Harbor Freight Tools 40115 User Manual

AIR NAILER/STAPLER

®

2-IN-1 KIT

Model 40115

ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instruc-

tions, 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!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Observe work area conditions. 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 flammable gases or liquids.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them

handle machines, tools, extension cords, or air hoses.

4. Store idle equipment. 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.

5. Use the right tool for the job. 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.

6. Dress properly. 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.

7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or

across running machines or air hoses.

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REV 09/04; 01/07

8.

9. Maintain tools with care. 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.

10. Disconnect Air Hose and release any built-up air pressure. 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.

11. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from the tool or machine work surface before attaching to an air source.

12. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the trigger is in the Off position when not in use

and before plugging in. Do not carry any tool with your finger 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.

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 filings 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.

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

you are tired.

14. Check for damaged parts. 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
fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use the tool if
the trigger does not operate properly.

15. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as

pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

16. Replacement parts and accessories. This product is to be repaired and serviced only

by a qualified 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.

17. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels

if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired
while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

18. Use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required, it must be of

the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the compressor without heating
up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire, 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

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panel fuse to break. If this happens, either use the compressor without an extension
cord or find a larger amperage circuit to use.

19. Maintenance. 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
qualified technician.

20. Compressed air only. Never use combustible gas as a power source.

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

may occur. Do not load nails when the air hose is connected to the tool. Always

assume that the tool contains fasteners.

22. Disconnect air supply before loading Nailer. Before reloading (or making any

adjustments to) the Nailer make sure that the compressed air is disconnected.

23. Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to fire 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 fire the
Nailer into the air, or point it toward yourself or another person.
approved safety goggles during use, maintenance, and reloading.

24. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may split the

workpiece and fly free, causing personal injury.

Always wear ANSI

25. Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium
arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When stapling or nailing these materials extra
care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction 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,

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

27. Hold tool away from head and body. During operation the Nailer may kick back causing
injury.

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

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.

et seq.

)

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot 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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Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed on page 9 are included. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this
manual as soon as possible.

Operation

1/4”-18 NPT

Nailer/
Stapler

For best service you should incorporate an oiler, regulator, and inline filter, as shown in the
diagram above. Hoses, couplers, oilers, regulators, and filters are all available at Harbor
Freight Tools.

1. You will need to prepare a 1/4” air connector (sold separately) to connect to the air inlet
on the Nailer/Stapler First, wrap the 1/4” air connector (not included) with pipe thread
seal tape before connecting to a 3/8” ID Air Source Hose (not included). Connect the Air
Source Hose to the Air Plug (77).

Note: If you are not using an automatic oiler system, before operation, add a few drops of

Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection. Add a few drops more after each hour of
continual use.

2. Set the air pressure on your compressor to 60-100 PSI. Do not exceed the maximum air
pressure of 100 PSI.

3. Check the air connection for leaks.

Note: The amount of air pressure effects how deep the nails/staples will be driven. It is

suggested that you experiment on scrap material.

4. Check the air connection for leaks and disconnect the Nailer/Stapler.

Testing The Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism

Warning: Even though the nailer should be empty during this procedure, ALWAYS point

the nailer/Stapler at a piece of scrap wood when testing.

1. The Nailer/Stapler should not fire if the nose is not depressed against the workpiece.
This tool has a contact safety tip mechanism, which is designed to prevent inadvertent
firing. The tool will only fire if the Safety (42) is resting on the workpiece prior to pulling
the Trigger (38).

2. Make sure the tool is disconnected from the air supply.

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Operation - Testing The Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism (continued)

3. Empty the magazine of nails or staples.

4. Check that the Trigger (38) and the Safety (42) on the nose of the tool, move freely, without
sticking.

5. Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Plug (77) and set at the recommended 60­100 PSI, and not over the maximum 100 PSI.

6. Test the tool by depressing the Safety (42) on the nose of the tool against the workpiece
without pulling the Trigger (38). The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop
immediately and take the tool to a qualified service technician for repair.

7. Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece. The Safety (42) or nose of the tool should
return to its original position. Squeeze the Trigger (38). The tool should not cycle (fire).
If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and take the tool to a qualified service technician.

