Central Pneumatic 92917 Installation manual

COIL ROOFING NAILER
3/4” TO 1-3/4” FASTENER LENGTH CAPACITY
92917
93253
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Cover Revised 08l; Manual Revised 09h

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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month
and year of purchase if product has no
number). Keep this manual and the
receipt in a safe and dry place for future
reference.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal
Words
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
Symbol Denitions
Symbol Property or statement
PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute ow
SCFM Cubic Feet per Minute ow at
standard conditions
NPT National pipe thread, tapered
NPS National pipe thread, straight
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles with side shields.
Warning marking concerning Risk of
Puncture Injury. Wear heavy-duty
work gloves.
Read the manual before set-up and/
or use.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing
protection.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH-
approved dust mask/respirator.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Explosion.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING
TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING – When using tools, basic
precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
General
To reduce the risks of electrica.
shock, re, and injury to persons,
read all the instructions before
using the tool.
Work area
Keep the work area clean and wella. lighted. Cluttered benches and dark
areas increase the risks of electric
shock, re, and injury to persons.
Do not operate the tool inb. explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases, or dust. The tool is able to
create sparks resulting in the ignition
of the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, andc. visitors away while operating the
tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
Personal safety
Stay alert. Watch what you area. doing and use common sense
when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating the tool increases the
risk of injury to persons.
Dress properly. Do not wear looseb. clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons
as a result of being caught in moving
parts.
Avoid unintentional starting. Bec. sure the trigger is released before
connecting to the air supply. Do not
carry the tool with your nger on the
trigger or connect the tool to the air
supply with the trigger pressed.
Do not overreach. Keep properd. footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
e. Use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
f. Always wear eye
protection. Wear ANSI-
approved safety goggles
with side shields.
g. Always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity
noise is able to cause hearing loss.
Do not attach the hose or tool toh. your body. Attach the hose to the
structure to reduce the risk of loss of
balance if the hose shifts.

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Always assume that the tooli. contains fasteners. Do not point
the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
WARNING – Do not re fastener on j. top of another fastener. This is able
to cause the fastener to be deected
and hit someone, or cause the tool to
react and result in a risk of injury to
persons.
WARNING – Remove nger from k. the trigger when not driving
fasteners. Never carry the tool with
nger on trigger, the tool is able to re
a fastener.
Tool use and care
Use clamps or another practicala. way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
the body is unstable and can lead to
loss of control.
Do not force the tool.b. Use the
correct tool for the application. The
correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which the tool is
designed.
Do not use the tool if the triggerc. does not turn the tool on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the trigger is dangerous and
must not be used until repaired.
Disconnect the tool from thed. air source before making
adjustments, doing tool
maintenance, clearing jams,
touching the safety nosepiece,
leaving work area, loading,
or unloading the tool. Such
precautionary measures reduce the
risk of injury to persons.
Store the tool when it is idle oute.
of reach of children and other
untrained persons. A tool is
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain the tool with care.f. A
properly maintained tool reduces
the risk of binding and is easier to
control.
Check for misalignment or bindingg. of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition
that affects the tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
There is a risk of bursting if the tool is
damaged.
Use only accessories that areh.
identied by the manufacturer for
the specic tool model. Use of an
accessory not intended for use with
the specic tool model, increases the
risk of injury to persons.
Use only those fasteners listedi.
in the Specications chart of this
manual. Fasteners not identied
for use with this tool by the tool
manufacturer are able to result in
a risk of injury to persons or tool
damage when used in this tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed a.
only by qualied repair personnel.
When servicing a tool, use onlyb. identical replacement parts. Use
only authorized parts.

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Use only the lubricants suppliedc.
with the tool or specied by the
manufacturer.
Air source
a. Never connect to an air
source that is capable of
exceeding 200 PSI. Over
pressurizing the tool may
cause bursting, abnormal operation,
breakage of the tool or serious injury
to persons. Use only clean, dry,
regulated compressed air at the rated
pressure or within the rated pressure
range as marked on the tool. Always
verify prior to using the tool that the
air source has been adjusted to the
rated air pressure or within the rated
air-pressure range.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,b. combustible gases or any bottled
gas as an air source for the tool.
Such gases are capable of explosion
and serious injury to persons.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Operators and others in work area1. MUST wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles with side shields during
use. The employer is responsible to
enforce the use of eye protection by
the operator and others in the work
area.
Keep ngers away from trigger 2. when not driving fasteners to
avoid accidental ring.
Choice of triggering method is3. important. Check manual for
triggering options.
Always assume the tool contains4. fasteners.
Do not point the tool toward yourself5. or anyone whether it contains
fasteners or not.
Do not actuate the tool unless the6.
tool is placed rmly against the
workpiece.
Respect the tool as a working7. implement.
No horseplay. This tool is not a toy8. and can be deadly if misused.
Do not load the tool with fasteners9. when any one of the operating
controls, such as the Trigger or
Safety Nosepiece, is activated.
Do not remove, tamper with, or10. otherwise cause the tool operating
controls to become inoperable.
Do not operate the tool if any portion11. of the tool operating controls is
inoperable, disconnected, altered, or
not working properly.
Disconnect the tool from the air12. supply when:
Unattended.a.
Performing any maintenance orb. repair.
Clearing a jam.c.
Moving the tool to a new location.d.
Do not make any modications to this 13. tool.
Refer to the tool maintenance14. instructions for detailed information

