Harbor Freight Tools 16 gauge air finish nailer 68023 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up
or use of this product.
Inspect tool before use, looking
for damaged, loose, and missing
parts. If any problems are found,
do not use tool until repaired.
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and
well-lit. The work area must not allow
access by children or pets to prevent
distraction and injury.
2. Route the air hose along a safe route to
reach the work area without creating a
tripping hazard or exposing the air hose
to possible damage. The air hose must
be long enough to reach the work area
with enough extra length to allow free
movement while working.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise
or clamps (not included) to prevent
movement while working.
4. There must not be hazardous objects
(such as utility lines or foreign objects)
nearby that will present a hazard while
working.
Full Sequential Safety Trip
Mechanism Definition
This tool has a full sequential safety
trip mechanism which is designed to prevent
inadvertent firing. The tool should only fire
if the Safety (51) is pressed against the
workpiece prior to pulling the Trigger. It
should only fire again if both Trigger and
Safety are released first, and then both are
depressed again. The Tool should not fire if
the Safety is not pressed against an object.
Full Sequential Safety Trip
Mechanism Testing Procedure
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Empty the tool before this
procedure. Point the tool at a
piece of scrap wood when
testing.
1. Disconnect tool from the air supply.
2. Empty the Magazine (66) of fasteners.
3. Check that the Trigger and the Safety
move freely, without sticking.
4. Connect the air supply to the tool and
set within the Operating Air Pressure
indicated on the Specification chart.
5. Test the tool by pressing the Safety
against the workpiece without pulling the
Trigger. The Tool must not cycle (fire).
If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and
have it repaired by a qualified service
technician.
6. Hold the tool away or off of the
workpiece. The Safety should return
to its original position. Squeeze the
Trigger. The tool must not cycle (fire).
If the tool fires, stop immediately and
have it repaired by a qualified service
technician.
7. Press the Safety against the workpiece
and squeeze the Trigger. The tool must
cycle (fire) only once. Release the
Trigger and squeeze it again. The tool
must not cycle (fire). With the Trigger
held, carefully lift the tool and press
it against the workpiece again. The
Operating Instructions