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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance and service of this machine/equipment. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury, including amputation, electrocution or death. The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe use.
Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages.
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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools 17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before 10. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the servicing, changing accessories, or tool. Make sure your air hose is in moving to another location. good condition and is long enough 18.
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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) Additional Safety for Nailers/Staplers 1. HAND INJURIES: Do not place your 5. HOSE USAGE: Make sure your air hands near the nail point of entry. hose is designed for the tool in A nail can deflect and tear through use, is in good condition, and is the surface of the workpiece, long enough to reach your work...
Operating Pressure ....70-110 PSI rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Woodstock International, Inc. is commit- ted to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.
Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) Compressed Air System The Model W1783 is designed to be operated at 70-110 PSI using clean, dry, regulated, compressed air. Do not exceed the 120 PSI maximum pressure for your model. Before using your nailer, regulate the air pressure to find the optimum setting within the specified operating range.
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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) SETUP Unpacking This tool has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the tool has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Inventory The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1783. Lay the components out to inventory them.
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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) OPERATIONS Loading Operating When replacing nails in your Model If you have not read the safety W1783, follow these guidelines: instructions in this manual, do not operate the nailer. Nails ....L-Shaped Cleat Nails Length: ........1"–2" Before you operate your nailer, place five Capacity: ........
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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) NOTICE DO NOT use the nailer to position the Never hit the whack cap of the nailer flooring strip. Doing so will damage multiple times to drive the nail the nailer and possibly the flooring into the wood.
Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) 3. The jammed nail should be visible in 7. Throw the damaged nail away and the discharge area. insert a new nail stick that only contains clean, undamaged nails. DO — If the jammed nail can be removed NOT use dirty or damaged nails! with needle nose pliers, do so and continue to Step 7.
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Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) 4. Use a 5mm hex wrench to remove the 7. Remove the four cap screws and lock four cap screws that secure the base washers from the cylinder cover, and to the nailer body (see Figure 6). remove it from the nailer body.
Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) CLEANING & LUBRICATION Cleaning Lubricating Place two to six drops of pneumatic tool Use a good solvent to clean the nose oil in the nailer air inlet (as shown in assembly of the nailer. Always be sure Figure 11) every 2 hours of continuous that the nailer is dry before using it use.
Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) PARTS LIST REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1783001 CYLINDER XPW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM X1783003 BUMPER X1783039 L-BOLT XPORP050 O-RING 49.7 X 3.5 P50 X1783040 STOPPER X1783005 DRIVER XPS38M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 XPRP07M ROLL PIN 6 X 20 X1783042...
Model W1783 (Mfg. Since 2/07) Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Air leaking at 1. O-rings in plunger/cylinder 1. O-rings must be replaced & whack cap area. housing are damaged. operation checked. Air leaking between 1. Loose screws in housing. 1.
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FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Place Stamp Here WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC. P.O. BOx 2309 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE...
Woodstock International, Inc. will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part which in normal use has proven to be defective,...
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