Hitachi NT 65MA4S User Manual

Instruction and safety manual Manuel d’instructions et de sécurité Instrucciones y manual de seguridad

Model Modèle

NT 65MA4 (S)

Modelo

DANGER

Improper use of this Nailer can result in death or serious injury! This Manual contains important information about product safety. Read and understand this Manual before operating the Nailer. Never allow anyone who has not reviewed this manual.

Finish Nailer Cloueur de ﬁ nition Clavadora de acabado

DANGER

Une utilisation incorrecte et sans respecter la sécurité de ce cloueur risque d’entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves ! Ce manuel renferme des instructions importantes sur la sécurité de l’outil. Lire et bien assimiler ce manuel avant d’utiliser le cloueur. Ne jamais laisser les personnes n’ayant pas étutdié le manuel utiliser l’outil.

PELIGRO

¡La utilización inadecuada e insegura de este clavador puede resultar en lesiones serias o en la muerte! Este manual contiene información importante sobre la seguridad del producto. Lea y entienda este manual antes de utilizar el clavador. No deje manejar esta herramienta a nadie que no haya leído este manual.

English

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................................3

DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS ........................3

EXPLANATION OF THE NAILING ACTION OF

THE HITACHI NAILER .......................................... 3

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

USING NAILERS ...................................................4

EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES.........................6

OPERATION

NAME OF PARTS ....................................................7

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 8

NAIL SELECTION ....................................................8

ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 8

Standard accessories ..........................................8

Optional accessories ...........................................8

APPLICATIONS ....................................................... 8

CONTENTS

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BEFORE OPERATION ............................................8

Working environment ........................................... 9

Air supply ............................................................. 9

Lubrication ......................................................... 10

Cold weather care ..............................................10

Testing the nailer................................................10

Adjusting air pressure ........................................12

Loading nails ......................................................12

NAILER OPERATION ............................................13

Methods of operation .........................................13

Adjusting the nailing depth ................................. 15

Using the blow nozzle ........................................16

Changing the exhaust direction ..........................16

Using the nose cap ............................................16

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION......................18

SERVICE AND REPAIRS ......................................20

Français

INFORMATION IMPORTANTE .............................22

DEFINITION DES MOTS DE SIGNALISATION .....22

EXPLICATION DE L’ACTION DE CLOUAGE

DU CLOUEUR HITACHI .....................................22

SECURITE

CONSIGNES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES

POUR L’UTILISATION DU CLOUEUR ................23

RESPONSABILITES DE L’EMPLOYEUR .............. 26

UTILISATION

NOM DES PIECES ................................................27

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 28

SELECTION DES CLOUS .....................................28

ACCESSOIRES ..................................................... 28

Accessoires standard ........................................28

Accessoires en option .................................................28

APPLICATIONS ..................................................... 28

Español

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE ............................. 43

DEFINICIÓN DE LAS PALABRAS CLAVE ............43

EXPLICACIÓN LA ACCIÓN DE CLAVADO

DEL CLAVADOR HITACHI .................................43

SEGURIDAD

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA UTILIZACIÓN

DEL CLAVADOR .............................................. 44

RESPONSABILIDADES DEL EMPRESARIO ........ 47

OPERACIÓN

NOMENCLATURA ................................................. 48

ESPECIFICACIONES ............................................ 49

SELECCIÓN DE CLAVOS ..................................... 49

ACCESORIOS ....................................................... 49

Accesorios estándar ..........................................49

Accesorios opcionales ....................................... 49

APLICACIONES ....................................................49

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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AVANT L’UTILISATION .........................................29

