Operating Nailer
Read the safety instructions in this manual before operating the nailer.
Before you operate your nailer, place sev- eral drops of the included oil into the quick connect fitting where the nailer connects to the air supply.
The Model H7826 comes with two base plates of different thicknesses. The thin- nest base plate is for use with 3⁄4" flooring, and the thickest base plate is for use with
1⁄2" flooring.
To operate your nailer:
1.Install the correct base plate for your size of flooring material.
2.Place the flooring nailer on the ground with the nail aperture facing down, then connect the air supply to the quick connect fitting.
Point the nailer at the ground when connecting to the air supply. DO NOT aim in the direction of another person or a body part.
3.Position a flooring strip and tap it into place with the metal side of the ham- mer. DO NOT use the nailer to position the flooring strips.
Note: Test the nailer on a sample floor- ing strip when installing pre finished flooring to make sure the nailer does not damage the finish. Replace the base plate if it is damaged and marring the flooring finish.
4.Place the nailer with the guide plate on the flooring as shown in Figure 5, mak- ing sure the cleat on the bottom of the nailer is lined up with the edge of the groove in the flooring.
Figure 5. Operating nailer.
5.Using the rubber end of the included hammer, hit the whack cap with light/ medium force to shoot a nail into the wood. DO NOT use multiple strikes to force the nail into the wood. This will cause a jam or a ricochet, and possible injury.
6.Check the nail for proper depth and placement.
—If the depth is satisfactory, then pro- ceed with your project.
—If the depth is too shallow, then slightly increase the air pressure and repeat Steps 3–5.
—If the depth is too deep, then slight- ly decrease the air pressure and repeat Steps 3–5.
Note: Nailing depth is not always con- sistent due to variations in the flooring material. Sometimes it will be neces- sary to tap a few nails flush with a ham- mer and a nail punch.
Model H7826 Flooring Nailer |