Nail loading
1. Open the magazine. Pull down the door latch and
swing door open. Swing magazine cover open.
2. Check adjustment. The nail support can be
moved up and down to three settings. To change
setting, pull up on the post and twist to the
correct step. The nail support should be adjusted
correctly to the position as follows.
3. Load the coil of nails. Place a coil of nails over
the post in the magazine. Uncoil enough nails to
reach the feed pawl, and place the second nail
between the teeth on the feed pawl. The nail
heads fit in the slot of nose.
• 1-3/4" nails – use bottom step
• 1-1/4", 1-1/2" – use middle step
• 7/8", 1" – use top step
4. Swing cover closed.
5. Close the door. Check that latch engages (if it
does not, ensure that the nail heads are in the slot
on the nose.)
Driving depth adjustment dial.
Warning: Always disconnect air supply before adjusting the dial.
1. With air pressure set, drive nails into a representative material sample
to determine if adjustment is necessary.
2. If adjustment is required, disconnect air supply.
3. Refer to the mark on the contact arm cover for direction to turn the
adjustment dial.
4. Reconnect air supply.
Shingle Gauge
Warning: Always disconnect the air supply before making an adjustment.
1. This gauge can be used to control shingle spacing. Loosen two screws
to adjust gauge to desired shingle exposure, as shown.
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