Harbor Freight Tools 68023 operating instructions Loading the Tool, General Operating Instructions

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 disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.

1.Pull the Pusher (71) down until it locks into place at the back of the Magazine.

2.Insert the fasteners into the top of the Magazine. NOTE: Load fasteners with the pointed ends facing downward.

3.Hold the Pusher in place while pressing the Latch, unlocking the Pusher. WARNING! The Pusher is spring-loaded and will forcefully move forward when released. Once the Position Latch is pressed, make sure to hold the Pusher in place, and then guide it up the back of the Magazine.

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.Test before first use by driving nails into a sample piece of wood. If the fasteners do not achieve the desired penetration, adjust the air pressure to a higher setting until desired penetration is achieved.

5.Always make sure the Drive Guide (54) is flush against the workpiece during use. Always release the Trigger once the fastener is driven into the workpiece.

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

(PSI) output of the regulator up to the maximum air pressure rating of this tool.

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, then a larger tool may be required.

7.After use, to prevent accidents:

a.Release the Trigger.

b.Detach the air supply.

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

d.Release the Trigger.

e.Clean external surfaces with clean, dry cloth.

f.Store indoors out of children’s reach.

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