Harbor Freight Tools 18 GAUGE BRAD NAILER 68021 - Manual (Page 13)

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USER‑MAINTENANCES
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIRS ARE DONE (including
clearing jams):
• Wear ANSI‑approved safety
goggles with side shields. Other
people in the work area must also
wear ANSI-approved impact safety
goggles with side shields.
• Release the Trigger.
• Detach the air supply.
• Attempt to fire the Tool into a
piece of scrap wood to ensure
that it is incapable of firing any
fasteners.
• Empty the Magazine and leave
it open during service. The
Magazine is spring‑loaded and
may cause parts or a fastener to
fly out of the Tool.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not
use damaged equipment. If
abnormal noise, vibration, or
leaking air is detected, have
problem corrected before further
use.
TO PREVENT EXPLOSION:
Lubricate only with specified
lubricants. Lubricate the air inlet
using only pneumatic tool oil.
Lubricate the internal mechanism
using only white lithium grease.
Other lubricants may damage the
mechanism and may be highly
flammable, causing an explosion.
Note: These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular operation
of the air-operated tool.
Daily ‑ Air Supply Maintenance:
Every day, perform maintenance on the
air supply according to the component
manufacturers’ instructions. If equipped
with, the lubricator’s oil level needs to be
maintained and the moisture filter must
be regularly drained. Performing routine
maintenance on the air supply will allow
the tool to operate more safely and will
also reduce wear on the tool.
Clearing Jams
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIRS ARE DONE (including
clearing jams):
• Wear ANSI‑approved safety
goggles with side shields. Other
people in the work area must also
wear ANSI-approved impact safety
goggles with side shields.
• Release the Trigger.
• Detach air supply.
• Attempt to fire the Tool into a
piece of scrap wood to ensure
that it is disconnected and is
incapable of firing any fasteners.
• Empty the Magazine and leave
it open during service. The
Magazine is spring‑loaded and
may cause parts or a fastener to
fly out of the Tool.
1. If a fastener is jammed in the discharge
area, remove it with pliers.
User‑Maintenance Instructions