User manual BOSCH PTK 3.6 V REV 8-2009

[. . . ] 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. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] B) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. C) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. D) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. if contact accidentally occurs , flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. 6) Service a) 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. Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. unexpected triggering will discharge the fastener causing an injury. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target. Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the tacker may be accidentally activated if it is plugged in. The mechanism may be under compression and the fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a jammed condition. Do not use this tacker for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand. Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. Imitations, reconditioned batteries or other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property damage through exploding batteries. [. . . ] A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced. Hold the tacker slightly inclined while inserting the nail strip 8 so that nails rest against the side wall. Slide the magazine 10 against the tacker head 5 to the stop and press the latching lever 11 until it engages. Inserting the Battery Insert the charged battery 3 into the handle until it can be felt to engage and faces flush against the handle. [. . . ]