Harbor Freight Tools 98917 operating instructions Operating Instructions

Models: 98917

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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.

TESTING THE FULL SEQUENTIAL

SAFETY TRIP MECHANISM

To prevent serious injury

from accidental operation: Detach the air supply, safely discharge any residual air pressure in the tool, and release the throttle and/or turn the switch to its off position before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

To prevent serious injury: Do not adjust or tamper with any control or component in a way not specifically explained within this manual. Improper adjustment can result in tool failure or other serious hazards.

1.WARNING! Even though the Nailer should be empty during this proce- dure, ALWAYS point the Nailer at a piece of scrap wood when testing.

2.Make sure the tool is disconnected from its air supply.

3.Completely empty the Magazine (71) of Nails.

4.The Nailer should not fire if the Nose

Safety Guide (42) is not depressed against the workpiece.

5.Make sure the Trigger (56) and Nose Safety Guide move freely, without sticking.

6.Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Plug (83). Do not exceed the maximum 120 PSI.

7.Test the tool by depressing the Nose Safety Guide against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger. The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles

(fires), stop immediately and have it repaired by a qualified service techni- cian.

8.Hold the tool away or off the work- piece in a safe direction. The Nose Safety Guide should return to its original position. Squeeze the Trig- ger. The tool should not cycle

(fire). If the tool cycles (fires), stop immediately and have it repaired by a qualified service technician.

9.Depress the Nose Safety Guide against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger. The tool must cycle

(fire) only once. Release the Trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must not cycle (fire). With the Trigger held, carefully lift the Nailer 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.

Rev 09l

SKU 98917

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 98917 operating instructions Operating Instructions, Testing the Full Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism