AEG CFN90 User manual

CFN90
FRAMING COIL NAILER
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
operating this machine.
Subject to technical modications.

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER
READ AND UNDERSTAND TOOL LABELS AND
MANUAL. Failure to follow warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
Save these instructions.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Eye protection which conforms to ANSI
specifications and provides protection against
flying particles both from the FRONT and
SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator
and others in the work area when loading,
operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection
is required to guard against ying fasteners and
debris, which could cause severe eye injury.air
compressor use and care.
b. The employer and/or user must ensure that
proper eye protection is worn. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses
or standard safety glasses that provide protection
against ying particles both from the front and
side. Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
c. Additional safety protection will be required in
some environments. For example, the working
area may include exposure to noise level which
can lead to hearing damage. The employer and
user must ensure that any necessary hearing
protection is provided and used by the operator
and others in the work area. Some environments
will require the use of head protection equipment.
When required, the employer and user must
ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI
Z89.1-1997 is used.
d. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
e. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
f. Keep fingers away from trigger when not
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
g. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
h. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
i. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
3. TOOL USE AND CARE
a. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
b. Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate
properly. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Check operation of the workpiece contact
mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if
the workpiece contact mechanism is not working
correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may
result. Do not interfere with the proper operation
of the workpiece contact mechanism.
d. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain tools with care. Follow maintenance
instructions. Properly maintained tools are easier
to control.
f. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
g. Use only fasteners that are recommended for
your model.
h. Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake uids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents
to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the
enclosure plastic.
4. SERVICE
a. Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied personnel
may result in a risk of injury.
b. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of injury.
SPECIAL SAFETY RULES
■Know your pneumatic tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this

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tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
injury.
■Always wear safety glasses with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye
injury.
■Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
■Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■Make sure the hose is free of obstructions or snags.
Entangled or snarled hoses can cause loss of balance or
footing and may become damaged.
■Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not
discharge fasteners into open air.
■Use the pneumatic tool only for the purpose for
which it was designed.
■Do not use hardened nails in this tool.
■Use only the fasteners recommended for this tool.
Use of the wrong fasteners could result in poor fastener
feeding, jammed fasteners, and nails leaving the tool at
erratic angles. If fasteners are not feeding smoothly and
properly, discontinue their use immediately. Jammed
and improperly feeding fasteners could result in serious
personal injury.
■Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a
fastener to be directed toward anything other than
the workpiece.
■Do not use the tool as a hammer.
■Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the
tool by the air hose.
■Do not alter or modify this tool from the original
design or function without approval from the
manufacturer.
■Always be aware that misuse and improper handling
of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.
■Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact
in an actuated position.
■Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose
attached.
■Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a
legible warning label.
■Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air or does
not function properly.
OPERATION
■Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
■Do not carry the tool from place to place holding
the trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
■Always handle the tool with care:
●Respect the tool as a working implement.
●Never engage in horseplay.
●Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed
toward the work.
●Keep others a safe distance from the tool while
tool is in operation as accidental actuation may
occur, possibly causing injury.
■Choice of triggering method is important. Check
manual for triggering options.
■Pneumatic tools are designed for single-hand
use. Do not hold the tool by the front of the magazine.
Do not put hands, head, or other parts of your body
near the bottom of the magazine where the nail exits
the tool, as serious personal injury could result.
■Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
■Do not actuate the tool unless you intend to drive
a fastener into the workpiece.
■Always ensure that the workpiece contact is fully
positioned above the workpiece. Positioning the
workpiece contact only partially above the workpiece
could cause the fastener to miss the workpiece
completely and result in serious personal injury.
■Do not drive fasteners near edge of material.
The workpiece may split causing the fastener to
ricochet, injuring you or a co-worker. Be aware that
the nail may follow the grain of the wood, causing it
to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work
material.
■Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate
work area. Hold workpiece with clamps when
necessary to keep hands and body out of potential
harm. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured
before pressing the nailer against the material. The
workpiece contact may cause the work material to
shift unexpectedly.
■Keep face and body parts away from back of the
tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden
recoil can result in impact to the body, especially
when nailing into hard or dense material.
■During normal use the tool will recoil immediately
after driving a fastener. This is a normal function
of the tool. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by
holding the nailer against the work. Restriction to the
recoil can result in a second fastener being driven
from the nailer. Grip the handle firmly, let the tool
do the work and do not place second hand on top of
tool or near exhaust at any time. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
■Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or
with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may
cause deflection of fasteners which could cause
injury.
■Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the
workpiece as the wood may split, allowing the
fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury.
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
■Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled
gases as a power source for this tool as tool will
explode, possibly causing injury or death.
■Do not use with an air compressor which can
potentially exceed 13.8 bar (200 psi) as tool may
burst, possibly causing injury.
■The connector on the tool must not hold pressure
when air supply is disconnected. If an incorrect

