Max TA238A/18-6 CE Operating instructions

TA238A/18-6(CE)
PNEUMATIC STAPLER
OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ENGLISH
WARNING
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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.
INDEX
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................2
2. SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA.....................5
3. AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS..................................6
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION..................................6
5. MAINTENANCE.................................................................9
6. STORAGE..........................................................................9
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING/REPAIRS .....................................9
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE
BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ CAREFULLYAND
UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING "SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS". FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RE-
SULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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 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 Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21
DEC. 1989 (theAmerican National Standards Institute,
ANSI Z87.1) 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.
WARNING

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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 em-
ployer and user should ensure that any necessary hearing
protection is provided and used by the operator and others
in the work area.
3. DO NOT USE ANY POWER SOURCE EXCEPT AN AIR
COMPRESSOR
The tool is designed to operate on compressed air. Do not
operate the tool on any other highpressure gas, combusti-
ble gases (e.g., oxygen, acetylene, etc.) since there is the
danger of an explosion. For this reason, absolutely do not
use anything other than an air compressor to operate the
tool.
4. OPERATE WITHIN THE PROPER AIR PRESSURE
RANGE
The tool is designed to operate within an air pressure
range of 5 to 7 bar (70 to 100 p.s.i.).
The pressure should be adjusted to the type of the work
being fastened. The tool shall never be operated when the
operating pressure exceeds 8.3 bar (120 p.s.i.).
Never connect the tool to air pressure which potentially
exceeds 13.8 bar (200 p.s.i.) as the tool can burst.
Gasoline
Thinner
5. DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL NEAR AFLAMMABLE
SUBSTANCE
Never operate the tool near a flammable substance (e.g.,
thinner, gasoline, etc.). Volatile fumes from these sub-
stances could be drawn into the compressor and com-
pressed together with the air and this could result in an
explosion.
6. NEVER USE THE TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOS-
PHERE
Sparks from the tool may ignite atmospheric gases, dust or
other combustible materials.
7. DO NOT USE AWRONG FITTINGS
The connector on the tool must not hold pressure when air
supply is disconnected. If a wrong fitting is used, the tool
can remain charged with air after disconnecting and thus
will be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is
disconnected, possibly causing injury.
8. DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY AND EMPTY THE
MAGAZINE WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE
Always disconnect the air supply 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.
9. INSPECT SCREW TIGHTNESS
Loose or improperly installed screws or bolts cause acci-
dents 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.
10. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND
TO DRIVE A FASTENER
Whenever the air supply is connected to the tool, 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.
11. 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 dis-
charge outlet is not pointed toward people when connect-
ing and disconnecting the hose, loading and unloading the
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12. USE SPECIFIED FASTENERS (SEE PAGE 5)
The use of fasteners other than specified fasteners will
cause the tool malfunction. Be sure to use only specified
fasteners when operating the tool.
13. PLACE THE DISCHARGE OUTLET ON THE WORK
SURFACE PROPERLY
Failure to place the discharge outlet of the nose in a proper
manner can result in a fastener flying up and is extremely
dangerous.
14. KEEP HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM THE DIS-
CHARGE 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.
15. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS CLOSE TO THE EDGE
AND CORNER OF THE WORK AND THIN MATERIAL
The workpiece is likely to split and the fastener could fly
free and hit someone.
16. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS ON TOP OF OTHER
FASTENERS
Driving fasteners on the top of other fasteners may cause
deflection fasteners which could cause injury.
17. REMOVING THE FASTENERS AFTER COMPLETING
OPERATION
If fasteners are left in the magazine after the completion of
operation, there is the danger of a serious accident occur-
ring prior to the resumption of operation, should the tool be
handled carelessly, or when connecting the air fitting. For
this reason, always remove all fasteners remaining in the
magazine after completion of the operation.
18. CHECK OPERATION OF THE CONTACT TRIP MECHA-
NISM FREQUENTLY INCASE OF USING A CONTACT
TRIP TYPETOOL
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.
19. WHEN USING THE TOOL OUTSIDE OR ELEVATED
PLACE
When fastening roofs or similar slanted surface, start fas-
tening at the lower part and gradually work your way up.
Fastening backward is dangerous as you may lose your
foot place.
Secure the hose at a point close to the area you are going
to drive fasteners.Accidents may be caused due to the
hose being pulled inadvertently or getting caught.
20. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF ANY PORTION OF THE
TOOL CONTROLS (e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM) IS
INOPERABLE, DISCONNECTED, ALTERED OR NOT
WOKING PROPERLY
21. NEVER ACTUATE THE TOOL INTO FREE SPACE
This will avoid any hazard caused by free flying fasteners
and excessive strain of the tool.
22. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE TOOL CONTAINS FAS-
TENERS
23. RESPECT THE TOOLAS AWORKING IMPLEMENT
24. NO HORSEPLAY
25. NEVER LOAD THE TOOL WITH FASTENERS WHEN
ANY ONE OF THE OPERATING CONTROLS (e.g.,
TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM) IS ACTIVATED
26. WHEN DISPOSING THE MACHINE OR ITS PARTS,
FOLLOW THE RELEVANT NATIONAL RULES
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CAU-
TION IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
Do not use the tool as a hammer.
Always carry the tool by the grip, never carry the tool by
the air hose.
The tool must be used only for the purpose it was de-
signed.
Never remove, tamper with the operating controls (e.g.,
TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM)
Keep the tool 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 TECH-
NICAL DATA
1. NAME OF PARTS
2
1
10
549
68
3
7
1 Frame
2 Cylinder Cap
3 Exhaust Port
4 Slider Unit
5 Magazine
6 Trigger
7 Grip
8 Click Lever
9 Warning Label
(back side)
10 Outlet
2. TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NO. TA238A/18-6
HEIGHT 241.5mm (9-1/2")
WIDTH 64mm (2-1/2")
LENGTH 231mm (9-1/8")
WEIGHT 1.2kg (2.71lbs)
RECOMMENDED OPERATING
PRESSURE 5 to 7bar (70 to 100 p.s.i.)
LOADING CAPACITY 109staples
AIR CONSUMPTION 0.61l(0.022ft3) at 7 bar
operating pressure
* The machine has been compactly designed in order to
improve operating weight balance.
3. FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NO. TA238A/18-6
CROWN 6.4mm (1/4'')
LENGTH 13 to 38mm
(1/2''to1-1/2'')
WIDTH 1.25mm (.05'')
THICKNESS 1.12mm (.044'')
GAUGE 18
CROWN
LENGTH
THICKNESS
WIDTH
TOOL AIR FITTINGS:
This tool uses a 1/4" N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter
should be 7mm (.28") or larger. The fitting must be capable of
discharging tool air pressure when disconnected from the air
supply.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE:
5 to 7 bar (70 to 100 p.s.i.). Select the operating air pressure
within this range for best fastener performance.
DO NOT EXCEED 8.3 bar (120 p.s.i.).
4. TECHNICAL DATA
1 NOISE
A-weighted single-event sound power level
------ LWA, 1s, d 87.2 dB
A-weighted single-event emission sound pressure level at
work station ------- LpA, 1s, d 79.7 dB
These values are determined and documented in accor-
dance to EN12549 : 1999.
2 VIBRATION
Vibration characteristic value = 2.66 m/s2
These values are determined and documented in accor-
dance 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.
5. APPLICATIONS
* Door and window casings
* Plywood, decorative boards, and other interior finish works
* Panel assembly and moldings
* Sub flooring
* Furniture assembly including drawer assembly, case back
fastening, blind pinning, and other finishing works
* Cabinet assembly

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3. AIR SUPPLY AND CONNEC-
TIONS
[AIR SUPPLY & CONNECTIONS]
Air compressor Air filter
Regulator
Oiler
Air hose
3-piece airset
Used at 5 to 7 bar (70 to 100 p.s.i.)
FITTINGS: Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing
and which will release air pressure from the tool when discon-
nected from the supply source.
HOSES: Hose has a min. ID of 6 mm (1/4") and max. length of
no more than 5 meters (17").
The supply hose should contain a fitting that will provide "quick
disconnecting" from the male plug on the tool.
SUPPLY SOURCE: Use only clean regulated compressed air as
a power source for the tool.
3-PIECE AIRSET (Air filter, Regulator, Oiler):
Refer to TOOL SPECIFICATIONS for setting the correct oper-
ating pressure for the tool.
NOTE:
A filter will help to get the best performance and minimum wear
from the tool because dirt and water in the air supply are major
causes of wear in the tool.
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for the best
performance. Oil added thru the air line connection will lubricate
the internal parts.
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERA-
TION
Read section titled "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS".
1. BEFORE OPERATION
Check the following prior operation.
1 Wear Safety Glasses or Goggles.
2 Do not connect the air supply.
3 Inspect screw tightness.
4 Check operation of the contact arm & trigger if moving
smoothly.
5 Connect the air supply.
6 Check the air-leakage. (The Tool must not have the
air-leakage.)
7 Hold the Tool with finger-off the trigger, then push the
contact arm against the work-piece. (The tool must not
operate.)
8 Hold the Tool with contact arm free from work-piece and
pull the trigger. (The Tool must not operate.)
9 Disconnect the air supply.
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 protec-
tion is worn. Eye protection equipment must conform to the
requirements of Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 DEC. 1989
(the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1) 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 when
driving the fasteners because of dangerous of hitting the hands
or body by mistake.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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STAPLE LOADING
1
2
Slider Unit
Click Lever
1 Push the click lever.
2 Pull out the slider unit.
A set of staples
(Insert it with the square
feet of staples up)
Magazine
3 Insert a set of staples into the magazine with the point of
staples up.
Slider Unit
Click Lever
4 Press the slider unit to set the click lever securely.
TEST OPERATION
1 Adjust the air pressure at 5 bar (70p.s.i.) and connect the
air supply.
