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GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
GCN150/GCN-MEP GAS-ACTUATED TOOL
LOADING A PREASSEMBLED FASTENER (GCN-MEP ONLY):
CONVERTING THE GCN-MEP SINGLE SHOT TOOL INTO A MAGAZINE TOOL:
1. The GCN-MEP is a single-shot tool designed for preassembled fasteners, such
as washered pins and clips.
2. When loading a fastener into the fastener guide, make sure no ngers are on
the trigger, and the trigger is not depressed. Insert the fastener without forcing
the fastener guide to depress and retract into the tool body.
3. When installing the fastener, make sure the tool is perpendicular (90˚ angle) to
work surface.
1. Push knob to extend the knob bolt.
2. Align the front of the magazine (model
number GCN-MEPMAG) with the fastener
guide and align knob bolt with knob bolt
slot. Slide both into place.
3. Tighten the knob. The magazine is now
installed.