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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 – 7).

2. Inspecting the feeders

1DISCONNECT AIR HOSE.

2 Clean the knob sliding part.

Lubricate it with Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.

WARNING

￿Disconnect air hose and remove all nails from Nailer when:

1)doing maintenance and inspection; and

2)clearing a jam.

￿Never use gasoline or other highly flammable liquides for cleaning.

1.Clearing a jam

Remove a jammed nail in the following order :

1DISCONNECT AIR HOSE.

2 Open the nail guide.

3 Insert a rod into the outlet. Tap the rod with a hammer.

Hammer

Rod

Outlet

1

Disconnect air hose

4Remove the jammed nail with a slotted screw driver.

Nail

Slotted screw driver

5Cut the deformed collated wire with nippers.

Correct the deformation.

6In case of frequent jam, contact a Hitachi authorized service center.

1

Disconnect

Knob

air hose

 

Nail guide

3Open the nail guide and remove dust. Lubricate the nose opening and feeder shaft.

CAUTION

￿Check that the main nail stopper and sub nail stopper slide smoothly by pushing them with finger.

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

Main nail stopper

Nail guide

Sub nail stopper

Nose opening

Feeder shaft

 

 

Feeder

4Lubricate the feeding surfaces of the nose and the nail guide after cleaning.

This promotes smooth operation and prevents rust.

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