Harbor Freight Tools 61809 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 7

Setup .......................................................... 9

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Operation ................................................... 12

Maintenance .............................................. 15

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 18

Warranty .................................................... 20

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Symbol Property or statement

PSI

CFM

SCFM

NPT

NPS

Pounds per square inch of pressure

Cubic Feet per Minute flow

Cubic Feet per Minute flow
at standard conditions

National pipe thread, tapered

National pipe thread, straight

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles with side shields.

could result in death or serious injury.

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Symbol Property or statement

Warning marking concerning
Risk of Puncture Injury.
Wear heavy-duty work gloves.

Read the manual before
set-up and/or use.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Hearing Loss.
Wear hearing protection.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Respiratory Injury. Wear
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Explosion.

Table A: Symbol Definitions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING – When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

General

To reduce the risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons,
read all the instructions before using the tool.

Work Area

a. Keep the work area clean and well lighted.

Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the
risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.

b. Do not operate the tool in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

The tool is able to create sparks resulting
in the ignition of the dust or fumes.

c. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away

while operating the tool. Distractions are able
to result in the loss of control of the tool.

Personal Safety

a. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating the tool.
Do not use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.

b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

increases the risk of injury to persons as a
result of being caught in moving parts.

c. Avoid unintentional starting.

Be sure the Trigger is released before
connecting to the air supply. Do not carry the

tool with your finger on the Trigger or connect the
tool to the air supply with the Trigger pressed.

d. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.

e. Use safety equipment.

A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes
and a hard hat must be used for the
applicable conditions. Wear heavy­duty work gloves during use.

f. Always wear eye protection.

g. Always wear hearing protection

h. Do not attach the hose or tool to your body.

Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the
risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts.

i. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.

j. WARNING – Do not fire fastener on top of

another fastener. This is able to cause the fastener
to be deflected and hit someone, or cause the tool
to react and result in a risk of injury to persons.

k. WARNING – Remove finger from the

Trigger when not driving fasteners.
Never carry the tool with finger on Trigger,
the tool is able to fire a fastener.

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Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
with side shields.

when using the tool.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise is able to cause hearing loss.

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Tool Use and Care

a. Use clamps or another practical way to secure

and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against the body

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is unstable and can lead to loss of control.

b. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the

application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed.

c. Do not use the tool if the Trigger does not

turn the tool on or off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the Trigger is dangerous
and must not be used until repaired.

d. Disconnect the tool from the air source

before making adjustments, doing tool
maintenance, clearing jams, touching the
safety nosepiece, leaving work area, loading,
or unloading the tool. Such precautionary

measures reduce the risk of injury to persons.

e. Store the tool when it is idle out of reach

of children and other untrained persons.
A tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

f. Maintain the tool with care.

A properly maintained tool reduces the
risk of binding and is easier to control.

g. Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that affects the tool’s operation. If damaged, have

the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.

h. Use only accessories that are identified by the

manufacturer for the specific tool model. Use of
an accessory not intended for use with the specific
tool model, increases the risk of injury to persons.

i. Use only those fasteners listed in the

Specifications chart of this manual.
Fasteners not identified for use with this tool by the
tool manufacturer are able to result in a risk of injury
to persons or tool damage when used in this tool.

Service

a. Tool service must be performed only

by qualified repair personnel.

b. When servicing a tool, use only identical

replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.

Air Source

a. Never connect to an air source that

is capable of exceeding 200 PSI.

Over pressurizing the tool may cause
bursting, abnormal operation,

breakage of the tool or serious injury
to persons. Use only clean, dry, regulated
compressed air at the rated pressure or within the
rated pressure range as marked on the tool. Always
verify prior to using the tool that the air source has
been adjusted to the rated air pressure or within the
rated air-pressure range.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

c. Use only the lubricants supplied with the

tool or specified by the manufacturer.

b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible

gases or any bottled gas as an air source
for the tool. Such gases are capable of

explosion and serious injury to persons.

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Specific Safety Instructions

1. Operators and others in work area MUST

wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with
side shields during use. The employer is

responsible to enforce the use of eye protection
by the operator and others in the work area.

2. Keep fingers away from Trigger when not

driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.

3. Choice of triggering method is important.

Check manual for triggering options.

4. Always assume the tool contains fasteners.

5. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.

6. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is
placed firmly against the workpiece.

