SANS
CORDON MAX
SISTEMA DE FIJACIÓN SIN
CORDÓN MAX
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION et D’ENTRETIEN
MANUAL DE OPERACIONES Y MANTENIMIENTO
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY
WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
AVANT D’UTILISER CET OUTIL, LIRE CE MANUEL ET LES CONSIGNES DE
SECURITE AFIN DE GARANTIR UN FONCTIONNEMENT SUR.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL EN LIEU SUR AVEC L’OUTIL AFIN DE POUVOIR LE
CONSULTER ULTERIEUREMENT.
PARA EVITAR GRAVES DAÑOS PERSONALES O EN LA PROPIEDAD.
ANTES DE EMPLEAR LA HERRAMIENTA, LEER CON ATENCIÓN Y
COMPRENDER LOS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD.
WARNING:
AVERTISSEMENT:
ATENCIÓN:

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DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTE: Emphasizes essential information.
DÉFINITIONS DES DIFFÉRENTS DEGRÉS D’ AVERTISSEMENTS
AVERTISSEMENT Indique une situation éventuellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas contournée,
pourrait provoquer la mort ou des blessure sérieuses.
ATTENTION Indique une situation éventuellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas contournée,
pourrait provoquer des blessures légères à moyennement sérieuses.
REMARQUE Souligne des informations importantes.
DEFINICIÓN DE LAS INDICACIONES DE ADVERTENCIA
¡ATENCIÓN! Indica una situación potencialmente peligrosa que podría causar la muerte o graves
lesiones si no se evita.
¡PRECAUCIÓN! Indica una situación potencialmente peligrosa que podría causar lesiones menos
graves o leves si no se evita.
NOTA: Resalta informaciones importantes.
INDEX INDEX INDICE
ENGLISH Page 3 to 24 Page
FRANÇAIS Page 25 to 46 Page
ESPAÑOL Page 47 to 68 Page

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ENGLISH
GS683RH-EX / GS683CH-EX
MAX CORDLESS FASTENING SYSTEM
INDEX
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
…………… 4
2. SPECIFICATIONS &
TECHNICAL DATA
………………… 11
3. SAFETY DEVICE
…………………… 12
4. HOW TO USE THE BATTERY AND
THE CHARGER
…………………… 13
5. HANDLING OF FUEL CELL
……… 17
6.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION
… 19
7. MAINTAIN FOR PERFORMANCE
… 23
8. STORING
…………………………… 23
9. TROUBLESHOOTING/REPAIRS
…… 24
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING:

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS ON USING THE TOOL
1. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Danger to the eyes always exists due to the possibility of dust being blown up by the exhausted air
or of a fastener flying up due to the improper handling of the tool. For these reasons, safety glasses
or goggles always be worn when operating the tool.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection equipment
must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 (Council
Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 DEC. 1989) and provide both frontal and side protection.
The employer is responsible to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator
and all other personnel in the work area.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
2. EAR PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED IN SOME ENVIRONMENTS
As the working condition may include exposure to high noise levels which can lead to hearing
damage, the employer and user should ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided
and used by the operator and others in the work area.
3. WEAR THE CLOTHINGS AND A PROTECTIVE GEAR SUITABLE FOR THE WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
Depending on the working environment, wear a long-sleeve work uniform and a protective gear
such as a helmet, safety shoes.
4. CAUTIONS FOR FUEL CELL
Contains flammable gases wlich are under pressure. Failure to follow instructions may result in
explosion or fire.
q Be sure to use only MAX Fuel Cells.
w Do not store the Fuel Cell in an ill-ventilated place.
e Do not expose the Fuel Cell to the direct sunshine.
Do not place the Fuel Cell in a vehicle or a trunk where the temperature could rise. It could
explode. A used empty Fuel Cell still contains a combustible propellant gas, which could swell
and explode a container into pieces.
r Store the Fuel Cell at ambient temperature of 49°C (120°F) or lower.
The Fuel Cell contains the pressurized combustible gas. If it is exposed to the temperature
higher than 49°C (120°F), the gas could leak from it or burst, resulting in a fire.
WARNING:
TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
49°C
120°F