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fitting is used, the tool can remain charged with air
after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive
a fastener even after the air line is disconnected,
possibly causing injury.
■Always disconnect air supply:
●before making adjustments
●when servicing the tool
●when clearing a jam
●when tool is not in use
●when moving to a different work area, as
accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing
injury.
LOADING TOOL
■Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one
of the operating controls is activated.
■When loading tool:
●Never place a hand or any part of body in
fastener discharge area of tool.
●Never point tool at anyone.
●Do not pull the trigger or depress the
workpiece contact as accidental actuation
may occur, possibly causing injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use this tool. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SYMBOL
Safety alert
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Keep hands away. Keep hands and body
away from the discharge area of the tool.
Hot surface. To reduce the risk of injury or
damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Pressure 4.8 - 8.3 bar (70 - 120 psi)
Magazine Capacity 300 nails
Air Consumption 8 L/cycle at 100 psi
Air Inlet 3/8 in. NPT
Weighted sound
impulse power level
96.5 dB(A)
Emission sound
pressure level
84.2 dB(A)
Vibration 3.57 m/s2
Weight 3.5 kg
DESCRIPTION
1. Quick-connect swivel connector
2. Rafter hook
3. Selectable trigger
4. Adjustable exhaust
5. Depth of drive adjustment
6. Toe-nailing claw
7. No-mar pad
8. Workpiece contact
9. Magazine
10. No-mar pad storage
11. Wire deector
12. Air hose connector
13. Spool
14. Position 1
15. Position 2
16. Position 3
17. Position 4
18. Nail tray
19. Feeder cover latch
20. Feeder cover
21. Coil of nails
22. Nail chamber
23. Guides
24. Trigger lever pivot pin
25. Selector in position A
26. Selector in position B
27. Drive depth adjustment
28. To increase depth
29. To decrease depth
30. Hammer
31. Screwdriver
32. Pin
33. Bolt
34. Nut
35. Gasket
FEATURE
KNOW YOUR FRAMING COIL NAILER
See gure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST
The exhaust can be adjusted to a variety of positions
depending on operator preference.

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■Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
■Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
tool.
PACKING LIST
●Framing coil nailer
●Tool bag
●Lubricant
●Hex key
●Eye protection
●Operator’s manual
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this
product with damaged or missing parts could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modication is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
OPERATION
DANGER
Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled
gases as a power source for this tool. The tool will
explode and cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufcient to inict severe injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury.
WARNING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving
the work area, moving the tool to another location, or
handing the tool to another person. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
DEPTH OF DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
The tool-free depth of drive adjustment lets you select
precise driving depth of the fastener.
EZ LOAD™ WITH OFFSET MAGAZINE
The EZ Load feature makes reloading quick and easy.
The offset magazine has three adjustment positions to
accept various nail sizes.
IN-HANDLE AIR FILTER
The self-cleaning in-handle air lter helps keep debris out
to extend the life of the tool.
INTERNAL PISTON CATCH
The internal piston catch delivers consistent driving
power.
MUFFLER
The mufer reduces noise during operation.
NO-MAR PAD
The no-mar pad prevents marring and denting when
using the tool on softer woods.
QUICK-CONNECT SWIVEL CONNECTOR
The quick-connect swivel connector helps prevent hose
tangles.
RAFTER HOOK
The tool can be hung from a rafter when disconnected
and not in use.
SELECTABLE TRIGGER
The selectable trigger lets the operator choose between
contact actuation for higher productivity and single
sequential actuation for precise fastener placement.
TOE-NAILING CLAW
The toe-nailing claw reduces slipping during angled
nailing operations.
WIRE DEFLECTOR
The transparent wire deector helps to prevent pieces of
wire from ying off the coil and toward the operator as the
nails are driven.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
■Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing
list are included.
WARNING
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged.
Use of a product that is not properly and completely
assembled could result in serious personal injury.

