TRAK-IT TOOL TI-C4 User manual
OPERATORS MANUAL
TRAK-IT TOOL MODEL TI-C4
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DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTE: Emphasizes essential information.
DÉFINITIONS DES DIFFÉRENTS DEGRÉS D’ AVERTISSEMENTS
AVERTISSEMENT Indique une situation éventuellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas contournée,
pourrait provoquer la mort ou des blessure sérieuses.
ATTENTION Indique une situation éventuellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas contournée,
pourrait provoquer des blessures légères à moyennement sérieuses.
REMARQUE Souligne des informations importantes.
DEFINICIÓN DE LAS INDICACIONES DE ADVERTENCIA
¡ATENCIÓN! Indica una situación potencialmente peligrosa que podría causar la muerte o graves
lesiones si no se evita.
¡PRECAUCIÓN! Indica una situación potencialmente peligrosa que podría causar lesiones menos
graves o leves si no se evita.
NOTA: Resalta informaciones importantes.
INDEX INDEX INDICE
ENGLISH Page 3 to 24 Page
FRANÇAIS Page 25 to 46 Page
ESPAÑOL Page 47 to 68 Page
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ENGLISH
TI-C4
GAS POWERED FASTENING SYSTEM
INDEX
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2. SPECIFICATIONS &
TECHNICAL DATA
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3. SAFETY DEVICE
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4. HOW TO USE THE BATTERY AND
THE CHARGER
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5. HANDLING OF FUEL CELL
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6.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION
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20
7. MAINTAIN FOR PERFORMANCE
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23
8. STORING
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING/REPAIRS
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OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFETY WARNING
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING:
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS ON USING THE TOOL
1. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Danger to the eyes always exists due to the possibility of dust being blown up by the exhausted air
or of a fastener flying up due to the improper handling of the tool. For these reasons, safety glasses
or goggles shall always be worn when operating the tool.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection equipment
must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 (Council
Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 DEC. 1989) and provide both frontal and side protection.
The employer is responsible to enforce the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator
and all other personnel in the work area.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
2. EAR PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED IN SOME ENVIRONMENTS
As the working condition may include exposure to high noise levels which can lead to hearing
damage, the employer and user should ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided
and used by the operator and others in the work area.
3. WEAR THE CLOTHINGS AND A PROTECTIVE GEAR SUITABLE FOR THE WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
Depending on the working environment, wear a long-sleeve work uniform and a protective gear
such as a helmet, safety shoes.
4. CAUTIONS FOR FUEL CELL
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Be sure to set Fuel Cell.
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Store Fuel Cell in well ventilated area.
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Do not expose the Fuel Cell to the direct sunshine.
Do not place the Fuel Cell in a vehicle or a trunk where the temperature could rise. It could
explode. A used empty Fuel Cell still contains a combustible jet gas, which could swell and
explode a container into pieces.
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Store the Fuel Cell at ambient temperature of 49°C (120°F) or lower.
The Fuel Cell contains the pressurized combustible gas. If it is exposed to the temperature
higher than 49°C (120°F), the gas could leak from it or burst, resulting in a fire.
WARNING:
TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. FAILURE TO FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
49°C
120°F
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Do not breathe in the gas.
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Do not incinerate or recycle the empty Fuel Cell.
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Never jet the gas to the human body.
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Do not remove the rubber plug from the bottom of the Fuel Cell except at disposal.
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Do not make a hole in the Fuel Cell.
5. CAUTIONS FOR CHARGING METHOD, THE CHARGER AND THE BATTERY
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Be sure to use Battery (Cat.#55583).
Be sure to use Battery (Cat.#55583) for the tool. Never connect the tool to a power source or
other rechargeable battery, dry cells or storage battery for automobiles.
Neglect of this could cause breakage, trouble, heat generation or combustion.
(See Page 11 for Battery (Cat.#55583))
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Be sure to charge with Charger Base (Cat.#55618).
Be sure to charge the Battery with Charger Base (Cat.#55618).
If charged with other charger, it could fail to be properly charged as well as get broken, ignited or
generate the heat. (See Page 11 for Charger Base (Cat.#55618))
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Charge the Battery prior to use.
The new Battery or the one which has not been used for a long period may not be fully charged
due to self-discharge. Be sure to charge it with Charger Base (Cat.#55618).
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Charge the Battery at the specified voltage.
