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Provides essential safety guidelines for operating GCN tools and handling fuel cells, including pointing away from people and wearing protection.
Explains how to evaluate base material suitability and perform the center punch test before fastening.
Lists materials unsuitable for use with gas-actuated tools, such as bricks, glass, and hardened steel.
Details minimum thickness requirements for concrete and steel base materials for safe fastening.
Provides critical safety rules for fastening, including tool angle, fastener placement, and material considerations.
Outlines essential steps before loading the tool, such as checking cleanliness and avoiding flammable areas.
Details suitable concrete materials, factors affecting holding power, and distances for concrete fastening.
Explains 'fish-hooking' in concrete, its causes, and methods to minimize it.
Explains steel base materials, factors affecting holding power, and distances for steel fastening.
Lists GDP collated pins, their specifications, quantities, and compatible nailer models.
Lists GDP collated step-shank pins, their specifications, quantities, and compatible nailer models.
Lists GDP collated spiral-knurled pins, their specifications, quantities, and compatible nailer models.
Details various MEP pins, pack quantities, and compatible nailer models.
Lists available gas fuel cells, pack quantities, and compatible tool models.
Step-by-step instructions for loading GDP strip pins into the GCN150 magazine.
Instructions for loading preassembled fasteners into the GCN-MEP tool.
Procedure for converting the GCN-MEP from single-shot to magazine-fed operation.
Guide on how to change the fastener guide for firing different types of pins with the GCN-MEP.
Step-by-step instructions for loading GDP strip pins into the GCN-MEP magazine.
Detailed steps for preparing and installing the GFC34 fuel cell into the tool.
Instructions for installing the battery and understanding the battery charge indicator light meanings.
Description of the depth control dial and how to adjust fastener embedment depth.
Instructions for attaching the tool boot for use with an extension pole for overhead applications.
Procedure for installing the optional rear foot for better tool perpendicularity.
Details the contents of the Gas-Actuated Concrete Nailer Kit, including the nailer, batteries, charger, and accessories.
Lists the components included in the Gas-Actuated Concrete Nailer Magazine Kit.
Details the components and specifications of the extension pole kits for GCN-MEP and GCN150 tools.
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