Bosch PTK3.6LI Cordless Tacker and Stapler Instruction Manual

BOSCH PTK3.6LI Cordless Tacker and Stapler

Robert Bosch GmbH Power Tools Division

70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Germany
www.bosch-pt.com
1 619 929 L03 (2012.03) PS / 197 WEU

Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

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 cre-ate 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.

Electrical safety

•  Power tool 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 and 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.

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.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection 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 energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
•  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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•  If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

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.
•  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control
• 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

Battery tool use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
•  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.
• 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

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 Warnings for Cordless Tackers
• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the tacker can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.
• 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.
•  Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. 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.
•  Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage.
• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand. Protect the power tool against heat, e. g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. Danger of explosion.
•  In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system

Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers
Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.

• Only charge Bosch lithium ion batteries or batteries installed in Bosch products with the voltages listed in the technical data. Otherwise there is danger of fire and explosion.
•  Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to danger of an electric shock.
• Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
•  Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
• Children or persons that owing to their physical, sensory or mental limitations or to their lack of experience or knowledge, are not capable of securely operating the charger, may only use this charger under supervision or after having been instructed by a responsible person. Otherwise, there is danger of operating errors and injuries.

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Intended Use
The power tool is intended for tacking fabrics, leather, card board, foils, insulation material and other materials to soft structural surfaces, such as wood or wood-like materials. The power tool is not suitable for fastening wall or ceiling panelling.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the ma-chine on the graphics page.

1. Tacker head
2. Battery charge-control indicator
3. Handle
4. Socket for charge connector
5. Trigger
6. Magazine release button
7. Refill indicator
8. Plug connector for charger
9. Staple strip*
10.  Magazine
    *Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program

Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information

• Measured sound values determined according to EN 60745.
• Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product is 76 dB(A). Uncertainty K=3 dB.
• The noise level when working can exceed 80 dB(A).

Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60745: ah<2.5 m/s2, K= 1.5 m/s2.

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with differ-ent accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into ac-count the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep hands warm, organise work patterns.

Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described un-der “Technical Data” is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60745 (battery powered products) and EN 60335 (battery chargers) according to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC.
Technical file (2006/42/EC) at: Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ETM9,

• Dr. Egbert Schneider Senior Vice President Engineering
• Helmut Heinzelmann Head of Product Certification PT/ETM9

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Leinfelden, 16.03.2012

Assembly

Battery Charging (see figure A)
The battery is supplied partially charged.
To ensure full battery capacity, completely charge the battery (at least 3–5 hours) before using for the first time.
The Lithium-Ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the battery.
The “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)” protects the lithium ion battery against deep discharging. When the battery is discharged, the power tool is switched off by a protective circuit.

WARNING:

After the automatic shut-off of the power tool, do not continue to press the trigger. The battery could become damaged.

• A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer period does not develop its full capacity until after approx. 5 charging/discharging cycles.
• When the battery charge-control indicator 2 lights up red during operation, the battery capacity is below 30% and the battery should be charged.
• Plug the mains plug of the battery charger into a socket outlet and the charger plug 8 into the socket 4 on the rear side of the handle.
• The battery charge-control indicator 2 indicates the charging progress. The indicator flashes green during the charge procedure. The battery is completely charged when the indicator lights up green continuously.

Note: The power tool cannot be used during the charge procedure; it is not defective when inoperative during the charging procedure.
During the charging procedure, the handle of the machine warms up. This is normal.
Disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply when not using it for longer periods.
Protect the battery charger against moisture!
Observe the notes for disposal.
Loading the Magazine (see figure B)
Use only original Bosch accessories. The precision parts of the power tool, such as the magazine, the striker and the shot duct, are matched to Bosch staples. Other manufacturers use other steel qualities and sizes.

• Turn the power tool around.
• Press release buttons 6 and pull out the magazine 10 toward the rear.
• Insert the staple strip 9.
• Insert the magazine 10 again until it engages.

Do not exert any force when opening, loading and inserting the magazine.

Operation

Starting Operation Switching On and Off

At first, firmly place the tacker head 1 against the workpiece until it is pushed in a few millimeters. Afterwards, briefly press the trigger 5 and then release again.
The trigger lock, which is connected with the movable tacker head 1, pre-vents unintentional shot actuation when the trigger 5 is inadvertently pressed.

Working Advice

• This machine is not suitable for working with 19 mm staples.
• Therefore, do not use the machine to fasten ceiling panelling with profiled wood or grooves.
• When the staple is jammed in the machine, do not hold the machine by the trigger. When removing a jammed staple, the trigger can be inadvertently actuated.

Avoid blank shots in order to reduce the wear of the impact striker.
Carefully apply the tacker head 1 to the material being tacked. Soft work-pieces (e. g. pinewood) can become damaged by applying too much pressure.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
For safe and proper working, always keep the machine clean.
If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service center for Bosch power tools.
In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the machine.
After-sales Service and Customer Assistance
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under:
www.bosch-pt.com

Our customer service representatives can answer your questions con-cerning possible applications and adjustment of products and accesso-ries.
Great Britain
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P.O. Box 98
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Ireland
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Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
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Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
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Republic of South Africa
Customer service
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Transport
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be ob-served. For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.

Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.
Disposal

The machine, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!
Only for EC countries:

According to the European Guideline 2002/96/EC, power tools that are no longer usable, and according to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected sepa-rately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

Batteries no longer suitable for use can be directly returned at:
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
E-Mail:
Battery packs/batteries:

Li-ion:
Please observe the instructions in section “Trans-port”, page 30.