7. Respect the tool as a working implement.

8. No horseplay. This tool is not a toy
and can be deadly if misused.

9. Do not load the tool with fasteners when any
one of the operating controls, such as the
Trigger or Safety Nosepiece, is activated.

10. Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause
the tool operating controls to become inoperable.

11. Do not operate the tool if any portion of
the tool operating controls is inoperable,
disconnected, altered, or not working properly.

12. Disconnect the tool from the air supply when:

a. Unattended.

b. Performing any maintenance or repair.

c. Clearing a jam.

d. Moving the tool to a new location.

13. Do not make any modifications to this tool.

14. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions
for detailed information on the proper
maintenance of the tool.

15. 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.

16. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of
a workpiece. They may split the workpiece
and fly free, causing personal injury.

17. Keep clear of the workpiece near the area being
fastened. Fasteners may bend sideways during
firing, causing them to exit the workpiece at an
unexpected point, causing personal injury.

18. Transport tool safely. Always disconnect air
supply when moving the tool. Carry the tool by
the handle and avoid contact with the Trigger.

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

20. Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece
that has people, utility lines, or other
objects behind or inside it.

21. Keep balance while using this tool.
Keep area below clear if working in an elevated
location, and secure air hose to prevent falls
from bystanders accidentally pulling on it.

22. Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.

23. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.

24. Do not engrave or stamp anything into
the housing to avoid weakening it.

25. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and 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
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

26. WARNING: The brass components of this product
contain lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

27. The warnings and precautions discussed in this
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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Vibration Precautions

This tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.

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To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:

1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool.
If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.

4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
is a choice between different processes.

5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.

6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.

7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as explained
in this manual. If abnormal vibration occurs,
stop immediately.

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Functional Description

Specifications

Maximum Air Pressure 100 PSI

Air Inlet 1/4" – 18 NPT

Air Consumption 1 CFM @ 90 PSI

Safety Mechanism Type Single Sequential

Nail Size Range

Staple Size Range

Magazine Capacity 100 Fasteners

1-1/4" to 2-1/2" 16-gauge Finish Nails

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5/8" to 2" 18-gauge Brad Nails
5/8" to 1-1/2" 18-gauge

1/4" Crown Staples

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Components and Controls

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Quick

Release

Latch

Air Deflector

Trigger

Depth

Adjustment

Knob

Air Inlet Plug

Magazine

Latch

Safety Nosepiece

Safety Nosepiece – Also called the workpiece contact, the Safety Nosepiece helps

prevent the tool from firing unless it is pressed against an object.

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Initial Tool Set Up/Assembly

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

Air Supply

TO PREVENT EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool. Do not use oxygen,
carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool.

1. Incorporate a filter, regulator with pressure gauge,
oiler, in-line shutoff valve, and quick coupler for
best service, as shown on Figure A on page 10
and Figure B on page 11. An in-line shutoff

ball valve is an important safety device because
it controls the air supply even if the air hose
is ruptured. The shutoff valve should be a
ball valve because it can be closed quickly.

Note: If an automatic oiler system is

not used, add a few drops of pneumatic tool
oil into the airline connection before operation.
Add a few more drops after each hour of continual use.

Note: This air tool may be shipped with
a protective plug covering the air inlet.
Remove this plug before set up.

2. Attach an air hose to the compressor’s air outlet.
Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool.
Other components, such as a coupler plug
and quick coupler, will make operation
more efficient, but are not required.

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool.

Such a coupler contains an air valve that will
allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate
accidentally after the air supply is disconnected.

Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance,
can be hindered by undersized air supply components.

3. The air hose must be long enough to reach
the work area with enough extra length to
allow free movement while working.

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4. Release the tool’s Trigger and empty its Magazine.

5. Close the in-line safety valve between
the compressor and the tool.

6. Turn on the air compressor according to
the manufacturer’s directions and allow it
to build up pressure until it cycles off.

7. Adjust the air compressor’s output regulator
so that the air output is enough to properly
power the tool, but the output will not exceed
the tool’s maximum air pressure at any time.
Adjust the pressure gradually, while checking the
air output gauge to set the right pressure range.

8. The air pressure setting must not exceed job site
regulations/restrictions. The air pressure setting
must not exceed 90 PSI when being used with
workpieces that have a thickness of less than 1-3/4″.

9. Inspect the air connections for leaks.
Repair any leaks found.

10. If the tool will not be used at this time,
turn off and detach the air supply,
safely discharge any residual air pressure, and
release the Trigger to prevent accidental operation.

