Manual Stapleguns
Model No. 31100
Model No. 31600
Model No. 31800
Features
• Multipurpose tool for home, workshop, and professional use •
• Ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue •
• Efficient torsion drive with 1/3 less effort •
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3. While holding handle down, slip handle lock up over
handle (see Figure 3).
Handle
Handle
Lock
Figure 3
Loading Tool
Staples with
Points Facing Up
1. Lock handle (see Locking
Handle, page 2).
2. Turn staplegun upside down. At
rear of tool, squeeze latch on
end of staple channel (see Fig-
ure 4). Pull staple channel cover
outofstaplechanneluntilitstops
(see Figure 4).
Staple Channel
3. Drop staples into staple
channel. Make sure staple
points are facing up (see
Figure 4).
Staple Channel Cover
4. Slide staple channel cover
back into staple channel until it
locks into place.
Figure 4
Operating Tool
1. Unlock handle if locked.
2. Grip tool firmly. Press
tool against work
surface (see Figure 5).
3. Depress handle firmly to
fire. Do not allow tool to
jump or recoil. Note: For
greater driving force on
harder surfaces, press
thumb or palm of free
hand against head of
tool (see Figure 6).
Figure 5
Figure 6
3
Powerfast Staplegun
Model No. 31100 Uses:
STAPLES
Powerfast Model Nos. 31800 and 31600 Stapleguns Use:
Staple Brand
1/4"
36804
36804
604
5/16"
36805
36805
605
3/8"
36806
36806
606
1/2"
36808
36808
608
9/16"
36810
36810
609
1/4"
36114
36114
404
5/16"
36115
36115
405
Powerfast
Swingline
Arrow
Stanley
TRS 804
TRS 805
TRS 806
TRS 808
TRS 809
N/A
N/A
Black & Decker
97-020
97-021
97-022
97-023
97-025
97-026
97-027
Swingline is a registered trademark of Swingline Incorporated. Arrow is a registered trademark of Arrow Fastener Company.
Stanley is a registered trademark of Stanley Corporation. Black & Decker is a registered trademark of Black & Decker Corporation.
STAPLE USES
1/4" Legs
For window screens, shelf paper, closet linings, window shades,
draperies
5/16" Legs
3/8" Legs
For light upholstery, quilting, decorating
For light insulation, roofing paper, weather stripping, wire mesh,
carpet padding
1/2" Legs
For porch screens, felt stripping, canvas, fiberglass
9/16" Loktile® Legs For ceiling tile, metal lathing, wire fencing, roofing paper, insulation
LIMITED WARRANTY
DESA International warrants model numbers 31800 and 31600 for a period of two years from date of
purchaseandmodelnumber31100foraperiodofoneyearfromdateofpurchaseagainstoriginaldefects
in materials or workmanship. If this product fails to perform for either of those reasons, DESA
International will repair or replace with an equivalent product at no charge within 45 days of receipt of
the defective product. This warranty does not cover commercial or rental usage.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.
Toobtainthebenefitsofthiswarrantyiftheproductfailsduetodefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship, send
product securely packaged and postage prepaid to:
Technical Service Department
DESA International
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
101595-01
Rev. A
9/94
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