Central Pneumatic Contractor 97520 User manual

AIR BRAD FINISH NAILER
16 GAUGE - 2”
97520
94481
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Model
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
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.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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!
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.
Fastener Size Capacity 3/4” ~ 2” Long / 16 Gauge
Magazine Capacity 100 Fasteners
Load Style Top Loading Magazine
Nose Piece Design Spring Actuated Quick Release
Maximum Air Pressure 120 PSI
Average Air Flow 5 ~ 6 SCFM @ 90 PSI
Air Inlet Size 1/4”-18 NPT
Trigger Mechanism Full Sequential
Accessories Pneumatic Tool Oil / Wrenches (Qty. 2)
Overall Dimensions 11-3/4” L x 2-3/4” W x 11-1/4” H
Unit Weight 3.9 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
Nailer, clear jams, or disassemble with the air hose attached. Always release
any built-up air even after disconnecting hose. Disconnect the 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 starting. Be sure the trigger is in the OFF position when
not in use and before plugging in. Do not carry any tool with your nger on
the trigger, whether it is attached to an air source or not. Do not point the tool
towards yourself or anyone whether it contains brads 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 trigger 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 120 PSI. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any
other bottled gases a power source for this tool.
21. Do not load brads with the trigger or safety depressed. Unintentional
ring may occur. Do not load brads when the air hose is connected to the
tool. Always assume the tool contains brads.
22. Disconnect air supply before loading the Nailer. Before reloading (or making
any adjustments to) the Nailer, make sure the compressed air is disconnected.
23. Fire brads into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to re
brads into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive brads on top of other
brads, or at too steep an angle. Brads can ricochet, causing personal injury.
Never re the Nailer into the air, or point it toward yourself or another person.
Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles during use, maintenance, and
reloading.
24. Do not re brads too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may split the

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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 Nailer above 120 PSI.
27. Hold tool away from head and body. During operation the Nailer may kick
back, causing injury.
28. Transport Nailer 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 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.
workpiece and y free, causing personal injury.