Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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 Table of Contents
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Safety

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Setup

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,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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Symbol Property or statement Symbol Property or statement

Warning marking concerning
PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure Risk of Puncture Injury.
Wear heavy‑duty work gloves.
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute flow
Read the manual before
set-up and/or use.
Cubic Feet per Minute flow
SCFM at standard conditions WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Hearing Loss.
NPT National pipe thread, tapered Wear hearing protection.
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WARNING marking concerning

Risk of Respiratory Injury. Wear
NPS National pipe thread, straight
NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator.
WARNING marking concerning
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
Risk of Explosion.
safety goggles with side shields.

Table A: Symbol Definitions

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Safety
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. c. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the while operating the tool. Distractions are able
risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. to result in the loss of control of the tool.

b. Do not operate the tool in explosive

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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.

Personal safety
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the tool. f. Always wear eye protection.
Do not use the tool while tired or under the Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. with side shields.
A moment of inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.
g. Always wear hearing protection

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b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing when using the tool.
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, Prolonged exposure to high intensity
clothing, and gloves away from moving noise is able to cause hearing loss.
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons as a h. Do not attach the hose or tool to your body.
result of being caught in moving parts. Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the
risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts.
c. Avoid unintentional starting.
Be sure the trigger is released before i. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
connecting to the air supply. Do not carry the Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
tool with your finger on the trigger or connect the whether it contains fasteners or not.
tool to the air supply with the trigger pressed.
j. WARNING – Do not fire fastener on top of
d. Do not overreach. Keep proper another fastener. This is able to cause the fastener
footing and balance at all times. to be deflected and hit someone, or cause the tool
Proper footing and balance enables better to react and result in a risk of injury to persons.
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control of the tool in unexpected situations.

k. WARNING – Remove finger from the
e. Use safety equipment. trigger when not driving fasteners.
A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes Never carry the tool with finger on trigger,
and a hard hat must be used for the the tool is able to fire a fastener.
applicable conditions. Wear heavy-
duty work gloves during use.

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 Tool use and care
a. Use clamps or another practical way to secure f. Maintain the tool with care.
and support the workpiece to a stable platform. A properly maintained tool reduces the
Holding the work by hand or against the body risk of binding and is easier to control.
is unstable and can lead to loss of control.
g. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
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b. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
application. The correct tool will do the job better that affects the tool’s operation. If damaged, have
and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed. the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
c. Do not use the tool if the trigger does not There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
turn the tool on or off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the trigger is dangerous h. Use only accessories that are identified by the
and must not be used until repaired. manufacturer for the specific tool model. Use of
an accessory not intended for use with the specific
d. Disconnect the tool from the air source tool model, increases the risk of injury to persons.
before making adjustments, doing tool
maintenance, clearing jams, touching the i. Use only those fasteners listed in the
safety nosepiece, leaving work area, loading, Specifications chart of this manual.
or unloading the tool. Such precautionary Fasteners not identified for use with this tool by the
measures reduce the risk of injury to persons. tool manufacturer are able to result in a risk of injury
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to persons or tool damage when used in this tool.

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.

Service
a. Tool service must be performed only c. Use only the lubricants supplied with the
by qualified repair personnel. tool or specified by the manufacturer.

b. When servicing a tool, use only identical

replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.

Air source
Operation

a. Never connect to an air source that b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible
is capable of exceeding 200 PSI. gases or any bottled gas as an air source
Over pressurizing the tool may cause for the tool. Such gases are capable of
bursting, abnormal operation, explosion and serious injury to persons.
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.

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 Specific Safety Instructions

1. Operators and others in work area MUST 18. Transport tool safely. Always disconnect air
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with supply when moving the tool. Carry the tool by
side shields during use. The employer is the handle and avoid contact with the trigger.
responsible to enforce the use of eye protection

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by the operator and others in the work area. 19. Hold tool away from head and
body. During operation the tool may
2. Keep fingers away from trigger when not kick back causing injury.
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
20. Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece
3. Choice of triggering method is important. that has people, utility lines, or other
Check manual for triggering options. objects behind or inside it.

