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Item 68028 

        68068

Specific Safety Instructions

1. 

Operators and others in work area MUST 

wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with 

side shields during use.  

The employer is 

responsible to enforce the use of eye protection 

by the operator and others in the work area.

2. 

Keep fingers away from trigger when not 

driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.

3. 

Choice of triggering method is important.  

Check manual for triggering options.

4.  Always assume the tool contains fasteners.

5.  Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone 

whether it contains fasteners or not.

6.  Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is 

placed firmly against the workpiece.

7.  Respect the tool as a working implement.

8.  No horseplay.  This tool is not a toy 

and can be deadly if misused.

9.  Do not load the tool with fasteners when any 

one of the operating controls, such as the 

Trigger or Safety Nosepiece, is activated.

10. Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause 

the tool operating controls to become inoperable.

11.  Do not operate the tool if any portion of 

the tool operating controls is inoperable, 

disconnected, altered, or not working properly.

12. Disconnect the tool from the air supply when:

a.  Unattended.
b.  Performing any maintenance or repair.
c.  Clearing a jam.
d.  Moving the tool to a new location.

13. Do not make any modifications to this tool.

14. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions for detailed 

information on the proper maintenance of the tool.

15. 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.

16. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of 

a workpiece.  They may split the workpiece 

and fly free, causing personal injury.

17. Keep clear of the workpiece near the area being 

fastened.  Fasteners may bend sideways during 

firing, causing them to exit the workpiece at an 

unexpected point, causing personal injury.

18. Transport tool safely.  Always disconnect air 

supply when moving the tool.  Carry the tool by 

the handle and avoid contact with the trigger.

19. Hold tool away from head and body. During operation 

the tool may kick back causing injury.

20. Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece that has people, 

utility lines, or other objects behind or inside it.

21. Keep balance while using this tool.  

Keep area below clear if working in an elevated 

location, and secure air hose to prevent falls 

from bystanders accidentally pulling on it.

22. Obey the manual for the air compressor 

used to power this tool.

23. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow 

immediate control over the air supply in an 

emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.

24. Do not engrave or stamp anything into 

the housing to avoid weakening it.

25. WARNING:  Some dust created by power 

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, 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 

chemically treated lumber 

Your risk from these exposures varies, 

depending on how often you do this type of work.  

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in 

a well ventilated area, and work with approved 

safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are 

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, 

et seq.

WARNING:  The brass components of 

this product contain lead, a chemical 

known to the State of California to cause 

birth defects (or other reproductive harm).  

(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, 

et seq.

)

26. The warnings and precautions discussed in this 

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.

SAFETY

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Summary of Contents for 68028

Page 1: ...ue to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating ...

Page 2: ...ded could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury Symbol Property or statement PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure CFM Cubic Feet per Minute flow SCFM Cubic Feet per Minute flow at standard conditions NPT National pipe thread tapered NPS National pipe thread straight WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury Wear ANSI approved safety goggles wit...

Page 3: ...lothes 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 air supply Do not carry the tool with your finger on the trigger or connect the tool to the air supply with the trigger pressed d Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper f...

Page 4: ...ng Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged h Use only accessories that are identified by the manufacturer for the specific tool model Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specific tool model increases the risk of injury to persons i Use only those fasteners listed in the Specifications chart of this manual Fasteners not i...

Page 5: ...deways during firing causing them to exit the workpiece at an unexpected point causing personal injury 18 Transport tool safely Always disconnect air supply when moving the tool Carry the tool by the handle and avoid contact with the trigger 19 Hold tool away from head and body During operation the tool may kick back causing injury 20 Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece that has people utility ...

Page 6: ...r 4 Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different 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 Spe...

Page 7: ...TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool Such a coupler contains an air valve that will allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate accidentally after the air supply is disconnected Note Air flow and therefore tool performance can be hindered by undersized air supply components 3 The air hose must be long enough to reach the work a...

Page 8: ...lter Prevents dirt and condensation from damaging tool or work piece C Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool 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 work piece H Air Adjusting Valve optional For fine tuning airflow at tool SA...

Page 9: ...e 3 4 minimum recommended Distributes air to branch lines 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 work piece J Regulator Adjusts air pressure to tool K Lubricator optional For air tool lubrication L Coupler and Plug Provides quick con...

Page 10: ...ld 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 1 Disconnect the tool from the air supply 2 Empty the...

Page 11: ...djust Exhaust Cover to direct as desired 5 To fire a nail place the nose of the Nailer on the workpiece The Nailer should not fire if the Safety is not depressed Once the Safety is depressed gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger once to fire one nail Release the Trigger Do not fire repeatedly nails could bounce off on one another damaging the workpiece or causing personal injury 6 If nails are no...

Page 12: ...ing misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 2 Daily Air Supply Maintenance Every day perform maintenance on the air supply according to the component manufacturers instructions Maintain the lubricator s oil level Drain the moisture filter regularly Performing routine maintenance on the air supply will allow the tool...

Page 13: ...g enough air flow CFM and pressure PSI to the tool s air inlet Do not exceed maximum air pressure Frequent jamming Incorrect fastener type Confirm fastener diameter type length angle and collation type Correct as needed Severe air leakage Slight air leakage is normal especially on older tools 1 Cross threaded housing components 2 Loose housing 3 Damaged valve or housing 4 Dirty worn or damaged val...

Page 14: ...rive guide cover 1 30 Guide screw 1 31 Safety 1 32 Safety tip 1 33 Retainer 2 34 Pin 3x30 1 35 Adjusting seat 1 36 Safety spring 1 37 Pushing stem 1 38 Adjusting screw 1 39 Adjusting bolt 1 40 Sealing gasket 1 41 Air valve sealing ring 1 Part Description Qty 42 Sleeve seat 1 43 O ring 16x1 6 1 44 Air valve sleeve 1 45 O ring 6 1x1 8 1 46 O ring 6 4x2 1 47 O ring 9x1 8 1 48 Air valve spring 1 49 Ai...

Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 68028 68068 Assembly Diagram SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SETUP ...

Page 16: ... 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 ...

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