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 nonconductive clothes and nonskid 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.
8.Stay within air pressure capacity. Never operate the Nailer above 90 PSI.
9.Hold tool away from head and body. During operation the Nailer may kick back causing
and appropriate hearing protection. Wear a full face shield if you are producing
metal filings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI 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.
11.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.
12.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.
13.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.
14.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.
15.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when
you are tired.
16.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.
17.Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
18.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.
19.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.
20.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
panel fuse to break. If this happens, either use the compressor without an extension
cord or find a larger amperage circuit to use.
21.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.
22.Compressed air only. Use clean, dry regulated, compressed air at 90 PSI. Never use
oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source
for this tool.
23.Do not load pins 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.
24.Disconnect air supply before loading Nailer. Before reloading (or making any
adjustments to) the Nailer make sure that the compressed air is disconnected.
25.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. Always wear ANSI
approved safety goggles during use, maintenance, and reloading.
26.Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may split the
workpiece and fly free, causing personal injury.
27.Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromiumarsenate (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,
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.
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 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
For best service, you should incorporate an oiler, regulator, and inline filter, as shown in
the diagram below. Hoses, couplers, oilers, regulators, and filters are all available at Harbor
Freight Tools.
Nailer
Note: To connect this tool, we recommend a quick coupler/adapter (not included). Coupler/
adapters are available at Harbor Freight Tools. If an automatic oiler is not used, put 3-5
drops of pneumatic tool oil in the Air Inlet (22) before each use.
Testing the Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism
Warning: Even though the nailer should be empty during this procedure, ALWAYS point
the nailer at a piece of scrap wood when testing.
1.Make sure the tool is disconnected from the power supply.
2.Completely empty the magazine of pins.
3.The Nailer should not fire if the nose is not depressed against the workpiece.
4.Check that the Trigger (42) and the Safety (48) move freely, without sticking - see
1
, next page.
5.Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Inlet (22) set at the recommended 60-100
PSI, and not to go over the maximum 100 PSI.
6.Test the tool by depressing the Safety (48) against the workpiece without pulling the
Trigger (42). The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and
take the tool to an authorized service technician.
7.Hold the tool away or off of the workpiece. The Safety (48) of the tool should return to its
original position. Squeeze the Trigger (42). The tool should not cycle (fire). If it cycles
(fires), stop immediately and take the tool to an authorized service technician.
8.Depress the Safety (48) against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger (42). The toolmust cycle (fire). Release the trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must cycle (fire).
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 described in bold, have it
repaired by a qualified service technician.
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 is not attached to the air hose whenever loading the tool.
1.Press the Magazine Latch (23) up and slide the Magazine (57) back.
2.If you are using a different pin length than previously:
a. Remove all pins from inside the nailer.
b. Slide the Pin Length Selector (64) to the appropriate length setting. See
Figure 1
.
3.Holding the nailer upside-down, insert the pin nails into the slot noted above.
4.Close the Magazine (57) making sure the Magazine Latch (23) clicks shut.
See
Figure 1
.
Operating the Nailer
1.Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the Air Inlet (22). Start your compressor and check
the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 90 PSI and not to go over the
maximum 90 PSI.
2.To fire, place the nose of the Nailer on the workpiece. The Nailer should not fire if the
nose is not depressed. Once depressed, gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger (42)
once. Do not fire repeatedly. Pins could bounce off of one another, damaging the work
piece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.
maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), FIRST:
1.Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.
2.Empty the Magazine (57) completely.
3.Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected
and is incapable of firing any pins.
4.Always leave the Magazine (57) open during maintenance. The Magazine is
spring-loaded and may cause parts or a nail to fly out of the Nailer.
Clearing Jams
1.Disconnect tool from air hose, empty the
Magazine (57) of pins, release any built-up air
pressure, and leave the magazine open, as
explained above.
2.Hold the Nailer pointed away from you and any
other people or fragile objects. Remove the Short
Cap Screw (47) and the two longer Cap Screws
(46) - see
Figure 2
. Remove the Safety Cover
(45) and Safety Spring (49) and set them aside.
3.Remove the Safety Guide (50) carefully to avoid
bending the Safety (48) - see
Figure 3
.
4.Remove the jammed pin. Pliers may be
necessary to remove a stuck pin.
5.Inspect the Driver (11) for bends or breakage see location in
Figure 4
. If it is damaged, do not
use the tool until it is repaired by a qualified
technician.
6.Lightly oil the Driver (11). Replace the Safety
Guide (50) underneath the Safety (48). The
Safety (48) should fit perfectly into the groove in
the Safety Guide (50). See
Figure 3
.
Short Cap
Screw (47)
Safety
Spring (49)
FIGURE 2
Safety
Cover (45)
Cap
Screws (46)
FIGURE 3
Safety (48)
Safety
Guide (50)
7.Replace the Safety Spring (49) onto the Safety(48) as in
Figure 3
. Carefully place the Safety
Driver
Guide (54)
Cover (45) over the Safety and Spring and
attach using the Cap Screws (46) and the ShortCap Screw (47) - see
the Short Cap Screw (47) goes in the correct
Figure 2
. Make sure that
FIGURE 4
position. Make sure that the Safety (48) is spring
loaded and moves freely, without sticking.
8.Reload the Nailer and reconnect it to the air hose.
9.Press the Safety (48) of the Nailer against an
appropriate piece of scrap wood.
10.Test fire the Nailer several times, checking for
proper operation.
11.Disconnect the Nailer, remove the pins and store
it in a location out of children’s reach.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM AND
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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
NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available
individually as replacement parts.
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Assembly Drawing
Maintenance
Warning! Always disconnect the tool from the air compressor and then empty the magazine
of pins before attempting to inspect or perform maintenance to the Nailer.
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.