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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of your caulking gun.

INTENDED USE

The caulking gun is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual and can be considered responsible for their
actions.
The caulking gun is intended to apply caulks and adhesives
to surfaces.
Do not use the product for any other purposes. Use of the
product for operations di

ﬀ

erent from intended could result in

a hazardous situation.

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock,

re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

CAULKING GUN SAFETY WARNINGS

■

Keep hands out of the piston and rod area of the caulking
gun. Fingers can be pinched between the cartridge
holder and the piston.

■

Never reach into the danger area of the product when
it is running.

■

Immediately switch off the product in case of
considerable vibrations or if other malfunctions occur.
Check the product in order to find out the cause.

■

Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0

C and 40

■

Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0

C and 40

■

The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10

C and

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

■

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.

■

Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0

C and 40

■

Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0

C and 20

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 56.

1. Plunger rod handle
2. Speed dial
3. Cartridge holder
4. Puncture tool
5. Trigger
6. Lock-off switch
7. Handle, insulated gripping surface
8. Battery port
9. Operator’s manual
10. Battery pack
11. Charger

MAINTENANCE

■

The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power
supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.

■

When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.

■

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

■

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.

■

For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Volts

Direct current

European Conformity Mark

British Conformity Mark

Ukraine Conformity Mark

EurAsian Conformity Mark

Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the machine.

Always watch for potential areas where
pinching could occur.

Original Instructions