Craftsman NEXTEC HAMMERHEAD 320.30261 Operator's Manual page 15

_1, CAUTION: Be especially careful when driving shorter nails, such as brads,
that you remove your hand as soon as the nail stands on its own in the workpiece.
8. Resume pushing down on tool and pressing the trigger switch to continue
hammering until the nail is fully driven into the workpiece. Near the end of
hammering, the magnetic sleeve will retract to allow the hammerhead to
drive the nail head flush to the workpiece.
_, WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury, do not overly force the hammer
or apply side pressure. Hold the tool firmly while pushing steadily to allow the
hammerhead to drive the nail automatically.
Recommended Nails to Use
The auto-hammer is versatile for use with a variety of nails. Nails with
diameters less than 7/16 inch and length equal to or less than 3-1/2 inches are
recommended for use with this auto-hammer.
Refer to below table for recommended nails to use with:
Shank Head
No Nail Type Size Diameter Diameter Length
1 Bright Common 4d 0.1" 1/4" 1-1/2 in.
2 Bright Finish 6d 0.091" 9/64" 2 in.
3 Bright Finish 4d 0.072" 7/64" 1-1/2 in.
4 Coated Sinker 4d 0.08" 13/64" 1-3/8 in.
Electro Galvanized
5 4d 0.12" 1/4" 1-1/2 in.
Roofing
6 Framing nails 10d 0.115" 3/8" 3 in.
7 Tempered Hard Trim 6d 0.07" 9/64" 2 in.
8 Framing nails 16d 0.1495" 5/16" 3-1/2 in.
Recommended Nailing Materials for the Auto-Hammer
The auto-hammer may be used for nailing into all types of woods, wood-like
materials, and plaster board.
A_, NOTICE: The tool is not suitable Fig. 9
for nailing in hard metal or concrete.
Use of Nail Remover (Fig. 9}
You auto hammer comes with a 5
1/2" pry bar for use with most of the
finishing nails that can be used with
this tool.
1. Slip the front tip underneath the
nail head.
2. Pull out nails as shown in Fig. 9.
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