DeVillbiss Air Power Company 2by4 Contractor Series User manual

Nailer/Stapler
Operation Manual
MG-NS2X4A 7/16/99
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL.
DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615
Specifications
MODEL NO.
Max. P.S.I.
Operating Pressure
Range
Air Inlet
Weight
Height
Length
Width
Type of Fastener
Fastener Lengths
Fastener Capacity
NF2502X4
120
70-120
1/4" NPT
4.66
10.25
11.75
3
Finish Nail
16 Gauge
See page 17
110 pcs.
SNC1002X4
120
70-120
1/4" NPT
2.3
7.5
11.3
2.25
Narrow Crown
Staple 18 Gauge
See page 18
150 pcs.
NB2002X4
120
70-120
1/4" NPT
2.6
8.1
9
2
Brad Nail
18 Gauge
See Page 19
110
NB1252X4
120
70-120
1/4" NPT
2.55
7.75
9.75
2.25
Brad Nail
18 Gauge
See page 20
110 pcs.
NBSNC2X4
120
57-110
1/4" NPT
3.3
9.68
9.72
2.44
Brad Nail 18 Gauge/
Narrow Crown
Staple 18 Gauge
1/2" - 1 1/2"
See page 21
100 pcs.

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Page
Tool Specifications ................................................................ Front Cover
Table of Contents ................................................................................... 2
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................... 3
Safety Guidelines & Warning Chart ....................................................... 4
Lubrication and Maintenance ................................................................. 7
Recommended Hook-up ......................................................................... 9
Contact Trip Safety Mechanism ............................................................. 9
A. Operating A Contact Trip Tool
B. Checking The Operation Of Contact Trip Safety Mechanism
Loading The Tool .................................................................................. 10
Operating the Tool ................................................................................ 12
Clearing A Jam From The Tool ............................................................. 13
Trouble Shooting Guide ........................................................................ 15
NF2502X4 ............................................................................................. 17
SNC1002X4 .......................................................................................... 18
NB2002X4 ............................................................................................. 19
NB1252X4 ............................................................................................. 20
NBSNC2X4 ........................................................................................... 21
Repair Kits Available ............................................................................. 22
Toll-Free 800 Number ............................................................ Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell Manufacturing is warranted to be free of defects
in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial
user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure
washers, and generators used in consumer applications (i.e., personal residential household usage only).
Air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and generators used in commercial
applications (income producing) are covered by a 90 day warranty.
DeVilbiss Air Power/ExCell Manufacturing will repair or replace, at DeVilbiss/ExCell’s option, products or components
which have failed within the warranty period. Repair or replacement, and service calls on 60 and 80 gallon air
compressors, will be handled by Authorized Warranty Service Centers and will be scheduled and serviced according to
the normal work flow and business hours at the service center location, and depending on the availability of replacement
parts.
All decisions of DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell Manufacturing with regard to this policy shall be final.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (Initial User):
o Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.
o Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s).
o Deliver or ship the product to the nearest DeVilbiss Air Power/ExCell Manufacturing Authorized Warranty
Service Center. Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.
o Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks only will be inspected at the site of installation. Contact the
nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center, that provides on-site service calls, for service call arrangement.
o If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center, the
purchaser should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell Manufacturing.
o Merchandise sold as reconditioned, floor models and/or display models. Any damaged or incomplete equipment
sold "as is".
o Merchandise used as "rental" equipment.
o Merchandise that has become inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse, freeze damage, use of improper
chemicals, negligence, accident, improper and/or unauthorized repair or alterations including failure to operate
the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owners Manual (s) supplied with the product.
*Air Tools: O-Rings and driver blades are considered ordinary wear parts, therefore, they are warranted for a
period of 45 days from the date of purchase.
o An air compressor that pumps air more than 50% during a one hour period is considered misuse because
the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand. Maximum compressor pumping time per hour is
30 minutes.
o Merchandise sold by DeVilbiss Air Power/ExCell Manufacturing which has been manufactured by and identified
as the product of another company. The product manufacturer's warranty will apply.
o Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.
o Cost associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up cost.
o ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT
FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
o IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

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HAZARD TO LOOK FOR
Compressed Gas
Excessive Operating Pressure
Unsuitable Cleaning Solvents
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Oxygen will react with oil in tool caus-
ing an explosion. Flammable gases
will ignite from sparking and cause the
tool to explode, resulting in serious
injury or death.
THE TOOL COULD EXPLODE re-
sulting in serious injury or death.
Flammable vapors in the tool will ignite
by a spark and could cause the tool to
explode!
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Do not use any type of flammable
gases or oxygen as a power source
for the tool.
Use only filtered, lubricated, regu-
lated compressed air .
Operate tool with clean dry air, regu-
lated to no more than the maximum
P.S.I. See specification label on tool
for the maximum P.S.I.
Never use gasoline or other flam-
mable liquids to clean the tool.
Risk of explosion.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know
and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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Risk of head injury.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Metal fragments, fasteners, or other
material could be projected against
head or into eyes resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Contin-
ued exposure to an operating tool
can result in permanent hearing dam-
age.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI approved Z87
safety glasses, Z89.1 head protec-
tion and S3.19 hearing protection.
HAZARD TO LOOK FOR
Injury to eyes, head and hearing
Risk of puncture injury.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
A fastener could accidentally be
driven if the contact trip safety
mechanism is not working resulting
in serious injury or property damage.
If the contact trip bumps something
or someone while holding the tool
with the trigger depressed, serious
injury or property damage could oc-
cur.
Improper handling can result in dam-
age to the contact trip safety mecha-
nism resulting in unsafe operation.
Accidental discharge of a fastener
can occur, resulting in serious injury
or property damage.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Do not remove, modify or bypass
contact safety device.
Do not use the tool if any shields or
guards are removed or altered.
Always check contact trip safety
mechanism of the tool before each
use.
Never carry the tool by the hose or
pull the hose to move the tool or a
compressor. Keep hoses away from
heat, oil and sharp edges. Replace
any damaged, weak or worn hoses.
Hold tool by the handle and keep
trigger and contact trip safety mecha-
nism from contacting objects or parts
of the body when connecting or dis-
connecting air supply.
Disconnect air hose before loading
fasteners, removing a jammed fas-
teners.
HAZARD TO LOOK FOR
Injury to eyes, head and hearing