FAT-0113 EN
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6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 Loading fastener and operation
WARNING: Always disconnect the tool from the compressed air
before loading. When loading the tool always point the tool
away from yourself and others. Make sure that you are not
holding the tool with trigger depressed while loading the tool.
1. Insert a strip of fasteners into magazine Keeping it point down.
2. Release the latch and pusher, slid the pusher against the nails.
3. Never operate tool unless safety nose is contact with workpiece. Do not operate tool
without fasteners or damage to tool may result.
4. Never fire fasteners into air because fasteners may injury operator or others and damage
to tool may result.
5. The air tool is equipped with safety stand mechanism that disable tool unless safety stand
is pushed against work. hold gun body firmly and press safety stand on workpiece where
fastener is to be applied. Pull the trigger to drive fastener into workpiece.
6. This operating procedure provides rapid-fire fastener driving. Never operate tool unless
safety stand is in contact with workpiece.
7. The driven depth of the fastener can be changed by turning adjustment nut in either
direction.
7 MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air compressor before
adjusting, clearing jams, servicing, relocating and during non
operation.
Regular lubrication. If you use your tool without using the in-liner automatic oilier, place 2
or 6 drops of pneumatic tool oil into the air inlet before each work day or after 2 hours of
continuous use depending in the characteristic of work piece or type of fasteners.
Air-operated tools must be inspected periodically, and worn or broken parts must be
replaced to keep the tool operating safely and efficiently. Check and change all worn or
damaged O-ring, Seals, etc. Tight all the screws and caps to prevent personal injury.
Make regular inspection for free movement of trigger, spring and safety mechanism to
assure safe system is complete and functional: no loose and missing parts, no building up
of dirt and no jammed fasteners.
Keep magazine and nose of tool clean and free of any dirt lint or abrasive particles.
When temperatures are below freezing, tools should be kept warm by any convenient,
safe method.