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Operating Instructions
CHN10302, CHN10310
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Operating Instructions
(Continued)
OPERATIONAL MODE
Always know the
operational mode of
the tool before using. Failure to know
the operational mode could result in
death or serious personal injury.
SINGLE SEqUENTIAL MODE
This tool requires the
trigger to be pulled
each time a fastener
is driven. The tool can
be actuated by depressing the Work
Contact Element (WCE) against the
work surface followed by pulling the
trigger.
The trigger must be released to reset
the tool before another fastener can be
driven.
OPERATING A SEqUENTIAL TRIP
TOOL
Check the operation
of the Work Contact
Element (WCE) trip mechanism before
each use. The WCE must move freely
without binding through its entire
travel distance. The WCE spring must
return the WCE to its fully extended
position after being depressed. Do
not operate the tool if the WCE trip
mechanism is not operating properly.
Personal injury may occur.
1. Disconnect the air
supply from the
tool.
2. Remove all nails from the magazine
(see Loading/ Unloading).
3. Make sure the trigger
and work contact
element (WCE) move
freely up and down
without sticking or
binding.
4. Reconnect air
supply to the tool.
5. Depress the WCE
against the work
surface without
pulling the trigger.
The tool
MUST NOT
OPERATE
. Do not use the tool if it
operates without pulling the trigger.
Personal injury may result.
6. Remove the tool from
the work surface.
The WCE must return
to its original down
position. The tool
MUST NOT OPERATE
. Do not use
the tool if it operates while lifted
from the work surface. Personal
injury may result.
7. Pull the trigger
and depress the
WCE against the
work surface. The
tool
MUST NOT OPERATE
.
8. Depress the WCE
against the work
surface. Pull the
trigger. The tool
MUST OPERATE
.
An improperly
functioning tool
must not be used. Do not actuate the
tool unless the tool is placed firmly
against the work piece.
LOADING / UNLOADING THE TOOL
1. Always disconnect the tool from the
air supply before loading fasteners.
2. Push down on
the latch button.
Pull back on the
magazine cover.
3. Load a clip of fasteners with the
crowns straddling the magazine rail.
4. Push the magazine cover forward
until latch button pops up.
5. Always unload all fasteners before
removing tool from service.
Unloading is the reverse of loading,
except always disconnect the air
hose before unloading.
ADJUSTING THE NAIL PENETRATION
The tool is equipped with an adjustable
depth of drive feature. This allows the
user to determine how deep a fastener
will be driven into the work surface.
1. Adjust operating pressure so nails
are driven consistently. Do not
exceed 100 psi.
2. To drive the nail shallower, turn
the wheel (C) to right to the extent
desired.
3. To sink a nail deeper, turn the wheel
(C) to left to the extent desired.
4. Make sure trigger and
work contact element
move freely up and
down without binding
or sticking after each
adjustment.
ADJUSTING THE DIRECTION OF THE
EXHAUST
The tool is equipped
with an adjustable
direction exhaust
deflector. This is
intended to allow
the user to change
the direction of the exhaust. Simply
twist the deflector to any direction
desired.
1
2
1
2
Rotate
1
2
(C)
