Harbor Freight Tools 16 gauge air finish nailer 68023 - Manual (Page 14)

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2. WARNING! Hold the Nailer pointed
away from you and any other
people or fragile objects. HOLD
THE PUSHER BACK DURING THIS
OPERATION AND BE CAREFUL NOT
TO BUMP THE LATCH.
3. Press down on the two Guide Drive
Latches (59) at the top of the Magazine.
4. Carefully lift the Cover Plate (58) off
the Drive Guide (54) and use pliers to
remove any stuck fasteners from the
jammed Nailer.
5. Inspect the Driver Guide for any bends
or breakage. If it is damaged, do not
use the Nailer until it is repaired by a
qualified technician.
6. Lightly oil the Driver Guide and replace
the Cover Plate. Release the Drive
Guide Latches, locking the Cover Plate
in place.
7. Reload the Nailer.
8. Reconnect the Nailer to the air hose.
9. Press the Safety against an appropriate
piece of scrap wood and test fire the
Nailer several times, checking for proper
operation.
10. Disconnect the Nailer, remove the
fasteners, and store the Nailer in a
location out of children’s reach
11. If a fastener is jammed in the Magazine,
pull the Pusher back until it locks into
place at the back of the Magazine.
12. Use a screwdriver to release the jammed
fastener by probing the openings in the
Magazine.
13. Pull out the jammed fastener and the
remainder of the fastener strip that is
still in the magazine. Dispose of the
remaining fastener strip; it may be bent
or damaged in some other way.
14. Once the jam is cleared, insert new
fasteners into the Magazine. NOTE:
Make sure the fasteners are loaded with
the pointed ends facing downward.
15. Hold the Pusher in place while pressing
the Latch, unlocking the Pusher.
WARNING! The Pusher is spring-loaded
and will forcefully move forward when
released. Once the Position Latch is
pressed, make sure to hold the Pusher
in place, and then guide it up the back of
the Magazine.
16. If you are unable to clear the fastener
jam using the method prescribed above,
the tool should be taken to a qualified
service technician for proper servicing.