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Do not breathe in the gas.
y Do not incinerate or recycle the empty Fuel Cell.
u Never jet the gas to the human body.
i Do not remove a rubber plug from the bottom of the Fuel Cell except at disposal.
o Do not make a hole in the Fuel Cell.
5. CAUTIONS FOR CHARGING METHOD, THE CHARGER AND THE BATTERY
q Be sure to use MAX JP606H.
Be sure to use MAX JP606H for the tool. Never connect the tool to a power source or other
rechargeable battery, dry cells or storage battery for automobiles.
Failure to do this could cause breakage, trouble, heat generation or combustion.
(See Page 11 for MAX JP606H)
w Be sure to charge with MAX JC610M.
Be sure to charge the Battery with MAX JC610M.
If charged with other charger, it could fail to be properly charged as well as get broken, ignited or
generate the heat. (See Page 11 for MAX JC610M)
e Charge the Battery prior to use.
The new Battery or the one which has not been used for a long period may not be fully charged
due to self-discharge. Be sure to charge it with MAX JC610M.
r Charge the Battery at the specified voltage.
Be sure to charge, using a 100-240 V AC plug socket (for household use). Never charge at other
than the specified voltage. Neglect of this could cause combustion or heat generation.

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Never use a transformer such as a booster for the power source of the charger.
Failure to do will cause a problem or burnout of the charger this causes a trouble or burnout of
the charger.
y Never use an engine generator or DC power source to charge the Battery.
Failure to do will cause a problem or burnout of the charger this causes a trouble or burnout of
the charger.
u Never charge the Battery in the rain or in the place exposed to water splash or moisture.
If it is charged in the wet condition, it could cause an electric shock or short-circuiting, resulting
in a fire due to burnout or combustion.
i Never touch a power plug with a wet hand.
Holding it with a wet hand could cause an electric shock.
o Never cover the charger in use with a cloth, and so on.
Putting a cover could generate the heat, resulting in a burnout or fire.
!0 Do not bring the charger closer to a fire.
!1 Do not charge the Battery near any combustible substance.
!2 Charge the Battery in a well-ventilated place, protected against the direct sunshine.
Charging in the direct sunshine could overheat the charger, resulting in a burnout or fire.
!3 Charge the Battery at ambient temperature of 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
If the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F), charging may not be
allowed, could result in a fire.
!4 Do not allow foreign objects into a ventilation hole or Battery plug socket in the charger.
They cause an electric shock or trouble. Use in the place free of dust.
40°C
104°F
0°C
32°F

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!56
Handle a power cord with care.
If you hold the power cord of the AC adapter to carry or pull it to disconnect from a plug socket, it
will be damaged, resulting in snapping or short-circuiting. Also, take care that it will not come into
contact with cutters, high-temperature substances, oil or grease. Replace the damaged power
cord with a new one.
!6 Once the Battery is disconnected from the tool body, be sure to cover it with a pack cap,
unless it is used.
In order to prevent short-circuiting, cover the terminal block (metal section) of the unused Battery
with the pack cap.
!7 Never short-circuit the terminal block (metal section) of the Battery.
If it is short-circuited, a large current will run to overheat the Battery, causing you a burn or
damage on it.
!8 Never throw the Battery into a fire.
This could cause the Battery to expolde.
6. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE TOOL
When connecting the Battery to the tool, be sure to observe the following in order to prevent
malfunctioning.
1. Do not put your finger on the trigger.
2. Do not press the contact arm against the object.
3. Never put your finger or hand near the muzzle.
7. BE SURE TO CHECK WHEN THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED
Prior to using the tool, connect the Battery to it without pressing the contact arm against the object
and loading the nails and Fuel Cell, and be sure to check the following:
1. Check whether or not operating sound is heard, by only connecting the Battery.
※If you connect the Battery and press the contact arm against the floor, and so on, the fan of the
tool will run, but this is not abnormal.
2. Check for heat generation or abnormal smell or sound.
If the tool is activated, generates the heat or emits abnormal smell or sound, it is an indication of
trouble. Using the tool in that condition results in an accident. If any abnormality is found, contact
your nearest MAX authorized distributor.
8. UNPLUG THE CHARGER WHEN IT IS NOT USED
9. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN AN ILL-VENTILATED PLACE
If used in an ill-ventilated place, you could suffer from oxygen starvation.
10. AVOID THE DIRECT SUNSHINE
Do not place the tool in a vehicle or a trunk where the temperature could rise, because it could
explode. A used empty Fuel Cell still contains a combustible jet gas, which could swell and explode
a container into pieces.

