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SKU 98917 

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c. 

Keep bystanders, children, and 

visitors away while operating the 

tool. 

Distractions are able to result in 

the loss of control of the tool.

Personal safety

a. 

Stay alert. Watch what you are do-

ing and use common sense when 

operating the tool.  Do not use the 

tool while tired or under the influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-

tion. 

A moment of inattention while 

operating the tool increases the risk 

of injury to persons.

b. 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose 

clothing or jewelry. Contain long 

hair. Keep hair, clothing, and 

gloves away from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, 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 (56) is off 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 on.

d. 

Remove adjusting keys and 

wrenches before turning the tool 

on. 

A wrench or a key that is left at-

tached to a rotating part of the tool 

increases the risk of personal injury.

e. 

Do not overreach. Keep proper 

footing and balance at all times. 

Proper footing and balance enables 

better control of the tool in unexpect-

ed situations.

f. 

Use safety equipment. 

dust mask, non-skid safety 

shoes and a hard hat must 

be used for the applicable conditions.  

Wear heavy-duty work gloves during 

use. Wear a full face shield if you are 

producing metal filings or wood chips. 

g. 

Always wear eye protec-

tion.  

Wear ANSI-ap-

proved safety goggles with 

side shields during use.

h. 

Always wear hearing 

protection when using 

the tool. 

Prolonged expo-

sure to high intensity noise 

is able to cause hearing loss.

Tool use and care

a. 

Avoid unintentional misfires. 

Al-

though Nailer has a full 

sequential safety trip 

mechanism, do not point 

tool towards yourself or 

anyone whether it contains 

nails or not.

b. 

Do not load fasteners when Nailer 

is connected to air hose. 

Always 

assume tool contains fasteners. Unin-

tentional firing may occur.

c. 

Fire nails into an appropriate work 

surface only. 

Do not attempt to fire 

nails into surfaces too hard to pen-

etrate. Do not drive nails on top of 

other nails, or at too steep an angle. 

Nails can ricochet, causing personal 

injury. Never fire this tool into the air 

or point it toward yourself or another 

person.

d. 

Hold tool away from head and 

body during use. 

Tool may kick 

back, causing injury.

e. 

Do not fire nails too close to edge 

of workpiece. 

They may split the 

Summary of Contents for 98917

Page 1: ...eserved 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...

Page 2: ...ardous situation which if not avoided 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 mo...

Page 3: ...oting and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpect ed situations f Use safety equipment A dust mask non skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be u...

Page 4: ...f parts and any other condition that affects the tool s operation If dam aged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools There is a risk of bursting if th...

Page 5: ...e factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drill ing and other construction activities contains...

Page 6: ...temporary or permanent physical injury particularly to the hands arms and shoulders To reduce the risk of vibration related injury 1 Anyone using vibrating tools regu larly or for an extended period s...

Page 7: ...ure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown throughout the manual as soon as possible This air tool may be shipped...

Page 8: ...it to build up pressure until it cycles off 6 Adjust the air compressor s output regulator so that the air output is enough to properly power the tool but the output will not exceed the tool s maximu...

Page 9: ...ol is disconnected from its air supply 3 Completely empty the Magazine 71 of Nails 4 The Nailer should not fire if the Nose Safety Guide 42 is not depressed against the workpiece 5 Make sure the Trigg...

Page 10: ...Nailer to the air supply at the Air Plug 83 2 Start your compressor and check the pressure making sure you do not exceed the maximum 120 PSI 3 Rotate the Exhaust Cover 4 so that the exhaust air blast...

Page 11: ...ION If you are not clear about how to remove and re assemble the Magazine to clear a jammed nail have a qualified service technician perform this procedure 9 Remove the Screw 35 from each side of the...

Page 12: ...fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood or flooring to ensure that it is disconnected and inca pable of firing any nails staples 4 Inspect the air supply screen located in the End Cap 82 before ea...

Page 13: ...chnician install a head valve piston set Air leak near bottom of tool 1 Tighten all screws 2 Have a qualified service technician replace the bumper or head valve piston set Poor return after firing to...

Page 14: ...54 Trigger Valve Guide 55 Spring 56 Trigger 57 Seal 58 Pin 59 Rail 60 Washer 5 61 Nut M4 62 Spring Washer 5 63 Coil Spring Assembly 64 Pin 65 Bushing 66 Screw M4 x 8 67 Block 68 Spring Washer 4 69 Fe...

Page 15: ...7 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 15 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE Some parts are listed and show for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts...

Page 16: ...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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