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Mark Etinger
Whether you’re a crafty person, a fashion designer or someone who wants to organize their closet more methodically, tagging guns are undoubtedly extremely useful little pieces of machinery. They are expecially handy for retailers who are looking to speed up the tagging process and are tired of painstakingly adorning garments with tags, string and safety pins. Many tagging guns are hand-held and work with a quick pull of the trigger. But if you’ve never used one before, it can be a little perplexing and even a little dangerous—it is a needle after all. Here is a step by step guide on how to safely use a price tagging gun. Loading and Operating There are two basic types of tagging guns: fine fabric guns and standard guns. Fine fabric guns are used for delicated materials that would otherwise be damaged if a regular gun is used like silk and other delicate clothes, but are also used for every day items as well. Regular guns are for heavier, nylon based fabrics most commonly found in T-shirts, sweatshirts, blue jeans, etc. Fine fabric and standard tagging needles aren’t interchangeable as fine tagging tools are 50% smaller in diameter and 1/4” shorter than the standard guns. It’s important to remember that tagging guns put a hole in the garment, so it’s best to test the fabric by putting the fastener in an inconspicuous place on the garment or put your fastener through the size tag of the garment. Typically, a price tagging gun is equipped with different sized fasteners and replacement needles. Looking at all of those pieces and parts can make your head spin, but don’t worry—it’s simple to get together and start tagging. Using the needle guard supplied with the price tagging gun, insert the needle into the slot in the front of the nozzle of the gun. Next, you’re going to want to insert the fasteners. The fasteners only fit through the gun one way and that’s through the top. And that’s it! You are ready to tag with your new price tagging gun. As far as operations go, each model varies so it’s best to check with your model’s manual for the absolute specifics. Generally, you hold the material of the item you want to tag firmly against the front of the gun and squeeze the trigger. Next you release the trigger and pull the needle out of the material. If your price tagging gun starts to jam, stop pulling the trigger. Remove the needle and pull the fastener out the back side of the needle. Next you’ll put the needle back into the gun or replace it with a fresh one. Safety One thing that is very important to remember about tagging guns is to always use the nozzle guard when the gun is not in use. This protects you and your staff from getting injured and it also keeps the needle sharp and ready for work. In addition needle sticks can transmit diseases, so it’s best to dispose of them properly. If you’re concerned about getting pricked while tagging, you can always wear leather gloves as a means of protection.
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