Astro Pneumatic 68022 Functional Description, Specifications, Unpacking, Components and Controls

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Functional Description

Specifications

Maximum Air	120 PSI
Pressure
Air Consumption	.2 CFM @ 90 PSI
Air Inlet	1/4” -18 NPT
Fastener Capacity	1/2” to 1” 23-Gauge Pin Nails
Magazine Capacity	140

Unpacking

When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1‑800‑444‑3353 as soon as

possible.

•This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug covering the air inlet.

Remove this plug before set up.

Components and Controls

Safety Lock	Air Inlet
	Plug (61)
(26)

Trigger	Latch (55)
(29)

	Nail Length
Drive
Guide (31)	Slider (44)

InitialINITIALTool Setup/AssemblyTOOL SASSEMBLY

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.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

Air Supply

TO PREVENT

EXPLOSION:

Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool. Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool.

1.Connect a regulator valve, an in-line shut off valve and 1/4” NPT air hose (all sold separately) to the Quick Coupler. Use thread tape for all threaded connections. The air hose must be long enough to reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working. An in-line shutoff ball valve is an important safety device because it controls air supply even if air hose is ruptured. The shutoff valve should be a ball valve because it can be closed quickly. See pages 8 and 9 for Air Tool Setup procedures.

Note: If an automatic oiler system is not

used, add a few drops of Pneumatic

Tool Oil into the airline connection before

operation. Add a few more drops after

each hour of continual use.

2.Attach an air hose to the compressor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool. Other components, such as a coupler plug and quick coupler, will

SKU 68022 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7