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1/4” 18-GAUGE CROWN  

AIR STAPLER 

Model

68018

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Summary of Contents for 68018

Page 1: ...ight 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 wit...

Page 2: ...ious 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 p...

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: ...e 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 ar...

Page 5: ...forming 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 o...

Page 6: ...that 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 operator Vibration Precautions This tool vibr...

Page 7: ...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 not use oxygen carbon dioxide...

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: ...th work pieces that have a thickness of less than 1 3 4 9 Inspect the air connections for leaks Repair any leaks found 10 If tool will not be used at this time turn off and detach air supply safely di...

Page 11: ...eeze the Trigger The tool must cycle fire once only Release the trigger and squeeze it again The tool must cycle fire once only With the Trigger held carefully lift the nailer and press it against the...

Page 12: ...tool receives sufficient unobstructed airflow CFM and increase the pressure PSI output of the regulator up to the maximum air pressure rating of this tool CAUTION TO PREVENT TOOL AND ACCESSORY FAILURE...

Page 13: ...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 operated tool Daily Air Supply M...

Page 14: ...me out all the way back Use a screwdriver to release the jammed fastener by probing the openings in the Guide 8 Pull out the jammed fastener and the remainder of the fastener strip that is still in th...

Page 15: ...s used 4 Magazine dirty or not lubricated properly 5 Insufficient air flow 1 Clear jammed fastener according to Clearing Jams instructions 2 Fill with correct fasteners 3 Empty then fill with correct...

Page 16: ...51 Nail Guide Frame 1 52 Front Position Tab 1 53 Guiding Tab 1 54 Guiding Stem 2 55 Pusher Spring 2 56 Rear Position Tab 1 57 Hex Bolt M4x7 3 58 Spacing Tab 1 59 Pin 3x18 1 60 Pin 3x22 2 61 Position S...

Page 17: ...purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23...

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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