Fasteners available from Harbor Freight Tools: SKU 43213 - 18 gauge brad nails, 1000 pieces.

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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.Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles and appropriate hearing protection. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear 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.

9.Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords and air hoses periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician. The handle must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all times. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool???s operating controls are inoperable, disconnected, altered or not working properly.

10.Disconnect Air Hose and release any built-up air pressure. Never service the Nailer, clear jams, or disassemble with the air hose attached. Always release any built-up air even after disconnecting hose. Disconnect the Nailer when not in use.

11.Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before attaching to an air source.

12.Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the trigger is in the Off position when not in use and before plugging in. Do not carry any tool with your finger on the trigger, whether it is attached to an air source or not. Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.

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

14.Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use the tool if the trigger does not operate properly.

15.Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

16.Replacement parts and accessories. This product is to be repaired and serviced only by a qualified technician. When this product is serviced, only identical replacement parts should be used. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight

Tools.

17.Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

18.Use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required, it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the compressor without heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire, or cause electrical damage to the tool. Check your air compressor???s manual for the appropriate size cord. It is also possible that the use of an extension cord may cause your circuit breaker to trip or your

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

19.Maintenance. The maintenance outlined in the maintenance section should be performed regularly. For your safety, this product should be serviced or repaired regularly only by a qualified technician.

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

21.Do not load nails with the trigger or safety depressed. Unintentional firing may occur. Do not load nails when the air hose is connected to the tool. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

22.Disconnect air supply before loading Nailer. Before reloading (or making any adjustments to) the Nailer make sure that the compressed air is disconnected.

23.Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to fire fasteners into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners, or at too steep of an angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing personal injury. Never fire the Nailer into the air, or point it toward yourself or another person. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles during use, maintenance, and reloading.

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

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

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

???Lead from lead-based paints

???Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products

???Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

(California Health & Safety Code ?? 25249.5, et seq. )

26.Stay within air pressure capacity. Never operate the Nailer above 95 PSI.

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

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

Note: Performance of the compressor (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance.

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.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed on page 8 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.

NOTE: Although a spare Drive Pin (46), Step Pin (45), Piston Head (44), O-ring (43), and assorted O-rings are included, these parts are for installation by a qualified technician only.

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 (38) before each use.

Testing the Full 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 nails.

3.The Nailer should not fire if the nose is not depressed against the workpiece.

4.Check that the Trigger (29) and the Safety (56) move freely, without sticking - see Figure 1, next page.

5.Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Inlet (38) set at the recommended 55-95 PSI, and not to go over the maximum 95 PSI.

6.Test the tool by depressing the Safety (56) against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger (29). 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 (56) of the tool should return to its original position. Squeeze the Trigger (29). 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 (56) against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger (29). The tool must cycle (fire) once only. Release the trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must not 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.

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Operation (continued)

Air Inlet (38)

FIGURE 1

Retaining Spring (58)

Trigger (29)

Safety

Magazine (60)

Loading Brad Nails

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 Retaining Spring (58) up and slide the Magazine (60) back.

2.Holding the nailer with the nose pointing slightly down, insert the brad nails into the Magazine (60), letting the pointed end ride on the rail of the Magazine (60).

3.After the Nails reach the nose of the tool, close the Magazine (60) making sure the

Retaining Spring (58) clicks shut. See Figure 1.

Operating the Nailer

1.Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the Air Inlet (38). Start your compressor and check the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 55-95 PSI and not to go over the maximum 95 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 (29) once. Do not fire repeatedly. Nails could bounce off of one another, damaging the work piece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.

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

1.Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.

2.Empty the Magazine (60) 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 brads.

4.Always leave the Magazine (60) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring-loaded and may cause parts or a nail to fly out of the Nailer.

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Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST:

1.Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.

2.Empty the Magazine (60) 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 brads.

4.Always leave the Magazine (60) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring-loaded and may cause parts or a nail to fly out of the Nailer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Stop using the Brad Nailer immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and part replacements must be done only by a qualified technician.

All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualified technician.

All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualified technician.

Parts List

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

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 ORWARRANTY OF ANY KINDTO

THE BUYERTHAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIEDTO MAKE ANY REPAIRSTOTHE PRODUCT ORTHAT HE OR

SHE IS QUALIFIEDTO REPLACE ANY PARTS OFTHE PRODUCT. IN FACT,THE MANUFACTURER AND/

OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT 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 REPAIRSTOTHE ORIGINAL PRODUCT

OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF

REPLACEMENT PARTSTHERETO.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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