Northern Industrial Tools 112020 manual Operating Instruction, Trouble Shooting

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

1.Make sure the tool is disconnected from the air hose. 2.Wear appropriate eye, ear and other safety equipment.

3.Place 5-7 drops of lubrication into the air inlet before use and clean the pneumatic tool after each use.

4.Check for smooth and proper operation of the nosepiece. Do not use the tool if the nose assembly is not functioning or is restrained.

5.Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others.

6.Connect air hose using only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at 70-100 PSI. 7.Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets. Never use a tool that leaks or has damaged parts.

8.Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading nails. Hold the nail in the same manner as if you were using a common hammer. With the other hand place the tool in a straight line with the direction in which you intend to drive the nail.

9.Place the fix set (#21) around the nail head, and gently push the tool until the nail head comes into contact with the ram pin (#13) and is steady.

10.Remove the hand that is holding the nail, and continue pushing the tool to drive the fastener into place.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom	Problems	Solution
Air Leaking	Worn O-ring or loose screw	Replace O-ring or tighten screw.
Attack strength not enough	Air pressure is not in specified range.	Adjust air pressure to the specified
		range.
	The O-ring beside slip set is worn.
		Replace O-ring.
No nail fires when connected	Insufficient air supply.	Adjust air pressure.
air pressure	Worn O-ring.	Check and replace O-ring.

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

∙Always disconnect the pneumatic tool from its compressed air supply before performing any inspection, maintenance, adjustments or cleaning.

∙Place 5-7 drops of pneumatic tool oil into the air inlet before each work day or after 2 hours of continuous use.

∙Clean daily with a clean cloth to remove all dirt, oil and grease from the pneumatic tool. If necessary, you may use a mild detergent. Do not use solvents, as damage to the pneumatic tool may occur. Do not immerse the pneumatic tool in any liquids.

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