User Manual

INSIDE ANGLES (cont’d):

4. For best operation, avoid “twisting” the taper as you track the joint and lead with the head of the taper as soon as

is practical. This will minimize “creeping” of the tape along the joint.

MAINTENANCE:

1. This tool must be thoroughly washed after each use. Flush the compound from the tool with water, either with

the pump or with a water hose and cleaning adapter.

2. Remove the cover plate and thoroughly clean any compound remaining in the head, in the tape guide and in the

cutter area. External material can be sprayed off with a hose or removed with a cleaning brush.

3. After cleaning, lightly lubricate all moving parts with Ames® Bazooka® Oil.

4. The creaser trigger can be plugged into the butt end of the tool for storage.

5. A few parts on the taper do exhibit wear with use and need to be replaced periodically.

CUTTER BLADE REPLACEMENT:

1. The cutter blade is sharp and should always be handled with pliers.

2. Unhook the cutter chain from its mounting post and carefully pull the cutter chain assembly out of the cutter

channel until the blade is exposed.

6. Re-install the cutter spring on its mounting post, ensuring the chain isn’t twisted as you do so.

7. Gently pull down on the control tube to ensure that the cutter blade is moving smoothly in the cutter channel

before resuming taping operations.

3. Noting how the current blade is installed in the cutter block, remove

it by loosening the clamp screw.

4. Install the new blade so that it seats fully under the clamp and

against the clamp screw. Securely tighten the clamp screw.

5. Ensure that the head of the clamp screw is facing toward the main

wheel and pull the blade assembly back into the cutter channel.

BAZOOKA® (cont’d)