2” 18-GAUGE BRAD NAILER 66995 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© 2009 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 tion. 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. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not. e. Store the tool when it is idle out of reach of children and other untrained persons. A tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users. j. 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. f.
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. Always verify prior to using the tool that the air source has been adjusted to the rated air pressure or within the rated air-pressure range.
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. Keep clear of the workpiece near the area being fastened. Fasteners may bend sideways during firing, causing them to exit the workpiece at an unexpected point, causing personal injury. 18.
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. Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. 1. Unpacking When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible. • This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug covering the air inlet. Remove this plug before set up.
6. Turn on the air compressor according to the manufacturer’s directions and allow it to build up pressure until it cycles off. 7. Adjust the air compressor’s output regulator so that the air output is enough to properly power the tool, but the output will not exceed the tool’s maximum air pressure at any time. Adjust the pressure gradually, while checking the air output gauge to set the right pressure range. 8. The air pressure setting must not exceed job site regulations/restrictions or exceed max.
fails to act in the manner explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician. Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Testing Procedure TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Empty the tool before this procedure. Point the tool at a piece of scrap wood when testing. 1. Disconnect tool from the air supply. 2. Empty the magazine of fasteners. 3. Check that Trigger and Safety Nosepiece move freely, without sticking. 4.
General Operating Instructions 1. Before use, orient the Exhaust Cover (1) so that the vent faces away from your face during use. The Exhaust Cover can be rotated a full 360° until desired position is found. 2. Once air connection has been set up and nails loaded, test the Tool, as directed in the prior section, before each use. 3. If an automatic oiler is not used, add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil (available from the include oil bottle) to the airline connection before use.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or leaking air is detected, correct problem before further use. Clearing Jams TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION, BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams): • Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields. Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields. • Release the trigger. • Detach the air supply.
4. Pull out the jammed fastener and the remainder of the fastener strip that is still in the magazine. Dispose of the remaining fastener strip; it may be bent or damaged in some other way. 5. If you are unable to clear the fastener jam using the method prescribed above, the tool should be taken to a qualified service technician for proper servicing. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Insufficient fastener depth. 1. Not enough air pressure. 2. Incorrect lubrication or not enough lubrication. 3.
PARTS LIST Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Description Exhaust Cover Hex Bolt Cylinder Cap Unit Seal Seal O-Ring Compression Spring Gasket O-Ring Head Valve Piston O-Ring O-Ring O-Rin
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
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