Axminster GFN3490, User Manual

General Instructions for Battery
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DO NOT USE THE TOOLS WITHIN 
THE DESIGNATED SAFETY AREAS OF
FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORES OR IN

AREAS WHERE THERE MAY BE VOLATILE
GASES. THERE ARE VERY EXPENSIVE, VERY
SPECIALISED TOOLS FOR WORKING IN THESE
AREAS.

Do not discard old batteries or old cutting
tools of any description into general rubbish;
the cutting tools may still be sharp enough to
inflict an injury; batteries if included in 
rubbish that is to be disposed of by burning
are an explosion hazard.

Similarly, do not dispose of old battery packs into
clean water run-offs; if they eventually leak, they
will become a pollutant hazard.

When not in use, tools and battery packs should,
ideally, be separated and kept in dry secure 
storage, care being taken to ensure that battery
terminals are not liable to be, shorted together
by adjacent metal objects.

Above all, 

OBSERVE..

make sure you know what

is happening around you, and 

USE YOUR 

COMMON SENSE.

The Tools

Before using the tool read the instructions
thoroughly and make sure you understand them.
Prior to assembling the tool and its battery pack,
carry out a visual inspection of the tool, checking
for damage, or anything untoward. (Do you know
who used it last? That person may be able to
confirm that the tool was "fine" when last used.
Check that the battery terminals are clean and
the casing is not damaged. It is always advisable

to insert nails into the tool with the battery pack
disengaged in case the trigger switch is inadver-
tently operated; as this is not always practical, use
the stop lock on the tool (if fitted) or keep fingers
away from the trigger switch when handling the
nailer. Check that the nails are seated correctly

Where the workpiece is a small loose item
consider clamping it to a firm work surface to
prevent movement and to enable you to have
both hands free to operate the tool.

Do not drain the battery completely, you will
notice when the performance drops off,
(usually the speed will fall progressively as the
tool is put under load). Change the battery at this
time, not only will you minimise the chance of
damage to the battery but you will prolong its
life expectancy (Number of charges) and also its
ability to accept its full charge capacity.

If the tool becomes excessively hot, perhaps
during or after a long, hard work session allow
the nailer to cool down for at least 10 minutes
Try to avoid work situations that subject the tool
to continuous overheating.

When the work operation is complete, dissemble
the tool, carry out an inspection for damage of
the tool, store in a dry secure area, and re-charge
any depleted battery packs. Do not re-charge
battery packs that have only been subjected to
minimal use, e.g. less than 15 minutes work.

Do not use the charger as a storage facility for
the battery packs, once the charge is complete
remove the battery from the charger and store
separated. 

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