Environnement de travail ...................................29

Alimentation d’air ...............................................29

Graissage ..........................................................30

Entretien par temps froid ....................................30

Essai du cloueur ................................................30

Reglage de la pression d’air ...............................32

Chargement des clous ....................................... 32

UTILISATION DU CLOUEUR ................................33

Methodes d’utilisation ........................................34

Reglage de la profondeur de clouage ................36

Utilisation de la buse de projection d’air .............36

Changement du sens d’echappement ...............37

Utilisation du capuchon de bec ..........................37

ENTRETIEN

ENTRETIEN ET INSPECTION ...............................39

ENTRETIEN ET REPARATIONS ...........................41

ÍNDICE

ANTES DE LA OPERACIÓN..................................50

Entorno de trabajo .............................................50

Suministro de aire ..............................................50

Lubricación ........................................................51

Cuidados para climas fríos .................................51

Prueba del clavador ........................................... 51

Ajuste de la presión de aire ................................53

Carga de clavos ................................................. 53

OPERACIÓN DEL CLAVADOR ............................. 54

Métodos de operación .......................................55

Ajuste de la profundidad de clavado .................. 57

Empleo de la boquilla de soplo ..........................58

Cambio del sentido del aire de escape ..............58

Utilización de la tapa para el morro .................... 58

MANTENIMIENTO

MANTENIMIENTO E INSPECCIÓN ......................60

SERVICIO Y REPARACIONES..............................61

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in this manual before operating or maintaining this nailer. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

Most accidents that result from the operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.

Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.

Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identiﬁ ed by DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Nailer and in this Manual.

Never use this Nailer for applications other than those speciﬁ ed in this Manual.

DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

NOTE emphasizes essential information.

EXPLANATION OF THE NAILING ACTION OF THE HITACHI NAILER

○ SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM: First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener. After fastening once, fastening will not be possible again until the trigger is released and

pressed again.

○ CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM: First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener. First, pull the trigger; next, press the push lever against the wood to drive the fastener. If the trigger is held back, a fastener will be driven each time the push lever is pressed against

the wood.

or serious injury.

or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING NAILERS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

1. Operators and others in work area must

wear safety glasses with side shields.

When operating the Nailer, always wear safety glasses with side shields, and make sure others in work area wear safety glasses, too.

Safety glasses must conform to the

requirements of American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and provide protection against ﬂ ying particles both from the front and side.

The employer must enforce the use of

safety glasses by the Nailer operator and others in work area.

2. Never use oxygen or other bottled

gases. Explosion may occur.

Never use oxygen, combustible gases or any other bottled gases as a power source for the Nailer. Use of the above gases is

dangerous, as the Nailer will explode.

Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed

air.

WARNING

3. Never point tool at yourself or others in

work area.

Always assume the Nailer contains fasteners. Never point the Nailer at yourself toward yourself or others, whether it contains fasteners or not.

If fasteners are mistakenly driven, it can

lead to severe injuries. Never engage in horseplay with the Nailer. Respect the Nailer as a working 4

implement.

4. Keep ﬁ ngers away from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental ﬁ ring.

Never carry the Nailer with ﬁ nger on

trigger since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself or someone else.

Always carry the Nailer by the handle only.

5. Choice of triggering method is important.

Read and understand section titled

“Methods of operation.” (pages 13 – 15)

6. Do not exceed 120 psi. (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/

)

Do not exceed

maximum recommended air pressure 120 psi (8.3 bar

8.5 kgf/cm

Never connect the Nailer to pressure which

potentially exceeds 200 psi (13.7 bar 14

kgf/cm

) as the Nailer can burst.

7. Be careful of the following when using blow nozzle.

1) Do not touch the trigger.

2) Do not point the air outlet at a person.

3) Do not touch the push lever or set it to

pushed up status.

Flying nails can cause severe injury.

8. Always wear ear and head protection.

Always wear ear protection to protect your

ears from loud noise.

Always wear head protection to protect

your head from ﬂ ying objects.

9. Store nailer properly.

When not in use, the Nailer should be

stored in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock the storage area.

10. Keep work area clean.

Cluttered areas invite injuries. Clear all

work areas of unnecessary tools, debris, furniture, etc.

SAFETY — Continued

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11. Never use in presence of ﬂ ammable liquids or gases.

The Nailer produces sparks during

operation.

Never use the Nailer in sites containing

lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and other materials which are combustible or explosive.

12. Keep visitors away.

Do not let visitors handle the Nailer. All visitors should be kept safely away from

work area.

13. Dress properly.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as

they can be caught in moving parts.

Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are

recommended when working outdoors.

Wear protective hair covering to contain

long hair.

14. Never use non relieving coupler on nailer.

If a non relieving coupler is used on the

Nailer, the Nailer can remain charged with air after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after disconnecting.

The Nailer and air hose must have a hose

coupling such that all pressure is removed from the Nailer when the coupling joint is disconnected.

15. Check push lever before use.

Make sure the push lever operates properly.

