Grizzly G6045 User Manual
COPYRIGHT © OCTOBER, 2001 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER
MODEL G6045/G6046/G6047
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model G6046
Model G6047
Model G6045 not shown
Nailer With Case
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information
about proper operation of the equipment.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous
conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are
intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of check-
ing to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool
before operation.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power
tools in damp or wet locations, or
where any flammable or noxious
fumes may exist. Keep work area
well lighted.
SAFETY
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD
PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter
keys.
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do
the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not
force tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed.
9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
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10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
for the tool. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Conductor
size should be in accordance with the
chart below. The amperage rating
should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin.
Always repair or replace extension
cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
11. 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.
12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a
vise to hold work when practical. it is
safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
14. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
AMP LENGTH
RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing and changing accessories.
17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plugging in.
18. USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
19. 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. A guard
or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. Turn the power off,
and do not leave tool until it comes to
a complete stop.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED
USERS TO RUN THIS TOOL
WHILE UNSUPERVISED.
22. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP
USING THE TOOL. Seek formal
training or research books or magazines that specialize in power tools.
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Operating this nailer can propel
objects into the air, causing immediate eye damage. To protect yourself,
always wear American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) approved
safety glasses or goggles when operating this equipment. In addition, this
nailer discharges at 85-90 decibels.
To protect your hearing, always wear
ANSI approved ear protection when
operating this nailer.
Basic Nailer Safety
In addition to the rules stated in the previous section, and those in the warning
boxes throughout this manual, please
observe the following safety tips for your
new nailer:
1. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE NAILER.
2. ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR FROM
THE NAILER WHENEVER SERVICING OR INSTALLING NAILS. During
maintenance, a nailer connected to
air may fire accidentally, causing serious personal injury.
3. DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR
NAIL POINT OF ENTRY. Nail can
deflect and tear through the surface
of the workpiece, puncturing your
hand or fingers.
4. NEVER CONNECT THE NAILER TO
PRESSURIZED OXYGEN OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE GASES AS
A POWER SOURCE. Only use fil-
tered, lubricated, and regulated compressed air.
5. NEVER USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO
CLEAN THE NAILER. Vapors in the
tool will ignite by a spark and cause
the tool to explode.
6. DO NOT CARRY THE NAILER BY
ANY OTHER PART THAN THE
HANDLE, and do not carry the nailer
by the air hose.
7. DO NOT KEEP THE TRIGGER
PULLED ON THE SAFETY YOKE
MECHANISM WHEN CARRYING
OR HOLDING THE TOOL.
8. DO NOT USE A CHECK VALVE OR
ANY OTHER FITTING THAT
ALLOWS AIR TO REMAIN IN THE
TOOL.
Never point this nailer at yourself or
another person! Always pay attention
to the direction this nailer is pointed.
Use this tool with respect and caution
to lessen the possibility of operator or
bystander injury. Ignoring this warning may result in serious personal
injury.
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INTRODUCTION
Commentary
Most importantly, we stand behind our
tools. If you have any service questions or
parts requests, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Pennsdale, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model
G6045/G6046/G6047 18 Gauge Brad
Nailer. This model is part of a growing
Grizzly family of fine power tools. 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.
This model features 360˚ adjustable
exhaust, a convenient side-loading magazine, a safety trigger and a durable plastic
carrying case.
We are pleased to provide this manual
with the Model G6045/G6046/G6047. It
was written to encourage safety considerations and guide you through general
operating procedures and maintenance.
This manual represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible.
The specifications, details, and photographs in this manual represent the
Model G6045/G6046/G6047 as supplied
when the manual was prepared. However,
owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous
improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of
Grizzly. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the
address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Read the manual before assembly
and operation. Become familiar with
this tool, its safety instructions, and
its operation before beginning any
work. Serious personal injury may
result if safety or operational information is not understood or followed.
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Compressed Air System Safety Yoke Mechanism
The safety yoke is a mechanical
device that can fail. Never rely on the
safety yoke mechanism as an excuse
to point the nailer at yourself or any
bystanders. Serious injury may occur.
Exceeding the maximum permissible
operating pressure may cause the
nailer to explode, blowing metal fragments in all directions. To protect
yourself from serious personal injury,
DO NOT allow your air compressor to
exceed the recommended pressure
when connected to this nailer!
The Models G6045 & G6046 are designed
to be operated at 60-100 psi. The Model
G6047 is designed to be operated at 70110 psi. Do not exceed the maximum
operating pressure for your model.
Before using your new nailer, install the
included 3⁄8
" quick connect fitting. Install a
female
3
⁄8
" fitting on the air hose. Regulate
the air pressure on your air compressor to
barely over the minimum psi for your
model.
Many pneumatic tools benefit from an inline filter/lubricator/regulator unit. This
attachment is connected by hoses
between the air compressor and the nailer.
Using this unit protects your tool from damaging water build-up, allows you to adjust
and maintain constant air pressure to your
tool, and saves you the inconvenience of
having to manually lubricate your tool
every time you use it. Check the current
Grizzly catalog for availability of this unit. If
you plan on installing a filter/lubricator/regulator unit in your compressed air system,
always follow the connection instructions
that come with the unit.
A safety yoke mechanism (bump fire) on
the nose of the nailer acts as a secondary
safety device. When the trigger is pressed,
the nailer will not fire until the safety yoke
mechanism is depressed.
Before you use your nailer for the first time,
check the safety yoke mechanism to
ensure proper function. To do this:
1. Make sure the nailer is disconnected from the air supply!
2. Make sure the magazine is empty and
contains no nails.
3. Make sure the trigger and the safety
yoke mechanism move up and down
without sticking.
4. Connect the nailer to the air supply.
5. Without pressing the trigger,
depress the safety yoke mechanism
against a scrap piece of wood that is
clean and free of any knots, nails, or
other foreign objects. If the nailer
does not fire, then the safety yoke
mechanism is working correctly. If the
nailer does fire when you do this,
immediately disconnect the nailer
from the air supply and call our customer service for help.
Similarly if the nailer fires when the trigger
is pulled, without the safety yoke mechanism being depressed, then the nailer is
not working properly.
If either of these two conditions develop
after you have used your nailer for a period of time, check the lubrication of these
mechanisms.
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