Central Pneumatic 54700 User manual

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COIL ROOFING NAILER
10 GAUGE
Model 54700
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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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 flammable 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 attach-
Item Description
Fastener Length Capacity 3/4” to 1-3/4”.
Fastener Gauge 0.12” Diameter Nail Shanks (10 gauge).
Fastener Type Use Wire Collated Nails Only.
Magazine Capacity 120 Nails.
Magazine Type Canister.
Operating PSI 70 to 100 PSI.
Air Consumption 12 CFM @ 90 PSI.
Air Inlet Size 1/4” NPT, 18 TPI.
Trigger Type Single Sequential Safety Trip.
Overall Dimensions 10-5/8” Long x 4-1/2” Wide x 10-1/2” Thick.
Weight 10 Pounds.
Accessories Carrying Case (Qty. 1) / Hex Wrench (Qty. 1).
3/4” Coil Nails (Qty. 120) / Machine Oil (Qty. 1).

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ment 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.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid 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 filings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI 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 an authorized
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 keys and wrenches. Check that keys and 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 finger on the
trigger, whether it is attached to an air source or not. Do not point the tool to-
wards yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any
tool when you are tired.
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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 fixtures; and any other condition that may
affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use the tool if the trigger does not
operate properly.
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 ser-
viced only by a qualified 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 influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
18. Use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required, it
must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the compres-
sor without heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire,
or cause electrical damage to the tool. 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 hap-
pens, either use the compressor without an extension cord or find a larger am-
perage 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 qualified technician.
20. Compressed air only. Never use combustible gas as a power source.
21. Do not load nails with the trigger or safety depressed. Uninten-
tional firing may occur. Do not load nails when the air hose is connected
to the tool. Always assume the tool contains fasteners.
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 fasteners into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to fire
fasteners into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top of
other fasteners, or at too steep an angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing per-

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26. Stay within air pressure capacity. Never operate the Nailer above 100 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.
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.
sonal injury. Never fire the Nailer into the air, or point it toward yourself or an-
other person. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles during use, mainte-
nance, and reloading.
24. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may split
the workpiece and fly free, causing personal injury.
25. Take caution, as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chro-
mium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When stapling or nailing these
materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin con-
tact.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contain chemicals known (to the State of Cali-
fornia) 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 and other masonry products
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)
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 all parts shown in the Parts List on page 13
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

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TO
ROOFING
NAILER
1. To connect this tool, we recommend you use the included quick connector.
Note: If you are not using an automatic oiler system, before operation, add a few
drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline connection. Add a few drops more after
each hour of continual use.
2. Setthe airpressure onyourcompressor to70-100 PSI. Donot exceed themaximum
air pressure of 100 PSI.
3. Check the air connection for leaks.
Note: The amount of air pressure effects how deep the nails/staples will be driven.
It is suggested that you experiment on scrap material.
4. Check the air connection for leaks and disconnect the Nailer/Stapler.
Operation
For best service, you should incorporate an oiler, regulator, and inline filter, as
shown in the diagram below. Hoses, couplers, oilers, regulators, and filters are all
available at Harbor Freight Tools.
Testing the Single Sequential SafetyTrip Mechanism
Warning: Even though the nailer should be empty during this procedure,
ALWAYS point the nailer at a piece of scrap wood when testing.
1. Make sure the tool is disconnected from the power supply.
2. Completely empty the Cannister (62) of nails.

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SAFETY (91)
TRIGGER (72, 74)
QUICK CONNECTOR
(1)
3. The Nailer should not fire if the Safety (91) is not depressed against the work-
piece.
4. Make sure theTrigger (72, 74) and Safety (91) move freely, without sticking - see
the illustration below.
5. Connect the air supply to the tool at the Quick Connector (1). Set the regulator at
the recommended 70 PSI to 100 PSI, and set not to go over the maximum 100
PSI.
6. Test the tool by depressing the Safety (91) against the workpiece without pulling
the Trigger (72, 74). TheTool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop
immediately and have it repaired by a qualified service technician.
7. Hold the tool away or off of the workpiece. The Safety (91) of the tool should
return to its original position. Squeeze theTrigger (72, 74). The tool should not
cycle (fire). If the tool fires, stop immediately and have it repaired by a qualified
service technician.
8. Depress the Safety (91) against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger (72, 74).
The tool must cycle (fire) only once. Release the Trigger and squeeze it again.
The tool must cycle (fire) only once. With the Trigger held, carefully lift the
nailer and press it against the workpiece again. The tool must not cycle (fire).
If it fails to perform in the manner explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified
service technician.

