Trotec PTNS 10-230V User manual

TRT-BA-PTNS10-230V-TC-001-EN
PTNS 10-230V
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
TACKER

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................5
Transport and storage...........................................................6
Start-up..................................................................................7
Operation ...............................................................................8
Errors and faults....................................................................9
Maintenance ........................................................................10
Disposal ...............................................................................10
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of sharp object
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to pointed objects.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
Wear ear protection
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear eye protection.
Wear protective gloves
Information marked with this symbol indicates that you
should wear protective gloves.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
PNTS 10-230V
http://hub.trotec.com/?id=41136

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Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
The term power tool used in the safety warnings refers to both
mains-operated and battery-powered electric tools (with/
without power cable).
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Work area
safety
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
•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.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Electrical
safety
•Power tool or power adapter plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
•If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device(RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Personal
safety
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.

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Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as protective mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, hearing protection or tight-fitting protective
clothing used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Power tool
use and care
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source and / or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
•Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Service
•Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for tackers
•Always assume that the power tool contains fasteners
(wire nails or staples). Careless handling of the tacker
can result in an unexpected ejection of wire nails or
staples and lead to personal injury.
•Do not point the power tool towards yourself or anyone
nearby. Unexpected triggering will eject a wire nail or
staple which might cause an injury.
•Do not actuate the power tool until it is placed firmly
against the workpiece. If the power tool is not in contact
with the workpiece, the staple or wire nail might ricochet.
•Disconnect the power tool from the mains connection
or battery when a wire nail or staple is jammed inside.
If not de-energized, the tacker could be actuated by
accident while removing a jammed staple or wire nail.
•Exercise particular caution when removing a jammed
wire nail or staple. The mechanism may be under tension
and the staple or wire nail could be forcefully ejected while
you attempt to eliminate the jam.
•Do not use this tacker for fastening electrical lines. It is
not suitable for the installation of electrical lines, it could
damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing
electric shock and fire hazards.
•Use appropriate detection equipment to track down
concealed supply lines or consult the local utility
companies. Contact with electrical lines may result in fire
and electric shock. Damaging a gas line may lead to an
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage and may cause an electric shock.
•Do not under any circumstances use the power tool if
you detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, his service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
workpiece by your hand or against the body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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Intended use
Only use the device PTNS 10-230V for tacking cardboard,
leather, insulating material, fabrics made of textile or natural
fibres, foils and similar materials onto a soft ground such as
softwood or material similar to wood whilst adhering to the
technical data.
We recommend using the power tool with original Trotec
accessories.
Improper use
The device PTNS 10-230V is not suitable for tacking hard
materials such as metals, stone materials, glass and hard
plastics.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Personal protective equipment
Wear hearing protection.
Excessive noise can lead to hearing loss.
Wear eye protection.
With it you protect your eyes from splintering, falling
and flying pieces which could cause injuries.
Wearing protective gloves.
They protect your hands from burns, crushing injuries
and skin abrasions.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning
Do not process materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
Warning
Make sure not to hit power, gas or water lines when
working with a power tool.
If necessary, use a pipe detector to check the wall you
want to drill in or slit open.
Warning
Risk of injuries caused by flying parts or bursting tool
heads.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Caution
Vibration emissions can cause a health hazard if the
device is used for an extended period of time or if it is
not properly handled and maintained.
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Notice
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Behaviour in the event of an emergency
1. Disconnect the device from the mains feed-in:
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.

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Information about the device
Device description
The PTNS 10-230V is a tacker designed for tacking insulating
material or decoration.
You can staple and tack cardboard, leather, textile or natural
fibres and similar materials onto softwood or material similar to
wood.
A shot sequence of 20shots per minute can be accomplished.
The device comes with a magazine filling level indication for
checking the remaining supply of staples and wire nails. The
magazine can accommodate up to 100staples of type53 or
50wire nails of type47.
Device depiction
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
No. Designation
1 Start lock
2 Trigger
3 Magazine release
4 Magazine filling level indicator
5 Orifice
6 Magazine slider
7 Wire nails
8 Staples