(The push lever may be called “Safety”.) Never use the Nailer unless the push lever is operating properly, otherwise the Nailer could drive a fastener unexpectedly. Do not tamper with or remove the push lever, otherwise the push lever becomes inoperable.

16. Keep all screws and covers tightly in place.

Keep all screws and covers tightly mounted.

Check their condition periodically.

Never use the Nailer if parts are missing or

damaged.

17. Do not load fasteners with trigger pulled or push lever depressed.

When loading fasteners into the Nailer or

when connecting the air hose,

1) do not pull the trigger;

2) do not depress the push lever; and

3) keep the Nailer pointed downward.

18. Keep face, hands and feet away from ﬁ ring head at all times.

Never place your face, hands or feet near

the ﬁ ring head.

19. Place nailer properly on workpiece.

Do not drive fasteners on top of other

fasteners or with the Nailer at too steep of an angle; the fasteners can ricochet and hurt someone.

20. Before starting work, check the fastening operation switching device.

This Hitachi nailer includes a fastening

operation switching device.

Before starting work, check the setting of

the operation switching device.

If the switching device is not set properly,

the nailer will not operate correctly.

21. Be careful of double ﬁ re due to recoil.

If the push lever is unintentionally allowed

to re-contact the workpiece following recoil, an unwanted fastener will be driven.

In order to avoid this undesirable double

ﬁ re,

○ Intermittent operation (Trigger ﬁ ring)

1) Set the switching device to SINGLE

SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM.

2) Pull the trigger rapidly and ﬁ rmly.

○ Continuous operation (Push lever ﬁ ring)

1) Do not press the nailer against the wood

with excessive force.

2) Separate the nailer from the wood as it

recoils after fastening.

22. Do not drive fasteners into thin boards or near corners and edges of workpiece.

The fasteners can be driven through or

away from the workpiece and hit someone.

23. Never drive fasteners from both sides of a wall at the same time.

The fasteners can be driven into and

through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side.

24. Check for live wires.

Avoid the risk of severe electrical shock by

checking for live electrical wires that may be hidden by walls, ﬂ oors or ceilings. Turn oﬀ the breaker switch to ensure there are no live wires.

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SAFETY — Continued

25. Never carry nailer by hose.

26. Do not overreach.

Keep proper footing and balance at all

times.

27. Never use nailer which is defective or operating abnormally.

If the Nailer appears to be operating

unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center.

28. Do not disconnect air hose from nailer with ﬁ nger on trigger.

The Nailer can ﬁ re when re-connected to

an air supply.

29. Disconnect air hose from nailer when:

1) doing maintenance and inspection;

2) loading fasteners;

3) turning the adjuster and top cover;

4) attaching or removing the nose cap;

5) clearing a jam;

6) it is not in use;

7) leaving work area;

8) moving it to another location; and

9) handing it to another person.

Never attempt to clear a jam or repair the

Nailer unless you have disconnected air hose from the Nailer and removed all remaining fasteners from the Nailer.

The Nailer should never be left unattended

since people who are not familiar with the Nailer might handle it and injure the themselves.

30. Stay alert.

Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense.

Do not operate the Nailer when you are

tired.

The Nailer should never be used by you if

you are under the inﬂ uence of alcohol, drugs or medication that makes you drowsy.

31. Handle nailer correctly.

Operate the Nailer according to this

Manual.

Never allow the Nailer to be operated by

children, individuals who have not reviewed this manual.

32.

Never use nailer for applications other than those speciﬁ ed in this manual.

33. Handle nailer carefully.

Because of high air pressure in the Nailer,

cracks in the surface are dangerous.

To avoid this, do not drop the Nailer or

strike the Nailer against hard surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs on the Nailer. Handle the Nailer carefully.

34. Maintain nailer with care.

Keep the Nailer clean and lubricated for

better and safer performance.

35. Use only parts, accessories or fasteners supplied or recommended by Hitachi.

Unauthorized parts, accessories, or

fasteners may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries.

Only service personnel trained by Hitachi,

distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer.

36. Never modify or alter a nailer.

Doing so may cause it to malfunction and

personal injuries may result.

EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure that this MANUAL is available to operators and personnel performing maintenance.