4. Always assume the tool contains fasteners. 21. Keep balance while using this tool.
Keep area below clear if working in an elevated
5. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone location, and secure air hose to prevent falls
whether it contains fasteners or not. from bystanders accidentally pulling on it.
6. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is 22. Obey the manual for the air compressor
placed firmly against the workpiece. used to power this tool.

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7. Respect the tool as a working implement. 23. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
8. No horseplay. This tool is not a toy
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.
and can be deadly if misused.
24. Do not engrave or stamp anything into
9. Do not load the tool with fasteners when any
the housing to avoid weakening it.
one of the operating controls, such as the
Trigger or Safety Nosepiece, is activated. 25. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
10. Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause
activities, contains chemicals known to the State
the tool operating controls to become inoperable.
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
11. Do not operate the tool if any portion of other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
the tool operating controls is inoperable, chemicals are:
disconnected, altered, or not working properly. • Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other

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12. Disconnect the tool from the air supply when: masonry products
a. Unattended. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
b. Performing any maintenance or repair. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
c. Clearing a jam. on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
d. Moving the tool to a new location. your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
13. Do not make any modifications to this tool. equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
14. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
for detailed information on the proper WARNING: The brass components of this product
maintenance of the tool. contain lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
15. Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only.
reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code
Do not attempt to fire fasteners into surfaces too
§ 25249.5, et seq.)
hard to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top
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WARNING: This product contains di (2-ethylhexyl)

of other fasteners, or at too steep of an angle.
phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State
Fasteners can ricochet causing personal injury.
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
16. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of or other reproductive harm. (California Health
a workpiece. They may split the workpiece & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
and fly free, causing personal injury.
26. The warnings and precautions discussed in this
17. Keep clear of the workpiece near the area being manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
fastened. Fasteners may bend sideways during situations that may occur. It must be understood
firing, causing them to exit the workpiece at an by the operator that common sense and caution
unexpected point, causing personal injury. 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. 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
Repeated or long‑term exposure to vibration may the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
cause temporary or permanent physical injury, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
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vibration effects on the user.

1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
by a doctor and then have regular medical is a choice between different processes.
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood 6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. 7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as explained
If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such in this manual. If abnormal vibration occurs,
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), stop immediately.
seek medical advice as soon as possible.

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Functional Description

Specifications
Maximum Air Pressure 120 PSI

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Air Inlet 1/4″ - 18 NPT
Air Consumption 0.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
Safety Mechanism Type Single Sequential
Nail Type 18 Gauge 5/8″ - 2″ Brad
Staple Type 18 Gauge 5/8″ - 1-1/2″ Narrow Crown

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 Components and Controls
Air Deflector

Air Inlet
Safety

Plug

Trigger
Latch
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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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Maintenance

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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,

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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, 4. Release the tool’s trigger and empty its magazine.
oiler, in-line shutoff valve, and quick coupler for
best service, as shown on Figure A on page 10 5. Close the in-line safety valve between
and Figure B on page 11. An in-line shutoff the compressor and the tool.

Setup
ball valve is an important safety device because
6. Turn on the air compressor according to
it controls the air supply even if the air hose
the manufacturer’s directions and allow it
is ruptured. The shutoff valve should be a
to build up pressure until it cycles off.
ball valve because it can be closed quickly.
7. Adjust the air compressor’s output regulator
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not used,
so that the air output is enough to properly
add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil into
power the tool, but the output will not exceed
the airline connection before operation.
the tool’s maximum air pressure at any time.
Add a few more drops after each hour of continual use.
Adjust the pressure gradually, while checking the
Note: This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug air output gauge to set the right pressure range.
covering the air inlet. Remove this plug before set up.
8. The air pressure setting must not exceed job site
2. Attach an air hose to the compressor’s air outlet. regulations/restrictions. The air pressure setting
Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool. must not exceed 90 PSI when being used with

