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16 GAUGE AIR FINISH NAILER 

Model

68023

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Summary of Contents for 68023

Page 1: ...ht 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 withi...

Page 2: ...ous 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 pe...

Page 3: ...othes jewelry or long hair increases the risk of injury to persons as a result of being caught in moving parts c Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the trigger is released before connecting to the a...

Page 4: ...the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged h Use only accessories that...

Page 5: ...rming any maintenance or repair c Clearing a jam d Moving the tool to a new location 13 Do not make any modifications to tool 14 Refer to the tool maintenance instructions for detailed information on...

Page 6: ...at may occur It must be understood by operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Vibration Precautions This tool vi...

Page 7: ...s air tool may be shipped with a protective plug covering the air inlet Remove this plug before set up Air Supply TO PREVENT EXPLOSION Use only clean dry regulated compressed air to power this tool Do...

Page 8: ...r Adjusts air pressure to tool D Lubricator optional For air tool lubrication E Coupler and Plug Provides each connections F Leader Hose optional Increases coupler life G Air Cleaner Dryer optional Pr...

Page 9: ...ll Valve To drain moisture from system G Branch Air Line 1 2 minimum recommended Brings air to point of use H Filter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or work piece I Air Cleaner Dryer...

Page 10: ...ing to the manufacturer s directions and allow it to build up pressure until it cycles off 7 Adjust the air compressor s output regulator so that the air output is enough to properly power the tool bu...

Page 11: ...y 51 is pressed against the workpiece prior to pulling the Trigger It should only fire again if both Trigger and Safety are released first and then both are depressed again The Tool should not fire if...

Page 12: ...not used add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection before use Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use 3 Set the working air pressure on the regulator to between 60...

Page 13: ...ge 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 oper...

Page 14: ...tion 10 Disconnect the Nailer remove the fasteners and store the Nailer in a location out of children s reach 11 If a fastener is jammed in the Magazine pull the Pusher back until it locks into place...

Page 15: ...ener according to Clearing Jams instructions 2 Fill with correct fasteners 3 Empty then fill with correct fasteners 4 Clean and lubricate magazine and pusher 5 Check for loose connections and make sur...

Page 16: ...56 Isolation Plate Pin 1 57 Retainer 1 58 Cover Plate 1 59 Drive Guide Latch 2 60 Latch Bolt 2 61 Drive Guide Bolt 2 62 Retainer 1 63 Nail Guide Plate 2 64 Latch Spring 2 65 Cross Head Bolt M4x10 1 66...

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Page 18: ...tal 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 MERCHAN...

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