Grizzly H6141 User Manual

MODEL H6141

AIR PALM NAILER

OWNER'S MANUAL

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SAFETY

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This 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.

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.

NOTICE

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.

Safety Instructions For Pneumatic 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. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENT. Do not use pneu-

matic tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

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4. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS

AWAY. All children and visitors

should be kept at a safe distance from work area.

5. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD

PROOF by locking your shop and

shutting off air valves.

6. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

7. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

H6141 Air Palm Nailer

Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools

8. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

9. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the

tool. Make sure your air hose is in good condition and is long enough to reach your work without stretch ing.

10. 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 a protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWA YS USE SA FETY GLASSES. Also use a face or

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

12. WEAR APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION. Air escaping from

pneumatic tools can exceed safe exposure limits and may cause hearing damage with prolonged exposure.

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. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

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

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, changing accessories, or moving to another location.

16. USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult owner’s

manual for recommended acces-

sories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING. Check for bind-

ing and alignment of parts, broken parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and any other conditions that mayaffect machine operation. Repair or replace damaged parts.

18. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED TOOL CONNECTED TO AIR.

Disconnect the air hose and do not leave tool until it is relieved of any built up pressure.

19. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED USERS TO USE THIS TOOL WHILE UNSUPERVISED.

20. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING TOOL. Seek formal training

or research books or magazines that specialize in pneumatic tools.

21. BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION WHEN USING PNEUMATIC TOOLS. Hoses can easily become

a tripping hazard when laid across the floor or spread out in a disorganized fashion.

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Additional Safety Instructions for Nailers

1. HAND INJURIES: Do not place

your hands near the nail point of entry. A nail can deflect and tear through the surface of the workpiece, puncturing your hand or fingers.

2. COMBUSTIBLE GASES: Never connect the nailer to pressurized oxygen or other combustible gases as a power source

. Only use filtered, lubricated, and regulated compressed air.

3. CLEANING: Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean the nailer; vapors in the nailer will ignite by a spark and cause it to explode.

4. OPERATING QUESTIONS: If you

are not sure about the intended operation, stop using the nailer. Seek formal training or research books or magazines that specialize in pneumatic tools.

5. HOSE USAGE: Make sure your air hose is designed for the tool in use, is in good condition, and is long enough to reach your work without stretching. However, an overly long air hose in the work area may be a tripping hazard.

6. MAINTENANCE: Always discon-

nect air from the nailer when servicing. During maintenance, a nailer connected to air may fire accidentally, causing serious personal injury.

7. COMPRESSED AIR RATING:

Do not connect the nailer to compressed air that exceeds 120 PSI.

8. CHECK VALVE: Do not use a

check valve or any other fitting that allows air to remain in the tool.

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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 up to 85-90 decibels. To protect your hearing, always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operating this nailer.

H6141 Air Palm Nailer

INTRODUCTION

Foreword Contact Info

We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model H6141 Air Palm Nailer. This model is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine pneumatic 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.

The specifications, details, and photographs in this manual represent the Model H6141 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.

Machine Data

Nail Size ......................................... 6d–50d

Air Inlet ...........................................¼" NPT

Weight .............................................81⁄3 lbs.

Operating Pressure ................. 60–100 PSI

If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the following address:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C/O Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

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

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

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

H6141 Air Palm Nailer

Read the manual before operation. Become familiar with this nailer, 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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