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MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
The information contained in this Manual is designed to assist you in the safe maintenance of
the Nailer.
Some illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on
your own Nailer.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 – 6).
WARNING
Disconnect air hose and remove all nails from
Nailer when:
1) doing maintenance and inspection; and
2) clearing a jam.
Never use gasoline or other highly flammable
liquides for cleaning.
1. Clearing a jam
Remove a jammed nail in the following order :
1
DISCONNECT AIR HOSE.
2
Open the nail guide.
3
Insert a rod into the outlet.
Tap the rod with a hammer.
4
Remove the jammed nail with a slotted screw
driver.
5
Cut the deformed collated wire with nippers.
Correct the deformation.
6
In case of frequent jam, contact a Hitachi authorized
service center.
Hammer
Rod
Outlet
Disconnect
air hose
Nail
Slotted Screw Driver
2. Inspecting the feeders
1
DISCONNECT AIR HOSE.
2
Clean the knob sliding part.
Lubricate it with Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.
3
Open the nail guide and remove dust.
Lubricate the sliding groove of the feeder and
shafts.
CAUTION
Check that nail stopper (A) and nail stopper (B) slide
smoothly by pusing them with finger.
If not smooth, nails can be driven at an irregular angle
and hurt someone.
4
Lubricate the feeding surfaces of the nose and the
nail guide after cleaning.
This promotes smooth operation and prevents rust.
Nail Guide
Knob
Disconnect
air hose
1
1
Nail Guide
Nail Stopper (A)
Nail Stopper (B)
Feeder
Nose
Shaft