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ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q.What size batteries do barbara k! products use?
A. | barbara k! Kit | Item | Battery | Qty. |
| roadside safety kit | Lantern/Flashlight | AA | 4 | | 15-pc. lighted
screwdriver | Flashlight | AAA | 2 | | dorm survival kit | Flashlight | AA | 2 |
Q.What are the 30 pieces in the 30 piece toolkit?
A. In addition to the very smart and compact tool case, this kit includes:
- 7oz hammer
- 6-in-1 screwdriver
- 6" slip joint pliers
- 10' measuring tape
- 2-in-1 level
- 6-in-1 putty knife
- 6" adjustable screwdriver
- 16 piece hex key wrenches
- Assorted hardware & fasteners
- barbara k! Guide to Simple Home Repair
Q.What do the fractional graduations on the back of the tape measure indicate?
A.The graduations on the back of the tape measure are used to measure the diameter of a circle.
Q.What are the 6 functions of the 6-in-1 interchangeable screwdriver?
A. The 6-in-1 interchangeable screwdriver actually has 4 individual pieces, however, it functions as 6 tools:
2 - double-ended screwdriver bits
1 - double-ended nut/bolt driver
1 - standard screwdriver grip/handle
Specific Functions:
- screwdriver bit functions as a #1 phillips head and a 3/16" slotted (flat) screwdriver
- additonal screwdriver bit functions as a #2 phillips head and a 1/4" slotted (flat) screwdriver
- cylinder shaft functions as a 3/16" nut/bolt driver and a 1/4" nut/bolt driver.
Q.How do I use the 6-in-1 ratchet screwdriver?
A. The ratchet is an ergonomic feature on the screwdriver to assist in turning the screw with minimal effort.
To Use:
- place appropriate bit inside cylinder shaft & into screw head
- turn in the direction of the screw
- without releasing screwdriver from screw head, simply turn hand back into position and apply pressure once again to turn the screw
Q.How do I use the staple gun?
A.To Lock:
- Pull the blue handle away from the stapler and push down into locked position
To Unlock:
- Squeeze the blue handle down into the stapler while sliding forward into unlocked position
To Load:
- Press & squeeze silver latch on back end of stapler
- Pull out tray & place staples inside body of staple gun
To Use:
- After loading with staples, place tip of staple gun into the surface to be stapled
- While applying firm pressure and leaning into the gun, squeeze the trigger to release and propel the staple out of the gun, into the materials to be stapled.
Q.How do I use the glue gun?
A. - Plug in glue gun & immediately appropriate size glue stick.
- Be sure the glue stick reaches the end of the heated nozzle by pumping the glue stick with the trigger down into the barrel of the gun.
- You may need to 2 glue sticks to prepare larger glue guns for first time use.
- Let glue gun heat up for 5-8 minutes.
- Lightly squeeze trigger to apply the appropriate amount of glue onto surface
Safety Tip:
Be careful to avoid direct skin contact with hot glue and the heated nozzle. If skin does come into contact with hot glue, immediately dip into cool liquid to prevent burning and remove the hardened glue.
Q.How do I use the cordless glue gun?
A. To Assemble:
- Place provided metal support into holes at front of glue gun.
- Remove circular bumper pads from rubber strip.
- Insert each pad into one of the four round posts on glue gun stand to prevent base from sliding.
To Use:
- Position glue gun on its base plug one end of cord into the gun and the other into an electrical outlet.
- Insert glue stick into the barrel, making sure the glue stick reaches the end of the heated nozzle by pumping the glue stick with the trigger down into the barrel of the gun.
- You may need to 2 glue sticks to prepare glue gun for first time use.
- Allow 5 to 8 minutes for gun to heat up.
- To begin use, pull the cord out of the gun and with a firm grip pull the trigger to apply glue onto surface.
- Immediately press objects firmly together and hold for approximately 90 seconds.
- A heated gun can be used for approximately 10 minutes, reload gun with glue sticks as necessary.
- Re-heat the gun by plugging it back into the outlet for 2 additional minutes this will give you 10 more minutes of usage.
- Any left over glue can be re-heated for later use.
Safety Tip:
Be careful to avoid direct skin contact with hot glue and the heated nozzle. If skin does come into contact with hot glue, immediately dip into cool liquid to prevent burning and remove the hardened glue.
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