Note: Residual air pressure should not be present
after the tool is disconnected from the air supply.
However, it is a good safety measure to attempt to
discharge the tool in a safe fashion after disconnecting
to ensure that the tool is disconnected and unpowered.

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H

A

C

F

E

E

A

D

B

Figure A: Portable Air Supply Setup

C

G

B

A

Non-lubricated

Lubricated

Tools

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Tools

Description Function

A Air Hose Connects air to tool

B Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or workpiece

C Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool

F Leader Hose (optional) Increases coupler life

E Coupler and Plug Provides quick connection and release

D Lubricator (optional) For air tool lubrication

H Air Adjusting Valve (optional) For fine tuning airflow at tool

G Air Cleaner / Dryer (optional) Prevents water vapor from damaging workpiece

Non-lubricated Tools

H

F

F

B

M

L

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L O

Slope

J

Lubricated

Tools

G

Figure B: Stationary Air Supply Setup

H

K

C

E

D

J

N

I

I

C

F

Description Function

C

B

A

I Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or workpiece

J Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool

A Vibration Pads For noise and vibration reduction

B Anchor Bolts Secures air compressor in place

C Ball Valve Isolates sections of system for maintenance

F Ball Valve To drain moisture from system

E Main Air Line - 3/4″ minimum recommended Distributes air to branch lines

D Isolation Hose For vibration reduction

H Air Hose Connects air to tool

G Branch Air Line -1/2″ minimum recommended Brings air to point of use

L Coupler and Plug Provides quick connection and release

K Lubricator (optional) For air tool lubrication

M Leader Hose (optional) Increases coupler life

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N Air Cleaner / Dryer (optional) Prevents water vapor from damaging workpiece

O Air Adjusting Valve (optional) For fine tuning airflow at tool

Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

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Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.
If any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.

Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2. Route the air hose along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard
or exposing the air hose to possible damage.
The air hose must be long enough to reach
the work area with enough extra length to
allow free movement while working.

3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.

4. There must not be hazardous objects
(such as utility lines or foreign objects) nearby
that will present a hazard while working.

Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Definition

The single sequential safety trip mechanism is designed to prevent inadvertent firing. The tool should only fire if the
Safety Nosepiece is pressed against the workpiece prior to pulling the Trigger. It should only fire again if the Trigger
is released and squeezed again. The tool should not fire if the Safety Nosepiece is not pressed against an object.

Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Testing Procedure

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Empty the tool before this procedure. Point the tool at a piece of scrap wood when testing.

1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.

2. Empty the magazine of fasteners.

3. Check that the Trigger and the Safety Nosepiece
move freely, without sticking.

4. Connect the air supply to the tool and
set not to exceed Maximum Air Pressure
indicated on the Specifications Chart.

5. Test the tool by pressing the Safety Nosepiece
against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger.
The tool must not cycle (fire).
If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and have
it repaired by a qualified service technician.

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

7. Press the Safety Nosepiece against the workpiece
and squeeze the Trigger.
The tool must cycle (fire) only once.
Release the Trigger, slide the nailer to a fresh piece
of wood, and squeeze it again.
The tool must cycle (fire) again only once.
With the Trigger depressed, carefully lift the tool 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.

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Loading the Tool

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION, BEFORE LOADING:

• Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.

Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.

• Release the Trigger.

• Detach the air supply.

• Attempt to fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it
is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.

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1. Depress the Magazine Latch and pull
back on the Moveable Magazine, sliding
it back to end of Fixed Magazine.

Note: This Nailer/Stapler can drive
16 Gauge Finish Nails, 18 Gauge Brad Nails

and Staples. The various type fasteners
are loaded in different ways.

2. To load 16 Gauge Finish Nails, insert the
nails from the top area of Fixed Magazine and
into the center slot. Refer to Figure C.

Fixed

16 Gauge

Finish Nails

Figure C

Magazine

4. To load Staples, insert staples from the top area
of the Fixed Magazine with one arm of the staples
in the center slot and the other arm along the
Fixed Magazine’s left side. Refer to Figure E.

Staples

Fixed

Magazine

Figure E

5. After the nails or staples are loaded, slide
the Moveable Magazine back into the Fixed
Magazine until the Magazine Latch snaps back
in place, securing the Moveable Magazine
and locking the fasteners into place.

3. To load 18 Gauge Brad Nails, insert the
nails into the channel along the left-side of
the Fixed Magazine. Refer to Figure D.

