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PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER 5 Year Limited Warranty READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. WEAR CSA APPROVED WEAR EAR WEAR A EYE PROTECTION PROTECTION FACE MASK...
SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING: This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before using the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate this information. DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life.
1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER SYMBOL MEANING • Risk of inhalation: Never directly inhale the air produced by the compressor. • Risk of bursting: Do not adjust the pressure switch or safety valve for any reason. They have been preset at the factory for this compressor’s maximum pressure Tampering with the...
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WARNING! • Do not allow unskilled or untrained individuals to operate the air tool. • Do not use the tool for any task other than that it is designed to perform. • Locate the compressor in a well-ventilated area for cooling, and a minimum of 12”...
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1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER CAUTION! • Disconnect tool from the air supply and turn o the compressor before performing any maintenance or changing accessories, when clearing a jammed fastener, when the tool is not in use, when it is being handed to another person, and when it is left unattended.
1282-208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER TOOL SPECIFIC WARNINGS DANGER Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death. • Do not disconnect or reconnect the air hose with the tool pressed or with a fastener in the guide. The tool may fire when it is reconnected to the air supply.
1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER IMPORTANT INFORMATION COMPATIBLE COMPRESSORS GUIDELINES FOR PROPER USE AND OPERATION Be sure to use a proper air compressor with air-powered tools. The compressor should be able to supply a minimal air delivery of 4.0 SCFM @ 90 psi to ensure the compressor can run continuously with the Pneumatic Palm nailer.
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No. Description No. Description Pneumatic Palm nailer Filter Quick connector Cut-o valve Quick coupler Air compressor Air hose Lubricator Regulator WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life. • Keep hands and other parts of the body away from the tool’s discharge and working areas when connecting the air supply.
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1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER • If a filter-regulator-lubricator is installed, keep the air filter clean. A dirty filter will reduce the air pressure to the tool, which will cause a reduction in power, e ciency, and general performance. •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Pneumatic Palm nailer is an air-powered tool with a new and advanced design, compact structure, and superior technology which enables the tool to drive nails into the workpiece without a trigger. The tool is dexterous, safe, and reliable to operate. The tool is ideal for nailing at tight corners, toe-nailing, joist hanger installations, etc.
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1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER fig C fig D Press the tool straight down. This will trigger the tool and cause it to hammer the nail. Continue pressing down until the nail is driven all the way in (fig D).
MAINTENANCE Note: Do not store the tool anywhere temperatures will fall below freezing. DANGER! Disconnect the tool from the air compressor before maintenance/service, adjusting, cleaning jams, reloading, and when it is not in use. Repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician only. Failure to comply will lead to serious injury or loss of life.
1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER! If any of the following symptoms appear while the tool is in use, turn it o and disconnect it from the air supply immediately. Failure to comply will lead to serious injury or loss of life.
1282 208 PNEUMATIC PALM NAILER PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
WARRANTY BENCHMARK WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger. This warranty does not include expendable parts including but not limited to blades, brushes, belts, light bulbs.
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