Instructions / Assembly
Mode of Operation
This nailer is equipped with a contact safety mechanism and does not operate unless the contact
mechanism is depressed. There is only one method of operation to drive fasteners with this nailer.
- Intermittent operation (Trigger fire).
- Position the nail outlet on the workpiece with finger off the trigger.
- Depress the contact safety mechanism firmly until it is completely depressed.
- Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
- Remove finger from the trigger.
- To drive another fastener, pick up and move the nailer along the workpiece and repeat this
procedure.
Lubrication
It is important that the nailer be properly lubricated. Without proper lubrication the nailer
will not work properly and parts will wear prematurely. Use pneumatic tool lubricant. Do not
use detergent oil or additives. These lubricants will harm the O-rings and other rubber parts. This
will cause the nailer to malfunction. Filter-regulator-lubricator units should always be used. Keep
the lubricator filled with pneumatic tool lubricant. If a lubricator is unavailable supply 3 - 6 drops
of pneumatic tool lubricant into the air inlet before each work day or after 2 hours of
continuous use-depending on the characteristic of the tool or type of fasteners used.
Cold Weather Care
Do not store the nailer in a cold weather environment. If the nailer is cold bring the nailer into a
warm area and allow to warm up before use. To warm up the nailer: Reduce the air pressure to 40
psi ( 2.8bar 2.8kgf/cm²). Remove all fasteners from the nailer. Connect the air hose and blank-fire
the nailer. The lowered air pressure will be enough to blank-fire the nailer. Slow speed operation of
the nailer tends to warm the moving parts.
Inspecting the magazine
Disconnect the air hose. Keep magazine and nose of tool clean and free of any dirt, lint or abrasive
particles. Clean the magazine by removing plastic tips or wood chips which may have
accumulated in the magazine. Lubricate it with pneumatic tool lubricant.
Storing
When not in use for an extended period of time apply a thin coat of pneumatic tool lubricant
to the steel parts in order to avoid rust. Do not store the nailer in a cold weather environment.
Keep the nailer in a warm and dry place.
In order to avoid double fire:
- Firmly hold tool down on workpiece to absorb recoil.
- Release trigger quickly.
- Do not drive fasteners into thin boards or near corners and edges of work piece.
- Fasteners can be driven through or away from workpiece and hit someone.
- Never drive fasteners from both sides of a wall at the same time. Fasteners can be driven into
and through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side.
- Never use nailer if it is defective or operating abnormally.
- Do not use nailer as a hammer.
MAINTENANCE
Adjusting Air Pressure
Do not exceed 100 PSI. Adjust the air pressure at the recommended operating pressure 70 to 100
PSI according to the length of nails/staples and the hardness of the workpiece.
The correct air pressure is the lowest pressure which will do the job. Using the tool at a higher
then required air pressure unnecessarily over stresses the Nailer.
Testing The Nailer
Operators and all others within the work area must wear safety glasses
with side shields conforming to ANSI Z87.1 specifications.
Before actually using the nailer, test the nailer using the checklist below.
Disconnect air hose connection from the tool. Remove all nails or staples from the tool.
1) Pull the trigger and push the contact safety mechanism.
THE CONTACT SAFETY MECHANISM AND TRIGGER MUST MOVE FREELY.
2) Adjust the air pressure to 70 psi (4.9 bars 5 kgf/cm²).
Connect air hose.
DO NOT LOAD NAILS OR STAPLES IN THE TOOL.
THE TOOL MUST NOT LEAK AIR.
3) Hold the tool downward without touching the workpiece with the contact safety mechanism.
Pull and hold the trigger for 5 seconds or longer.
THE TOOL MUST NOT OPERATE.
4) Remove your finger from the trigger and press the contact safety mechanism to the workpiece.
THE TOOL MUST NOT OPERATE.
5) If no abnormal operation is observed, you may load fasteners in the tool. If abnormal operation
occurs, stop using the tool and contact the service center immediately.
Loading Finishing Nails, Brad Nails, Staples
When loading Finishing/Brad Nails or Staples into Nailer:
Disconnect tool from compressed air supply.
Do not depress trigger.
Do not depress the contact safety mechanism.
Keep nailer pointed downward.
! WARNING
! DANGER
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ANSI Z87.1
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