161468-6 supersedes older part numbers: 165602-0
Original Makita 161468-6 — Safety lever (safety latch) for Makita DST220 / DST221 cordless staplers. This is a genuine Makita replacement safety lever: a compact, precision metal lever that sits in the stapler’s nose/trigger assembly and completes the safety interlock so the tool only fires when the contact nose is depressed. It’s made to the factory profile and tolerances for a drop‑in fit, restores proper trigger feel and interlock function when the original lever is bent, worn or broken, and installs with the stapler’s existing pins/screws.
Key details
- Part number: 161468-6 (also referenced as a replacement for older part 165602‑0 in some listings).
- Function: safety interlock / contact-sensing lever for DST220/DST221 series staplers.
- Construction: durable metal lever manufactured to Makita’s original specifications for reliable site use.
Fits these Makita models (examples)
- DST220Z, DST221RMJ, DST221RFE, DST221Z.
If your stapler’s safety lever is cracked, bent or missing, replacing it with the original Makita 161468-6 will restore the safety interlock and consistent firing action without modification.
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