Be sure to charge, using a 110 V AC plug socket (for household use). Never charge at other
than the specified voltage. Neglect of this could cause combustion or heat generation.
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Never use a transformer such as a booster for the power source of the charger.
Neglect of this causes a trouble or burnout of the charger.
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Never use an engine generator or DC power source to charge the Battery.
Neglect of this causes a trouble or burnout of the charger.
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Never charge the Battery in the rain or in the place exposed to water splash or moisture.
If it is charged in the wet condition, it could cause an electric shock or short-circuiting, resulting
in a fire due to burnout or combustion.
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Never touch a power plug with a wet hand.
Holding it with a wet hand could cause an electric shock.
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Never cover the charger in use with a cloth, and so on.
Putting a cover could generate the heat, resulting in a burnout or fire.
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Do not put the charger close to a fire.
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Do not charge the Battery near any combustible substance.
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Charge the Battery in a well-ventilated area, protected against the direct sunshine.
Charging in the direct sunshine could overheat the charger, resulting in a burnout or fire.
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Charge the Battery at ambient temperature of 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
If the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F), charging may not be
allowed, could result in a fire.
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Do not allow foreign objects into a ventilation hole or Battery plug socket in the charger.
They cause an electric shock or trouble. Use in the place free of dust.
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Handle a power cord with care.
If you hold the power cord of the AC adapter to carry or pull it to disconnect from a plug socket, it
will be damaged, resulting in snapping or short-circuiting. Also, take care that it will not come into
contact with cutters, high-temperature substances, oil or grease. Replace the damaged power
cord with a new one.
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Once the Battery is disconnected from the tool body, be sure to cover it with a pack cap,
unless it is used.
In order to prevent short-circuiting, cover the terminal block (metal section) of the unused Battery
with the pack cap.
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Never short-circuit the terminal block (metal section) of the Battery.
If it is short-circuited, a large current will run to overheat the Battery, causing you a burn or
damage on it.
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Never throw the Battery into a fire.
Neglect of this could cause an explosion.
6. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE TOOL
When connecting the Battery to the tool, be sure to observe the following in order to prevent
malfunctioning.
1. Do not put your finger on the trigger.
2. Do not press the contact arm against the object.
3. Never put your finger or hand near the muzzle.
7. BE SURE TO CHECK WHEN THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED
Prior to using the tool, connect the Battery to it without pressing the contact arm against the object
and loading the pins and Fuel Cell, and be sure to check the following:
1. Check whether or not operating sound is heard, by only connecting the Battery.
※If you connect the Battery and press the contact arm against the floor, and so on, the fan of the
tool will run, but this is not abnormal.
2. Check for heat generation or abnormal smell or sound.
If the tool is activated, generates the heat or emits abnormal smell or sound, it is an indication of
trouble. Using the tool in that condition results in an accident. If any abnormality is found, contact
your nearest authorized distributor.
8. UNPLUG THE CHARGER WHEN IT IS NOT USED
9. ONLY USE TOOL IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
If used in an ill-ventilated place, you could suffer from oxygen starvation.
10. AVOID THE DIRECT SUNSHINE
Do not place the tool in a vehicle or a trunk where the temperature could rise, because it could
explode. A used empty Fuel Cell still contains a combustible jet gas, which could swell and explode
a container into pieces.
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11. NEVER USE THE TOOL NEAR THE VOLATILE COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES
Never use the tool near gasoline, thinner, gas, paint or adhesive agent, because it could ignite or
explode.
12. KEEP TOOL AWAY FROM FIRE
13. BE SURE TO USE THE TOOL IN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF -7°C (19°F) TO 49°C
(120°F), BECAUSE THE TOOL BODY COULD BE DAMAGED, IGNITE OR EXPLODE
-7°C (19°F) or lower: The tool body could be damaged.
49°C (120°F) or higher: The Fuel Cell could be damaged, resulting in ignition or explosion.
14. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN THE RAIN OR IN A VERY HUMID PLACE
Neglect of this causes a trouble.
15. NEVER DRIVE THE PINS, FACING EACH OTHER
If you drive the pins, facing each other, an improperly driven pin may hit and injure the worker
facing you.
16. BEWARE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE TOOL
If the tool is used for a long period of time, the nose and contact arm will become hot. Be careful not
to get a burn.
