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LUBRICATION
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. A i r -
t o o l o il added through the air line connection will lubricate the internal parts. Do
not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to
the seals and bumpers in the tool, resulting in poor tool performance and frequent
tool maintenance.
If no air line lubricator is used, add oil during use into the air fitting on the tool once
or twice a day. Only a few drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only
collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust cycle.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
CAUTION:
NOTE:
For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, the moisture in the air line may
freeze and prevent tool operation. We recommend the use of permanent antifreeze
(ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
Do not store tools in a cold-weather environment to prevent frost or ice
formation on the tools operating valves and mechanisms, which could cause
tool failure. Test tool without fasteners prior to operations to ensure no
malfunction on the tool due to ice formation.
Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to O-Rings and seals – do
not use these low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.
NAIL LOADING
EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI/ CE specifications and provides
protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should
ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when connecting
to air supply, loading,
operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is
required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause
severe eye injury.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the ANSI Z87.1 and
89/686/EEC, and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side
shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate
protection.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:
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Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge area of
tool while the air supply is connected.
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Never point the tool at anyone else.
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Never engage in horseplay.
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Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work.
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Always handle the tool with care.
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Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism while loading the
tool.
