Astro Pneumatic 68022 Operating Instructions, Work Piece and Work Area Set Up, Loading the Tool

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Work Piece and Work Area Set Up

1.Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2.Route the air hose along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the air hose to possible damage. The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working.

3.Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working.

4.There must not be hazardous objects (such as utility lines or foreign objects) nearby that will present a hazard while working.

General Operating Instructions

1.Test the Tool, as directed in the prior section, before each use.

2.If an automatic oiler is not used, add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection before use. Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use.

3.Set the working air pressure on the regulator to between 60 and 120 PSI.

Do not exceed 120 Max. PSI.

4.Slide the Nail Length Slider (44) to match the corresponding pin length (1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8” or 1”) of the fasteners loaded in the Nailer. See Figure 1, below, which shows 1” pin length setting.

Nail Length Slider (44)

Figure 1

NOTE: When changing pin size, slide the Nail Length Slider to the new length BEFORE inserting the new pins.

Loading the Tool

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION, BEFORE LOADING:

•Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields. Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.

•Release the Trigger.

•Detach the air supply.

•Attempt to fire the Tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.

1.Depress the Latch (55) and pull back on the Magazine Cover (45), fully extending it out from Magazine (38, 41).

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