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WARNING
Always wear eye protection. Eye protection does
not t all operators in the same way. Make sure the
eye protection chosen has side shields or provides
protection from ying debris both from the front and
sides.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
●Framing
●Decking
●Engineered timber
●Fencing
●Trusses
●Cladding
●Bracing
●Subflooring
PREPARING THE TOOL FOR USE
See gure 2.
Under normal use conditions, the tool should be
lubricated before connecting the tool to an air supply.
Add air tool oil into the air tting on the tool once daily
with minimal use, or twice a day with heavy use. Only a
few drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will
only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the
exhaust cycle.
Before connecting the tool, check the air compressor
gauge to be sure it is functioning within the proper range
of 4.8 - 8.3 bar (70 - 120 psi).
NO-MAR PAD
See gure 3.
The no-mar pad attached to the nose of the tool helps
prevent marring and denting when working with softer
woods.
WARNING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing or replacing the no-mar pad. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
The pad for the framing nailer can be removed by pulling
it away from the toe-nailing claw. To replace the pad, t it
into place over the points of the claw.
On-board storage for the pad is located on the body of
the tool.
ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST
See gure 4.
The adjustable exhaust on the end cap of the tool allows
the operator to direct the exhaust according to operator
preference.
To adjust, turn the exhaust cap in the desired direction.
WARNING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving
the work area, moving the tool to another location, or
handing the tool to another person. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
WIRE DEFLECTOR
See gure 5.
Nail coils are connected by small pieces of wire that
can y from the nose of the tool as nails are driven.
The transparent wire deector helps prevent these wire
pieces from hitting the operator.
NOTE: The wire deector is not shown in all illustrations.
However, the deector should not be removed except for
maintenance or replacement.
WARNING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before leaving
the work area, moving the tool to another location, or
handing the tool to another person. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY
See gure 6.
DANGER
Do not use oxygen, combustible gases or bottled
gases as a power source for this tool. The tool will
explode and cause death or serious injury.
This tool is designed to operate on clean, dry compressed
air at regulated pressures between 4.8 - 8.3 bar (70 - 120
psi). The correct air pressure is the lowest pressure that
will do the job.
NOTE: Air pressure that is higher than 8.3 bar (120 psi)
may damage the tool.
The tool and air hose must have a hose coupling that
allows all pressure to be removed from the tool when the
coupling is disconnected.
WARNING
Always use a coupling that discharges all the
compressed air in the tool at the time the tting or
hose coupling is disconnected. Using a coupling that
does not discharge the compressed air could cause
unintended operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not climb rigging or scaffolding while carrying a tool
that is connected to an air hose. Doing so could result
in serious personal injury.
Connect the tool to the air supply with a 1/4 in. female
quick connector. A 3/8 in. female quick connector may
be used in situations where a 1/4 in. supply line is not
available. For maximum tool performance, a 3/8 in.

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supply line and ttings are required.
ADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINE
See gure 7 - 8.
The EZ Load™ feature is designed for quick and easy
reloads. To prevent jamming, always adjust the magazine
to the correct position for the size nail you are using.
There is an adjustment indicator inside the magazine to
help you choose the right position.
To adjust the magazine, pull up on the spool and rotate
it until the nail tray rests in place in the desired position.
Rotate it counterclockwise to lower the nail tray. Turn it
clockwise to raise the nail tray.
Position Nail size
Position 1 38 - 45 mm
Position 2 50 - 65 mm
Position 3 70 - 75 mm
Position 4 80 - 90 mm
LOADING THE TOOL WITH NAILS
See gure 9 - 11.
WARNING
The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool
is rst connected to the air supply. Always connect the
tool to the air supply before loading nails to prevent
injury from unintended cycling. Always make sure the
tool’s magazine is empty at the beginning of each work
session, before connecting to an air supply.
WARNING
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others
when loading nails. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
Use only the nails recommended for use with this
tool. The use of any other nails can result in tool
malfunction, leading to serious injuries.
WARNING
Never load nails with the workpiece contact or trigger
activated. Doing so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
The EZ Load™ feature is designed for quick and easy
reloads. There are indicators inside the magazine for
each of the nail sizes the tool will accommodate.
1. Connect the tool to the air supply.
2. Press down on the feeder cover latch and open the
cover. The magazine is on a swing-out mechanism
that will automatically open for easy loading.
3. Adjust the offset magazine for the nail size you are
using.
4. Slide the coil of nails onto the spool with the nail
points down. Uncoil about 7 cm of nails from the coil
of framing nails.
5. Close the magazine. The feeder cover should remain
open.
6. Insert the rst nail into the nail chamber. The rst nail
should sit in the nose of the tool.
7. Position the second nail between the guides. The nail
heads should lie in the track.
8. Securely close the feeder cover, snapping it into
place. Be sure that the feeder cover is locked before
resuming operation.
USING THE SELECTABLE TRIGGER
See gure 12 - 13.
WARNING
Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact
mechanism during operation of the tool. Doing so
could result in possible serious injury.
This tool is shipped from the factory with a selectable
trigger set in the single sequential actuation mode. The
selectable trigger can also be set for contact actuation
mode.
Note: Do not use this tool in the contact actuation mode
unless you have had training in the use of this mode of
operation. Untrained or inexperienced operators should
not use the contact actuation mode.
SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE
Single sequential actuation provides the most accurate
fastener placement.
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Depress the trigger lever pivot pin.
3. Rotate the selector to position A.
4. Release the trigger lever pivot pin.
WARNING
The nailer will not function properly if the selector is
not securely seated in either position A or B. Always
assure the selector is seated properly to avoid an
unexpected fastener discharge and possible serious
personal injury.
5. Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
6. Grip the tool rmly to maintain control. Position the
nose of the tool onto the work surface.
7. Push the tool against the work surface to depress the
workpiece contact.
8. Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
9. Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as
the fastener is driven.
CONTACT ACTUATION MODE (BUMP FIRE)
Contact actuation allows very fast repetitive fastener
placement.
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Depress the trigger lever pivot pin.
3. Rotate the selector to position B.
4. Release the trigger lever pivot pin.

