Operating instructions – Harbor Freight Tools 98917 User Manual
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SKU 98917
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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.
TESTING THE FULL SEQUENTIAL
SAFETY TRIP MECHANISM
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION: Detach the air
supply, safely discharge any
residual air pressure in the
tool, and release the throttle
and/or turn the switch to its
off position before performing
any inspection, maintenance,
or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Do not adjust or
tamper with any control or
component in a way not
specifically explained within
this manual. Improper
adjustment can result in
tool failure or other serious
hazards.
1.
WARNING! Even though the Nailer
should be empty during this proce-
dure, ALWAYS point the Nailer at a
piece of scrap wood when testing.
2. Make sure the tool is disconnected
from its air supply.
3. Completely empty the Magazine (71)
of Nails.
4. The Nailer should not fire if the Nose
Safety Guide (42) is not depressed
against the workpiece.
5. Make sure the Trigger (56) and Nose
Safety Guide move freely, without
sticking.
6. Connect the air supply to the tool at
the Air Plug (83).
Do not exceed the
maximum 120 PSI.
7. Test the tool by depressing the Nose
Safety Guide 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 techni-
cian.
8. Hold the tool away or off the work-
piece in a safe direction. The Nose
Safety Guide should return to its
original position. Squeeze the Trig-
ger.
The tool should not cycle
(fire). If the tool cycles (fires), stop
immediately and have it repaired by a
qualified service technician.
9. Depress the Nose Safety Guide
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 Nailer and press
it against the workpiece again.
The
tool must not cycle (fire). If it fails
to perform in the manner explained in
bold, have it repaired by a qualified
service technician.
Rev 09l