Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07)
NOTICE
DO NOT use the nailer to position the flooring strip. Doing so will damage the nailer and possibly the flooring strip.
Note: If you are using
4.Place the nailer on the flooring strip, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Positioning nailer on flooring
strip and operating.
DO NOT place your hands near the nail point of entry. A nail can deflect and tear through the surface of the workpiece, puncturing your hand or fingers.
5.Make sure the cleat on the nailer base plate is lined up with the edge of the groove on the flooring strip.
6.Using the rubber end of the included hammer, hit the whack cap of the nailer ONCE with a light to medium force to shoot a nail into the wood.
Never hit the whack cap of the nailer multiple times to drive the nail into the wood. If necessary, use a hammer and nail punch to drive the nail in. Failure to heed this warning could cause a nail jam or a ricochet, and serious personal injury.
7.Check the nail for satisfactory penetration.
—If the nail depth is satisfactory, proceed with your project.
—If the nail depth is too shallow, slightly increase the air pressure.
—If the nail depth is too deep, slightly decrease the air pressure.
Note: Nailing penetration is not always consistent due to variations in the flooring material. If necessary, use a hammer and nail punch to finish seating the nail.
Clearing Jammed Nails
A jammed nail must be cleared before using the nailer again.
To clear a jammed nail from the dis- charge area, do these steps:
1.DISCONNECT NAILER FROM THE AIR SUPPLY!
2.Pull the magazine pusher all the way back and remove the nail stick.
