Instructions / Assembly
Figure 2
Pusher
(B)
Bypass
lever C()
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IMPORTANT!!!
Please read this before using your
18Ga. L cleat flooring nailer.
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S1:Lubricating the tooltep
BEFORE USING YOUR NAILER FOR
THE FIRST TIME
Remove the dust cap from the air inlet and place 3-5
drops of the pre-packaged oil or non-detergent
pneumatic air tool oil in the inlet.
NOTE:
Lubricate with 4 drops of oil every 600-800 nail strikes.
To change the foot plate: Unbolt screws (A) and change
the foot plate (B).
S2:Change the foot plate and adjust
the front foot.
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S3:
Check fastenerstep
To adjust the front foot:
Loosen these two Bolts (G) and two Small Plates (H) to
ensure move the Front Foot (F) in the range of the Adjust
Groove (I).
Adjust the proper position of the Front Foot (F) according
to the actual thickness of wood floors and then lock
tightly these two Bolts (G) and two Small Plates (H) back.
This tool can work most 18 gauge L cleat
ranging from 1-1/4 ” to 1-3/4”.
NOTE: Make sure the fasteners slide in the magazine
easily If the fasteners show any form of resistance, then
they may not be compatible.
.
Connect the tool to the air source.
Insert a strip of fasteners from the rear of the
magazine (A). Be sure the fasteners are pointed
downward. (See figure 1 & figure 2)
This tool uses a spring loaded bypass lever in order to
load and upload the nails. Once the nails are properly
inserted, pull the pusher (B) completely back, pressing
against the bypass lever (C) of the pusher. (See figure
3)
Once the pusher hits the back of magazine, allow the
pusher to slide forward and engage the nails, pushing
them to the nose of the tool. (See figure 4)
1.
3.
W ARNING: Disconnect the t ool fr om air source,
make sur e ther e is no fast ener in the magazine
befor e :
1) Changing the foot plate.
2) adjusting the front foot.
Step 4: Loading cleat nails
Prepare for operation fastener
Operating the tool
Question, Problems, missing parts?
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NOTE:
If you strike on the groove rather than the tongue the
fastener will leave approximately a 1/4” up from the work
surface. Adjust the pressure accordingly to get the right depth.
,
Correct Placement
SUBFLOOR
The flooring nailer is designed for tongue and groove
flooring only. Place the nailer flush onto the work surface
and ensure that you are striking at the tongue of the
hardwood floor.
Incorrect Placement
L cleat
TONGUE & GROOVE
FLOORING
TONGUE & GROOVE
FLOORING
SUBFLOOR
L cleat
S8:Tongue and groove flooringtep
Wear the ANSI approved safety goggles.
Test the tool onto some sample flooring.
Grab the pre-packed mallet with your dominated
hand.
Grab the hand grip (J) with your free hand.
Use the mallet to strike the hammer cap (K)onto the
piece of test wood.
S6:Check pressuretep
Start the regular pressure at 80 psi.
S7:How to use the tooltep
1.
2.
NOTE:
If you are getting undesirable results simply increase the
air regulator until you reach the desired fastener
placement
,
.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE:
Use a good amount of force when striking, but not
excessive force.
Foot plate(B)
Screws(A)
Front Foot
(F)
Small Plate
(H)
Bolts(G)
The nailer is ready for 9/16 in. to 5/8 in. solid hardwood
flooring; however, if you are installing 3/8 in. (1/2 in.) or
3/4 in. solid hardwood flooring, the foot plate must be
switched with the pre-packaged foot plate and the front
foot shall be adjusted to keep tool balance if needed.
ONLY load the fastener meets the following specification:
4.
NOTE: Please follow your wood manufactur e’s guideline when
doing your flooring installations.
Step 1: Take off the front foot
2.Remo ve the front foot, small plates, bolts from the tool and put them
aside for later replacement.
Step 2: Remove the white nose bolts.
1. Use a to loosen the drive guide.screwdriver
2. Slide the drive guide out.
Step 4: Clearing the jammed nails.
Caution: Do not bend or damage the drive blade.
Step 5: Replace the drive guide.
1. Put the drive guide back to nose.
Step 6: Replace the front foot.
1.Set the driv e blade back.
2. Lock the white nose bolt back.
Hole in downside
1. Match the tongue and groove.
WRONG set ting
Remo ve this
two bolts
Remove
these
bolts.
Driv e guide
Step 3: Remove the drive guide.
Lock the
bolts back
F r ont foot
Small plates
Bolts
2. Put back the small plates, then lock the bolts back.
1 2
4
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5
3
1. Remo ve the two cir cled white bolts.
2. Pull the jammed fastener out from the nose use pliers or a screwdriver
if required to clear the jammed fastener
,
.
Lock the
bolts back
L Cleat
(16 Gauge)
Wrong
L Cleat
6/25”(6mm)
(18 Gauge)
32 mm
1-1/4”
38 mm
1-1/2”
45 mm
1-3/4”
9/32”(7.2 mm)
38 mm
1-1/2”
45 mm
1-3/4”
50 mm
2”
INSERT NAIL STRIP
Rear of
magazine(A)
Figure 1
Figure 3
Slide back
Figure 4
Engage Nails
Slide forward
Step 5: Unloading cleat nails
Disconnect the tool from the air source.
Pull back the pusher, pressing bypass lever of the
pusher, allow the pusher to bypass nails and slowly
returning to the nose of the tool.
Slide the fastener to the rear magazine.
Press bypass lever
Slide forward
Tongue
Groo v e
Pull back
Slide cleats out
Adjust groove(I)Adjust groove(I)
6/25”(6mm)
Correct
(18 Gauge)
9/32”(7.2 mm)
(16 Gauge)
Wrong
CLEARING
JAMS
W ARNING:
Disconnect the tool from air source.
Make sur e there is no fastener in the ma gazine
befor e clearing a jam.
2.
1.
3.
2.
Hammer cap (K)
Hand grip (J)