2. Ensure that Nailers are used only when operators and others in work area are wearing EYE PROTECTOR.

3. Enforce the use of EYE PROTECTOR by operators and others in work area.

4. Keep Nailers in safe working order.

5. Maintain Nailers properly.

6. Ensure that Nailers which require repair are not further used before repair.

SAVE THIS MANUAL AND

KEEP IT AVAILABLE FOR OTHERS!

OPERATION

NOTE

The information contained in this Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation of the Nailer.

Some illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that diﬀ er from those on your own Nailer.

NAME OF PARTS

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Enlarged view of the valve part

Air Outlet

Exhaut Cover

Piston O-ring

Piston

Driver Blade

Lock Lever

Switching Device

Top Cover

Trigger

Blow Nozzle Knob

Valve part

Trigger

Nailing operation Switching device

Switching Device

SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM (Switching device: upward position)

Air Plug

Cap

Body

Nail Stopper

CONTACT ACTUTION MECHANISM (Switching device: downward position)

Nail Rail

Switching Device

Ribbon Spring

Nail Feeder (A)

Guide Plate (A)

Push Lever

Nail Feeder (B)

Blade Guide

Outlet (Firing Head)

Magazine

Adjuster

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SPECIFICATIONS

Operating pressure 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3 bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm2) Dimensions

Length × Height × Width Weight 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg) Nail capacity 100 Nails

Air consumption

13-1/2” × 12” × 3-1/4”

(344 mm × 304 mm × 82 mm)

/cycle at 100 psi

.045 ft

(1.29 ltr/cycle at 6.9 bar)

(1.29 ltr/cycle at 7 kgf/cm

)

NAIL SELECTION

WARNING

● Be sure to use only the genuine HITACHI nails for the NT65MA4 (S). The use of any other nails can result in tool malfunction and/or nail breakdown, leading to serious injuries.

Only nails shown in the Table below can be driven with this Nailer.

Dimensions of nails

15 Gauge ﬁ nish nails

Min. Max.

.095” (2.4mm)

.12”

(3.0mm)

.045”

(1.1mm)

1-1/4” (32mm)

2-1/2” (65mm)

.072” (1.8mm)

ACCESSORIES

WARNING

● Accessories other than those shown below can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries.

Standard accessories

Safety glasses 1

Nose cap 1

Case 1

Optional accessories ... sold separately

○ Pneumatic Tool Lubricant

1 oz. (30 cc) oil feeder (Code No.877153) 4 oz. (120 cc) oil feeder (Code No.874042) 1 quart (1 ltr) can (Code No.876212)

NOTE

Accessories are subject to change without

any obligation on the part of HITACHI.

APPLICATIONS

○ Manufactured Housing, On-site and Mobile

Home Construction.

○ Cabinets, Furniture, and Woodworking.

BEFORE OPERATION Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 –

6).

Make sure of the followings before operation.

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Working environment

WARNING

● No ﬂ ammable gas, liquid or other ﬂ ammable objects at worksite.

● Clear the area of children or unauthorized personnel.

Air supply

DANGER

● NEVER use oxygen or other bottled gases. Explosion may occur.

WARNING

● Never connect Nailer to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm

● Never use non relieving coupler on Nailer.

1. Power source ○ Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed

air as a power source for this Nailer.

○ Air compressors used to supply compressed

air to this Nailer must comply with the requirements of the latest version of ANSI Standard B 19.3 “Safety Standard For Compressors For Process Industries.”

○ Moisture or oil in the air compressor may

accelerate wear and corrosion in the Nailer.

Drain daily.

2. Filter-Regulator-Lubricator ○ Use a regulator with a pressure range of 0 –

120 psi (0 – 8.3 bar 0 – 8.5 kgf/cm

○ Filter-regulator-lubricator units supply an

optimum condition for the Nailer and extend the Nailer life. These units should always be used.

Filter

The ﬁ lter removes moisture and

dirt mixed in compressed air. Drain daily unless ﬁ tted with an automatic drain.

Keep the ﬁ lter clean by regular

maintenance.

Regulator

The regulator controls the operating

pressure for safe operation of the Nailer.

Inspect the regulator before operation to be

sure it operates properly.

Lubricator

The lubricator supplies an oil mist to the

Nailer.

Inspect the lubricator before operation to

be sure the supply of lubricant is adequate.

Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.

Regulator

Nailer Side

Compressor Side

Filter

3. Air hose

Lubricator

Air hose must have a minimum working

pressure rating of 150 psi (10.4 bar 10.6

kgf/cm

) or 150% of the maximum pressure produced in the system, whichever is higher.

