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All-Power APC4004 Owner's Manual

All-Power APC4004 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Compressor w/Nailgun Table of Contents Topic Page Safety Guidelines - Definitions Hazard Warnings Additional Warnings Compressor Finish Nailer Troubleshooting Service & Repair General Parts Listing Limited Warranty WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/ OR VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    Owner’s Manual Safety Guidelines - Definitions This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. WARNING! WARNINGS INDICATE A CERTAINTY OR STRONG POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

  • Page 4: Hazard Warnings

    Compressor w/Nailgun Hazard Warnings Dust WARNING! SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. These chemicals may include (but are not limited to) the following: Lead from lead-based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber...
  • Page 5 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Eye or Head Injury What could happen: Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling materials such as fasteners, metal chips, saw dust, and other debris at high speed, which could result in serious eye injury.
  • Page 6 Compressor w/Nailgun Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Fire or Explosion What could happen: Abrasive tools such as sanders and grinders, rotating tools such as drills, and impact tools such as nailers, staplers, wrenches, hammers, and reciprocating saws are capable of generating sparks which could result in ignition of flammable materials.
  • Page 7 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Hearing Loss What could happen: Long term exposure to noise produced from the operation of air tools can lead to permanent hearing loss. How to prevent it: Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing protection when using a compressor. Risk to Breathing/Inhalation Hazard What could happen:...
  • Page 8 Compressor w/Nailgun Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Injury What could happen: Tools left unattended, or with the air hose attached can be activated by unauthorized persons leading to their injury and/or injury to others. Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials throughout the work area.
  • Page 9 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Injury (cont’d) How to prevent it: Remove air hose when tool is not in use and store tool in secure location away from reach of children and or untrained users. Use only parts, fasteners, and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 10 Compressor w/Nailgun Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Injury (cont’d) Use only impact grade sockets on an impact wrench. Do not apply excessive force to the tool. Let the tool perform the work. Never point discharge of tool at self or others. Do not pull trigger unless tool contact safety device is against work surface.
  • Page 11 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Electric Shock What could happen: Using air tools to attach electrical wiring can result in electrocution or death. Improper electrical connections can result in fires, electrocution, or death. This tool is not provided with an insulated gripping surface. Contact with a “live”...
  • Page 12 Compressor w/Nailgun Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Entanglement What could happen: Tools containing moving elements or driving other moving tools (grinding wheels, sockets, sanding discs, etc.) can become entangled in hair, clothing, jewelry, and other loose objects, resulting in injury. How to prevent it: Never wear loose fitting clothes, or apparel which contains loose straps or ties, etc.
  • Page 13 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) Risk of Cut or Burns What could happen: Tools which cut, shear, drill, staple punch, chisel, etc. are capable of causing serious injury. The pump and manifold generate high temperatures. How to prevent it: Keep the working part of the tool away from hands and body. Do not touch the pump, manifold or transfer tube while the pump is running.

  • Page 14: Additional Warnings

    Compressor w/Nailgun Additional Warnings Finish Nailer Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Choice of triggering method is important. Read all pertinent directions in this manual for approved triggering options. Never point tool at yourself or others in work area. Never use oxygen or other bottled gasses.
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual Additional Warnings (cont’d) Finish Nailer (cont’d) Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. No horseplay. Respect the tool as a working implement. Operator and bystanders must wear hard hats to safeguard against possible injuries. Do not load fasteners with the trigger or safety depressed, to prevent unintentional firing.

  • Page 16: Compressor

    Compressor w/Nailgun Compressor Item Value Peak horsepower 1.5HP Tank Capacity 2 Gallons Voltage/Frequency/Amp 120V/60Hz/10 CFM Delivery at 90 PSI 2.4 CFM Maximum Pressure 115 PSI This air compressor pump is capable of running continuously. However, to prolong the life of your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained;...

  • Page 17: Electrical Requirements

    Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Electrical Requirements Grounding requirements WARNING! IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC CURRENT. THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. THE OUTLET BEING USED MUST BE INSTALLED AND GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

  • Page 18: Extension Cords

    Compressor w/Nailgun Compressor (cont’d) Electrical Requirements (cont’d) Extension cords Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cords will cause voltage to drop, resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air hose by attaching another length of hose to its end.

  • Page 19: Installation And Location

    Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Installation and location Locate the compressor in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. The compressor should be located 12 to 18 inches from a wall or any other obstruction that might interfere with the air flow through the fan blade belt wheel. Place the compressor on a firm, level surface.
  • Page 20 Compressor w/Nailgun Compressor (cont’d) Controls (cont’d) Cooling system: This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system that includes an engineered fan that blows air through the vent holes in large amounts. Air Compressor Pump: Compresses air into the air tank. Working air is not available until the compressor has raised the air tank pressure above that required at the air outlet.
  • Page 21 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Break-in procedure CAUTION: SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY RESULT IF THE FOLLOWING BREAK-IN INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CLOSELY FOLLOWED. 1 This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into service and when the check valve or a complete compressor pump has been replaced.