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4. Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the
desired depth is set.
WARNING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
removing nails or clearing a jammed fastener. Failure
to do so could result in serious personal injury.
CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
See gure 15.
If a nail or fastener becomes jammed in the tool,
disconnect the air hose and keep the tool pointed away
from you while clearing the jam.
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Remove fasteners from the tool.
3. Insert a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the driving
mechanism.
4. Tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer. The
inserted screwdriver should push the driver blade
back, freeing the nail jam.
5. Remove the bent nail, using needle-nose pliers if
necessary.
DRIVING NAILS AT AN ANGLE
See gure 16 - 17.
When driving nails at an angle, make sure that the tool is
pointed away from yourself and others.
When driving nails at an angle, make sure that the tool is
positioned correctly. Driving at an angle that is too steep
may:
●cause the nail to miss the workpiece
●cause the nail to ricochet
●cause the workpiece to splinter, causing the nail
to come back toward the operator.
Never drive a nail at an angle by tilting the tool forward.
This could lead to the fastener missing the work surface
or bouncing off the work surface, leading to serious injury.
REMOVING NAILS
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Open the feeder cover and magazine cover (see
loading the tool with nails).
3. Lift the nail strip from the spool and remove the
remaining coil of nails.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
NOTE: The trigger lever pivot pin is spring loaded and
held in position by locking tab to prevent movement
during operation.
5. Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
6. Grip the tool rmly to maintain control.
7. Pull and hold the trigger. Push the tool against the
work surface to depress the workpiece contact and
drive a fastener.
8. Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as
the fastener is driven.
NOTE: In contact actuation mode, the tool may also be
operated by depressing the workpiece contact against
the surface and squeezing the trigger.
WARNING
When used in the contact actuation mode do not
carry the tool with the trigger depressed as this will
cause a fastener to discharge if the workpiece contact
accidentally bumps against an object. Failure to observe
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
During normal use the tool will recoil immediately
after driving a fastener. This is a normal function
of the tool. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by
holding the nailer against the work. Restriction to the
recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from
the nailer. Grip the handle rmly, let the tool do the
work, and do not place second hand on top of tool or
near exhaust at any time. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
The amount of air pressure required will depend on the
size of the nail and the workpiece material.
Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into
the same type of workpiece material used for the actual
job.
Drive a test nail with the air pressure set at 6.2 - 6.5 bar
(90 - 95 psi). Raise or lower the air pressure to nd the
lowest setting that will perform the job with consistent
results.
It may be possible to achieve the desired depth with
air pressure adjustments alone. If ner adjustments are
needed, use the drive depth adjustment on the tool.
DRIVE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
See gure 14.
The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted. It is
advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to
determine the required depth for the application.
To determine depth of drive, rst adjust the air pressure
and drive a test nail. To achieve the desired depth, use
the drive depth adjustment on the tool.
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Turn the depth selector left or right to change the
driving depth.
3. Reconnect the tool to the air supply.

