Central Pneumatic 97586 User manual

FLOOR NAILER
CLEAT & STAPLE TYPE
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.
Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp
or wet locations. Do not expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use
 electricallypoweredtoolsinthepresenceofammablegasesorliquids.
3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not
let them handle machines, tools, extension cords, or air hoses.
4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location
to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
5. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications
for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this tool for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
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WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this tool!
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Item Description
Product Applications Designed for 1/2” to 3/4” Floor Panels
Flooring Capacity 25/32” Flooring Height with Pre-Installed Spacer
1/2” Flooring Height with Extra Spacer
Fastener Sizes Cleat Nails: 1-1/2” to 2” Long / 1/2” Crown Staples: 1” to 2” long
Fastener Gauges Cleat Nails: 16 Gauge / Crown Staples: 15-1/2 Gauge
Recommended Air Pressure 70 PSI to 90 PSI: Do Not Exceed 90 PSI
Air Inlet Size 1/4” - 18 NPT
Magazine Capacity 100 Cleat Nails or 80 Crown Staples (Top Loading)
Accessories 3mm Hex Key Wrench (1) / 4 mm Hex Key Wrench (1)
5mm Ball End Hex Wrency (1) / Bottle with Air Tool Oil (1)
Safety Goggles (1) / Hammer (1)
Spacer for 1/2” Flooring (1) / Spacer Screw (3)
Overall Dimensions 17-7/8” Long x 3-1/16” Wide x 22-5/8” High
Net Weight Nailer: 11.90 Pounds / Hammer: 2.60 Pounds
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6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid foot-
wear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain
long hair.
7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach
over or across running machines or air hoses.
8. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles and appropriate hearing protection. Wear a full face shield if you
   areproducingmetallingsorwoodchips.WearaNIOSHapproveddust 
mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts
and mists. Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI approved
impact safety goggles.
9. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
 andairhosesperiodicallyand,ifdamaged,havethemrepairedbyaqualied 
technician. The handle must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at
all times. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool’s operating controls are
inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly.
10. Disconnect air hose and release any built-up air pressure. Never service the
Floor Nailer, clear jams, or disassemble with the air hose attached. Always
release any built-up air even after disconnecting hose. Disconnect the Floor Nailer
when not in use.
11. Remove adjusting wrenches. Check that adjusting wrenches are removed
from the tool or machine work surface before attaching to an air source.
12. Avoid unintentional misring. Always use caution to avoid accidentally striking
the Hammer Face (10). This product does not feature a safety mechanism to
 avoidmisres.Donotpointthetooltowardsyourselforanyonewhetherit  
contains nails/staples or not.
13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate any
tool when you are tired.
14. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving
 parts,anybrokenpartsormountingxtures,andanyotherconditionthatmay 
affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
 replacedbyaqualiedtechnician.DonotusethetooliftheHammerFace(10) 
does not operate properly.
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15. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
16. Replacement parts and accessories. This product is to be repaired and
 servicedonlybyaqualiedtechnician.Whenthisproductisserviced,only 
identical replacement parts should be used. Use of any other parts will void the
warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved
accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
17. Do not operate tool if under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
 labelsiftakingprescriptionmedicinetodetermineifyourjudgementorreexes 
are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
18. Use proper size and type extension cord for an air compressor. If an
 extensioncordisrequired,itmustbeofthepropersizeandtypetosupplythe 
correct current to the compressor without heating up. Otherwise, the extension
 cordcouldmeltandcatchre,orcauseelectricaldamagetothecompressor. 
Check your air compressor’s manual for the appropriate size cord. It is also
possible that the use of an extension cord may cause your circuit breaker to trip or
your panel fuse to break. If this happens, either use the compressor without an
 extensioncordorndalargeramperagecircuittouse.
19. Maintenance. The maintenance outlined in the “Maintenance” section should be
performed regularly. For your safety, this product should be serviced or repaired
 regularlyonlybyaqualiedtechnician.
20. Compressed air only. Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at between 70
and 90 PSI. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any
other bottled gases a power source for this tool.
21. Do not load fasteners when the air hose is connected to the tool. Always
   assumethetoolcontainsfasteners.Unintentionalringmayoccur.
