Grizzly G1861, G1852, G3811 User Manual

NAIL GUNS & STAPLERS

MODEL G1847 / G1852 / G1861 / G3811

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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REVISED MARCH, 1999 PRINTED IN USA

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Table Of Contents

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1. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................2

SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ....................................................................2

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAILERS....................................3

2. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 4

3. OPERATIONS............................................................................................................5

UNPACKING ........................................................................................................5

CONNECTING TO AIR ........................................................................................5

LOADING BRADS................................................................................................6

LOADING STAPLES ............................................................................................7

TEST FIRE ..........................................................................................................8

AIR QUALITY ......................................................................................................8

4. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................9

GENERAL ............................................................................................................9

CLEANING & OILING ..........................................................................................9

JAMMING ..........................................................................................................10

ALIGNING NOSE PIECE ..................................................................................10

DRIVER REPLACEMENT..................................................................................11

O-RING ..............................................................................................................12

5. CLOSURE................................................................................................................13

G1847 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST ..........................................................14-15

G1852 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST ..........................................................16-17

G1861 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST ..........................................................18-19

G3811 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST ..........................................................20-21

MACHINE DATA ................................................................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................23

WARRANTY AND RETURNS............................................................................24

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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Nailer

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

These safety rules cannot cover every situation in a work shop. Consider your conditions when setting up or operating your nailer.

SECTION 1: SAFETY

DO NOT CONNECT nailer to the air hose until

you are in position and ready to operate the nailer safely.

KEEP HANDS and other body parts away from

the nailer tip at all times.

NEVER MANUALLY DEPRESS the safety

nose and shoot fasteners for any reason.

DO NOT REST a pressurized nailer against

your body for any reason.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear

loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also

use face or dust mask if tool operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to

hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working

order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or

wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.

All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with

padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet-

ter and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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Safety Instructions for Nail Guns

17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further

use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function-check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Damaged parts should be properly repaired or replaced immediately.

18. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a

blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave

tool until it comes to a complete stop.

7. Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed

air. DO NOT connect this air tool to any pres-

surized gas other than compressed air.

8. Air compressors must comply with ANSI B

19.3 - 1981 (U.S.), “Safety Standard for Compressors for Process Industries.”

9. DO NOT operate at a pressure higher than

90 PSI.

10. NEVER use this nailer for fastening alu-

minum, brass, metal, plastics, or any other like material.

11. Air hose must be rated as having a minimum

working pressure of 150 p.s.i. or 150% of the maximum pressure produced in the line, whichever is greater. Inspect air hoses frequently.

12. All air tools exhaust compressed air. If work-

ing in an area where dust will become air-

borne due to exhausted air, WEAR RESPI-

RATORY PROTECTION.

1. Make sure the safety nose is functioning

properly before loading fasteners.

2. Make sure the magazine spring is set

before operating.

3. ALWAYS point nailer away from yourself

and others when loading or operating.

4. DO NOT carry nailer with your finger on

the trigger. Nailer will fire if safety nose is accidentally depressed.

5. DO NOT place your free hand or feet near

the nailer tip to support the work. If you cannot safely support the work without placing body parts near the nailer tip, do not use this nailer.

6. DO NOT operate the nailer if workpiece is

between you or someone else and the nailer. Reposition yourself so you and others are behind the nailer.

13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep

tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing

and changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off posi-

tion before plugging in.

16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer its Model G1847, G1852, G1861 and G3811 Pneumatic Nailers and Staplers. These professional-quality tools are part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

These nailers comprise a large part of our complete line of nail nailers covering most applications. The G1847 will shoot 18 Ga. staples between

/2" and 7⁄8" long. The G3811 will shoot

18 Ga. staples between

⁄8" and 1 3⁄16" long. The

G1852 will shoot 18 Ga. brad nails between

⁄8"

and 1

⁄16" long. The G1861 will shoot 18 Ga. brad

nails between

⁄8" and 19⁄16". Each will handle up

to 100 fasteners.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with your pneumatic nailer/stapler. It was written to guide you through general operating procedures and safety considerations. It represents our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at the Bellingham, WA address at the end of this section.

Most important, we stand behind our machines. We have excellent service departments at your disposal should the need arise. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone:(570) 546-9663

Fax:(800) 438-5901 E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

To comment on this manual write to:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

⁄O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227

To operate this, or any tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. Take as much time as necessary to become acquainted with your pneumatic nailer. The time you invest before you begin to use your tool will be time well spent. Also, read all of the safety procedures. If you do not under-

stand them, DO NOT operate your nailer.

SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

The nailers and staplers described in this manual are powerful, professional-quality tools, each designed and built to provide outstanding results when used cautiously and with respect. Like any tools of their type, they can be inherently dangerous. Careless use could result in serious injury.

Please do not attempt to use these tools without familiarizing yourself with their instructions for assembly, adjustment, and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, as well as property damage and damage to the tool.

ALWAYS wear ANSI-approved goggles or safety glasses when operating these or any other woodworking tool. Wearing hearing protection is also strongly recommended. Failure to wear proper safety gear could result in serious personal injury.

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SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

If the air fitting is not already screwed in, first be sure the threads are wrapped with teflon tape and then screw it in the back. Teflon tape is available at most hardware stores.

To connect the air hose to the air nozzle at the rear of the nailer:

1. Pull back on the female hose connector

sleeve.

2. Press the fitting onto the nailer air nozzle and

release the sleeve. The female fitting will lock onto the male nailer fitting.

3. Listen for any air leaks. If no leaks are

detected, you are ready to test fire the nailer.

Air pressure should be set at the minimum required to set the fastener and must not exceed 90 p.s.i.