  • Page 22: Starting The Compressor

    Compressor w/Nailgun Compressor (cont’d) Before each start-up 1 Place ON/AUTO/OFF lever to “OFF.” 2 Turn the regulator knob counterclockwise to set the outlet pressure to zero. 3 Attach hose and accessories. Note: The hose or accessory will require a quick-connect plug of the air outlet is equipped with a quick-connect socket.

  • Page 23: Checking The Safety Valve

    Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Maintenance (cont’d) Checking the safety valve WARNING! IF THE SAFETY VALVE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, OVER-PRESSURIZATION MAY OCCUR, CAUSING AIR TANK RUPTURE OR AN EXPLOSION. Before starting your compressor, pull the ring on the safety valve to make sure that the safety valve operates freely.

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    Compressor w/Nailgun Compressor (cont’d) Service and adjustments WARNING! ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIANS. WARNING! UNIT CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN POWER IS ON. WHEN SERVICING, YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO VOLTAGE SOURCES, COMPRESSED AIR OR MOVING PARTS. BEFORE SERVICING UNIT, UNPLUG OR DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, BLEED TANK OR PRESSURE AND ALLOW THE AIR COMPRESSOR TO COOL.
  • Page 25 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Service & adjustments (cont’d) Replacing the regulator 1 Release all air pressure from the air tank. See “Draining the tank”, above. 2 Unplug the unit. 3 Using an adjustable wrench, remove the outlet pressure gauge and quick-connect from the regulator.
  • Page 26 Compressor w/Nailgun Compressor (cont’d) Storage Before storing the air compressor, make sure you do the following: 1 Review the “Maintenance” section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary. 2 Set the ON/AUTO/OFF lever to “OFF” and unplug unit. 3 Turn the regulator counterclockwise and set the outlet pressure to zero.

  • Page 27: Finish Nailer

    Owner’s Manual Finish Nailer This is a heavy duty pneumatic finish nailer that has been designed to drive 18 ga. finish nails of various lengths from 5/8” to 2”. Power Source This tool is designed to operate on clean, dry, compressed air at regulated pressures between 70 and 120 PSI (4.8 to 8.3 bar).
  • Page 28 Compressor w/Nailgun Finish Nailer (cont’d) Power Source (cont’d) WARNING! ALL AIR LINE COMPONENTS (HOSES, CONNECTORS, FILTERS, REGULATORS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A MINIMUM WORKING PRESSURE RATING OF AT LEAST 150 PSI (10.3BAR) OR 150% OF MAXIMUM SYSTEM POTENTIAL, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Preparing the tool 1 After reading and understanding this entire manual, connect the tool to the air supply.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual Finish Nailer (cont’d) Triggering options This tool is shipped from the factory with a “single sequential actuation” trigger. A “contact actuation” trigger is available. The “contact actuation” trigger allows the tool to be fired in either of the two following methods: Single sequential actuation trigger This method provides the most accurate fastener placement.
  • Page 30 Compressor w/Nailgun Finish Nailer (cont’d) Depth Adjustment The depth adjustment knob controls the depth to which fasteners are driven and is preset to a nominal setting. To adjust this setting: 1 Test fire a fastener and check depth. 2 If desired, adjust the depth by rotating the adjustment knob. This knob has detents every ¼...
  • Page 31 Owner’s Manual Finish Nailer (cont’d) Clearing a jammed fastener WARNING! DISCONNECT TOOL FROM AIR SUPPLY BEFORE CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER. 1 Disconnect the tool from the air supply. 2 Open magazine and remove any remaining fasteners. 3 Depress the quick release latch lever and hinge the fastener guide plate open.
  • Page 32 Compressor w/Nailgun Finish Nailer (cont’d) Maintenance Air tools require lubrication throughout their life. The air motor and bearing use compressed air as a means to power the tool. Because moisture in compressed air will rust the air motor, you must lubricate the motor daily. An inline oiler is recommended.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions. Motor does not start Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Check for cause of blown fuse/breaker and replace or reset. Loose electrical connections Check wiring connections. Overheated motor Press the reset button or wait for automatic reset.
  • Page 34 Compressor w/Nailgun Troubleshooting (cont’d) Oil discharge in air Improper oil viscosity Replace with SAE30 or SAE20 weight non-detergent oil. Too much oil in crankcase Drain crankcase and fill to proper level. Compressor overheated Air pressure regulated too high. Restricted air filter Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area Loose screws.
  • Page 35 Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting (cont’d) Tool jams frequently. Incorrect fasteners. Verify that you are using approved fasteners of correct size. Damaged fasteners. Replace w/undamaged fasteners. Magazine or nose screws loose. Tighten screws. Magazine is dirty. Clean magazine. Driver is worn or damaged Install Driver Maintenance Kit.

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