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20. OPERATING NAILER (CONT’D)

WARNING (CONT’D)

 

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DO NOT use nailer as hammer. 

 

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Disconnect battery and fuel cell from nailer when: 1) It is not in use; 2) Leaving a work area;  3) Moving it to another  

 

location; or 4) Handing it to another person. 

 

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Be careful of unwanted fasteners. If the nailer will not operate normally in a temperature below 23°F (-5°C), push lever downward  

 

against the work surface, quick press nailer 2-3 times, pulling trigger. The nails should be driven then. Or use tool after warming in  

 

indoor temperatures for at least 30 minutes.  

This nailer is equipped with a FULL SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM. Explanation of FULL SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION  
MECHANISM nailing operation is:

 

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First, press the push lever against the work surface. 

 

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Next, press nailer downward.

 

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Then, pull the trigger to drive a nail.  

The machine employs a preventative mechanism for unloading operation

. The machine cannot be pushed up in place. This takes place 

when the magazine is not loaded with nails or when the remaining number of nails becomes less than 2 or 3. 

CAUTION 

Use caution not to press push lever tip against the work surface when the push lever
cannot be pushed up in place. 

METHODS OF OPERATION

This nailer is equipped with the push lever and does not operate unless the nailer mouth 
is depressed upward into the top center position. It is an intermittent operation (trigger fire) only.   
See drawing 20.A.

1. 

Position the nail outlet on the work surface with finger off trigger. 

2. 

Depress the nailer mouth firmly until it is completely depressed. 

3. 

Pull and squeeze the trigger to drive a nail.

4. 

Remove finger off the trigger. 

To continue nailing in a separate location, move the nailer along the work surface, repeating above steps 1-4 as required. 

       

Trigger

nailer mouth

against the

workpiece firmly.

21. NAIL JAM REMOVAL

1. 

Remove the fuel cell and battery.  See drawing 21.A

2. 

Remove all nails. 

3. 

Turn the lock knob to loosen the magazine. 

 

See drawing 21.B 

4. 

Take off the guard and magazine assembly.  

 

Remove the jammed nails. See drawing 21.C.  

5. 

Lock magazine assembly by turning the lock knob.  

 

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See photos on page 19. 

       Fuel Cell

       Battery Pack

Plastic strip nails

       Lock Bolt

In the firing process, nail jam malfunction may occur. Remove the nail jam according to the following steps:

21.A

21.B

21.C

20.A

Nailer Mouth 

Against the Work 

Piece Firmly

Trigger

Fuel Cell

Battery Pack

Plastic  
Strip Nails

Lock  
Bolt

Magazine Assembly

Summary of Contents for 1GN50

Page 1: ... SPECIFICATIONS 7 10 GENERAL OPERATION 9 11 APPLICATIONS 10 12 REMOVAL INSTALLATION CHARGING OF BATTERY 10 13 BEFORE OPERATION 12 14 PREPARING INSERTING THE FUEL CELL 13 15 PREPARING THE BATTERY 14 16 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY INSTALL 14 17 TESTING THE NAILER 14 18 LOADING NAILS 16 19 REMOVING THE NAILS 17 20 OPERATING NAILER 17 21 NAIL JAM REMOVAL 18 22 ADJUSTING THE NAILING DEPTH 19 23 USING THE HOOK 19...

Page 2: ...hanism against work surface press nailer down and then pull trigger to drive the nail Follow the same sequence to continue driving nails after the push lever and trigger have returned back to their start position 2 SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING NAILER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE This nailer is powered by an internal combustion device and shall only be used with dispe...

Page 3: ... tool case Store case in a dry place indoors at temperatures between 41 F 5 C 77 F 25 C Keep the nailer fuel cell and battery out of direct sunlight and do not leave in hot vehicle Keep out of reach of children and lock in storage area when possible 6 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas can result in higher risk of injury Clear all work areas of unnecessary tools debris furniture etc 7 KEEP UNAUT...

Page 4: ... work area 5 Moving it to another location 6 Handing it to another person Never attempt to clear a jam or repair on the nailer unless you have taken fuel cell and battery out of the nailer as well as removed all remaining fasteners from tool The nailer should never be left unattended with people who are not an authorized operator By doing so risk of injury is higher 20 KEEP ALERT Operate the naile...

Page 5: ...H OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT FROM IMPROPER OR UNSAFE USE OF BATTERY CHARGERS TO AVOID THESE RISKS FOLLOW THE BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger included with the AFGN50 ProTrax Nailer Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 Nailer 2 B...

Page 6: ...CHARGER YOU MUST CHARGE THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU USE THE NAILER BEFORE USE OF BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER BE SURE TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS IN THE MANUAL Remember Use only battery that is included with the AFGN50 ProTrax Nailer Other types or brands of battery may burst and cause injury WARNING Improper use of the battery or battery charger can lead to serious injury To avoi...

Page 7: ... available to operators and personnel performing maintenance Enforce proper safety regulations and ensure that tool is used only when operators and others in work area are wearing eye and ear protection Keep nailer in safe working order and perform maintenance when needed Ensure that tool needing repair is not used at any time for work or job site purposes 9 SPECIFICATIONS Type AFGN50 ProTrax Nail...

Page 8: ...GNF Size 31 5mm x 154mm Pressure 16 18 Bar Temperature Range 23 F 5 C 120 F 50 C TABLE 5 FUEL CELL Input Power Source AC110 240V 50 60Hz 0 35A Charge Time About 2 5hrs Charging Voltage DC 7 2V Charging Current DC 0 7A Charger Weight 0 15Kg Adapter Weight 0 085Kg TABLE 6 CHARGER INCLUDED WITH 1GN50 Choose the suitable nail length Over length nails will cause the nail to bend or nail head immersion ...