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on the proper maintenance of the
tool.
Fire fasteners into an appropriate15. work surface only. Do not attempt to
re fasteners into surfaces too hard
to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners
on top of other fasteners, or at too
steep of an angle. Fasteners can
ricochet causing personal injury.
Do not re fasteners too close to the 16. edge of a workpiece. They may split
the workpiece and y free, causing
personal injury.
Keep clear of the workpiece near the17. area being fastened. Fasteners may
bend sideways during ring, causing
them to exit the workpiece at an
unexpected point, causing personal
injury.
Transport Tool safely. Always18. disconnect air supply when moving
the tool. Carry the tool by the handle
and avoid contact with the trigger.
Hold tool away from head and body.19. During operation the Tool may kick
back causing injury.
Do not re fasteners into a workpiece 20. that has people, utility lines, or other
objects behind or inside it.
Keep balance while using this tool.21. Keep area below clear if working in
an elevated location, and secure air
hose to prevent falls from bystanders
accidentally pulling on it.
Obey the manual for the air22. compressor used to power this tool.
Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow23. immediate control over the air supply
in an emergency, even if a hose is
ruptured.
Do not engrave or stamp anything24. into the housing to prevent
weakening of the housing.
WARNING: Some dust created by25. 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. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
cement or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic
particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: The brass components26. of this product contain lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects (or
other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety code §
25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings and precautions27. discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are
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product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Precautions
This tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly to
the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce
the risk of vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly1. or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes,
or Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any symptoms
related to vibration (such as tingling,
numbness, and white or blue ngers),
seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine2. reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the3. vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration4. when there is a choice between
different processes.
Include vibration-free periods each5. day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while6. still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain tool as7. explained in this manual. If abnormal
vibration occurs, stop immediately.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

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Components and Controls
TRIGGER
(73)
CANISTER
SAFETY
NOSEPIECE
AIR
INLET
Safety Nosepiece - Also called the
workpiece contact, the Safety
Nosepiece helps prevent the tool
from ring unless it is pressed against
an object.
INITIAL TOOL SET UP/
ASSEMBLY
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Unpacking
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
This air tool may be shipped with a• protective plug covering the air inlet.
Remove this plug before set up.
REV 05i; 05l; 07j
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Specications
92917 93253
Unit Weight 8 lb. 6 lb.
Housing Material Aluminum Alloy Magnesium
Fastener Length Capacity 3/4” to 1-3/4” Long
Fastener Thickness 0.12” Diameter (Approximately)
Canister Capacity 120 Nails
Operating PSI 70 to 100
Air Consumption 4.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
Triggering Type Full-Sequential Safety Mechanism
Accessories 5 mm Hex Wrench,
Pneumatic Tool Oil,
120 Nails, Carrying Case
5 mm Hex Wrench,
Pneumatic Tool Oil

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Air Supply
TO PREVENT
EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated,
compressed air to power this
tool. Do not use oxygen,
carbon dioxide, combustible
gases, or any other bottled
gas as a power source for this
tool.
Quick
Coupler
Recommended Air Line Components
Regulator with
Pressure Gauge
Quick
Coupler Air Hose
on Reel
Valve FilterOiler
Coupler
Plug
Tool
Air
Compressor
Coupler
Plug
Incorporate a lter, regulator with 1. pressure gauge, oiler, in-line shutoff
valve, and quick coupler for best
service, as shown in the diagram
above. An in-line shutoff ball
valve is an important safety device
because it controls the air supply
even if the air hose is ruptured.
The shutoff valve should be a ball
valve because it can be closed
quickly.
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not
used, add a few drops of Pneumatic
Tool Oil into the airline connection
before operation. Add a few more
drops after each hour of continual
use.
Attach an air hose to the2. compressor’s air outlet. Connect the
air hose to the air inlet of the tool.
Other components, such as a coupler
plug and quick coupler, will make
operation more efcient, but are not
required.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Do not install a female quick
coupler on the tool. Such a coupler
contains an air valve that will allow
the air tool to retain pressure and
operate accidentally after the air
supply is disconnected.
Note: Air ow, and therefore tool
performance, can be hindered by
undersized air supply components.
The air hose must be long enough3. to reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement
while working.
Release the tool’s trigger.4.
Close the in-line safety valve between5. the compressor and the tool.
Turn on the air compressor according6. to the manufacturer’s directions and
allow it to build up pressure until it
cycles off.
Adjust the air compressor’s output7. regulator so that the air output is
enough to properly power the tool,
but the output will not exceed the
tool’s maximum air pressure at any
time. Adjust the pressure gradually,
while checking the air output gauge
to set the right pressure range.

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The air pressure setting must8. not exceed job site regulations/
restrictions. The air pressure setting
must not exceed 90 PSI when being
used with work pieces that have a
thickness of less than 1-3/4”.
Inspect the air connections for leaks.9. Repair any leaks found.
If the tool will not be used at this time,10. turn off and detach the air supply,
safely discharge any residual air
pressure, and release the trigger to
prevent accidental operation.
Note: Residual air pressure should not be
present after the tool is disconnected
from the air supply. However, it is a
good safety measure to attempt to
discharge the tool in a safe fashion
after disconnecting to ensure that the
tool is disconnected and unpowered.