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HEAVY DUTY
®
HAMMER T A CKER
91670
ASSEMBLY AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com
Copyright © 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No
portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be
reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions and replacement parts,
please call 1-800-444-3353.
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Specifications
ITEM
Overall Dimensions
Materials
11-1/8” L X 1-3/4” W X 3-1/4” Tall
Chrome Plated Sheet Metal Housing,
DESCRIPTION
Black ABS Plastic Handle, Blue Moulded
Rubber Grip
Applicable Staple
7/16” W X 1/4”-9/16” L
18 Gauge Wide Crown Staple
Net Weight
Available Staples (not included): order SKU 5070 - 1/4” Heavy Duty Staples (80 pk)
2.1 Lbs.
Save This Manual
Y ou will need the manual f or the safety warnings and precautions, assemb ly
instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram.
Keep your invoice with this man ual. Write the inv oice number on the inside
of the front cover. Keep the manual and inv oice 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 product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work
area. Do not let children be near this product. This product is not a
toy and can cause injury .
3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can
be caught in moving parts. Protect hands by wearing leather wor k
gloves.
4. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles when using this product. Approved goggles are available
from Harbor Freight Tools.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times
when using this product.
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6. When loading staples, always adhere to all the instructions and
safety warnings provided in this manual. Reminder: Avoid injuries
from sharp staples when loading and cleaning this product.
7. Be sure material will accept staples. Always test the material to
see if the staples will hold the material you want to secure. Staples
will not hold stone, rock or metal. Best suited for roofing installation,
carpet installation, poly sheeting and upholstery.
Note: The Hammer Tacker is only to be used to strike the material to be
secured. Do not use f or any other purpose.
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.
When unpacking, check to make sure the follo wing parts are included
that are listed on Page 5. If any parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual.
1. You must first load staples (not included) into the Hammer Tacker.
Press the Staple Feeder Button (1) by squeezing the sides together .
While squeezing, push inward and downward to unlock the Staple
Spring Feeder (2).
Staple
Feeder
Button
Handle (3)
(1)
Unpacking
Assembly Instructions
See Figures A & B.
Loading Area
Staples Exit
REV 06/04
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Figure A
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2. Pull out the Staple Spring Feeder (2). Set aside. Insert a strip of
staples (not included, see Page 2 for siz e). Place staples in the track
of the loading area. Slide the Staple Spring Feeder (2) bac k into the
Hammer Tacker. Squeeze and push the Spring Feeder Button (1)
upward to lock it into position. If Spring Feeder will not go all the w a y
back into place, remove some staples from the magazine.
See Figures A, B &C .
Staple Feeder Button (1)
Staple Spring Feeder (2)
Figure B
Operation
1. To use the Hammer Tacker for roofing, carpeting, poly sheeting or
upholstery, hold Handle (3) like you would a hammer and hit the area
you wish the staple to hold. Avoid hitting your fingers or other body
parts. Test first on a scrap-piece of material to make sure the Hammer
Tacker is working properly and that the staples are fully driven into the
workpiece. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles when
using this product.
Maintenance
1. Store indoors, and keep dry to avoid rusting.
2. If Hammer Tacker becomes jammed with staples, use needle nose
pliers (not included) and remove bent or jammed staples. Always wear
ANSI approved safety goggles when removing jammed staples.
Repeat loading instructions on Page 3. Test on scrap material to see if
Hammer Tacker will work correctly after this repair .
Needle Nose Plier
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Figure C
See Figure E.
Figure E
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Note: No replacement parts are available.
Staple
Staple Exit
Handle
Spring
Feeder
Staple Loading Area
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PRO VIDED 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
ST A TES THAT ALL REP AIRS AND P AR TS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDER T AKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NO T BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REP AIRS T O THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERE TO, OR ARISING OUT OF
HIS OR HER INST ALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERE TO.
Staple
Feeder
Button
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are
not available individually as replacement parts.
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