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16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING 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 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING 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 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING 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 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING 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 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING NAILER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 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 1.5 SCFM @ 90 psi to ensure the compressor can run continuously with the tool.
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Air system Always use clean, dry, regulated compressed air at 5 to 7.5 bar (70 to 110 PSI). Do not exceed the maximum or minimum pressures. Operating the tool at the wrong pressure (too low or too high) will cause excessive noise or rapid wear. No.
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1282 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING NAILER Nail type icons These Icons are used to select the proper nails for this specific nailer. Note: Icons are colour coded, please refer the actual tool for the specific colour. WARNING! Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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Loading nails DANGER! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death. • Disconnect the tool from the compressed air source before loading nails. • Do not point the tool towards the operator or other people while changing nails. •...
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1282 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING NAILER MODE SELECTION SWITCH Firing modes The Finishing Nailer has two firing modes: Single-Sequential actuation for single firing, or Contact / bump actuation for repetitive, fast firing of nails. You may switch between these two modes simply by adjusting the Mode Selection Switch on the tool.
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Mode Selection switch (Fig.E) Single sequential actuation mechanism (switch to back of tool) Bump/Contact mechanism (switch to front of tool) ADJUSTING NAIL DEPTH WARNING! When adjusting the nail depth, be sure to remove your finger from the trigger and disconnect the air hose from the nailer. To assure that each nail penetrates to the same depth, be sure that: 1.
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1282 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING NAILER Clearing a jammed nail WARNING! Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death. • Disconnect the tool from the air supply line before clearing a jammed nail. Failure to comply could cause them to be fired out of the tool causing serious injury.
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.
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1282 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING NAILER The following chart lists common issues and solutions. Please read it carefully and follow all instructions carefully. Disconnect the tool from the air supply before making any adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Air leakage at the 1.
1282 207 16 GA PNEUMATIC FINISHING 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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