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LATCH (33)
DOOR (39)
CANNISTER COVER
(69)
CANNISTER COVER (69)
PLATFORM (65)
(TURN TO ADJUST)
CANNISTER (62)
CANNISTER (62)
FEED PAWL (36)
DOOR (39)
NAILS
(97)
Loading Coil Nails
ALWAYS WEAR ANSI APPROVED IMPACT SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN
RELOADING OR DOING ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE ONTHIS TOOL.
Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles.
Warning! Make sure the Nailer is not attached to the air hose whenever loading
the tool.
1. To open the Cannister (62), press down on the Latch (33) and swing the Door
(39) and Cannister Cover (69) open.

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2. Check the Platform (65) adjustment inside the Cannister (62). The Platform can
be adjusted up and down to
three different size nails:
A. 1-3/4” Long Nails
(Use bottom setting).
B. 1-1/4” to 1-1/2” Long Nails
(Use middle setting).
C. 3/4” to 1” Long Nails
(Use top setting).
3. Place a coil of Nails (97) around the Platform (65) in the Cannister (62).
4. Uncoil enough nails to reach the Feed Pawl (36). Place the second nail on the
coil between the teeth of the Feed Pawl, making sure the nail head fits in the slot
in the upper portion of the Feed Pawl.
5. Swing the Cannister Cover (69) closed. Then, close the Door (39). Make sure
the Door latches securely. If it does not engage, the nail head is not in the slot in
the upper portion of the Feed Pawl (36).
To AdjustThe Shingle Gauge:
1. The Shingle Gauge (53) controls roof shingle spacing. To adjust the Shingle
Gauge to work with a particular width of shingles, use the Hex Wrench (96) to
loosen the two Hex Screws (52) on the Shingle Gauge. Slide the Shingle Gauge
forward or backward to the desired spacing. Then, retighten the two Hex
Screws.
BOTTOM
VIEW
HEX SCREWS
(52)
SHINGLE GAUGE
(53)
SHINGLE SPACING

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ROOFING SHINGLE
NOSE
TRIGGER (72, 74)
AIR SUPPLY HOSE
(NOT INCLUDED)
Operating the Nailer
1. Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the Quick Connector (1). Start your com-
pressor and check the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 70-100
PSI and not to go over the maximum 100 PSI.
2. To fire, place the nose of the Nailer on the workpiece. The Nailer should not fire if
the nose is not depressed. Once depressed, gently and briefly squeeze the
Trigger (72, 74) once. Do not fire repeatedly. Nails could bounce off of one
another, damaging the workpiece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.
3. Do not press the Nose of the Roofing Nailer against the work surface with extra
force. Allow the tool to do the work. Always allow the tool to recoil off the work-
piece.
4. Caution: While working on roofs, tar and dirt may build up on the Nose of the
Roofing Nailer. This can prevent normal operation. Remove buildup while the
nailer is disconnected from the air supply and unloaded as directed under the
maintenance section on page 12.
5. When finished using the Roofing Nailer, always disconnect the tool from its com-
pressed air supply. Empty the Cannister (62) completely of nails. Attempt to fire
the Roofing Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure it is disconnected and is
incapable of firing any nails.
6. Make sure to store the Roofing Nailer in its Carrying Case (98) and in a clean,
dry, safe location out of reach of children.

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Clearing Jams
1. Occasionally a nail may become jammed in the firing mechanism of the Roofing
Nailer, making the tool inoperable.
2. To remove a jammed nail, disconnect the Roofing Nailer from its compressed air
supply. Empty the Cannister (62) completely of nails. Attempt to fire the Roofing
Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure it is disconnected and is incapable of
firing any nails.
3. Use a pair of needle nose pliers (not included) to remove the jammed nail (usu-
ally from the Feed Pawl (36) area). Replace the coil of nails into the Roofing
Nailer. Close the Cannister Cover (69) and Door (39) securely.
4. Reconnect the Nailer to the air hose.
5. Press the Safety (91) of the Nailer against an appropriate piece of scrap wood.
6. Test fire the Nailer several times, checking for proper operation.
7. Disconnect the Nailer, remove the fasteners, and store the Nailer in a location out
of children’s reach.
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams),
FIRST:
1. Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.
2. Empty the Cannister (62) completely.
3. Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is discon-
nected and is incapable of firing any nails.