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11. NEVER USE THE TOOL NEAR THE VOLATILE COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES
Never use the tool near gasoline, thinner, gas, paint or adhesive agent, because it could ignite or
explode.
12. DO NOT BRING THE TOOL CLOSE TO FIRE
13. BE SURE TO USE THE TOOL IN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF -5°C (23°F) TO 49°C
(120°F), BECAUSE THE TOOL BODY COULD BE DAMAGED, IGNITE OR EXPLODE
-5°C (23°F) or lower: The tool body could be damaged.
49°C (120°F) or higher: The Fuel Cell could be damaged, resulting in ignition or explosion.
14. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN THE RAIN OR IN A VERY HUMID PLACE
Neglect of this causes a trouble.
15. NEVER DRIVE THE NAILS, FACING EACH OTHER
If you drive the nails, facing each other, an improperly driven nail may hit and injure the worker
facing you.
16. BEWARE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE TOOL
If the tool is used for a long period of time, the nose and contact arm will become hot. Be careful not
to get a burn.
17. WHEN USING THE HOOK, BE SURE TO RELEASE YOUR FINGER FROM THE TRIGGER
When using the hook, be sure to release your finger from the trigger.
18. REMOVE THE FUEL CELL AND THE BATTERY AND EMPTY THE MAGAZINE WHEN THE
TOOL IS NOT IN USE
Always remove the Fuel Cell and the Battery from the tool and empty the magazine when operation
has been completed or suspended, when unattended, moving to a different work area, adjusting,
disassembling, or repairing the tool, and when clearing a jammed fastener.
19. INSPECT SCREW TIGHTNESS
Loose or improperly installed screws or bolts cause accidents and tool damage when the tool is put
into operation. Inspect to confirm that all screws and bolts are tight and properly installed prior to
operating the tool.
20. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO DRIVE A FASTENER
Never touch the trigger unless you intend to drive a fastener into the work. It is dangerous to walk
around carrying the tool with the trigger pulled, and this and similar actions should be avoided.
49°C
120°F
−5°C
23°F

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21. NEVER POINT THE DISCHARGE OUTLET TOWARD YOURSELF AND OTHER PERSONNEL
If the discharge outlet is pointed toward people, serious accidents may be caused when misfiring.
Be sure the discharge outlet is not pointed toward people when the Fuel Cell and the Battery are
inserted or not, loading and unloading the fasteners or similar operations.
22. USE SPECIFIED FASTENERS
The use of fasteners other than specified fasteners will cause the tool malfunction. Be sure to use
only specified fasteners when operating the tool.
23. PLACE THE DISCHARGE OUTLET ON THE WORK SURFACE PROPERLY
The tool should be operated only when it is in contact with the work surface. Always hold the tool
firm against the surface to be fastened. Failure to place the discharge outlet of the nose in a
improper manner can result in a fastener flying up and is extremely dangerous.
24. KEEP HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM THE DISCHARGE OUTLET
When loading and using the tool, never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area
of the tool. It is very dangerous to hit the hands or body by mistake.
25. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS CLOSE TO THE EDGE AND CORNER OF THE WORK AND THIN
MATE RIAL
The workpiece is likely to split and the fastener could fly free and hit someone.
26. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS ON TOP OF OTHER FASTENERS
Driving fasteners of the top of other fasteners may cause deflection fasteners which could cause
injury.
27. REMOVE THE FASTENERS, FUEL CELL AND BATTERY AFTER COMPLETING OPERATION
If fasteners are left in the magazine after the completion of operation, there is the danger of a serious
accident occurring prior to the resumption of operation, should the tool be handled carelessly, or
when inserting the Fuel Cell and the Battery. For this reason, always remove all fasteners, Fuel Cell
and Battery remaining in the magazine after completion of the operation.
28. CHECK OPERATION OF THE CONTACT TRIP MECHANISM FREQUENTLY IN CASE OF
USING A CONTACT TRIP TYPE TOOL
Do not use the tool if the trip is not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may result.
Do not interfere with the proper operation of the contact trip mechanism.
29. WHEN USING THE TOOL OUTSIDE OR ELEVATED PLACE
When fastening roofs or similar slanted surface, start fastening at the lower part and gradually work
your way up. Fastening backward is dangerous as you may loose your foot place.
30. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF ANY PORTION OF THE TOOL CONTROLS (e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT
ARM) IS INOPERABLE, DISCONNECTED, ALTERED OR NOT WOKING PROPERLY
31. NEVER ACTUATE THE TOOL INTO FREE SPACE
This will avoid any hazard caused by free flying fasteners and excessive strain of the tool.
32. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE TOOL CONTAINS FASTENERS