22. Disconnect air supply before loading this tool. Before reloading (or making
any adjustments to) the tool, make sure the compressed air is disconnected.
23. Fire cleat nails and staples into an appropriate work surface only. Do not
 attempttorecleatnailsorstaplesintosurfacestoohardtopenetrate.Donot 
drive cleat nails or staples on top of other cleat nails or staples, or at too steep
an angle. Cleat nails and staples can ricochet, causing personal injury. Never
 rethistoolintotheair,orpointittowardyourselforanotherperson.Always 
wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles during use, maintenance, and re
loading.
24. Do not re cleat nails or staples too close to the edge of a workpiece. They
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25. Take caution, as some woods contain preservatives such as copper
chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When nailing these materials
extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contain 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, cement, and other masonry products,
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)
26. Stay within air pressure capacity. Never operate the tool above 90 PSI.
27. Hold tool away from head and body. During operation the tool may kick
back, causing injury.
28. Transport this tool safely. Always disconnect air supply when moving the tool in
the workplace. Carry the tool by the handle to avoid contact with the trigger.
29. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.
30. Note: Performance of the compressor (if powered by line voltage) may vary
depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also
affect the tool performance.
31. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that all accessories listed on page 12 are
included, and the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as
soon as possible.
 maysplittheworkpieceandyfree,causingpersonalinjury.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
 Forbestservice,youshouldincorporatearegulatorandanin-linelterasshown
 inthediagrambelow.Hoses,couplers,regulators,andltersareallavailable 
from Harbor Freight Tools.
AIR
COMPRESSOR
AIR
FILTER
REGULATOR
TO
FLOOR NAILER
1/4” QUICK CONNECTOR
AIR PLUG
(55)
LOADING NAILS AND STAPLES
WARNING: Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles when
reloading or performing any other maintenance on this tool. Other
people in the work area must also wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles.
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To Attach A Quick Coupler:
1. This tool comes with a 1/4” Quick Connector attached to the Air Plug (55) prior to
operation. You should also wrap the threaded portion of the Quick Connector with
 about3”ofpipethreadsealtape(notincluded).Then,rmlyre-attachtheQuick 
Connector into the Air Plug.

WARNING! Disconnect the Floor Nailer from the air compressor whenever
loading or servicing. After disconnecting the Floor Nailer from the air
 compressor,therecouldstillbeenoughairpressuretoretheNailer. 
 Aftertheairhoseisdisconnected,alwaysretheNailerintoscrapwood 
repeatedly to make sure all of the compressed air is expended.
Loading Cleat Nails:
1. Press the Lock (44) and pull the Movable Magazine (35) back.
2. Place a full clip of the desired size cleat nails (1-1/2” to 2” long) in the Fixed
Magazine (50) from the side. The head of the cleat nails should be inserted into
the notch on the Fixed Magazine (50). Up to 100 cleat nails may be loaded in
the Fixed Magazine.
3. Push the Movable Magazine (35) forward and secure the Movable Magazine in
place with the Lock (44).
Loading Staples:
1. Press the Lock (44) and pull the Movable Magazine (35) back.
2. Place a full clip of the desired size staples (1” to 2” long) in the Fixed Magazine
(50) from the top. Up to 80 staples may be loaded in the Fixed Magazine.
3. Push the Movable Magazine (35) forward and secure the Movable Magazine in
place with the Lock (44).
MOVABLE MAGAZINE
(35)
FIXED MAGAZINE
(50)
LOCK
(44)
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OPERATING THE FLOOR NAILER
2. Attach the Floor Nailer to the air supply at the Quick Connector. Start your
compressor and check the pressure, making sure it is set at the recommended
70-90 PSI. Do not exceed the maximum 90 PSI.
3. WARNING! Keep your feet clear of the Floor Nailer.
4 NOTE: Beforeusingonaoor,testthetoolonascrappieceofwood.Adjust 
the driving depth by providing more or less air pressure. Never exceed 90 PSI.
5. Hold the Arm (56) securely and press the Spacer (32) to the work surface,
making sure the Spacer is over the nail/staple target position.