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Scope of delivery
• 1x Device PTNS 10-230V
• 400 x Staple, type53, length:10mm, width: 11.4mm
• 100 x Wire nail, type47, length:14mm, width: 1.8mm
• 1x Manual
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model PTNS10-230V
Mains connection 1/N/PE ~ 220–240V/ 50Hz
Power input 45 W
Impact frequency 20spm
Fastener type: staple
Type
Length
Width
Thickness
53
6 – 14 mm
11.4mm
0.74mm
Fastener type: wire nail
Type
Length
Width
47
15 mm
1.8 mm
Max. holding capacity of
magazine
100 staples, 50 wire nails
Protection class II /
Plug type CEE 7/17
Cable length 3 m
Weight 0.6kg
Vibration information
according to EN60745
Vibration emission value ah4.678 m/s²
Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s²
Sound values according to
EN60745
Sound pressure level LpA 73.82 dB(A)
Sound power LWA 84.82 dB(A)
Uncertainty K 3 dB
Wear hearing protection.
Excessive noise can lead to hearing loss.
Information on noise and vibration:
• The vibration level specified in these instructions was
determined by means of a measuring method standardized
in EN60745 and can be used for a device comparison. The
specified vibration emission value may also be used for a
preliminary assessment of the exposure.
Caution
Vibration emissions can cause a health hazard if the
device is used for an extended period of time or if it is
not properly handled and maintained.
• The vibration level will change depending on the
application of the power tool and may in some cases differ
from the value specified in these instructions. The vibration
load may be underestimated if the power tool is used
regularly in such a way. For a precise estimation of the
vibration load during a certain work period, it is also
important to consider the periods during which the device
is switched off, or is running but not actually employed.
This can reduce the vibration load over the entire work
period significantly.
Transport and storage
Notice
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Before transporting the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down.
Storage
Before storing the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down.
• Clean the device as described in the Maintenance chapter.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• ambient temperature below 40 °C
• protected from dust and direct sunlight.

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Start-up
Unpacking the device
• Take the device and the accessories out of the packaging.
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
• Check the scope of delivery for completeness and look for
damages.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
• Dispose of the packaging material according to the
national regulations.
Filling the magazine
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning
Make sure that the device is switched off.
Make sure not to hold the device by the trigger when a
staple or wire nail is jammed inside!
The trigger could be actuated by accident while
removing a jammed staple or wire nail.
Wear safety glasses
Wear appropriate eye protection when working with
the device.
Info
At the magazine filling level indicator you can check
whether any staples or wire nails are left in the
magazine.
Info
Do not open or close the magazine by force (e.g. for
filling).
1. Turn the bottom of the device up.
2. Squeeze the magazine release(3) together and pull the
magazine slider(6) out towards the back.
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6
3. Insert the staples(8) in the magazine(9) with their tips
pointing up.
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4. Alternatively, the magazine(9) can also be filled with wire
nails(7) – insert them on the left-hand side. Observe the
mark(10) on the left-hand side of the magazine slider that
indicates the guiding groove for the wire nails. Insert the
wire nails in the magazine with their heads pointing
downwards.
Notice
Wire nails can only be inserted as depicted: on the left-
hand side of the magazine.
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5. Slide the magazine slider(6) back down alongside the
magazine(9) until it clicks into place.
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6
Connecting the power cable
1. Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains socket.
Operation
Tips and notes on handling the tacker
Warning of sharp object
Wire nails and staples are sharp. Risk of injuries if
handled without due care!
General information:
• Always apply the device to the workpiece firmly and at a
right angle. Otherwise the staple or wire nail could be
diverted sideways.
• Be careful when using the device on soft workpieces. Else
the workpiece could be damaged.
• Observe the size of staples and wire nails as specified in
the technical data.
• At the magazine filling level indicator you can check
whether any staples or wire nails are left in the magazine.
• Make sure not to hold the device by the trigger when a
staple or wire nail is jammed inside! The trigger could be
actuated by accident while removing a jammed staple or
wire nail.
Switching the device on and off
Wear your personal protective equipment when working with
the device.
1. Put the device down on the respective spot you want to
tack.
2. To release the start lock(1) push it through from the right-
hand side of the device.
3. Pull the trigger(2).
1
2
ðThe wire nail or staple is injected into the workpiece.
4. Having driven the staple or wire nail in all the way, release
the trigger and withdraw the device from the workpiece.

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5. To engage the start lock(1) again push it through from the
left-hand side of the device. The start lock audibly clicks
into place.
1
ðThe device is secured against accidental firing.
Shutdown
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Troubleshooting tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorized specialist electrical
company or by Trotec.
Slight smoke or odour are emitted during first use:
• This is not a fault. These phenomena disappear after a
brief runtime.
The device does not start:
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• Check the on-site fusing.
Info
Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the
device back on.
A wire nail or staple is jammed in the device:
Warning
Ensure that the device is switched off.
Make sure not to hold the device by the trigger when a
staple or wire nail is jammed inside!
The trigger could be actuated by accident while
removing a jammed staple or wire nail.
• Open the magazine release and remove the wire nail or
staple.
The device becomes hot:
• Make sure not to exert too much pressure on the device
during operation.
• Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
• Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the device
back on.
Notice
Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.

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Maintenance
Activities required before starting maintenance
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down completely.
Warning of electrical voltage
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be
opened must only be carried out by authorised
specialist companies or by Trotec.
Notes on maintenance
Inside the device, there are no parts that need to be maintained
or lubricated by the user.
Cleaning
The device should be cleaned before and after each use.
Notice
The device does not have to be lubricated after
cleaning.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
• Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth.
Ensure that no moisture enters the housing. Protect
electrical components from moisture. Do not use any
aggressive cleaning agents such as cleaning sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners to dampen
the cloth.
• Dry the device with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Keep the ventilation openings free from dust deposits to
prevent overheating of the motor.
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the
waste equipment to be disposed of.

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