Central Pneumatic 66872 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 10

SKU 66872 

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1.  Disconnect the tool from the air sup-

ply.

2.  Empty the Magazine of fasteners.
3.  Check that the Trigger and the Safety 

on the nose of the tool, move freely, 

without sticking.

4.  Connect the air supply to the tool at 

the Male Air Coupler (53) and set at 

the recommended 60-90 PSI, and not 

over the maximum 90 PSI. 

5.  Test the tool by depressing the Safety 

against the workpiece without pull-

ing the Trigger.  

The Tool must not 

cycle (fire).

  If it cycles (fires), stop 

immediately and have it repaired by a 

qualified service technician.

6.  Hold the tool away or off of the work-

piece.  The Safety of the tool should 

return to its original position. Squeeze 

the Trigger.  

The tool must not cycle 

(fire).

  If the tool fires, stop immedi-

ately and have it repaired by a quali-

fied service technician.

7.  Depress the Safety against the work-

piece and squeeze the Trigger.  

The 

tool must cycle (fire) only once. 

 

Release the Trigger and squeeze 

it again.  

The tool must not cycle 

(fire).

  With the Trigger held, carefully 

lift the tool and press it against the 

workpiece again.  

The tool must not 

cycle (fire).

  If it fails to perform in 

the manner explained in bold, have it 

repaired by a qualified service techni-

cian.

8. 

Please note: 

The Trigger and Safety 

will not work when the Nailer Maga-

zine is empty.

Loading the Tool

 

TO PREVENT 

SERIOUS INJURY 

FROM ACCIDENTAL 

OPERATION, BEFORE 

LOADING:

• Wear ANSI-approved safety 

goggles with side shields.  

Other people in the work area 

must also wear ANSI-approved 

impact safety goggles.

• 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.
 

TO PREVENT 

SERIOUS INJURY 

FROM ACCIDENTAL 

OPERATION: 

Release the trigger, detach the 

air supply, and safely 

discharge any residual air 

pressure in the tool before 

loading.  Keep the Tool 

pointed away from yourself 

and others at all times.  Do 

not load fasteners with the 

Trigger or Safety depressed.

1.  In order to prevent marring the sur-

face, attach the Nozzle Cover (56).  

The tang on the Cover goes to the 

back of the Nozzle (59).  If the Cover 

is attached incorrectly, the Nozzle 

cannot be depressed and the Nailer 

will not function. When not used, at-

tach the Nozzle Cover onto the tang 

at the back of the Tail Cover (65).  

2.  Depress the Pusher (63) to release 

the Magazine (82).

Summary of Contents for 66872

Page 1: ...HIS MANUAL Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools require...

Page 2: ...oided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINI...

Page 3: ... conditions Wear heavy duty work gloves during use f Always wear eye protec tion Wear ANSI ap proved safety goggles g Always wear hearing protection when using the tool Prolonged expo sure to high intensity noise is able to cause hearing loss h Do not attach the hose or tool to your body Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts i Always assume that ...

Page 4: ... not intended for use with the specific tool model increases the risk of injury to persons i Use only those fasteners listed in the Accessories section of this manual Fasteners not identified for use with this tool by the tool manu facturer are able to result in a risk of injury to persons or tool damage when used in this tool Service a Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair perso...

Page 5: ...ion by the operator and others in the work area 2 Keep fingers away from Trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing 3 Always assume the tool contains fasteners 4 Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasten ers or not 5 Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the work piece 6 Respect tool as a working implement 7 No horsepla...

Page 6: ...ng grinding drill ing and other construction activities contains 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 chemi cally treated lumber Your risk from these exposures var ies depending ...

Page 7: ...a choice between dif ferent processes 5 Include vibration free periods each day of work 6 Grip tool as lightly as possible while still keeping safe control of it Let the tool do the work 7 To reduce vibration maintain tool as explained in this manual If abnormal vibration occurs stop immediately SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Specifications Air Pressure Range 60 90 PSI Maximum Air ...

Page 8: ... is rup tured Note If an automatic oiler system is not used add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection be fore operation Add a few more drops after each hour of continual use 2 Attach an air hose to the compres sor s air outlet Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool Other com ponents such as a connector and quick coupler will make operation more efficient but are no...

Page 9: ... 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 If any problems are found do not use tool until repaired Work Piece and Work Area Set Up 1 Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction 2 Ro...

Page 10: ...workpiece again The tool must not cycle fire If it fails to perform in the manner explained in bold have it repaired by a qualified service techni cian 8 Please note The Trigger and Safety will not work when the Nailer Maga zine is empty Loading the Tool TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION BEFORE LOADING Wear ANSI approved safety goggles with side shields Other people in the work a...

Page 11: ...I to prop erly drive the fastener 4 Grip the Body 29 of the Nailer with both hands and press the Nozzle 59 against the surface you wish to fasten Be sure to keep hands fin gers and other body parts away from Nozzle 5 Press the Trigger 40 to activate the Nailer 6 If the tool requires more force to accomplish the task verify that the tool receives sufficient unobstructed airflow CFM and increase the...

Page 12: ...e procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular op eration of the air operated tool 1 Daily Air Supply Maintenance Every day perform maintenance on the air supply according to the com ponent manufacturers instructions The lubricator s oil level needs to be maintained and the moisture filter must be regularly drained Perform ing routine maintenanc...

Page 13: ...agazine and pusher 4 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 5 Check the Magazine remove Nozzle and clear bent or broken nails Frequent jamming Incorrect fastener type Confirm fastener diameter type length angle and collation type Correct as needed Severe air leakage Sligh...

Page 14: ...1 41 Trigger Frame 1 Part Description Q ty 42 Guide 1 43 Trigger Release Catch 1 44 Compression Spring 1 45 Catch Guide Plate 1 46 Screw 5 x 22 3 47 Washer 5 x 1 1 2 48 Spacer 1 49 Spring Pin 3 x 24 1 50 Trigger Pin 1 51 O Ring 37 5 x 3 5 1 52 Tail Cover 1 53 Male Air Coupler 1 54 Screw 4 x 8 3 55 Driver Guide Cover 1 56 Nozzle Cover 1 57 Safety 1 58 Screw 4 x 18 2 59 Nozzle 1 60 Nylon Nut M5 1 61...

Page 15: ... ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 76 9 10 11 12 13 14 77 15 16 17 18 19 20 78 21 22 23 11 24 25 26 79 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 80 35 37 38 39 40 41 71 72 73 75 53 52 51 50 49 46 47 48 45 44 43 42 74 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 54 62 46 19 81 63 64 65 66 82 67 68 69 70 ...

Page 16: ...igence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal ac tivity 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 conse...

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