4. Air consumption Using the Air consumption table and the

Air compressor size formula, ﬁ nd a correct compressor size.

Air consumption table

psi 80 90 100

Operating

pressure

Air

consumption

(bar) (5.5) (6.2) (6.9)

(kgf/cm ft

) (5.6) (6.3) (7)

/cycle .038 .042 .045

(ltr/cycle) (1.07) (1.18) (1.29)

Air compressor size formula

Amount of air required = number of Nailers

× average nails driven each minute

per Nailer × air consumption at given air pressure × safety factor (always 1.2)

Example: 3 Nailers operating at 100 psi

driving 30 nails per minute Amount of air required = 3 × 30 × .045 (1.29) × 1.2 = 4.9 CFM (ft

/min) (139 ltr/min)

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After making the calculations as shown

above, you should ﬁ nd a compressor providing 4.9 CFM of air that is required.

Lubrication

It is important that the Nailer be properly lubricated. Without proper lubrication, the Nailer will not work properly and parts will wear prematurely.

○ Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.

Do not use detergent oil or additives. These

lubricants will harm the O-rings and other rubber parts. This will cause the Nailer to malfunction.

○ Filter-regulator-lubricator units should

always be used.

Keep the lubricator ﬁ lled with Hitachi

pneumatic tool lubricant.

○ If a lubricator is not available, supply 5 – 10

drops of Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant into the air plug on the Nailer twice a day.

Cold weather care

○ Do not store the Nailer in a cold weather

environment. Keep the Nailer in a warm area until beginning the work.

○ If the Nailer is already cold, bring it in a

warm area and allow the Nailer to warm up before use. 1 Reduce the air pressure to 64 psi (4.4

bar 4.5 kgf/cm

2 Remove all nails from the Nailer. 3 Connect the air hose and free-ﬁ re

(blank-ﬁ re) the Nailer.

The lowered air pressure will be enough

to free-ﬁ re the Nailer.

Slow speed operation tends to warm up

the moving part.

CAUTION

● Do not free-ﬁ re the Nailer at high pressure.

Testing the nailer

DANGER

● Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1 speciﬁ cations.

WARNING

● Never use Nailer unless push lever is operating properly.

Before actually beginning the nailing work, test the Nailer by using the check list below. Conduct the tests in the following order. If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the Nailer and contact a Hitachi authorized service center immediately.

(1) Disconnect air hose from nailer. Remove all nails from nailer.

□ All crews must be tightened. If any screws are loose, tighten them.

□ The push lever and trigger must move

smoothly.

Trigger

Do not connect air hose

Push Lever

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(2) Adjust the air pressure to 70 psi (4.9 bar 5

kgf/cm

). Connect the air hose. Do not load any nails in the Nailer. Set the switching device to the upward

position (SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM).

(Set the switching device to the upward

position completely as shown in the diagram. Otherwise, it will not operate properly.)

Upward position

Switching Device

□ The nailer must not leak air.

(3) Remove the ﬁ nger from the trigger and

press the push lever against the wood. □ The nailer must not operate.

Pull Trigger

(5) 1 Without touching the trigger, depress

the push lever against the workpiece.

Pull the trigger.

□ The nailer must operate. 2 Remove the ﬁ nger from the trigger. □ Nailer operation will end (the driver

blade will return to the top).

(6) Set the switching device to the downward

position (CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM).

(Set the switching device to the downward

position completely as shown in the diagram. Otherwise, it will not operate properly.)

Depress Push

Do not pull Trigger

Lever

(4) Separate the push lever from the wood. Next, point the nailer downward, pull the

trigger and then wait in that position for 5 seconds or longer.

□ The nailer must not operate.

Downward position

Switching Device

With the Nailer oﬀ the workpiece, pull the

trigger.

Depress the push lever against the

workpiece. □ The nailer must operate.

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(7) If no abnormal operation is observed, you

may load nails in the Nailer.

Drive nails into the workpiece that is

the same type to be used in the actual application.

□ The nailer must operate properly.

Adjusting air pressure

WARNING

● Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm

Adjust the air pressure at recommended operating pressure 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3 bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm

) according to the length of nails and the hardness of workpiece. The correct air pressure is the lowest pressure which will do the job. Using the Nailer at a higher than required air pressure

unnecessarily over stresses the Nailer.

