AIR NAILER/STAPLER 2-IN-1 KIT Model 97525 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in 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.
Specifications Air Inlet Recommended Air Pressure Magazine Capacity Safety Feature Nail Size Staple Size Accessories 1/4” - 18 NPT 60 - 100 PSI, 100 PSI Max. 100 Nails or 80 Staples Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism .039-.042” Shank (18 Gauge),5/8” - 1-1/4” L 1 /4” Crown, .039-.042” Shank (18 Gauge), 1/2” - 1-1/4” L Oil Dropper, 2 Wrenches, 1 Coupler Plug Note: Performance of the compressor (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending on variations in local line voltage.
8. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles and appropriate hearing protection. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear a NIOSH-approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists. Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles. 9. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and safer performance.
heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire, or cause electrical damage to the tool. Check your air compressor’s manual for the appropriate size cord. It is also possible that the use of an extension cord may cause your circuit breaker to trip or your panel fuse to break. If this happens, either use the compressor without an extension cord or find a larger amperage circuit to use. 19. Maintenance. The maintenance outlined in the maintenance section should be performed regularly.
Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed on page 9 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. 1/4”-18 NPT Operation Nailer/ Stapler For best service you should incorporate an oiler, regulator, and inline filter, as shown in the diagram above. Hoses, couplers, oilers, regulators, and filters are all available at Harbor Freight Tools. 1.
Operation - Testing The Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism (continued) 3. Empty the magazine of nails or staples. 4. Check that the Trigger (38) and the Safety (42) on the nose of the tool, move freely, without sticking. 5. Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Plug (77) and set at the recommended 60100 PSI, and not over the maximum 100 PSI. 6. Test the tool by depressing the Safety (42) on the nose of the tool against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger (38).
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), FIRST: 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose. Empty Magazine A (61) completely. Attempt to fire the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any staples. Always leave Magazine A (61) open during maintenance. The Magazine is springloaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler. Clearing Jams 1.
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST: 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose. Empty Magazine A (61) completely. Attempt to fire the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any staples. Always leave Magazine A (61) open during maintenance. The Magazine is springloaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler.
Maintenance Warning! Always disconnect the tool from the air compressor and then empty the magazine of nails or staples before attempting to inspect or perform maintenance to the Nailer/ Stapler. 1. Inspect all of the nuts and screws and make sure they are securely fastened. 2. Periodically lubricate the driving mechanism and magazine with a light oil. Wipe down with a clean cloth. Never use gasoline or flammable solvents to clean the tool. 3.
Assembly Drawing NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 97525 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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