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Other components, such as a coupler plug workpieces that have a thickness of less than 1-3/4″.
and quick coupler, will make operation
9. Inspect the air connections for leaks.
more efficient, but are not required.
Repair any leaks found.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY 10. If the tool will not be used at this time,
FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: turn off and detach the air supply,
Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool. safely discharge any residual air pressure, and
Such a coupler contains an air valve that will release the trigger to prevent accidental operation.
allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate
accidentally after the air supply is disconnected. Note: Residual air pressure should not be present
after the tool is disconnected from the air supply.
Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance, However, it is a good safety measure to attempt to
can be hindered by undersized air supply components. discharge the tool in a safe fashion after disconnecting
3. The air hose must be long enough to reach to ensure that the tool is disconnected and unpowered.
the work area with enough extra length to
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allow free movement while working.

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 Maintenance Operation Setup Safety

Figure A: Portable Air Supply Setup

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Lubricated
C
Tools
B D A E F

Non-lubricated E H
Tools
C
B G A
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

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D Lubricator (optional) For air tool lubrication
E Coupler and Plug Provides quick connection and release
F Leader Hose (optional) Increases coupler life
G Air Cleaner / Dryer (optional) Prevents water vapor from damaging workpiece
H Air Adjusting Valve (optional) For fine tuning airflow at tool

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 Figure B: Stationary Air Supply Setup

Slope

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Lubricated
Tools
G J
C K H L M F
C D E

I N

C J L O
B B
F
A A
F Non-lubricated Tools H
Description Function
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
D Isolation Hose For vibration reduction
E Main Air Line - 3/4″ minimum recommended Distributes air to branch lines

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F Ball Valve To drain moisture from system
G Branch Air Line -1/2″ minimum recommended Brings air to point of use
H Air Hose Connects air to tool
I Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or workpiece
J Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool
K Lubricator (optional) For air tool lubrication
L Coupler and Plug Provides quick connection and release
M Leader Hose (optional) Increases coupler life
N Air Cleaner / Dryer (optional) Prevents water vapor from damaging workpiece
O Air Adjusting Valve (optional) For fine tuning airflow at tool

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Maintenance Operation Setup Safety
 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.

Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.
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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. 3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
The work area must not allow access by children (not included) to prevent movement while working.
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
4. There must not be hazardous objects
2. Route the air hose along a safe route to reach (such as utility lines or foreign objects) nearby
the work area without creating a tripping hazard that will present a hazard while working.
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.
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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.
Operation

1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply. 6. Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece.
The Safety Nosepiece should return to its original
2. Empty the magazine of fasteners. position. Squeeze the Trigger.
The tool must not cycle (fire).
3. Check that the Trigger and the Safety Nosepiece
If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and take
move freely, without sticking.
the tool to a qualified service technician.
4. Connect the air supply to the tool and
7. Press the Safety Nosepiece against the workpiece
set within the Operating Air Pressure
and squeeze the Trigger.
indicated on the Specification chart.
The tool must cycle (fire) only once.
5. Test the tool by pressing the Safety Nosepiece Release the trigger, slide the nailer to a fresh piece
against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger. of wood, and squeeze it again.
The tool must not cycle (fire). The tool must cycle (fire) again only once.
If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and have With the Trigger depressed, carefully lift the tool and
it repaired by a qualified service technician. press it against the workpiece again.
The tool must not cycle (fire).
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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.

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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.

1. Depress the Latch (64) and pull back 3. After the nails or staples are loaded,
on the Moveable Magazine (55), pulling slide the Moveable Magazine back into
it out of Fixed Magazine (52). Fixed Magazine until the Latch snaps back
into place, locking the Moveable Magazine.
2. Insert the fasteners into the Moveable Magazine.
If loading staples, fit the crown of the staples so Note: The small window gauge on the left side
they fit over and ride on the rail of the Magazine. of the Moveable Magazine indicates how many
fasteners remain inside Nailer-Stapler.