Loading nails

(2) Slide the nail strip forward in the magazine. The nail strip should pass the nail stopper.

Nail Stopper

(3) Pull the nail feeder (B) back to engage the

nail feeder (A) to the nail strip.

Nail Feeder (B)

Nail Feeder (A)

NOTE

○ Use nail strip at least 5 nails remaining.

WARNING

● When loading nails into the nailer, be sure to remove your ﬁ nger from the trigger and disconnect the air hose from the nailer.

(1) Insert nail strip into rear of magazine.

Magazine

The Nailer is now ready to operate.

Removing the nails: 1 Depress the nail feeder (A) slightly and

slowly slide the nail feeder (B) forward.

2 Remove the nails from the Nailer.

Nail Feeder (A)

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NAILER OPERATION Read section titled “SAFETY”(pages 4 – 6).

DANGER

WARNING

● Choice of triggering method is important.

Please read and understand

“METHODS OF OPERATION” found below.

● Before starting work, check the nailing operation switching device.

This Hitachi nailer includes a nailing

operation switching device.

Before starting work, make sure that

the switching device is properly set.

If the switching device is not set

properly, the nailer will not operate correctly.

● Never place your face, hands or feet near ﬁ ring head when using.

● Do not drive nails on top of other nails or with Nailer at too steep of an angle; nails can ricochet and hurt someone.

● Do not drive nails into thin boards or near corners and edges of workpiece. Nails can be driven through or away from workpiece and hit someone.

● Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1 speciﬁ cations.

● NEVER point tool at yourself or others in work area.

● Keep ﬁ ngers AWAY from trigger when not driving nails to avoid accidental ﬁ ring.

● Never drive nails from both sides of a wall at the same time. Nails can be driven into and through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side.

● Never use Nailer which is defective or operating abnormally.

● Do not use Nailer as hammer.

● Disconnect air hose from Nailer when:

1) turning the adjuster and top

cover;

2) attaching or removing the nose

cap;

3) it is not in use;

4) leaving work area;

5) moving it to another location;

and

6) handing it to another person.

This Hitachi nailer is equipped with a nailer operation switching device. Use SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM or CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM in accordance with the work to be performed.

Explanation of the various nailing operations

○ SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION

MECHANISM: First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the nail.

After nailing once, nailing will not be

possible again until the trigger is released and pressed again.

○ CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM:

First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the nail.

First, pull the trigger; next, press the push

lever against the wood to drive the nail.

If the trigger is held back, a nail will be

driven each time the push lever is pressed against the wood.

Methods of operation

This Nailer is equipped with the push lever and does not operate unless the push lever is depressed (upward position). There are two methods of operation to drive nails with this Nailer. They are:

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1. Intermittent operation (Trigger ﬁ re):

2. Continuous operation (Push lever ﬁ re): (1) Intermittent operation (Trigger ﬁ re) Use the SINGLE SEQUENTIAL

ACTUATION MECHANISM setting.

WARNING

● For intermittent operation, set the switching device to the upward position completely. (i.e. Set to SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM.)

● To avoid double ﬁ ring or accidental ﬁ ring due to recoil.

1) Set the switching device

to SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM.

2) Pull the trigger rapidly and ﬁ rmly.

1 Set the switching device to the

upward position (to set to SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM).

(Set the switching device to the

upward position completely as shown in the diagram. Otherwise, it will be set to CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM.)

2 Position the nail outlet on the workpiece

with ﬁ nger oﬀ the trigger.

3 Depress the push lever ﬁ rmly until it is

completely depressed.

4 Pull the trigger to drive a nail. 5 Remove ﬁ nger from the trigger.

To continue nailing in a separate location,

move the nailer along the wood, repeating steps 2 - 5 as required.

1 Upward position

Switching Device

Push Lever

● A nail will ﬁ re each time the trigger is depressed as long as the push lever remains depressed.

(2) Continuous operation (Push lever ﬁ re) Using CONTACT ACTUATION

MECHANISM

● To avoid double ﬁ ring or accidental ﬁ ring due to recoil.

1) Do not press the nailer against the wood with excessive force.

2) Separate the nailer from the wood as it recoils after nailing.

1 Set the switching device to the

downward position (to set to CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM).