8. Depress the Safety (42) against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger (38). The tool

must cycle (fire) once only. Release the trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must
cycle (fire) once only. With the Trigger held, carefully lift the nailer and press it against

the workpiece again. The tool must not cycle (fire). If it fails to act in the manner
explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician.

Loading Nails or Staples

ALWAYS WEAR ANSI APPROVED IMPACT SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN
RELOADING OR DOING ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE ON THIS TOOL. Other

people in the work area must also wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.

Warning! Make sure the Nailer/Stapler is not attached to the air hose whenever loading
the tool.

1. Depress the Latch (67) and pull back on the Magazine Tail Cover (72), opening Magazine
A (61).

2. Insert the brad nails into the Magazine, letting the pointed end ride on the rail of Magazine
B (53). If loading staples, fit the crown of the staples so they fit over, and ride on the rail of
the Magazine B (53).

3. After the nails or staples reach the nose of the tool, close Magazine A (61).

Note: The window gauge on Magazine A (61) lets you know how many nails or staples remain.

Operating the Stapler/Nailer

1. Attach the Nailer/Stapler to the air supply at the Air Plug (77). Start your compressor and
check the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 60-100 PSI and not over
the maximum 100 PSI.

2. To fire, place the nose of the Nailer/Stapler on the workpiece. The Nailer/Stapler should
not fire if the Safety (42) is not depressed. Once depressed, gently and briefly squeeze
the Trigger (38) once. Do not fire repeatedly; nails or staples could bounce off of one
another, damaging the work piece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.

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Anytime

any

maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), FIRST:

1. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose.

2. Empty Magazine A (61) completely.

3. Attempt to fire the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is
disconnected and is incapable of firing any staples.

4. Always leave Magazine A (61) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring-

loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler.

Clearing Jams

1. Disconnect tool from air hose, empty Magazine A
(61) of fasteners, release any built-up air pressure,
and leave the magazine open, as explained above.

2. While doing this step and the next 2 steps, hold the
Nailer/Stapler pointed away from you and any other
people or fragile objects - see

Figure 1

. Remove
all three Safety Cover Bolts (48) on the Safety Cover
(47) - see

Figure 2

.

3. Lift the Safety Cover (47) off the top of the Nailer/
Stapler - see

Figure 3

.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

4. Carefully slide the Driver Cover (50) off around the
Safety (42). Note the position of the tab on the Driver
Cover (50). Remove the jammed fastener; pliers
may be necessary to remove a stuck fastener.

5. Inspect the Driver (19) for bends or breakage. If it is
damaged, do not use the tool until it is repaired by
a qualified technician.

6. Lightly oil the Driver (19) and replace the Driver
Cover (50) with the tab in the Cover facing the Driver
Guide (52). Replace the Safety Cover (47), being
careful to line up the bolt holes and fit the Safety
(42) into the slot. Replace and securely tighten all
of the Safety Cover Bolts (48). Make sure that the
Safety (42) moves without sticking.

7. Reload the Nailer/Stapler.

8. Reconnect the Nailer/Stapler to the air hose.

9. Press the Safety (42) of the Nailer/Stapler against
an appropriate piece of scrap wood.

10. Test fire the Nailer/Stapler several times, checking
for proper operation.

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Safety

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11. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler, remove the
fasteners, and store the Nailer/Stapler in a location

FIGURE 4

out of children’s reach.

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Anytime

any

maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST:

1. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose.

2. Empty Magazine A (61) completely.

3. Attempt to fire the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is
disconnected and is incapable of firing any staples.

4. Always leave Magazine A (61) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring-

loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler.

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Maintenance

Warning! Always disconnect the tool from the air compressor and then empty the magazine

of nails or staples before attempting to inspect or perform maintenance to the Nailer/
Stapler.

1. Inspect all of the nuts and screws and make sure they are securely fastened.

2. Periodically lubricate the driving mechanism and magazine with a light oil. Wipe down
with a clean cloth. Never use gasoline or flammable solvents to clean the tool.

3. Inspect your air compressor according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning! If you detect any air leaks, power loss, the Nailer/Stapler skips driving, drives too

deep, or not deep enough, take the Nailer/Stapler to a qualified service technician.

Parts List

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY
PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES
THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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Assembly Drawing

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not

available individually as replacement parts.

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