Setup
General Operating Instructions
1. Before each use, test the tool as 4. If the tool requires more force to accomplish
directed in the prior section. the task, verify that the tool receives sufficient,
unobstructed airflow (CFM) and increase the
2. If an automatic oiler is not used, add pressure (PSI) output of the regulator up to the
a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline maximum air pressure rating of this tool.
connection before use. Add a few drops
more after each hour of continual use. CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM TOOL FAILURE:
WARNING! TO PREVENT Do not exceed the tool’s
SERIOUS INJURY: Keep second hand maximum air pressure rating.
away from tool discharge area, If the tool still does not have sufficient force
especially if holding workpiece. at maximum pressure and sufficient airflow,

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Tool applies extreme force to fastener, then a larger tool may be required.
and fasteners may deflect or fire in
an unexpected direction. 5. After use, to prevent accidents:

CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY: Do not hold tool a. Release the trigger.

near body while firing. Tool recoil can cause injury. b. Detach the air supply.

3. Position tool at desired fastener location c. Attempt to fire the Tool into a piece of scrap
and depress the Safety Nosepiece fully wood to ensure that it is disconnected
against the workpiece. and is incapable of firing any fasteners.
Squeeze the trigger to fire a fastener. 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.
Safety

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.
Setup

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.

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 2. Daily - Air Supply Maintenance:
condition of the tool. Check for: Every day, perform maintenance on the air supply
• proper safety trip mechanism operation, according to the component manufacturers'
instructions. Maintain the lubricator's oil level.
• free safety nosepiece and trigger movement, Drain the moisture filter regularly.
• loose hardware or housing, Performing routine maintenance on the air
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supply will allow the tool to operate more

• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
safely and will also reduce wear on the tool.
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
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Clearing Jams

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,

BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams):

Safety
• 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 7. Lightly oil the Drive Guide, engage the
discharge area, remove it with pliers. Quick Release Spring, and snap the
Quick Release Lever back into place.
2. If a fastener is jammed in the Magazine, depress
the Latch (64) and pull back on the Moveable 8. Make sure that the Safety Tip moves
Magazine (55), and remove the Position Seat smoothly without binding.

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(54). Then pull out of Fixed Magazine (52).
9. Reload the Nailer/Stapler and then
3. Pull out the jammed fastener and the remainder reconnect it to the air supply.
of the fastener strip that is still in the magazine.
Dispose of the remaining fastener strip; it may 10. Press the Safety of the Nailer/Stapler against
be bent or damaged in some other way. an appropriate piece of scrap wood.

4. If a fastener is jammed in the Drive Guide (40), 11. Test fire the Nailer/Stapler several times,
pull out the Quick Release Lever (44) and checking for proper operation.
disengage the Quick Release Spring (45).
12. Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler, remove the fasteners,
5. Remove the jammed fastener; pliers maybe and store in a location out of children’s reach.
necessary to remove a stuck fastener.
13. If the jam cannot be cleared using
6. Inspect the Drive Guide for any bends or the method above, have the tool

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breakage. If it is damaged, do not use the tool serviced by a qualified technician.
until it is repaired by a qualified technician.

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 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Insufficient 1. Not enough air pressure. 1. Check for loose connections and make sure that
fastener depth. air supply is providing enough air pressure (PSI) to the
tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed maximum air pressure.
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2. Incorrect lubrication or 2. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease

not enough lubrication. according to directions.
3. Blocked air inlet screen 3. Clean air inlet screen of buildup.
(if equipped).
4. Mechanism contaminated. 4. Have qualified technician clean and lubricate
mechanism. Install in-line filter in air supply
as stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.
Fasteners drive 1. Incorrect tool depth setting. 1. Adjust depth setting, if available.
too deeply. 2. Too much air pressure. 2. Reduce air supply pressure (PSI).
Tool cycles 1. Jammed fastener. 1. Clear jammed fastener according to
without firing Clearing Jams instructions.
fastener. 2. Tool empty. 2. Reload with correct fasteners.
3. Incorrect fasteners used. 3. Empty, then reload with correct fasteners.
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4. Magazine dirty or not 4. Clean and lubricate magazine and pusher.

lubricated properly.
5. Insufficient air flow. 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.
Frequent Incorrect nail / staple type. Confirm nail / staple collation type, diameter, angle,
jamming. gauge, crown, type, and length. Correct as needed.
Severe air 1. Cross‑threaded housing 1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps.
leakage. components. If cross-threaded, disassemble and
(Slight air leakage replace damaged parts before use.
is normal, 2. Loose housing. 2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot
especially on tighten properly, internal parts may be misaligned.
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older tools.)
3. Damaged valve or housing. 3. Replace damaged components.
4. Dirty, worn or damaged valve. 4. Clean or replace valve assembly.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.

Disconnect air supply before service.
Maintenance

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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

Safety
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.

Setup
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,

Operation
and are not available individually as replacement parts.

Maintenance

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 Parts List and Diagram

Parts List

Part Description Qty Part Description Qty

Safety

1 Socket Head Screw (M5x.80x20mm) 6 37 Position Pin 1

2 Spring Washer 6 38 Safety Plate 1
3 Air Deflector 1 39 Pin 1
4 Cylinder Cap 1 40 Drive Guide 1
5 Sealing Washer 1 41 Fixed Plate 1
6 Exhaust Plate 1 42 Movable Plate 1
7 O-Ring 1 43 Pin 1
8 O-Ring 1 44 Quick Release Lever 1
9 Head Valve Spring 1 45 Quick Release Spring 1
10 Head Valve 1 46 Pin 1
11 O-Ring 1 47 Position Spring 1
12 O-Ring 1 48 Spring Plate 1
13 O-Ring 1 49 Pin 1
14 Cylinder Cap Sealing Ring 1 50 Magazine Bolt 2
15 Collar 1 51 Pin 1
Setup

16 Sealing Ring 1 52 Fixed Magazine 1

17 Cylinder 1 53 Insert Bar 1
18 O-Ring 1 54 Position Seat 1
19 O-Ring 1 55 Movable Magazine 1
20 Piston Assembly 1 56 Pin 1
21 Bumper 1 57 Locking Piece 4
22 Housing 1 58 Magazine Guide Bar 1
23 Sealing Gasket 1 59 Socket Head Screw 4
24 Safety Spring 1 60 Pusher 1
25 Push Stem 1 61 Pusher Stem 2
26 Safety 1 62 Pusher Spring 2
27 Guide Sleeve 1 63 Pin 1
28 Socket Head Screw (M4x.70x10mm) 4 64 Latch 1
29 Rectangle Gasket 1 65 Latch Spring 1
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30 Valve Seat 1 66 Grip 1

31 O-Ring 2 67 O-Ring 1
32 Valve Stem 1 68 Air Inlet Cap 1
33 O-Ring 1 69 Air Inlet Plug 1
34 Valve Sleeve 1 70 Plug Cap 1
35 Valve Spring 1 71 Pin 1
36 Trigger 1 72 Socket Head Screw (M4x.70x10mm) 1
Maintenance

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Assembly Diagram

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66 67 68 69 70
71
1
2
3 15

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22
4 29
65
16 30 64
5 23 36
31 37 63
31 38
32 39
6 24 60 61 62
17 33
7 25 34
35 59
26
8 18 27
58
9
57
28
10 19 56
1 2 41 40 72
11 55
20 54
42 51
12 44 43 28
49
13
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46
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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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