Harbor Freight Tools 97525 operating instructions Clearing Jams, See Figure

Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), FIRST:

1.Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler from the air hose.

2.Empty Magazine A (61) completely.

3.Attempt to fire the Nailer/Stapler into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any staples.

4.Always leave Magazine A (61) open during maintenance. The Magazine is spring- loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Nailer/Stapler.

Clearing Jams

1.Disconnect tool from air hose, empty Magazine A

(61)of fasteners, release any built-up air pressure, and leave the magazine open, as explained above.

2.While doing this step and the next 2 steps, hold the Nailer/Stapler pointed away from you and any other people or fragile objects - see Figure 1. Remove all three Safety Cover Bolts (48) on the Safety Cover

(47)- see Figure 2.

3.Lift the Safety Cover (47) off the top of the Nailer/ Stapler - see Figure 3.

4.Carefully slide the Driver Cover (50) off around the Safety (42). Note the position of the tab on the Driver Cover (50). Remove the jammed fastener; pliers may be necessary to remove a stuck fastener.

5.Inspect the Driver (17A) for bends or breakage. If it is damaged, do not use the tool until it is repaired by a qualified technician.

6.Lightly oil the Driver (17A) and replace the Driver Cover (50) with the tab in the Cover facing the Driver Guide (52). Replace the Safety Cover (47), being careful to line up the bolt holes and fit the Safety

(42)into the slot. Replace and securely tighten all of the Safety Cover Bolts (48). Make sure that the Safety (42) moves without sticking.

7.Reload the Nailer/Stapler.

8.Reconnect the Nailer/Stapler to the air hose.

9.Press the Safety (42) of the Nailer/Stapler against an appropriate piece of scrap wood.

10.Test fire the Nailer/Stapler several times, checking for proper operation.

11.Disconnect the Nailer/Stapler, remove the fasteners, and store the Nailer/Stapler in a location out of children’s reach.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

Safety Cover	Safety
	Cover (47)
Bolts (48)

FIGURE 3	Safety
	(42)
	Safety
	Cover (47)

Driver tab	Safety
Cover (50)	Cover (47)

FIGURE 4

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