8 GAUGE 2-IN-1 NAILER/STAPLER Model 97524 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read and understand tool labels and manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool increases the risk of injury to persons. b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair increases the risk of injury to persons as a result of being caught in moving parts. c. Avoid unintentional starting.
i. j. k. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not. WARNING – Do not fire fastener on top of another fastener. This is able to cause the fastener to be deflected and hit someone, or cause the tool to react and result in a risk of injury to persons. WARNING – Remove finger from the trigger when not driving fasteners. Never carry the tool with finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a fastener.
c. Use only the lubricants supplied with the tool or specified by the manufacturer. Air source a. b. Never connect to an air source that is capable of exceeding 90 PSI. Over pressurizing the tool may cause bursting, abnormal operation, breakage of the tool or serious injury to persons. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at the rated pressure or within the rated pressure range as marked on the tool.
14. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions for detailed information on the proper maintenance of tool. 15. Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to fire fasteners into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners, or at too steep of an angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing personal injury. 16. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may split the workpiece and fly free, causing personal injury. 17.
product, but must be supplied by the operator. Vibration Precautions This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical checkups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use.
• This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug covering the air inlet. Remove this plug before set up.
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not used, add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil into the airline connection before operation. Add a few more drops after each hour of continual use. 2. Attach an air hose to the compressor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool. Other components, such as a coupler plug and quick coupler, will make operation more efficient, but are not required.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. is pressed against the workpiece prior to pulling the Trigger. It should only fire again if the trigger is released first. The Tool should not fire if the Safety Nosepiece is not pressed against the workpiece.
7. Press the Safety Nosepiece against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger. The tool must cycle (fire) only once. Release the trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must cycle (fire) again only once. With the Trigger held, carefully lift the tool and press it against the workpiece again. The tool must not cycle (fire). If it fails to act in the manner explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician.
discharge any residual air pressure in the tool, and release the trigger after use. Clean external surfaces with clean, dry cloth. Then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach. 3. Remove all three Safety Cover Bolts (53) on the Safety Cover (54) - see Figure 1. FIGURE 1 Clearing Jams 1. 2. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION, BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams): • Wear ANSI-approved safety 3. goggles with side shields.
(58). Replace the Safety Cover, being careful to line up the bolt holes and fit the Safety into the slot. Replace and securely tighten all of the Safety Cover Bolts (53). Make sure that the Safety moves without sticking. 7. Reload the Nailer/Stapler. 8. Reconnect the Nailer/Stapler to the air hose. 9. Press the Safety of the Nailer/Stapler against an appropriate piece of scrap wood. 10. Test fire the Nailer/Stapler several times, checking for proper operation. 11.
TO PREVENT EXPLOSION: Lubricate only with specified lubricants. Lubricate the air inlet using only pneumatic tool oil. Lubricate the internal mechanism using only white lithium grease. Other lubricants may damage the mechanism and may be highly flammable, causing an explosion. Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular operation of the air-operated tool. 1.
Troubleshooting Stop using Nailer/Stapler immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and part replacements must be done only by a qualified technician. All procedures in bold are to be attempted only be a qualified technician. Problem Possible Causes Air leaking at Trigger area. Air leaking between Housing and Nose. Air leaking between Housing and Cap (4). Has power loss. Tool skips a nail. Fasteners are jammed. Nailer/Stapler will not drive down tight. O-Rings (98, 99) are damaged.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM SKU 97524 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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