18 Gauge

Fixed

Magazine

Figure D

Brad Nails

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General Operating Instructions

1. Before each use, test the tool as directed in
″Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism
Testing Procedure″ on page 12.

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2. If an automatic oiler is not used, add
a few drops of pneumatic tool oil to the airline
connection before use. Add a few drops
more after each hour of continual use.

3. Attach the Nailer/Stapler to the air supply
at the Air Inlet Plug. Start compressor
and check the pressure, making sure it is
set not to exceed Maximum Air Pressure
indicated on the Specifications Chart.

WARNING! TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY: Keep second hand
away from tool discharge area,
especially if holding workpiece.

tool applies extreme force to fastener,
and fasteners may deflect or fire in
an unexpected direction.

CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY: Do not hold tool
near body while firing. Tool recoil can cause injury.

4. To fire, place the nose of the Nailer/Stapler on

the workpiece. The Nailer/Stapler should not fire
if the Safety Nosepiece is not depressed. Once
depressed, gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger
once. Do not fire repeatedly; nails or staples
could bounce off of one another, damaging
the workpiece or causing personal injury.

5. To change the depth setting of the Nailer/
Stapler, turn the Depth Adjustment
Knob to the desired setting.

6. If, at the maximum depth setting, the tool requires
more force to accomplish the task, verify that the tool
receives sufficient, unobstructed airflow (CFM) and
increase the pressure (PSI) output of the regulator
up to the maximum air pressure rating of this tool.

CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not exceed the tool’s
maximum air pressure rating.

If the tool still does not have sufficient force
at maximum pressure and sufficient airflow,
then a larger tool may be required.

7. After use, to prevent accidents:

a. Release the Trigger.

b. Detach the air supply.

c. Attempt to fire the tool into a piece of scrap

wood to ensure that it is disconnected
and is incapable of firing any fasteners.

d. Release the Trigger again.

e. Clean external surfaces with clean, dry cloth.

f. Store indoors out of children’s reach.

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User-Maintenance Instructions

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams):

• Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.

Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.

• Release the Trigger.

• Detach the air supply.

• Attempt to fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it
is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.

• Empty the Magazine and leave it open during service.
The Magazine is spring-loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the tool.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise, vibration, or leaking air is detected, have the problem corrected before further use.

TO PREVENT EXPLOSION: Lubricate only with specified lubricants. Lubricate the air inlet
using only pneumatic tool oil. Lubricate the internal mechanism using only white lithium
grease. Other lubricants may damage the mechanism and may be highly flammable, causing
an explosion.

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Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance

explained as part of the regular operation of the air-operated tool.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:

• proper safety trip mechanism operation

• free Safety Nosepiece and Trigger movement

• loose hardware or housing

• misalignment or binding of moving parts

• cracked or broken parts

• any other condition that may

affect its safe operation.

2. Daily - Air Supply Maintenance:
Every day, perform maintenance on the air supply
according to the component manufacturers'
instructions. Maintain the lubricator's oil level.
Drain the moisture filter regularly.
Performing routine maintenance on the air
supply will allow the tool to operate more
safely and will also reduce wear on the tool.

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Clearing Jams

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams):

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• Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.

Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.

• Release the Trigger.

• Detach the air supply.

• Attempt to fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it
is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.

• Empty the Magazine and leave it open during service.
The Magazine is spring-loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the tool.

1. If a fastener is jammed in the Magazine,
depress the Magazine Latch (59) and pull
back on the Moveable Magazine (79), sliding
it back to end of Fixed Magazine (85).

2. Use a screwdriver to release the jammed fastener
by probing the openings in the Fixed Magazine.

3. Pull out the jammed fastener and the remainder
of the fastener strip that is still in the Magazine.
Dispose of the remaining fastener strip; it is
likely bent or damaged and may cause repeated
jamming or damage to the tool if reused.

4. If a fastener is jammed in the Drive Guide (77),
push down on the Quick Release Latch (66) and
lift the Drive Guide Cover (74) off the Drive Guide.

5. Remove the jammed fastener; pliers may be
necessary to remove a stuck fastener.

6. Inspect the Drive Guide for any bends or
breakage. If it is damaged, do not use the tool
until it is repaired by a qualified technician.

7. Lightly oil the Drive Guide, replace the Drive
Guide Cover and secure it by snapping the
Quick Release Latch back into place.

