INSTRUCTION MANUAL AIR-POWERED BRAD NAILER 058-8691-0
QUICK START GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 SAFETY GUIDELINES 4–9 KEY PARTS DIAGRAM 10 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 11–13 TYPES OF FASTENERS 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15–19 MAINTENANCE 20–21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22–23 EXPLODED VIEW 24 PARTS LIST 25–26 WARRANTY 27–28 AIR-POWERED BRAD NAILER 058-8691-0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before using the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate this information. DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life. WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life. • Keep children away from the work area. Do not allow children to handle power tools. • Do not use this tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Sparks that are created during use may ignite gases. • Do not point the tool towards yourself or other people, even when the tool has stopped. Keep hands, feet, and all other parts of the body away from work area.
• Risk of inhallation: Never directly inhale the air produced by the compressor. • Risk of bursting: Do not adjust the pressure switch or safety valve for any reason. They have been preset at the factory for this compressor’s maximum pressure. Tampering with the pressure switch or the safety valve may cause personal injury or property damage. • Risk of burns: The pump and the manifold generate high temperatures.
SAFETY GUIDELINES 7 WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life. • Do not allow unskilled or untrained individuals to operate the Air-powered Brad Nailer. • Do not use the Air-powered Brad Nailer for any task other than that it is designed to perform. • Keep hands and other parts of the body away from the firing head during use. Keep hands, feet, and all other parts of the body at 8" (20 cm) away from the firing head.
CAUTION! Potential hazard that may result in moderate injury or damage to equipment. • Carry the tool by the handle only. Do not carry the tool with a finger on the trigger. Do not carry the tool by the hose, magazine or any other part. • Keep proper footing at all times in order to ensure correct balance. • Do not use a tool that is leaking air, with missing or damaged parts, or that requires repairs. Verify that all screws are securely tightened.
SAFETY GUIDELINES • Use safety goggles and ear protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields when operating the tool and verify that others in the work area are also wearing safety glasses. Safety glasses must conform to American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z87.1) requirements and must provide protection from flying particles from the front and the sides. Air-powered tools are loud and the sound can cause hearing damage. Always wear ear protection to prevent hearing damage and loss.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Compatible compressors GUIDELINES FOR PROPER USE AND OPERATION Be sure to use a proper air compressor with Mastercraft® air-powered tools. The compressor that is being used must be able to supply appropriate amount of pressure (PSI) to the tool. General use This Mastercraft® Air-powered Brad Nailer includes a die cast aluminum body that is strong and lightweight, and a comfort grip rubber handle for improved control and comfort, even during extended use.
• Always use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 4.8 to 7.5 bar (70 to 110 PSI). • Do not exceed the maximum or minimum pressures. Operating the tool at inappropriate pressure (too low or too high) will cause excessive noise or rapid wear. WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life. Keep hands and other parts of the body away from the tool’s discharge and working areas when connecting the air supply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 13 Read this Instruction Manual carefully before using the tool. • Read and follow all the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. Inspect the Air-powered Brad Nailer prior to each use in order to: – ensure that the proper power source is being used. – verify that the tool is in proper working order. • It is recommended that a filter-regulator-lubricator be used and located as close to the tool as possible.
ACCEPTABLE NAILS Length: 5/8 - 2" (15 to 50 mm) 2” 5/8” MC-588691-14 WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life. • The use of any other types of nails will cause the nailer to jam and could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This nailer can be used with a variety of shank types (e.g., ring, smooth, spiral) and a variety of coatings or nail compositions (e.g., Electro, mechanical, hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel, etc.).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loading nails DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life. 1. • Disconnect the tool from the compressed air source before loading nails. • Do not point the tool towards the operator or other people while changing nails. • Do not hold the tool with the trigger pressed while changing the nails. Failure to comply will result in serious injury or loss of life. Disconnect the tool (1) from the air supply (2) (fig A).
Insert a strip of nails (1) into the magazine. After ensuring that the points of the nails are facing down, close the magazine. The tool is now ready for use (fig C). (see nail type icon on page 14) fig C 1 4. Plug in compressor, turn it on, set the pressure regulator to 90 PSI, attach one end of the air hose to the compressor and the other end of the air hose (1) to the tool (2). Use plumber’s tape to prevent air leaks (fig D). page 11 (wood density chart) fig D MC-588691-05 1 2 MC-588691-06 5.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life. • The safety stand must be in contact with the workplace before activating the tool. • Do not operate the tool if the nails are not loaded, as doing so may damage the tool. • Do not fire nails into the air, as doing so may cause injury to the operators or others, apart from damaging the tool. • Do not load different sized nails into the magazine, as doing so may cause nails to jam.
DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life. • Disconnect the tool from the air compressor before performing maintenance/ service, adjusting, clearing jams, reloading, and when it is not in use. • Repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician only. Failure to comply will lead to serious injury or loss of life.
MAINTENANCE 21 • Air-operated tools must be inspected periodically and worn or broken parts must be replaced in order to keep tools operating safely and efficiently. • Inspect and replace worn or damaged O-rings, seals, etc. Tighten all screws and caps frequently in order to help prevent personal injury. • Inspect the trigger, spring, and safety mechanism for free movement on a regular basis in order to ensure that the safety system is fully functional.
The following chart lists common issues and solutions. Please read it carefully and follow all instructions closely. DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life. • If any of the following symptoms appear while the tool is in use, turn it off and disconnect it from the air supply immediately. Failure to comply will lead to serious injury or loss of life. • Disconnect the tool from the air supply before making any adjustments.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The tool does not operate properly - it does not drive the nails or operates sluggishly. The tool skips nails. POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1. The air supply is inadequate. 1. Verify that the air supply is adequate. 2. Lubrication is inadequate. 2. Pour up to 6 drops of oil into the air inlet. 3. The O-rings or seals are worn or damaged. 3. Inspect and replace O-rings or seals. 4. The air deflector in the cylinder head is blocked. 4. Replace the damaged internal parts.
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PARTS LIST 25 No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty. 1 Ball (Dw=2.5) 3 27 Pusher pipe 1 2 Compressed spring A 1 28 Adjustable stand 1 3 Bolt 1 29 Norm pin 1.5 x 8 2 4 Compressed spring 1 30 Compressed spring B 2 5 Air deflector 1 31 Adjustable nut 1 6 Bolt (M5x20) 4 32 Snap retainer 2 1 7 Spring washer 5 6 33 Adjustable stem 1 8 Cylinder cover 1 34 Safety stand 1 9 Sealing washer 1 35 Guide sleeve 1 10 O-ring 17 x 2.
No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty. 53 O-ring 1.9 x 1.2 1 68 Fixed lever jacket 1 54 Pin 1 69 Bolt M4 x 8 1 55 Driver guide 1 70 Fixed seat 1 56 Safety nozzle 1 71 Bolt M4 x 6 1 57 Inlay slice 1 72 Fixed magazine 1 58 Movable magazine 1 73 Pin 3 x17.
Mastercraft® limited warranty WARRANTY This Mastercraft® product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following component: Component A: Accessories, which are guaranteed for a period of 1-year from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials.
g. This warranty will not apply to any product or part thereof if any part from another manufacturer is installed therein or any repairs or alterations have been made or attempted by unauthorized persons. h. This warranty will not apply to normal deterioration of the exterior finish, such as, but not limited to, scratches, dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring by heat, or abrasives and chemical cleaners. i.
