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
2.Route the air hose along a safe path 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.There must not be hazardous objects (such as utility lines or foreign objects) nearby that will present a hazard while working.
Contact Safety Trip (Bump Fire)
Mechanism Definition
The Red trigger enables a contact safety trip (or bump fire) mechanism, which allows rapid fire. The tool should only fire if the Safety Nosepiece is pressed against the workpiece and the trigger is pulled. It should fire again if the trigger is released and pulled OR if the safety is lifted and pressed against the workpiece again. The Tool should not fire if the Safety Nosepiece is not pressed against an object. Contact safety trip / bump fire should only be enabled and
used by skilled operators who are aware of the hazards and use proper, safe work practices.
Contact Safety Trip (Bump Fire)
Mechanism Testing Procedure
To prevent serious injury
from accidental operation:
Empty the tool before this procedure. Point the tool at a piece of scrap wood when testing.
1.Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2.Empty the magazine of fasteners.
3.Check that the Trigger and the Safety Nosepiece move freely, without sticking.
4.Connect the air supply to the tool and set within the Operating Air Pressure indicated on the Specification chart.
5.Test the tool by pressing the Safety Nosepiece against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger. The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and take the tool to a qualified service technician for repair.
6.Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece. The Safety Nosepiece should return to its original position. Squeeze the Trigger. The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and take the tool to a qualified service technician.
7.Press the Safety Nosepiece against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger.
The tool must cycle (fire) only once.
Release the trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must cycle (fire) again only once. With the Trigger held, carefully lift the tool and press it against
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