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MAINTENANCE

NOTE:

The information contained in this Manual is designed to assist you in the safe maintenance of the Nailer. Some illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own Nailer.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 – 9).

DANGER

￿ Never use and test in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

￿ Keep away from ignition source.

￿ No smoking.

WARNING

￿Remove fuel cell, battery and all nails from Nailer when:

1)doing maintenance and inspection; and

2)clearing a jam.

1.Inspecting the magazine

1REMOVE FUEL CELL and BATTERY.

2Clean the magazine. Remove paper or plastic chips and wooden chips which may have accumulated in the magazine. Lubricate it with Hitachi Gas tool lubricant.

CAUTION

￿Check that the nail feeder slides smoothly by pulling it with finger.

If not smooth, nails can be driven at an irregular angle and hurt someone.

2. Storing

DANGER

￿ Store Nailer properly with fuel cell and battery removed.

￿ The fuel cell is an aerosol dispensers with flammable contents.

￿ When not in use, the

Nailer, fuel cell and

120°F MAX battery should be stored

(50°C)in tool case and in a dry place.

￿ Store indoors at temperature below 120°F (50°C).

￿When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of the lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust.

￿Do not store the Nailer, fuel cell and battery in a cold weather environment.

Keep them in a warm area.

￿When not in use, the Nailer, fuel cell and battery should be stored in a warm and dry place. Keep it out of reach of children.

3. WARNING LABEL

Change the WARNING LABEL if missing or damaged. A new WARNING LABEL is available from a Hitachi authorized service center.

Warning label

Cloth

4. Maintenance chart (See page 22)

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