Page 9: ...t 1GN50 2 Battery Pack Included with 1GN50 3 Battery Charger Adapter and Charger Base Included with 1GN50 4 Accessories See Notes for What is Included or Sold Separately 5 Nail Pin Options Sold Separately 6 Fuel Cell Options Sold Separately Top Cover Piston Piston Assembly Knob Firing Head Magazine Lock Knob Trigger Battery Pack Handle Fuel Cell Cell Cover Latch Latch Battery Pack Charger Base Pil...

Page 10: ... Cell 1000 Box 1 Fuel Cell Nail Pin Options Sold Separately See AF Part Numbers Listed Below 6 PART DESCRIPTION QTY BOX 1GNF AF Fuel Cell for 1GN50 10 Box Fuel Cell Option Sold Separately See AF Part Numbers Listed Below 11 APPLICATIONS Suggested applications suitable for connecting substrates and work surfaces Metal sheet section and wire netting etc wood engineering plastics and plywood connecti...

Page 11: ...source is too low When the green pilot light does not come on even after three hours has passed after the start of charging contact Allfasteners LLC at 1 800 577 3171 for further instruction 5 Disconnect battery charger from power source once fully charged CAUTION DO NOT pull the plug out of the power source or out of the charger adapter by pulling on the cord Make sure to grasp adapter plug when ...

Page 12: ... and or sparks CAUTION This nailer may not drive completely when at low temperature and fuel cell loses the required propellant force or at high temperatures when the fuel cell can overdose DO NOT use the nailer in the rain snow or where excessive moisture is present The AFGN50 ProTrax Nailer is not recommended for use at altitudes above 5 000 feet 1 500m or in temperatures below 23 F 5 C 120 F 50...

Page 13: ... the metering valve replace with a new metering valve DO NOT attempt to reuse the metering valve Replace with new metering valve To attach the metering valve to the fuel cell 1 Separate the metering valve and the cap from the gas cartridge 14 1 2 Stem downward putting the metering valve incline forward to the bowl cover 14 2 3 Press downward on the rear of the metering valve until it seals with no...

Page 14: ...peration The machine enters a state where the push lever cannot be pushed up This takes place when the magazine is not loaded with nails or when the remaining number of nails becomes less than 2 or 3 CAUTION Use caution not to throw the push lever tip onto any object Before actually beginning the nailing work test the nailer by using the checklist located on page 14 Conduct the tests in the follow...

Page 15: ...he feeder knob Motor fan will start THE NAILER SHOULD NOT OPERATE 5 Separate the nailer mouth from the work surface Next point the nailer mouth downward pull the trigger and then wait in that position for 5 seconds or longer If there is a burst this means the push lever is not replacing properly the cylinder may not have opened and the nailer is an anomaly THE NAILER WILL NOT OPERATE 6 Depress the...

Page 16: ... the nailer pointed downward NAIL FEEDING STEP 1 Insert nails into the back of the magazine 2 Hand slide the nails forward in the magazine 3 Pull the nail feeder a little past the back of the nails Loosen the feeder knob and allow nail feeder to automate against the nails NOTE Gently push the feeder knob to bring the nail feeder to the end of the magazine loosen the feeder knob and let the nail fe...

Page 17: ...xceeding 120 F 50 C Keep away from ignition source No smoking WARNING NEVER POINT tool at yourself or others in work area Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when driving nails to avoid accidental firing or injury Use outdoor or well ventilated work area DO NOT inhale its contents DO NOT use the electrical cord if damaged Have it repaired immediately Never place your face hands or feet closer than 8 in...

Page 18: ...st the work surface when the push lever cannot be pushed up in place METHODS OF OPERATION This nailer is equipped with the push lever and does not operate unless the nailer mouth is depressed upward into the top center position It is an intermittent operation trigger fire only See drawing 20 A 1 Position the nail outlet on the work surface with finger off trigger 2 Depress the nailer mouth firmly ...

Page 19: ...recommended that you also use fall preventing wires clasps lanyards etc 23 A 23 B To assure that each nail penetrates the same depth be sure the nailer is always held firmly against the work surface If nails are driven too deep or shallow into the work surface adjust the nailing depth by following the steps below 1 Remove the fuel cell and the battery from the nailer See drawing 22 A 2 Turn the no...

Page 20: ...ebris ad firing large quantities of nails per week nailer cleaning intervals will be shorter Below is the cleaning intervals table for reference If according to the cleaning time intervals you still find the nailer is extremely dirty the cleaning intervals should be shortened If you find the nailer is very clean extend cleaning time intervals CLEANING TIME INTERVALS FIRING QUANTITY PER WEEK OPERAT...

Page 21: ...ds prescribed in each country must be observed MODIFICATIONS AF products and power tools are constantly being improved and modified to incorporate the latest technological advancements Accordingly some parts i e part numbers and or design may be changed without prior notice SERVICE AND REPAIRS CAUTION Only service personnel trained by the distributor or employer shall repair the nailer Use only pa...

Page 22: ...yet it doesn t drive a nail or operation is unstable Check for returning of piston Pull the trigger all the way See Section 17 Step 6 Too low temperature Make sure fuel cell is between 23 F 5 c and 120 F 50 C See Section 9 Table 5 Check fuel cell insufficient Exchange it with a new fuel cell See Section 17 Step 3 Check spark plug wire Worn out Contact Allfasteners for repair information See Sectio...

Page 23: ...ity of any material is the sole responsibility of the user All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution Although certain hazards are described herein we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist Allfasteners recommends that the operator ALWAYS wear proper safety attire including but not limited to eye and ear protection Allfasteners does not assume li...

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