6. PressdownhardsothattheSpacer(32)isrmlycontactingtheworksurface. 
 Then,usingtheHammer(57),striketheHammerFace(10)rmlytodrivethe 
fastener into the work surface. Lift the Floor Nailer off the work surface. Repeat
this process until the job is completed.
7. Whennished,disconnecttheFloorNailerfromtheairsupplysource.
8. WARNING! After disconnecting the Floor Nailer from the air compressor,
  therecouldstillbeenoughairpressuretoretheFloorNailer.Afterthe 
  airhoseisdisconnected,alwaysretheFloorNailerintoscrapwood 
repeatedly to make sure all of the compressed air is expended.
9. Whennished,makesuretostoretheFloorNailerinaclean,dry,safelocation 
out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.
1. WARNING! This tool DOES NOT use a SAFETY MECHANISM.
Extreme caution must be used whenever this tool is connected to an air
supply. If the tool is dropped, or if the Hammer Face (10) is accidentally
 struck,thenthetoolwillreanailorstaple,potentiallycausingSEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY.
HAMMER
(57)
SPACER
(32)
HAMMER FACE
(10)
WORK SURFACE
ARM
(56)
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To Change The Spacer:
1. TheFloorNailerisequippedwithafactorypre-installed 25/32” Spacer (32) and
an additional uninstalled 1/2” Spacer (58). To change the Spacer:
A. Disconnect the Floor Nailer from its air supply.
B. Empty the Moveable Magazine (35) completely.
C.AttempttoretheFloorNailerintoapieceofscrapwoodtoensurethatitis 
 disconnectedandisincapableofringanynails/staples.
D. Set the tool on its side to expose the three Screws (33).
E. Remove the three Screws (33). Then, remove the 25/32” Spacer (32).
F. Align the three mounting holes in the 1/2” Spacer (58) with the three
threaded mounting holes from which the Screws (33) were removed.
G. Secure the 1/2” Spacer (58) to the tool, using the three Screws (33).
SCREW (33)
SCREW (33)
SCREW (33)
SPACER (32 or 58)
CLEARING JAMS
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), FIRST:
1. Disconnect the Floor Nailer from its air supply.
2. Empty the Moveable Magazine (35) completely, and leave it open.
3. AttempttoretheFloorNailerintoapieceofscrapwoodtoensurethatitis 
 disconnectedandisincapableofringanynails/staples.
Use eye and ear protection when clearing jams. Always wear ANSI
approved impact safety goggles and appropriate hearing protection.
1. Occasionally,acleatnail/staplemaybecomejammedintheringmechanismof
the Floor Nailer, making the tool inoperable.
2. To remove a jammed cleat nail/staple, disconnect the tool from its air supply, lift
the Lock (44) and slide the Moveable Magazine (35) back until it locks in place.
Then, lean the Floor Nailer back.
3. Remove all cleat nails/staples from the Moveable Magazine (35). Then press the
Lock (44) and slide the Moveable Magazine forward all the way, making sure it
locks in place.
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4. AttempttoretheFloorNailerintoapieceofscrapwoodtoensureitis  
 disconnectedandisincapableofringanynails/staples.
5. With the Blade Guide (26) facing away from you, remove the four Screws (24).
Then remove the Blade Guide to expose the jammed cleat nail/staple.
6. Remove the jammed cleat nail/staple. Then replace the Blade Guide (26), and
four Screws (24).
7. Reload the tool with cleat nails/staples. Then, reconnect the air supply hose to
the tool.
8. PresstheBladeGuide(26)againstapieceofscrapwood,andtestrethe 
Floor Nailer several times while checking for proper operation. If the tool is
 properlyring,youmaycontinueusingthetool.Ifthetoolfailstoperform  
 properly,immediatelydiscontinueuseandhavethetoolrepairedbyaqualied 
service technician.
9. Whennishedworking,disconnecttheairsupply.Removethecleatnails/  
staples. Then, store the tool in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children.
