Snap-On 870013 - Manual (Page 9)

MAINTENANCE
STORAGE OF NAILS
Always handle nail strips and their box very carefully. If the nail strips have been
mishandled, they may be out of shape or have breaks in the connecting strips. This
will cause the nails to feed poorly and possibly result in misfiring or jams in the air
nailer.
Avoid storing nails in a very humid or hot environment or place in direct sunlight.
OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF AIR NAILER
Always disconnect the air hose from air nailer before
attempting any type of maintenance or visual inspection of tool.
Always visually inspect air nailer before
every use. Check on the overall condition
and for any loose screws. Tighten any
screws that have come loose. See Figure
9.
Visually inspect the work piece contact
and trigger to ensure there is free move-
ment. See Figure 10.
When the tool is not going to be used for
an extended period, wipe off all dust and
debris that have collected on it. Tighten all
loose screws. Lubricate the firing mecha-
nism with pneumatic tool oil. See page 9
for Lubrication.
Store the air nailer in a safe location or in
suitable carrying case. It is recommended
that the air nailer be secured in a locked
location to prevent unauthorized usage.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and/or locations with high humidity and heat.
DO NOT hold the trigger in a half-pulled position. This
could cause an unexpected nailing to occur if the work piece contact is permit-
ted to re-contact the work piece. Failure to comply could result in damage to
work piece.
CHANGING DIRECTION OF EXHAUST AIR
The direction of exhaust air on the air nailer can be
directed 360˚ degrees by placing hand on exhaust
cover and turning. See Figure 7.
CLEARING JAMS
Typically, jams are caused when a fastener or a fastener fragment becomes wedged
between the driver blade and nail guide. Using the wrong fastener can also cause jams.
TO CLEAR A JAM:
1. Disconnect the air supply and remove the
fastener strip. Leave the pusher assem-
bly open.
2. Pull out the latch tab and open the jam-
clearing door.
3. Remove all debris that has built up dur-
ing operation.
4. Remove jammed fastener. If fastener is
difficult to grasp, use needle nose pliers
instead of fingers.
5. If necessary, insert a flat-blade screw-
driver so that it touches the tip of the
driver blade. See Figure 8. Tap the screw-
driver with a hammer. The screwdriver
will push the driver blade back, freeing
the jam.
6. Close the jam-clearing door securely.
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Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 7
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