(Set the switching device to the

downward position completely as shown in the diagram. Otherwise, it will not operate properly.)

2 Pull the trigger with the Nailer oﬀ the

workpiece.

3 Depress the push lever against the

workpiece to drive a nail.

4 Move the Nailer along the workpiece

with a bouncing motion.

Each depression of the push lever will

drive a nail.

As soon as the desired number of nails

have been driven, remove ﬁ nger from the trigger.

Trigger

WARNING

Downward position

Switching Device

Previously pull the trigger

Push Lever

WARNING

● Keep your ﬁ nger oﬀ the trigger except during nailing operation, because serious injury could result if the push lever accidentally contacts you or others in work area.

● Keep hands and body away from the discharge area. This Hitachi nailer may bounce from the recoil of driving a nail and unwanted subsequent nail may be driven, possibly causing injury.

The SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM is for use where precision fastener placement is desired.

The SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM may reduce the possibility of bodily injury to you or others in the work area compared to the CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM. This is because it is less

likely to drive an unwanted nail if you keep the trigger pulled and accidentally bump the push lever against yourself or others.

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The SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM may also reduce the speed of operation compared to the CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM. The SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM is recommended to inexperienced users.

NOTE

● If all warnings and instructions are followed, safe operation is possible with all two systems: SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM and CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM.

● Always handle nails and package carefully. If nails are dropped, collating bond may be broken, which will cause mis-feeding and jamming.

● After nailing:

1) disconnect air hose from the Nailer;

2) remove all nails from the Nailer;

3) supply 5 – 10 drops of Hitachi pneumatic

tool lubricant into the air plug on the Nailer; and

4) open the petcock on the air compressor

tank to drain any moisture.

Adjusting the nailing depth

WARNING

● When adjusting the Adjuster, be sure to remove your ﬁ nger from the trigger and disconnect the air hose from the nailer.

To assure that each nail penetrates to the same depth, be sure that:

1) the air pressure to the Nailer remains constant (requlator is installed and working properly), and

2) the Nailer is always held ﬁ rmly against the workpiece.

If nails are driven too deep or shallow into the workpiece, adjust the nailing in the following order.

1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER. 2 If nails are driven too deep, turn the adjuster

to the shallow side.

Adjustments are in half-turn increments.

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15 Disconnect air

hose

Adjuster

If nails are driven too shallow, turn the adjuster to the deep side. 3 Stop turning the adjuster when a suitable

position is reached for a nailing test. 4 Connect the air hose. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Perform a nailing test.

5 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER. 6 Choose a suitable position for the adjuster.

Too Deep

Turn Adjuster

Flush

This Nailer has a blow nozzle that blows out wood shavings which occur during work. Press the knob with your thumb to use the blow nozzle, as shown in the ﬁ gure.

Knob

Air outlet

NOTE

● When the blow nozzle is used for a long time,

the nailing force may degrade temporarily. In this case, allows the air supply pressure to stabilize before starting work.

● Oil in the body or drained water from the

compressor can sometimes spout out of the air outlet. It is recommended that you once conduct a test before use and see if such phenomenon happens at an environment where spouted oil will cause any inconvenience.

Too Shallow

Using the blow nozzle

● Be sure to release your ﬁ nger from the trigger before using the blow nozzle.

● Do not point the air outlet at a person.

● Do not use the blow nozzle with the push lever left ﬁ t.

Turn Adjuster

WARNING

Flush

Changing the exhaust direction

WARNING

● When changing the exhaust direction, be sure to remove your ﬁ nger from the trigger and disconnect the air hose from the nailer.

The direction of the exhaust vent can be changed by turning the top cover.

Top Cover

Exhaust Vent

Using the nose cap

WARNING

● When attaching or detaching the nose cap, be sure to remove your ﬁ nger from the trigger and disconnect the air hose from the nailer.

If you like to protect the surface of workpiece against scratches or markings made by the push lever, attach the accessory nose cap to the push lever.

1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER. 2 Put the nose cap to the toe of the push

lever.

3 The nose cap is marked to indicate the exit

point of the nail, making alignment easier.

4 When not using the nose cap, secure in

the storage compartment located on the reverse side of the magazine.

Nose Cap

Disconnect air hose

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Magazine

NOTE

● The nose cap may reduce nailing depth due to its thickness. Re-adjustment of nailing depth is required.

