21° ANGLE FRAMING NAILER 98733 Set up 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© 2008 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. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
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c. Personal safety a. b. c. d. conditions. Wear heavy-duty work gloves during use. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the tool. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the tool. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
e. Fire nails into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to fire nails into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive nails on top of other nails, or at too steep an angle. Nails can ricochet, causing personal injury. Never fire this tool into the air or point it toward yourself or another person. f. Hold tool away from head and body during use. Tool may kick back, causing injury. g. Do not fire fasteners too close to edge of workpiece.
pressure or within the rated pressure range as marked on the tool (70 to 120 PSI). 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. b. Symbol Definitions Symbol WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved eye protection. WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing protection.
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) 3. Take caution, as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When nailing these materials, extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact. 4.
Functional Description Air Supply To prevent explosion: Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool. Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool. Specifications Working Air 70-120 PSI* (Depending on Pressure Range nail length and wood density) Air Inlet 1/4” -18 NPT Nail Type .113”-.
ponents, such as a connector and quick coupler, will make operation more efficient, but are not required. WARNING! To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool. Such a coupler contains an air valve that will allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate accidentally after the air supply is disconnected. Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance, can be hindered by undersized air supply components. 3.
Operating Instructions Figure 1 Trigger (56) 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. Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts. If any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.
to perform in the manner explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician. WARNING! Disconnect the Nailer from the air compressor whenever loading or servicing. Operating Framing Nailer 1. Adjust the Exhaust Cover (4) to direct as desired. 2. To fire a nail, place the nose of the Nailer on the workpiece. The Nailer should not fire if the Safety (37) is not depressed. Once the Safety is depressed, gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger once to fire one nail. Release the Trigger.
Clearing Jams WARNING! Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles and appropriate hearing protection. THEN: 1. Disconnect the Framing Nailer from its air supply. 2. Empty the Magazine (71) completely. 3. Try to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood or flooring to ensure that there is no trapped air in the system. 4. Always leave Magazine open during maintenance.
User-Maintenance Instructions Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Always disconnect Nailer from its compressed air supply and safely discharge any residual air pressure in the tool before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. To prevent serious injury from tool failure: Do not use damaged equipment.
Troubleshooting Problem Air leaking in Cylinder Cap (8A). Lack of power. Slow to cycle. Low power when shooting and returning. Not shooting fasteners or only intermittent feeding. Fastener is jammed in tool. Possible Causes Likely Solutions 1. Loose Screw (6). 1. Tighten and recheck. 2. O-ring (9A) is cracked or worn. 2. Replace O-ring. 1. Tool is too dry. 1. Add about 3 drops of pneumatic tool oil into the Air Plug (83). 2. Air pressure too low. 2.
PARTS LIST Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 9A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Description Screw Spring Washer Bushing Exhaust Cover Seal Screw Spring Washer Cylinder Cap O-ring sealing Washer Valve Seat Spring O-Ring (M57.5 x 3.6) O-Ring (M72.4 x 3.5) Valve Screw Cylinder Seal Collar O-Ring (M54.4 x 4) Piston Cylinder O-Ring (M67 x 3) O-Ring (M60.25 x 2.5) Restrictive Seal O-Ring (M97.5 x 3.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. REV 09g SKU 98733 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Limited 1 Year warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment).
