held, carefully lift the tool and press it against the workpiece again. The tool must not cycle (fire). If it fails to perform in the manner explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician.

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 incapable of firing any fasteners.

1.Depress the Latch (58) and pull back the Sliding Magazine (52) completely.

2.Load the pointed end of the nail strip into the bottom of the Fixed Magazine (50), laying the the strip flat on the bed of

Magazine.

3.Slide strip forward into Drive Guide (40).

4.Gently push the Sliding Magazine inward and push forward until the Latch snaps and locks securely. WARNING! Do not pinch your hand.

5.NOTE: The small window at the front of the Sliding Magazine indicates the amount of remaining fasteners, with the zero (“0”) marker indicating 15 pieces and 5-piece marker increments thereafter.

General Operating Instructions

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

2.If automatic oiler is not used, add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to air intake of tool before use. Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use.

3.Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the Air Inlet Plug. Start your compressor and check the pressure, making sure it is set at the recommended 70-120 PSI.

4.To fire, place the nose of the Naile on the workpiece. The Nailer should not fire if the Safety is not depressed. Once depressed, gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger once. Do not fire repeatedly; nails could bounce off of one another, damaging the work piece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.

5.If the tool requires more force to accomplish the task, verify that the tool receives sufficient, unobstructed airflow (CFM) and pressure (PSI).

CAUTION! TO PREVENT TOOL AND ACCESSORY FAILURE, RESULTING IN INJURY: Do not exceed the tool’s maximum air pressure rating. If the tool still does not have sufficient force at maximum pressure and sufficient airflow, a larger tool would then be required.

6.After use, to prevent accidents:

a.Release the Trigger.

b.Detach the air supply.

c.Attempt to fire Tool into scrap wood to ensure it is incapable of firing.

d.Release the Trigger again.

e.Clean external surfaces with clean, dry cloth.

f.Store indoors out of children’s reach.

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SKU 68021

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Harbor Freight Tools 68021 operating instructions Loading the Tool, General Operating Instructions