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33. RESPECT THE TOOL AS A WORKING IMPLEMENT
34. NO HORSEPLAY
35. NEVER LOAD THE TOOL WITH FASTENERS WHEN ANY ONE OF THE OPERATING CONTROLS
(e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM) IS ACTIVATED
36. TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE TOOL
Clean the tool with dry soft cloth. Never use wet cloth or volatile solutions such as thinner, benzine.
37. AVOID THE DIRECT SUNSHINE
Do not leave the tool or Charger in the direct sunshine for a long time.
38. SECURE THE TABLE FIRMLY, WHERE THE TOOL IS PLACED, SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE
DEFORMED OR TUMBLE DOWN
39. WHEN USING THE MACHINE FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR IN A SPECIAL ENVIRONMENT,
WHICH ARE NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL, IT IS NECESSARY TO OBSERVE
ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
40. USE ONLY THE MAX AUTHORIZED OPTIONAL PARTS WITH THE TOOL
41. HOLD THE FASTENER DRIVING TOOL DURING THE WORK OPERATION IN SUCH A WAY
THAT NO INJURIES CAN BE CAUSED TO THE HEAD OR TO THE BODY IN THE EVENT OF A
POSSIBLE RECOIL CONSEQUENT UPON A DISRUPTION IN THE ENERGY SUPPLY OR HARD
AREAS WITHIN THE WORKPIECE.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CAUTION IN ADDITION TO
THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Do not drop or hit the tool.
• Do not apply an excessive force.
•
The tool must be used only for the purpose it was designed.
• Never remove, tamper with the operating controls (e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM)
•
Keep the tool, the Fuel Cell and the Battery in a dry place out of reach of children when not in
use.
• Do not use the tool without Safety Warning label.
• Do not modify the tool from original design or function without approval by MAX CO., LTD.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
1. NAME OF PARTS
2. TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The triangle symbol marked as “▽” following its tool serial number indicates that safety yoke is equipped with this tool.
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!1 !2 !3
!8
!9
@0
!0
!5
!6
!7
!4
@1
@4
@2
@3
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q Air Filter Cover
w Fuel Cover
e Body
r LED
t Trigger
y Battery
u Hook
i Nail Stopper
o Adjustment Dial
(Nail Depth)
!0 Contact Arm
!1 Pusher Holder
!2 Pusher
!3 Magazine
!4 Tail Cover
!5 Pack Cap
!6 Terminal Block
!7 Battery (JP606H)
!8 Battery Setting Hollow
!9 Jack
@0 Power Cord
@1 Charger (JC610M)
@2 Power Plug
@3 AC Adapter
@4 Contact Tip (Option)
3. FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NO. GS683RH-EX GS683CH-EX
HEIGHT 15˝ (382 mm) 15-3/8˝ (391 mm)
WIDTH 4-3/8˝ (111 mm) 4-3/8˝ (110 mm)
LENGTH 15˝ (379 mm) 13-3/8˝ (340mm)
WEIGHT 7.8 lbs. (3.5 kg)
(including Fuel Cell and Battery)
LOADING CAPACITY 32 nails (1 strip) 40 nails (1 strip)
BATTERY Battery JP606H for
MAX Cordless Fastening System
BATTERY CAPACITY 6V DC, 1.5 Ah
CHARGER Charger JC610M for MAX gas
nailer (AC adapter included)
POWER SOURCE 100-240V AC, 50 or 60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
8VA (10V 800mA)
(Rated output)
CHARGING TIME 150 minutes at maximum
ACCESSORIES Carrying case,
Battery, Charger
TEMPERATURE -5˚C (23˚F) to 49˚C (120˚F)
RANGE FOR USE
PRODUCT NO. GS683RH-EX GS683CH-EX
NAIL LENGTH 2˝ to 3-1/4˝ (50 to 83 mm)
SHANK DIAMETER .113˝ to .131˝ (2.9 to 3.3 mm)
SHANK TYPE Smooth, Ring, Screw
HEAD DIAMETER .267˝ to .295˝ .256˝ to .303˝
(6.8 to 7.5 mm) (6.5 to 7.7 mm)
COLLATION ANGLE 21 degree 34 degree
HEAD Full round head Clipped head
4. TECHNICAL DATA
q NOISE
A-weighted single-event sound power level ------ LWA, 1s, d 103.9 dB
A-weighted single-event emission sound pressure level at work station ------ LpA, 1s, d 100.5 dB
These values are determined and documented in accordance to EN12549 : 1999.
w VIBRATION
Vibration characteristic value ＝4.04 m/s
2
These values are determined and documented in accordance to ISO 8662-11.
This value is a tool-related characteristic value and does not represent the influence to the hand-arm-
system when using the tool. An influence to the hand-arm-system when using the tool will, for example,
depend on the gripping force, the contact pressure force, the working direction, the adjustment of mains
supply, the workpiece, the workpiece support.