17. WHEN USING THE HOOK, BE SURE TO RELEASE YOUR FINGER FROM THE TRIGGER
18. REMOVE THE FUEL CELL AND THE BATTERY AND EMPTY THE MAGAZINE WHEN THE
TOOL IS NOT IN USE
Always remove the Fuel Cell and the Battery from the tool and empty the magazine when operation
has been completed or suspended, when unattended, moving to a different work area, adjusting,
disassembling, or repairing the tool, and when clearing a jammed fastener.
19. INSPECT SCREW TIGHTNESS
Loose or improperly installed screws or bolts cause accidents and tool damage when the tool is put
into operation. Inspect to confirm that all screws and bolts are tight and properly installed prior to
operating the tool.
20. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO DRIVE A FASTENER
Never touch the trigger unless you intend to drive a fastener into the work. It is dangerous to walk
around carrying the tool with the trigger pulled, and this and similar actions should be avoided.
49°C
120°F
−7°C
19°F
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21. NEVER POINT THE DISCHARGE OUTLET TOWARD YOURSELF AND OTHER PERSONNEL
If the discharge outlet is pointed toward people, serious accidents may be caused when misfiring.
Be sure the discharge outlet is not pointed toward people when the Fuel Cell and the Battery are
inserted or not, loading and unloading the fasteners or similar operations.
22. USE SPECIFIED FASTENERS
The use of fasteners other than specified fasteners will cause the tool malfunction. Be sure to use
only specified fasteners when operating the tool.
23. PLACE THE DISCHARGE OUTLET ON THE WORK SURFACE PROPERLY
Failure to place the discharge outlet of the nose in a improper manner can result in a fastener flying
up and is extremely dangerous.
24. KEEP HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM THE DISCHARGE OUTLET
When loading and using the tool, never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area
of the tool. It is very dangerous to hit the hands or body by mistake.
25. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS CLOSE TO THE EDGE AND CORNER OF THE WORK AND THIN
MATE RIAL
The workpiece is likely to split and the fastener could fly free and hit someone.
26. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS ON TOP OF OTHER FASTENERS
Driving fasteners of the top of other fasteners may cause deflection fasteners which could cause
injury.
27. REMOVING THE FASTENERS AFTER COMPLETING OPERATION
If fasteners are left in the magazine after the completion of operation, there is the danger of a serious
accident occurring prior to the resumption of operation, should the tool be handled carelessly, or
when inserting the Fuel Cell and the Battery. For this reason, always remove all fasteners remaining
in the magazine after completion of the operation.
28. CHECK OPERATION OF THE CONTACT TRIP MECHANISM FREQUENTLY IN CASE OF
USING A CONTACT TRIP TYPE TOOL
Do not use the tool if the trip is not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may result.
Do not interfere with the proper operation of the contact trip mechanism.
29. WHEN USING THE TOOL OUTSIDE OR ELEVATED PLACE
When fastening roofs or similar slanted surface, start fastening at the lower part and gradually work
your way up. Fastening backward is dangerous as you may loose your footing.
30. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF ANY PORTION OF THE TOOL CONTROLS (e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT
ARM) IS INOPERABLE, DISCONNECTED, ALTERED OR NOT WOKING PROPERLY
31. NEVER ACTUATE THE TOOL INTO FREE SPACE
This will avoid any hazard caused by free flying fasteners and excessive strain of the tool.
32. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE TOOL CONTAINS FASTENERS
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33. RESPECT THE TOOL AS A WORKING IMPLEMENT
34. NO HORSEPLAY
35. NEVER LOAD THE TOOL WITH FASTENERS WHEN ANY ONE OF THE OPERATING CONTROLS
(e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM) IS ACTIVATED
36. TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE TOOL
Clean the tool with dry soft cloth. Never use wet cloth or volatile solutions such as thinner, benzine.
37. AVOID THE DIRECT SUNSHINE
Do not leave the tool or Charger in the direct sunshine for a long time.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CAUTION IN ADDITION TO
THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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Do not use the tool as a hammer.
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The tool must be used only for the purpose it was designed.
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Never remove, tamper with the operating controls (e.g., TRIGGER, CONTACT ARM)
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Keep the tool, the Fuel Cell and the Battery in a dry place out of reach of children when not in
use.
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Do not use the tool without Safety Warning label.
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Do not modify the tool from original design or function without approval by CO., LTD.
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