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SKU   97526

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1. 

WARNING! 

 Make sure air compressor is unplugged and that the Nailer is 

disconnected from its Air Supply before performing any inspection, maintenance, 

or cleaning procedures.

2. 

BEFORE EACH USE,

 inspect the general condition of this tool.  Check for 

loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, 

damaged air hoses, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.  If 

abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.  

Do not use damaged equipment.

MAINTENANCE CHART

Maintenance Type

Before 

Use

After 

Use

Monthly

Inspect the Nailer for damage

(see #2, above)

X

X

Wipe off with clean, moist 

cloth

X

X

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Causes

Probable Solutions

Air leak near top of 

tool or in trigger area.

1.  Loose screws.
2.  Worn or damaged o-rings or seals.

1.  Tighten screws. 
2.  See qualified service technician for 

repairs.

Nailer does not 

operate or operates 

sluggishly

1.  Inadequate air supply.
2.  Inadequate lubrication.
3.  Worn or damaged o-rings or seals.

1.  Check screws.
2.  See qualified service technician for 

repairs. 

Air leak near bottom 

of Nailer

1.  Loose screws.
2.  Worn or damaged o-rings or 

bumper.

1.  Tighten screws. 
2.  See qualified service technician for 

repairs.

Nailer jam frequently

1.  Incorrect fasteners.
2.  Damaged fasteners.
3.  Magazine or Nozzle screw loose.
4.  Magazine is dirty.
5.  Driver is worn or damaged.

1.  Check fasteners for correct size.
2.  Replace with undamaged 

fasteners.

3.  Tighten screws.
4.  Clean screws.
5.  See qualified service technician for 

repairs.

Other

See qualified service technician for 

repairs.

Summary of Contents for Contractor 97526

Page 1: ...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 n...

Page 2: ...ulated compressed air at no more than 100 PSI Never use oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool 2 Keep your work area clean and well lit Clutte...

Page 3: ...ead to loss of control 16 Do not force the tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not force the tool a...

Page 4: ...afe working environment Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace Do not use this product in a damp or wet location 3 When using this Air Nailer always maintain a firm grip on the tool with bo...

Page 5: ...ilter Oiler Coupler Plug Tool Air Compressor Coupler Plug NOTE For best service you should incorporate an oiler regulator and in line filter as shown above Hoses couplers oilers regulators and filters...

Page 6: ...hieved 7 Always make sure the Bracket 40 is flush against the workpiece during use Always release the Trigger 27 once the fastener is driven into the workpiece 8 When ready to operate the Nailer press...

Page 7: ...f with clean moist cloth X X TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area 1 Loose screws 2 Worn or damaged o rings or seals 1 Tighten screws...

Page 8: ...t 1 49 Guide Piece 1 50 Pusher Plate 1 51 Upper Left Magazine 1 52 Pin 1 53 Limiting Plate 1 54 Hex Bolt 1 55 Hex Bolt 1 56 Tail Hanger 1 57 Lock Nut 1 58 Spring 1 59 Click Lever 1 60 Trigger Lock Saf...

Page 9: ...Page 9 SKU 97526 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Air Coupler 61 not shown...

Page 10: ...consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply...

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