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3. SAFETY DEVICES
The tool is provided with the following safety devices in order to secure safety for nail driving work.
Mechanical Safety Device
This tool is equipped with a FULL SEQUENTIAL ACTVATION MECHANISM. This tool
will not discharge nails unless the Contact Arm and Trigger have been activated
simultaneously. The nails are not discharged by neither simply pulling the Trigger nor
applying the Contact Arm to the nails driving object. The nails are discharged only after
apply the Contact Arm to the object and pulling the Trigger.
Trigger
Contact Arm
CAUTION: ●
Prior to using the tool, be sure to inspect it to see whether the safety devices function
properly. Do not use it if they do not function properly.
Prior to using the tool, check whether the safety devices function properly. With no nails
loaded, install the Battery and Fuel Cell to check.
※ In the following cases, the safety devices are out of order. Never use the tool.
1. An operating sound is emitted by simply pulling the trigger.
2. The tool starts dry-fire operation by simply applying the contact arm to the object.
※ A fan running sound is heard, but this is not a fault.
If any abnormality is found, contact your nearest MAX authorized distributor for
inspection/repairing.
WARNING: ●
To avoid accidental firing or double firing, pull the trigger rapidly and firmly.

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4. HOW TO USE THE BATTERY AND THE CHARGER
WARNING: ●
Be sure to charge MAX JP606H for the tool with MAX JC610M. If charged with other charger,
the Battery could fail to be properly charged as well as get broken, ignited or generate the
heat.
● Do not put the Battery close to a fire.
● Do not leave the Battery in the direct sunshine.
● Do not charge or use the Battery in the wet condition with a liquid such as water, sea water,
milk, soft drink, soap water.
● Unplug the charger when it is not used.
● Be sure to charge at 0 to 40°C to avoid the possibility of fire.
● Do not give a strong shock such as hitting with a hammer, stamping or dropping.
WARNING: ●
In order to prevent short-circuiting, be sure to cover the terminal block (metal section) of the
Battery with the Pack Cap (wind the insulating tape) for recycling.
<Battery cells in Battery Pack>
・ Nominal voltage: 1.2 V/piece
・ Quantity used in 1 pack: 5 pieces
CAUTION: ●
When the Battery has been used up or is not used for a long period, remove it from the
Charger.
● After setting the Battery in the tool, do not hold it to carry around.
CAUTION: ●
Do not use the out-of-life Battery.
Use of the out-of-life Battery leads to breakdown of the tool body, and charging it causes the
charger to go wrong.
PROPER USE OF BATTERY
q Fully charge and use up the Battery.
If you repeat charging the Battery while stored electricity still remains more than half the capacity, the
number of nails drivable by each charging could decrease dramatically, shortening the life of the
Battery. It is recommended to use it until the LED of the tool has been illuminated in red, indicating
that the Battery running out of electricity.
w Use two Batterys alternately.
To ensure the longer life of the Battery, it is recommended to use two of them alternately, one in use
while the other is charging preparing a spare one.
The Battery for the tool uses Ni-MH batteries which are a precious recyclable resource. Once the
Battery runs out of life, take it to your nearest distributor without disposing of it.
Recycling the Ni-MH Battery

