Powerfist 8314106, User Manual

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3-1/2", 28° Framing Nailer
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8314106 V 2.0
INSTALLATION
Follow the instructions below to prepare your tool for operation.
1. All tool operators and their immediate supervisors must become familiar with the operator safety
instructions before operating the tool.
2. Included with each tool a copy of the Operating/Safety Instructions. Keep this publication for future
reference.
3. Install a filter, regulator, lubricator unit and moisture trap on your air delivery system per the manufacturer’s
instructions for these devices. Additionally, install a pressure gauge as close as practical to the tool,
preferably within 10 feet.
4. Select hoses with a minimum inner diameter of 1/4 inches and a maximum length of 100 feet.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury from a hose bursting, select hoses that are rated at least 200PSI.
1. Select fittings that are appropriately sized for the selected hoses. The tool and air hose must have a hose
coupling such that all pressure is removed from the tool when the coupling joint is disconnected.
WARNING! Never use non relieving couplers and/or female quick disconnect couplings on the tool. Non
relieving couplings and female couplings will trap high pressure air in the tool when the airline is disconnected.
This will leave the tool charged with enough air after it has been disconnected to drive a nail. Only MALE
pneumatic type air connectors should be fitted to the tool, so that high pressure air in the tool is vented to
atmosphere as soon as the airline is disconnected.
1. Set the regulator at the air delivery system to a PSI that falls within the tool’s operating range of
70 to 115 PSI. The correct pressure is the lowest pressure that will do the job.
ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE
Adjust the air pressure at recommended operating pressure 70 to 115 PSI according
to the length of nails and the hardness of work piece. The correct air pressure is the
lowest pressure which will do the job. Using the tool at a higher than required air
pressures unnecessarily over stresses the tool. Don’t exceed 115 PSI.
CONNECTING AIR SUPPLY
WARNING! Never use oxygen or other bottled gases as a power source. Explosion may occur. Combustible
gases and other bottled gases are dangerous and may cause the tool to explode.
WARNING! Never connect the tool to an air source that is capable of producing air pressure exceeding 120 PSI.
Excessive pressure can cause abnormal operation or cause the tool to burst, resulting in personal injury.
WARNING! Do not exceed maximum recommended air pressure marked on the tool. Verify prior to using the
tool that the air source has been adjusted within the rated air-pressure rang. Be sure the air pressure gauge is
operating properly and check it at least twice a day. Tools operated in excess of their maximum pressure rating
may operate abnormally or burst resulting in personal injury.
To connect the tool to the compressor only use pneumatic air hoses that
meet the following criteria:
1. Minimum hose pressure rating, 200PSI.
2. Minimum hose inner diameter, 1/4 in.
3. Maximum hose length, 100 ft.
CONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY
• Snap the air hose onto the quick connector.
• Check for air leakage. If leakage is noted, cease using the tool immediately and performed by
qualified repair personnel.
• Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and check it at least twice a day.