Central Pneumatic Air Compressor 97525, 40115 User Manual

AIR NAILER/STAPLER

2-IN-1 KIT

97525

Model

40115

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Specications

Air Inlet 1/4” - 18 NPT
Recommended Air Pressure 60 - 100 PSI, 100 PSI Max.
Magazine Capacity 100 Nails or 80 Staples
Safety Feature Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism
Nail Size .039-.042” Shank (18 Gauge),5/8” - 1-1/4” L

Staple Size
Accessories Oil Dropper, 2 Wrenches, 1 Coupler Plug

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/4” Crown, .039-.042” Shank (18 Gauge), 1/2” - 1-1/4” L

Note: Performance of the compressor (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending

on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool
performance.

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this tool!

Keep work area clean1. . Cluttered areas invite injuries.

Observe work area conditions2. . Do not use machines or power tools in damp or

wet locations. Do not expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use electrically

powered tools in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.

Keep children away3. . Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let
them handle machines, tools, extension cords, or air hoses.

Store idle equipment4. . When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to
inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.

Use the right tool for the job5. . Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment
to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this
tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was
intended. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it
was not intended.

Dress properly6. . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

Do not overreach7. . Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over
or across running machines or air hoses.

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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 lings 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.

Maintain tools with care9. . Keep tools clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords and air
hoses periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician.
The handle must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all times. Do
not operate a tool if any portion of the tool’s operating controls are inoperable,
disconnected, altered or not working properly.

Disconnect Air Hose and release any built-up air pressure10. . Never service the
Nailer, clear jams, or disassemble with the air hose attached. Always release any
built-up air even after disconnecting hose. Disconnect the Nailer when not in use.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches11. . Check that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool or machine work surface before attaching to an air source.

Avoid unintentional starting12. . Be sure the trigger is in the Off position when not

in use and before plugging in. Do not carry any tool with your nger on the trigger,

whether it is attached to an air source or not. Do not point the tool towards yourself or
anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.

Stay alert13. . Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool
when you are tired.

Check for damaged parts14. . Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts

or mounting xtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualied technician.

Do not use the tool if the trigger does not operate properly.

Guard against electric shock15. . Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

Replacement parts and accessories16. . This product is to be repaired and serviced

only by a qualied technician. When this product is serviced, only identical

replacement parts should be used. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only
use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available
from Harbor Freight Tools.

Do not operate tool if under the inuence of alcohol or drugs17. . Read warning

labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reexes are

impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

Use proper size and type extension cord18. . If an extension cord is required, it must
be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the compressor without

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heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch re, 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 nd a larger amperage circuit to use.

Maintenance19. . The maintenance outlined in the maintenance section should be
performed regularly. For your safety, this product should be serviced or repaired

regularly only by a qualied technician.

Compressed air only20. . Never use combustible gas as a power source.

21. Do not load nails with the trigger or safety depressed. Unintentional

ring may occur. Do not load nails when the air hose is connected to the

tool. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

Disconnect air supply before loading Nailer22. . Before reloading (or making any
adjustments to) the Nailer make sure that the compressed air is disconnected.

Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only23. . Do not attempt to re
fasteners into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top of other
fasteners, or at too steep of an angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing personal injury.
Never re the Nailer into the air, or point it toward yourself or another person. Always
wear ANSI approved safety goggles during use, maintenance, and reloading.

Do not re fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece24. . They may split the

workpiece and y free, causing personal injury.

Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium 25.
arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When stapling or nailing these materials extra

care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction 26.
activities, contain chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq. )

Stay within air pressure capacity27. . Never operate the Nailer above 100 PSI.

Hold tool away from head and body28. . During operation the Nailer may kick back

causing injury.

Transport Nailer safely29. . Always disconnect air supply when moving the tool in the
workplace. Carry the tool by the handle and avoid contact with the trigger.

The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot 30.
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.

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