CONTACT SAFETY TRIP MECHANISM
OPERATING A CONTACT SAFETY TRIP TOOL:
• The operator is required to have the finger off the trigger and the nose of the nailer/stapler to be placed
on the workpiece.
• The contact safety trip mechanism is then depressed against the workpiece and the trigger is pulled to
drive the nail or staple.
• The trigger is released after each nail or staple is driven.
• Move the nailer/stapler to the next location and repeat the above procedure.
VERIFICATION
• Disconnect the air supply from the air inlet.
• Empty all nails or staples from the magazine.
• Make sure the trigger and the contact safety trip mechanism moves up and down without sticking.
• Connect the air supply to the nailer/stapler air inlet.
• Depress the contact safety trip mechanism against the workpiece without pulling the trigger. The
nailer/stapler must not cycle.
Never use the tool if a cycle occurs.
• Hold the nailer/stapler clear of the workpiece. The contact safety trip mechanism should return to its
original down position. Pull the trigger. The tool must not cycle.
Never use the nailer/stapler if a
cycle occurs.
• Depress the contact safety trip mechanism against the workpiece and pull the trigger, the nailer/stapler
must cycle.