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Please ReadThe 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 MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR 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 LICENSEDTECHNICIANS, AND NOT BYTHE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMESALL RISK ANDLIABILITYARISING OUT OFHISOR HER REPAIRSTOTHE ORIGINAL PROD-
UCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning
1. Inspect the Nailer frequently and lubricate periodically with Pneumatic tool oil,
then wipe dry. Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause
accelerated wear to the internal seals.
2. Inspect the air supply filter, if present, before each use and clean or replace as
necessary. Dirt and water in the air supply filter are major causes of pneumatic
tool wear. Use a filter/oiler for better performance and longer tool life. The filter
must have adequate flow capacity for the specific application.
3. While working on roofs, tar and dirt may build up on the Nose of the Roofing
Nailer. This can prevent normal operation. Remove buildup with a nonflammable
solvent. NEVER use gasoline or other flammable solvents. Do not immerse the
Roofing Nailer in an approved solvent beyond the height of the nail heads, to
avoid getting the solvent into the drive cylinder of the tool. Make sure to dry off
the Roofing Nailer before use. Any oil film left after cleanup will accelerate tar
buildup.
3. Store the unit in a clean and dry location.
4. All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this manual are only to be
attempted by a qualified technician.
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done,FIRST:
1. Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.
2. Empty the Cannister (62) completely.
3. Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is discon-
nected and is incapable of firing any nails.

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PARTS LIST
NOTE:
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually
as replacement parts.
Part # Description Part # Description Part # Description
1 Quick Connector 34 Spring 67 Pin
2 End Cap 35 Ring 68 Pin
3 O-Ring 36 Feed Pawl (B) 69 Cannister Cover
4 Filter Unit 37 Spring 70 Ring
5 Spring 38 Pin 71 Pin Guide
6 Body 39 Door 72 Trigger (B)
7 Grip Handle 40 Pin 73 Pin Guide
8 Cap Ring 41 Feed Pawl (A) 74 Trigger (A)
9 Cap 42 O-Ring 75 Pin Guide
10 Screw 43 Spring 76 Guide Plate
11 Screw 44 O-Ring 77 Trigger Valve Cover
12 Cap Plate 45 Feed Piston 78 O-Ring
13 Head Cap 46 Piston Guide Stopper 79 O-Ring
14 Compression Spring 47 Spring 80 Pin
15 Head Valve 48 Spring 81 Trigger Valve
16 O-Ring 49 Spring Guide 82 Pin
17 O-Ring 50 Piston 83 O-Ring
18 Screw 51 Ring 84 Ring
19 Washer 52 Hex Screw 85 O-Ring
20 Piston Head 53 Shingle Gauge 86 Valve Bushing
21 Cylinder Ring 54 Screw 87 Spring
22 Driver Blade 55 Platform Cannister 88 O-Ring
23 Cylinder 56 Screw 89 Trigger Plunger
24 Cylinder Plate 57 Ring 90 Trigger Valve Cover
25 Packing 58 Ring 91 Safety
26 Bumper 59 Screw Board 92 Pin Handle
27 Guide (B) 60 Ring 93 Cover Plate
28 O-Ring 61 Cannister Ring 94 Pin
29 Guide (A) 62 Cannister 95 Machine Oil
30 Nose (Bottom Plate) 63 Spring 96 Hex Wrench
31 Screw 64 Post Cannister 97 3/4” Coil Nails (Qty. 120)
32 Spring 65 Platform 98 Carrying Case
33 Latch 66 Receiver

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
NOTE:
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
95: MACHINE OIL NOT SHOWN. 96: HEX WRENCH NOT SHOWN. 97: 3/4” COIL NAILS NOT SHOWN. 98: CARRYING CASE NOT SHOWN.