Anytime inspection, maintenance, and cleaning are done FIRST:
1. Disconnect the Floor Nailer from its air supply.
2. Empty the Moveable Magazine (35) completely.
3. AttempttoretheFloorNailerintoapieceofscrapwoodtoensurethatitis 
 disconnectedandisincapableofringanynails/staples.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
4. Inspect the air supply Screen that is located in the Air Plug (55) before each
use, and clean or replace as necessary. Dirt and water in the air supply Screen
 aremajorcausesofpneumatictoolwear.Usealterinthecompressedair 
 systemforbetterperformanceandlongertoollife.Theltermusthaveadequate
 owcapacityforthespecicapplication.
5. Clean the external parts of the Floor Nailer with a clean cloth and mild detergent
 ornon-ammablesolvent.Then,dry.
6. Store the tool in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children.
7. CAUTION: All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this manual
are only to be attempted by a qualied service technician.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE
OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER.
THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Air leaking in Cylinder Cap. 1. Loose nose Screw (13).
2. Seal (17) is cracked or worn.
1. Tighten and recheck.
2. Replace Seal.
Lack of power. Slow to
cycle. Low power when
shooting and returning.
1. Tool is too dry.
2. Air pressure too low.
3.Exhaustocked.
1. Add about 3 drops of pneumatic
tool oil into the Air Plug (55).
2. Check to make sure regulator on
air compressor is set between 70
PSI and 90 PSI.
3. Clean exhaust channel.
Shooting no fasteners, or
intermittent feeding.
1. Damaged Pusher Spring (39).
2. Wrong size of fasteners.
3.FixedMagazine(50)orBafe
Plate (23) is dirty.
1. Replace Spring.
2. Use Cleat Nails 1-1/2 to 2” long
or Staples 3/4 to 2” long.
3. Clean Fixed Magazine and
Babble Plate.
Fastener is jammed in tool. 1. Driver channel is worn.
2. Piston Assy. (9) is broken or worn.
3. Bent fasteners.
1.ReplaceBafePlate(23).
2. Replace Piston Assy.
3. Remove Bent fasteners. Replace
with Cleat Nails 1-1/2 to 2” long or
Staples 3/4 to 2” long.
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PARTS LIST
Part # Description Part # Description Part # Description
1 Plunger 21 Screw (M3 x 20) 41 Screw
2 Poppet 22 Spring Pin (3 x 14) 42 Magazine Plate
3 O-Ring (19.2 x 1.8) 23 BafePlate 43 Torsion Spring
4 O-Ring (15.9 x 1.8) 24 Screw (M5 x 14) 44 Lock
5 Cylinder Bushing 25 Spring Washer (#5) 45 Washer (#3)
6 O-Ring (42.5 x 5.4) 26 Blade Guide 46 Screw (M3 x 5)
7 O-Ring (17.5 x 2.6) 27 Limited Nail Plate 47 Spring Washer (#3)
8 O-Ring (57.4 x 3.5) 28 Shoe 48 Leaf Spring
9 Piston Assy 29 Joint Guide 49 Screw (M3 x 8)
10 Hammer Face 30 Bushing 50 Fixed Magazine
11 Screw (M5 x 20) 31 Screw (M6 x 16) 51 Spring Pin (2.5 x 10)
12 Cylinder Cap 32 25/32 Spacer 52 Nut
13 Screw (M4 x 20) 33 Screw (M6 x 12) 53 Washer
14 Spring Washer (#4) 34 Spring Pin (2 x 14) 54 Clamp Screw
15 Poppet Actuator 35 Movable Magazine 55 Air Plug
16 O-Ring (54.2 x 3.5) 36 Spring Washer (#6) 56 Arm
17 Seal 37 Screw (M6 x 35) 57 Hammer
18 Body 38 Feeder Shoe 56 Arm
19 Bumper 39 Pusher Spring 57 Hammer
20 Nose 40 BafeLock 58 1/2 Spacer
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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and
durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional
contractororifusedasrentalequipment).Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodamageduedirectlyorindirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, normal wear and tear,
or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for
incidental,contingent,specialorconsequentialdamagesarisingfromtheuseofourproduct.Somestates
donotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationof
exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise.Ifourinspectionveriesthedefect,wewilleitherrepairorreplacetheproductatourelectionor
wemayelecttorefundthepurchasepriceifwecannotreadilyandquicklyprovideyouwithareplacement.We
will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom
state to state.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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