8. Make sure that the Safety Nosepiece (63)
moves without sticking.

9. Reload the Nailer/Stapler and then
reconnect it to the air supply.

10. Press the Safety Nosepiece of the Nailer/Stapler
against an appropriate piece of scrap wood.

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

12. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler, remove the fasteners,
and store in a location out of children’s reach.

13. If the jam cannot be cleared using
the methods above, have the tool
serviced by a qualified technician.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

Insufficient
fastener depth.

Fasteners drive
too deeply.

Tool cycles
without firing
fastener.

Frequent
jamming.

Severe air
leakage.
(Slight air leakage
is normal,
especially on
older tools.)

1. Incorrect tool depth setting.

2. Not enough air pressure.

3. Incorrect lubrication or
not enough lubrication.

4. Blocked air inlet screen
(if equipped).

5. Mechanism contaminated.

1. Incorrect tool depth setting.

2. Too much air pressure.

1. Jammed fastener.

2. Tool empty.

3. Incorrect fasteners used.

4. Magazine dirty or not
lubricated properly.

5. Insufficient air flow.

Incorrect nail / / staple type. Confirm nail / staple collation type, diameter, angle,

1. Cross-threaded housing
components.

2. Loose housing.

3. Damaged valve or housing.

4. Dirty, worn or damaged valve.

1. Adjust depth setting, if available.

2. Check for loose connections and make sure that
air supply is providing enough air pressure (PSI) to the
tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

3. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease
according to directions.

4. Clean air inlet screen of buildup.

5. Have qualified technician clean and lubricate
mechanism. Install in-line filter in air supply as
stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply on page 9.

1. Adjust depth setting, if available.

2. Reduce air supply pressure (PSI).

1. Clear jammed fastener according to Clearing
Jams instructions on page 16.

2. Reload with correct fasteners.

3. Empty, then reload with correct fasteners.

4. Clean and lubricate Magazine and Pusher.

5. Check for loose connections and make sure that
air supply is providing enough air flow (CFM)
and pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet.

Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

gauge, crown, type, and length. Correct as needed.

1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps.
If cross-threaded, disassemble and
replace damaged parts before use.

2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot
tighten properly, internal parts may be misaligned.

3. Replace damaged components.

4. Clean or replace valve assembly.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR 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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Parts List and Diagram

Parts List

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Part Description

1 Hex Bolt
2 Bolt Sleeve
3 O-Ring
4 Air Deflector
5 Hex Bolt
6 Cylinder Cap
7 Gasket
8 O-Ring

9 O-Ring
10 Seal Seat
11 Spring
12 Head Valve
13 O-Ring
14 O-Ring
15 Collar
16 O-Ring
17 O-Ring
18 Piston
19 Driver Blade
20 O-Ring
21 Cylinder
22 O-Ring
23 Bumper
24 Cylinder Cap Gasket
25 O-Ring
26 Housing
27 Guide Gasket
28 Pin
29 Pin
30 Pan Head Screw
31 Spring Washer
32 Safety Guide
33 Spring
34 Lever
35 Clamp
36 Depth Adjustment Knob
37 O-Ring
38 Socket Head Screw
39 O-Ring
40 Valve Seat
41 O-Ring
42 O-Ring
43 O-Ring
44 Valve
45 O-Ring
46 O-Ring
47 Spring

Part Description

48 Valve Stem
49 Trigger Seat
50 O-Ring
51 Spring
52 Trigger Lever
53 Trigger
54 Pin
55 Hand Grip
56 O-Ring
57 End Cap
58 Socket Head Screw
59 Magazine Latch
60 Pin
61 Socket Head Screw
62 Sleeve
63 Safety Nosepiece
64 Pin
65 O-Ring
66 Quick Release Latch
67 Safety Tip
68 Pin
69 Socket Head Screw
70 Pin
71 Pin
72 Isolation Bar
73 Spring
74 Drive Guide Cover
75 Spring Washer
76 Plate
77 Drive Guide
78 Spring
79 Moveable Magazine
80 Socket Head Screw
81 Magazine Support Bracket
82 Spring Washer
83 Insert Bar
84 Pin
85 Fixed Magazine
86 Pusher
87 Pusher Guide
88 Hex Key
89 Hex Key
90 Rear Cover
91 Socket Head Screw
92 Socket Head Screw
93 Air Inlet Plug
94 Plug Cover

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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Assembly Diagram

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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