Consistently operating at unnecessarily high pressures will put excessive stress on internal parts which will lead to premature nailer failure.

Connecting To Air

Unpacking

The pneumatic nailers/staplers are shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If

you discover damaged after delivery, please call

Customer Service immediately for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise filing a claim can be difficult.

Carefully remove the items packed in the carton. It may be a good idea to save the carton and packing material in case it might be needed in the future. Upon removal of all items from the package, you should have:

1. Nail Nailer

2. Allen Wrenches

3. Oil Bottle

4. Air Fitting

Be sure that your air compressor is properly grounded. If you are unsure of the quality and condition of the circuit you intend to use, have it inspected and repaired by a qualified electrician. Failure to ensure proper grounding could result in serious injury and/or equipment damage.

Please keep all packaging materials until you are satisfied that the machine is in good condition. Should you need to file a freight claim, the carrier’s agent will require inspection of those materials. Settling a claim can be difficult if packaging is not available.

NOTE

Figure 2. Inserting brads in magazine.

Figure 1. Releasing magazine latch.

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To load the nailer:

1. Disconnect the air hose if connected.

2. Lift the magazine latch that holds the maga- zine in place. Figure 1.

3. Slide the magazine out and place the brads

into the nailer. Your nailer has slots in its magazine to accommodate different size

brads. Figure 2.

4. Close the magazine. The latch will snap into

place if the brads are seated correctly.

Loading Brads

Magazine Latch

Slots

Be sure that brads are in good condition before attempting to load them into the gun. Rusty, corroded, bent, or damaged brads should be discarded. Loading small, partial bands of brads can also jam the gun. Also, be sure that the brads you are using are the correct size and style for the gun.

Do not force the magazine shut after loading. If the magazine seems stuck, or if it requires more pressure than normal to slide the magazine into it’s “firing” position, slide it back out and remove the brads. Try sliding the magazine while empty. If the magazine slides easily, open again, reload, and try to secure it.

If the magazine has difficulty closing when empty, inspect for a loose brad or other foreign object that may be jammed between the magazine slide and the frame of the gun.

CAUTION: Disconnect the gun from its air source whenever you need to inspect or service the gun. Failure to do so could result in misfire and potential injury to the operator or others in the work area.

NOTE

Figure 4. Staple placement.

Figure 3. Releasing the magazine.

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To load the stapler:

1. Disconnect the air hose if connected.

2. Press down on the magazine latch that holds the magazine in place. Figure 3.

3. Slide the magazine out and place the staples

into the nailer. The staples will seat over the

guide in the magazine. Figure 4.

4. Close the magazine. The magazine latch will

click into place if the staples are loaded correctly.

Loading Staples

Staples

Magazine Latch

DO NOT load or service any pneumatic nailer or stapler without first disconnecting it from its air source. Failure to do so could result in a misfire and possible serious injury to the operator or others in the work area.

DO NOT operate these pneumatic guns without wearing ANSI-approved goggles or safety glasses. Be sure that you are not wearing loose-fitting clothing or jewelry that could become entangled with the trigger and cause misfires. Serious personal injury could result. Never attempt to disconnect the safety mechanisms on any of these guns. In addition to voiding their warranties, doing so could result in serious injury to the operator or others in the work area.

Be sure that staples are in good condition before attempting to load them into the gun. Rusty, corroded, damaged, or incorrectlysized staples should not be used. Loading small, partial bands of staples can also jam the gun.

NOTE

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Whenever changing fastener size or composition of material being fastened, the nailer should be tested to ensure that the air pressure is set correctly and the nailer is working properly. To test fire the nailer:

1. Firmly press the safety nose down against

the sample piece.

2. Pull trigger.

3. Inspect your results. If the nail is set too far

into the workpiece, reduce the regulated air pressure. If the nail is not set or protrudes above the work surface, increase the air pressure. However, do not exceed the maximum air pressure recommended for the nailer or the hose (90 p.s.i. for the nailer).

4. Disconnect the air hose from the nailer when

finished.

Do not hold the nailer so that exhausted air is

blown into your face or someone else’s face. Exhausted air will cause any dust near the operating nailer to become airborne; use a respirator if using the nailer in a dusty environment.

Test Fire

This air nailer or stapler must be regularly oiled and operated with treated or clean air. It is a precision tool with close internal tolerances designed for repetitious use. Wet and/or dirty air lowers performance and prematurely destroys internal parts.

To ensure that the best quality air enters your nailer:

1. Use an in-line system to automatically oil, fil-

ter, and dry compressed air. Grizzly offers an in-line regulator/filter/water-separator/lubricator (G2304). Please refer to our catalog for price and ordering information.

2. Keep your air filter clean. Replace periodi-

cally.

3. Drain compressor’s air tank(s) frequently;

more often in high humidity. This prevents corrosion in the tanks, as well as damage to your nailer or stapler.

4. Keep air hoses as clean as possible inter-

nally. Inspect nipples and couplers for any dirt and moisture. Blow out prior to connecting the nailer.

Air Quality

Under no circumstances should you exceed the recommended pressure limits for the pneumatic gun or the air hose. In addition to endangering the safety of the operator and others in the work area, over-pressurizing can cause damage to the gun and the hose. Evidence of operation at pressures exceeding maximum recommended levels could also void the gun’s warranty.

DO NOT operate this gun without wearing ANSI-approved goggles or safety glasses. Quality hearing protection is also strongly recommended. Failure to wear proper safety gear could result in serious personal injury and long-term damage to your sight and hearing.

Make your workshop child-safe. Ensure that idle machines have their safety keys removed, sharp blades are stored safely out of reach, and that your shop is securely locked when your shop is not in use.

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