Tradesman MAGNESIUM 8520, Owner'S Manual

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1/4” CROWN STAPLER SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number
8520
Staple Gauge
18 Gauge – ¼” Crown
Air Inlet Size
1/4” NPT
Recommended Operating Pressure Range
70~120 psi
Staple Fastener Length
3/8” ~ 1”
Magazine Capacity
Up to 110 pcs
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all these instructions before attempting to operate your product. Save
these instructions for future reference.
Before using your air stapler: Place a maximum of one drop of air tool oil in the air inlet daily
before use. Over-oiling will cause air leakage. Check and drain any moisture which may be in
the air tank of your compressor. Failure to drain this moisture may damage the interior of the
stapler and cause unit to jam and/or cause air leakage. Before use, please read the instruction
manual completely for safety and maintenance questions.
Never allow the use of oxygen or combustible gas as a power source for the tool. Use
filtered, lubricated, and regulated compressed air only.
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean the tool. Vapors in the tool may ignite
by a spark and cause the tool to explode.
Do not exceed maximum permissible operating pressure of the tool (120 PSI).
Disconnect the tool from air supply before clearing jams, servicing, adjusting, and during
non-operation.
Do not place your hand or any part of your body in the fastener discharge area of the tool
when connecting or disconnecting the air supply.
Do not keep the trigger pulled on a safety yoke mechanism when carrying or holding the tool.
Never carry the tool by the hose or pull the hose to move the tool. Carry the tool only by the
handle.
At the workplace, always wear the protective equipment such as Z87.1 safety glasses, ear
and head protection.
Do not use a check valve or any other fitting that allows air to remain in the tool.
Never point any operational fastener driving tool at yourself or at any other person.
Read and understand tool labels and manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in
DEATH or SERIOUS injury.
Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields.
Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
NEVER point tool at yourself or others in work area.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturer’s tool operating/safety
instructions are available to operators.
It is the responsibility of the employer and the tool operator to ensure that tools are used
only when the tool operator and all other personnel in the work area ware wearing eye
protection equipment, and when required, other appropriate protection equipment such as
head, hearing and foot protection.
Safety eye and face protection equipment shall conform to the requirements of ANSI Z87.1
The employer and tool operator are responsible for assuring that the tool is kept in safe
working order as described in the Tool Operating/Safety Instructions.
Only qualified personnel shall repair the tool.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturer’s tool maintenance
instructions are available to personnel performing maintenance.
Always assume the tool contains fasteners.
Disconnect the tool from the power source when; Unattended, Performing any maintenance
or repair, Clearing a jam, Moving the tool to a new location.
Use only fasteners made or recommended by the tool manufacturer, or fasteners which
perform equivalently to those recommended by the manufacturer.
Refer to the tool maintenance instructions for detailed information on the proper
maintenance of the tool.
Stay alert and use common sense when operating a power tool. If you are tired, under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication, do not use the tool as inattention may result in
serious personal injury.
Store tools out of reach of minors and unwanted persons.
Become familiar with the following warning symbols:
Read Manual Wear Eye Protection Personal Injury
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