Push Lever

Nose Cap

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MAINTENANCE

NOTE

The information contained in this Manual is designed to assist you in the safe maintenance of the Nailer.

Some illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that diﬀ er from those on your own Nailer.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 –

6).

WARNING

● Disconnect air hose and remove all nails from Nailer when:

1) doing maintenance and

inspection; and

2) clearing a jam.

1. Clearing a jam Remove a jammed nail in the following

order:

1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE. 2 Remove all nails. 3 Release the lock lever and open guide

plate (A).

Lock lever

Guide Plate (A)

4 Remove the jammed nail with a slotted-

head screwdriver.

Disconnect

air hose

5 Close guide plate (A) and latch. 6 In case of frequent jam, contact a

Hitachi authorized service center.

2. Inspecting the magazine.

1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE. 2 Clean the magazine. Remove dust

which may have accumulated in the magazine.

3 Lubricate the nail rail with Hitachi

pneumatic tool lubricant.

Disconnect air

Nail Rail

3. Storing ○ When not in use for an extended period,

apply a thin coat of the lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust.

○ Do not store the Nailer in a cold weather

environment. Keep the Nailer in a warm area.

○ When not in use, the Nailer should be stored

in a warm and dry place.

Keep out of reach children.

4. WARNING LABEL

Change the WARNING LABEL if missing or

damaged.

A new WARNING LABEL is available from

a Hitachi authorized service center.

hose

Warning Label

5. Maintenance chart (See page 20)

6. Operator troubleshooting (See page 21)

7. Service parts list A: Item No. B: Code No. C: No. Used D: Remarks

CAUTION

Repair, modiﬁ cation and inspection of

Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

This Parts List will be helpful if presented

with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance.

In the operation and maintenance of power

tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed.

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MODIFICATIONS

Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being

improved and modiﬁ ed to incorporate the latest technological advancements.

Accordingly, some parts (i.e. code numbers

and/or design) may be changed without prior notice.

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SERVICE AND REPAIRS

WARNING

● Only service personnel trained by Hitachi, distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer.

● Use only parts supplied or recommended by Hitachi for repair.

All quality Nailers will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use.

NOTE

Speciﬁ cations are subject to change without

any obligation on the part of HITACHI.

Maintenance chart

ACTION WHY HOW

Drain air line ﬁ lter daily.

Keep lubricator ﬁ lled. Keep the Nailer lubricated.

Clean ﬁ lter element — then blow air through ﬁ lter in direction opposite to normal ﬂ ow.

Clean magazine and feeder mechanism.

Keep push lever working properly.

Lubricate the Nailer after nailing.

Drain air compressor.

Prevent accumulation of moisture and dirt.

Prevent clogging of ﬁ lter with dirt.

Prevent a jam. Blow clean daily.

Promote operator safety and eﬃ cient Nailer operation.

Extend the Nailer life.

Keep the Nailer operated properly.

Open manual petcock.

Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Blow clean daily.

Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into the Nailer.

Open petcock on air compressor tank.

Operator troubleshooting Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below. If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.

PROBLEM CHECK METHOD CORRECTION

Nailer operates, but no nail is driven.

Check for a jam. Clear a jam page 18. Nail feeder damaged? Replace nail feeder. Ribbon spring weakend or

damaged?

Replace ribbon spring.

Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails.

Weak drive. Slow to cycle. Check air pressure.

Increase air pressure. (Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm

Check position of nailing depth adjustment adjuster.

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Driver blade worn? Piston O-ring worm or

damaged?

Drives too deep.

Check air pressure.

Readjust per page 15.

Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.

Contact Hitachi for replacement.

Reduce air pressure. (Adjust 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3 bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm

Check position of nailing depth adjustment guide plate

Readjust per page 15.

(A).

Skipping nails. Intermittent feed.

Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails.

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Lubricate the nail rail per page

18.

Nail feeder damaged? Replace nail feeder.

Nails jam. Driven nail is bent.

Drives properly during normal operation, but does not drive fully at faster nailing speeds.

Ribbon spring weakend or damaged?

Piston O-ring worn or damaged?

Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails.

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Driver blade worn?

Check inside diameter of air hose.

Replace ribbon spring.

Contact Hitachi for replacement.

Lubricate the nail rail per page

18. Contact Hitachi for

replacement.

Use larger air hose.

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