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Green LED Red LED Status Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
HOW TO USE THE CHARGER
The special purpose charger JC610M has the LEDs (green, red) which indicate the status of the charger
and Battery.
The following cases are considered to be the troubles. Replace the charger and Battery with new ones.
● The green LED is not turned on if the power plug of the charger is plugged into a 100-240 V AC (for
household use) plug socket. (With the Battery unset)
※ Check with another electric appliance to see whether electricity is available at the plug socket.
● Neither green nor red LED is turned on or blinks if the Battery is set in the Charger.
● The green LED is not turned on 150 minutes after the red one has been turned on.
● The red LED is not turned on if the Battery is set in the charger.
Troubles of Charger and Battery
○ ON ● OFF Power-on The charger has been plugged in. (Power-on status:
Battery unset)
● OFF ○ ON Charging The Battery is being charged.
○ ON ● OFF Charge Completed The Battery has been completed charged.
Blinking Blinking
High temparature
alarm
The Battery is hot. (Remove it from the Charger and
cool it down for a while before charging.)
○ ON ○ ON Battery alarm The Battery is defective. (Replace it with a new one)
Blinking ○
ON Battery high
temparature alarm
The Battery is defective and hot. (Replace it with a
new one.)

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WARNING:
HOW TO CHARGE
● Charge the Battery at the specified voltage.
Be sure to charge from a 100-240 V AC (for household use) plug socket. Use of the non-
specified voltage not only causes a trouble, but also is dangerous.
● Handle the power cord with care.
Do not use the Charger whose power cord is damaged.
● Use a proper plug socket.
Use of the rickety or slack plug socket causes an accident due to overheat. If this is the case,
use another proper one.
q If the Battery is used up, remove it from the tool.
Firmly holding the tool body, press the latches on both side of the Battery with your
fingers to remove.
Battery
w Insert the AC adapter’s jack into the Charger and plug the power plug into a
plug socket.
The green LED is turned on to inform you of the power-on status.
Green LED
Charger
100-240 V
AC Power Adapter
Latch
CAUTION: ●
Do not try to charge the Battery which has been fully charged. The life of the Battery could be
shortened.
e Charge the Battery.
1. Set the Battery firmly in the charger.
2. Once it is set in the charger, charging will start automatically. The red LED is turned
on to inform you that charging is under way.
3. The maximum charging time is approx. 150 minutes. The charging time depends on
the temperature, supply voltage or remaining battery capacity. Once charging is fully
completed, the green LED will be illuminated to inform you that charging has been
completed. If the fully charged Battery is set in the charger again, the red LED will be
turned on again, indicating that it is being charged. This is not an abnormality. After a
while, the green LED will be turned on to indicate completion of charging.
r The Illuminated Green LED Indicates completion of charging.
1. Holding down the charger, remove the Battery.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter’s power plug from the plug socket.
Now Charging is complete.
Battery
Red LED
Charger 100-240 V
AC Power Plug

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CAUTION: ●
After completing your work or when the tool is not used, be sure to remove the Battery Pack
from the tool to store it. (Remove the Fuel Cell and nails as well)
If it is left connected, the electric power will be consumed in the standby state.
In the following cases the Battery Pack must be charged for 12 HOURS to reach top performance:
・ Upon purchasing the tool.
・ When the tool has not been used for 1 month or longer.
・ When it is clear that you can drive less nails even when fully charged.
After the Charge Complete lamp has been turned on, leave the Battery set in the Charger for about
another 12 hours.
Preventing the Battery Pack from becoming inactive

