Using the Tool

Fig. 19

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Complete all steps of PREPARING THE TOOL before using the tool.

To fire, grip tool firmly, position nose of tool onto work surface, push forward on tool to depress safety, and squeeze trigger to fire a fastener. This “trigger fire” method provides the most accurate fastener placement. This tool is shipped from the factory with a “restrictive fire trigger” that only allows the tool to be fired this way and is less likely to fire an unwanted fastener.

An alternate “bottom fire trigger” is available. The “bottom fire” trigger allows the tool to be fired in two different ways.

1.The tool can be fired using the “trigger fire” method described above.

2.Grip tool firmly, depress and hold trigger while pushing the tool firmly against work surface. The tool will fire a fastener each time the safety is depressed. This method is known as “bottom fire” and allows very fast repetitive fastener placement.

The “bottom fire trigger” is available free-of-charge by calling 1-800-321-9443 in the United States and Canada or 001-731-660-9374 outside the United States and Canada, and providing tool model and serial number. For identification purposes: the Bottom Fire Trigger is black and the Restrictive Fire Trigger is red.

WARNING: Remove finger from trigger when not driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger: tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped.

WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe direction at all times.

WARNING: Never attempt to drive a fastener into material that is too hard, or at too steep an angle, or near the edge of the workpiece. The fastener can ricochet causing personal injury.

WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person.

WARNING: Clean and inspect tool daily. Carefully check for proper operation of trigger and safety mechanism. Do Not use the tool unless both the trigger and the safety mechanism are functional, or if the tool is leaking air or needs any other repair.

The depth to which a fastener is driven is controlled by the depth adjustment knob (A) Fig. 19. The depth of drive is factory adjusted to a nominal setting. Test fire a fastener and check depth. If a change is desired, rotate the adjustment knob (A) Fig. 19: the

adjustment knob has detents every 1/4 turn. Rotate the knob clockwise (see Fig. 19), to increase the depth of drive, rotate the knob counterclock- wise to decrease the depth of drive.

Test fire another fastener and check A depth. Repeat as necessary to

achieve desired results. The amount of air pressure required will vary depending on the size of the fastener and the material being fastened.