2 Without touching the trigger, depress the contact arm
against the work-piece.
Pull the trigger (The tool must fire the fastener.)
3With the tool off the work-piece, pull the trigger.
Then depress the connect arm against the work-piece.
(The tool must fire the fastener.)
4 Adjust the air pressure as much as the lowest possible
according the length of fastener and the hardness of work
piece.
AIR HOSE CONNECTION
Connect the air chuck to the air plug.
When connecting the air chuck, do not point the staple
discharge outlet at any part of your body or at another
person, and do not touch the trigger.
DRIVING FASTENERS
NOTE :
This tool is shipped with SEQUENTIAL TRIP selected.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP
The Sequential Trip requires the operator hold the tool against
the work before pulling the trigger.
This makes accurate fastener placement easier, for instance on
framing, toe nailing and crating applications.
The allows exact fastener location without the possibility of
driving a second fastener on recall, as described under "Contact
Trip".
The Sequential Trip Tool has a positive safely advantage be-
cause it will not accidentally drive a fastener if the tool is con-
tacted against the work or anything else-while the operator is
holding the trigger pulled.
Switching SEQUENTIAL TRIP to CONTACT TRIP
ALWAYS-disconnect air supply before switching the trig-
gering method.
WARNING
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Button
1 Press the button on the trigger.
Switching lever
2 Turn the switching lever in the direction of the arrow.
Switching lever
3 Set the switching lever as above picture.
CONTACT TRIP
The common operating procedure on "Contact Trip" tools is for
the operator to contact the work to actuate the trip mechanism
while keeping the trigger pulled, thus driving a fastener each
time the work is contacted.
All pneumatic tools are subject to recoil when driving fasteners.
The tool may bounce, releasing the trip, and if unintentionally
allowed to recontact the work surface with the trigger still actu-
ated (finger still holding trigger pulled) an unwanted second
fastener will be driven.
Trigger
Contact arm
DRIVING DEPTH ADJUSTIMENT DIAL
Adjustment dial
ALWAYS-disconnect air supply before adjusting adjustment
dial.
1 If a Adjustment is required, disconnect air supply.
2 Refer to the figure for direction to turn the dial.
3 Reconnect air supply.
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THE CONTACT TIP
Contact tip
ALWAYS-disconnect air supply before setting the contact tip.
Set the contact tip on the top of the contact arm, when driving
staples to a soft material.
Use the contact tip at the back of the rear side of the magazine
as necessary.
CLEARING JAMMED STAPLES
Front cover
Collar
Collar
Screw
Screw
Contact arm
Driver guide
Magagine
Slider unit
1 Disconnect the air hose.
2 Remove the set of staples from the magazine.
3 Take out 4 hexagon socket head cap screws from the
magazine.
Then remove the front cover and the driver guide.
4 Clear the staples-jammed inside the driver guide using a
thin iron bar or a flat-blade screw driver. and the ware plate
using a thin iron bar or a flat-blade screwdriver.
5 Reinstall the driver guide and the front cover the set of
staples and bring back the slider unit.
ALWAYS-disconnect air supply before clearing jammed
staples.
5. MAINTENANCE
1 ABOUT PRODUCTION YEAR
This product bears production number at the lower part of
the grip of the main body. The two digits of the number
from left indicates the production year.
(Example)
0 8 8 2 6 0 3 5 D
Year 2008
2 DO NOT FIRE THE STAPLER WHEN IT IS EMPTY
3 USE A 3-PIECE AIRSET
Failure to use a 3-piece airset allows the moisture and dirt
inside compressor to pass into the tool directly. This
causes rust and wear, and results in a poor operating per-
formance. The hose length between airset and tool should
be no longer than 5 m since a longer length results in a
reduction in air pressure.
4 USE RECOMMENDED OIL
The velocite or turbine oil should be used to lubricate the
tool. Upon completion of operations, place 2 or 3 drops of
oil into the air plug inlet with the jet oiler. (Recommended
Oil : ISO VG32)
5 INSPECT AND MAINTAIN DAILY OR BEFORE OPERA-
TION
Disconnect air supply and empty the magazine when
inspecting or maintaining the tool.
(1) Drain air line filter and compressor
(2) Keep lubricator filled in air 3-pieces set
(3) Clean filter element of air 3-pieces set
(4) Tighten all screws
6. STORAGE
1 When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat
of the lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust.
2 Do not store the tool in a cold weather environment. Keep
the tool in a warm area.
3 When not in use, the tool should be stored in a warm and
dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
4 All quality tools will eventually require servicing or re-
placement of parts because of wear from the normal use.
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING/REPAIRS
The troubleshooting and/or repairs shall be carried out only by
the MAX CO., LTD. authorised distributors or by other special-
ists.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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The specifications and design of the products in this manual will be subject to change without ad-
vance notice due to our continuous efforts to improve the quality of our products.
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