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WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury.
WARNING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before
performing maintenance. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
LUBRICATION
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for
best performance. Oil for pneumatic fastening tools
added through the air line connection will lubricate the
internal parts. Do not use detergent oil or additives as
these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the
seals and bumpers in the tool, resulting in poor tool
performance and frequent tool maintenance.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
For cold weather operation, near and below freezing,
the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool
operation. We recommend the use of air tool lubricant or
permanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather
lubricant.
CAUTION
Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to
prevent frost or ice formation on the tools’ operating
valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
NOTE: Some commercial air line drying liquids are
harmful to “O” rings and seals. Do not use these low
temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.
AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE AND VOLUME
Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air
volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate because
of undersize ttings and hoses, or from the effects of dirt
and water in the system. Restricted air ow will prevent
the tool from receiving an adequate volume of air, even
though the pressure reading is high. The results will be
a slow operation, misfeeds or reduced driving power.
Before evaluating tool problems for these symptoms,
trace the air supply from the tool to the supply source
for restrictive connectors, low points containing water and
anything else that would prevent full volume ow of air
to the tool.
REQUIRED DAILY CHECKLIST
See gure 18 - 19.
1. Disconnect the air supply from the tool and remove
all fasteners.
2. Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and pins on the tool. If
any of these are loose, they must be tightened with
the appropriate size wrench.
3. Press the workpiece contact against a workpiece to
ensure that it moves smoothly.
4. With the workpiece contact depressed, pull the
trigger. The trigger should move smoothly, without
binding.
5. While the tool is not loaded, connect the appropriate
air supply 4.8 bar (70 psi) to the tool.
6. Rotate the selectable trigger knob on the trigger to
single sequential actuation operation, position A (See
figure 18). No air should leak from the tool.
●Without pulling the trigger, press the workpiece
contact against a workpiece several times. The
tool must not operate.
●With the workpiece contact not engaged on the
workpiece, point the tool down and away and pull
the trigger several times. Hold the trigger in this
position for a minimum of 5 seconds. The tool
must not operate.
●Press the workpiece contact firmly against the
workpiece. Pull the trigger. The tool must operate.
●With the workpiece contact still depressed,
release the trigger. The driver must return to its
up position.
7. Rotate the selectable trigger knob on the trigger to
contact actuation operation, position b (See figure 19).
●With the workpiece contact not engaged on the
workpiece, point the tool down and away. Pull the
trigger. The tool must not operate.
●Keeping the trigger fully depressed, push the
workpiece contact against a workpiece. The tool
must operate.
8. If the tool successfully meets all the requirements in
this checklist, it is ready for use. Set the trigger on
the tool to operate in the manner that best ts your
application. Load the proper fasteners for the desired
application.
Note: Do not use this tool in the contact actuation
mode unless you have had training in the use of
this mode of operation. Untrained or inexperienced
operators should not use the contact actuation mode.
9. Set the depth of drive according to the drive depth
adjustment section in this manual. Repeat this
checklist before using the tool each day, or if the tool
is dropped or damaged in any way.
REPLACING THE WIRE DEFLECTOR
See gure 20 - 21.
Over time, the wire deector will wear and should be
replaced.

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To remove the wire deflector:
1. Remove the pin that holds the deector on the tool.
2. Using a 10 mm wrench, hold the nut in place. With a
5 mm hex key, loosen and remove the bolt.
3. Remove and discard the wire deector.
NOTE: There is a gasket attached to the wire
deflector where the nut screws onto the bolt. The
gasket should not be removed from the wire deflector.
To attach a new wire deector:
1. With the bolt inserted through the hole in the tool,
install the wire deector gasket over the bolt.
2. Using a 5 mm hex key, hold the bolt in place. With
a 10 mm wrench, tighten the nut securely. Do not
overtighten.
3. Insert the long end of the wire deector through the
nose piece as shown. Wrap it over so that the holes
meet. Insert the pin through both holes in the wire
deector and into the hole in the tool. Make sure the
pin is securely inserted into the tool.
ACCESSORIES
To order parts and maintenance kits, call
Australia - 1300 361505
New Zealand - 0800 279624
WARNING
Current attachments and accessories available for
use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any
attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious
personal injury.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Air leak near the top of the tool
or in the trigger area
Loose screws Tighten screws
Worn or damaged O-rings or seals Install overhaul kit
Air leak near the bottom of the
tool
Loose screws Tighten screws
Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper Install overhaul kit
Tool does nothing or operates
sluggishly
Inadequate air supply Verify adequate air supply
Inadequate lubrication Lubricate the tool
Worn or damaged O-rings or bumper Install overhaul kit
Tool jams frequently Incorrect fasteners Verify that fasteners are the correct size
Damaged fasteners Replace fasteners
Loose magazine or nose screws Tighten screws
Dirty magazine Clean magazine
Worn or damaged driver Install driver maintenance kit
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