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5. HANDLING OF FUEL CELL
The Fuel Cell is double structured; the inner container has been filled with a liquid fuel gas and the outer
one with a propellant gas (another pressurized gas).
Like squeezing a toothpaste tube, the inner fuel gas is pushed out by the pressure of the propellant gas,
thus being used up to the last without wasting it. Because of this structure, the combustible propellant
gas in the outer container remains even after the fuel gas in the inner container has been used.
Therefore, utmost care should be taken when disposing the empty Fuel Cell.
WARNING: ●
Be sure to use the Fuel Cell exclusively designed for the MAX Cordless Fastening System.
● Never smoke a cigarette when attaching or operating a jet valve.
● Do not remove a rubber plug from the bottom of the Fuel Cell except at disposal.
● Do not make a hole in the Fuel Cell.
● Be careful not to breathe in the gas.
Breathing in the gas could cause sleepiness, dizziness or nausea.
● Never jet the gas to the human body.
● Do not incinerate or recycle the empty Fuel Cell.
(See Page 19 for disposal of the Fuel Cell)
WARNING: ●
Attach the metering valve properly to the Fuel Cell.
Attach it firmly until it has “clicked.”
Unless it is properly attached, the fuel gas will not be jetted from the metering valve. Also, the
gas could leak, causing danger to you.
ATTACHING THE METERING VALVE TO THE FUEL CELL
The metering valve is designed to jet a constant amount of fuel gas into the combustion chamber of the
tool.
1. Push to remove the valve. 2. Detach the valve from the cap. 3. Align the edges.
4. Push in the front edge 5. Push in the rear edge until it 6. Push in horizontally. It clicks again.
5. has clicked.
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WARNING:
SETTING THE FUEL CELL
● Be sure to release your finger from the Trigger.
● Do not press the Contact Arm against the object.
2
1
q Push up and pull the Fuel Cover to this side to open it.
Fuel Cover
w Directing the Jet Nozzle of the Metering Valve forward (toward the Air Filter Cover),
set the Fuel Cell.
Jet Nozzle
e When you open the Fuel Cover, you can see a Red Adapter.
Fit the Jet Nozzle into this adapter.
Red Adapter
r Put the Fuel Cover over the metering valve and push it down to latch.
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DISPOSING OF THE USED FUEL CELL
Combustible propellant gas still remains in the used Fuel Cell.
WARNING: ●
Do not throw the used Fuel Cell into a fire.
● Never smoke a cigarette.
● Never breathe in the gas.
Dipose of all empty Fuel Cells. Remember to dispose of these cells where they will not be found by
children, crushed, puncfured, or burned.
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION
Read section titled “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.
1. BEFORE OPERATION
q Wear Safety Glasses or Goggles.
w Do not insert the Fuel Cell and Battery.
e Inspect screw tightness.
r Check operation of the Contact Arm & Trigger if moving smoothly.
t Insert the Fuel Cell and Battery.
y Hold the tool with finger-off the Trigger, then push the Contact Arm against the work-piece. (The
tool must not operate.)
u Hold the tool with Contact Arm free from work-piece and pull the Trigger. (The tool must not
operate.)
i Remove the Fuel Cell and Battery.
WARNING:
WARNING:
2. OPERATION
Wear safety glasses or goggles
Danger to the eyes always exists due to the possibility of dust being blown up by the exhausted air or of
a fastener flying up due to the improper handling of the tool. For these reasons, safety glasses or
goggles shall always be worn when operating the tool.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection equipment
must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 (Council
Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 DEC. 1989) and provide both frontal and side protection.
The employer is responsible to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator and all
other personnel in the work area.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge outlet
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Procedure
q Load the nails into the slit in the rear of the Magazine until they reach in front of the
Nail Stopper.
WARNING:
LOADING THE NAILS
● When loading the nails, be sure to release the finger from the Trigger.
● Do not press the Contact Arm against the object.
Nails
● Abrupt release of the Pusher Holder causes jamming of nails or dry-firing.
CAUTION:
Nail Stopper
Pusher Holder
w Pull the Pusher Holder as far as the rear and of the magazine and release it gently.
● Never put your face above the tool. Recoil of the tool may cause an
unexpected injury.
● Never bring your hand or finger close to the discharge outlet.
WARNING:
2
1
qPress Contact Arm against the object.
wPull the Trigger.
HOW TO DRIVE THE NAILS
Procedure
q Set the Battery and Fuel Cell in place.
w Press Contact Arm against where you want to drive the nails.
The fan motor is activated, the fuel gas is jetted, mixing the fuel with the air.
e Firmly pressing the Contact Arm, pull the Trigger. The nails are driven into the object
by combustion of the fuel.
● Prior to starting work, be sure to check whether the tool functions as
mentioned above.
● If the tool is used for a long time, it could be heated and burn you.
If any abnormality is found, contact your nearest MAX authorized distributor
for inspection and repairing.
※ The fan keeps running for approx. 10 seconds even after driving the nails.
WARNING:
r The nails are not fired again even if the Contact Arm is applied to the object with the
Trigger pulled. Release the Trigger and repeat Step
w .