6
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
When using the tool in cold conditions the tool will cycle
slower than usual while driving the first nails. The cycle rate
will increase as the tool warms up. Keep tool warm to avoid
reduced cycle rate.
DO NOT USE A FROZEN TOOL.
Allow tool to thaw before
using. Moisture frozen in the tool may impede internal
components resulting in the risk of injury and/or tool
damage.
WARNING
Push
Against
nose
Nail tips contact
wear rail
"F" Nail
18Ga.
KEEP THE TOOL POINTED AWAY FROM YOURSELF AND
OTHERS WHEN LOADING FASTENERS. FAILURE TO DO
COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NEVER LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE WORKPIECE
CONTACT OR TRIGGER ACTIVATED. DOING SO COULD
RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVING THE NAILS:
Disconnect air supply.
Press magazine latch and pull magazine to open
position(FIG 5).
Grasp the head of the nail strip and remove it from
magazine.
1.
2.
3.
WARNING
ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST
The direction of the exhaust vent can be changed by
turning the top cover (FIG 8).
FIG. 8
NAIL INDICATOR
The red indicator bars are used to show when the tool
needs to be reloaded (FIG 9). When the tool is loaded with a
nail strip, the red indicator bars will no longer be visible in
the indicator window. When nails strip is consumed, the
red indicator bars will start to become visible. The tool
should be reloaded when the red indicator bar is half way
exposed in the indicator window.
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
Stapler
18Ga.
METHODS OF OPERATION
This tool is equipped with the safety and does not operate
unless the safety is depressed.
The methods of operation to drive nails with this tool is
contact actuation mechanism.
Do not press the tool against the wood with excessive
force.
Separate the tool from the wood as it recoils after
nailing.
WARNING
To avoid double firing or accidental firing due to recoil.
1).Pull the trigger with the tool off the workpiece.
2).Depress the safety against the workpiece to drive a nail.
3).Move the tool along the workpiece with a bouncing
motion. Each depression of the safety will drive a nail.
As son as the desired number of nails have been drive,
remove finger from the trigger.
Always handle nails and package carefully. If nails are
dropped, collating bent may be broken, which will cause
mis-feeding and jamming.
After nailing:
1).Disconnect air hose from the tool.
2).Remove all nails from the tool.
3).Supply 5-10 drops of pneumatic tool lubricant into
the air plug on the tool.
4).Open the petcock on the air compressor tank to drain
any moisture.
