DUO-FAST DF175-CN User manual

IMPORTANT!
DO NOT DESTROY
It is the customer’s responsibility to have all
operators and service personnel read and
understand this manual.
OPERATING MANUAL AND
SCHEMATIC
219378-1
01/12
© 2012, Illinois Tool Works Inc.
MODEL DF175-CN
Cap Nailer
Part No. 511300

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Tool Specification and Features ……………………………….. 1
Safety Instructions ……………………………………………….. 2
Preparations………………………………………………………… 3
Loading and Operation…………………………………………… 4
Maintenance ……………………………………………………….. 5
Trouble Shooting …………………………………………………. 6-7
Parts List …………………………………………………………… 8-9
Accessories ………………………………………………………… 10
TOOL WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS
Duo-Fast ® warrants that newly purchased power
fastening tools, parts and accessories will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for the
period shown below, after the date of delivery to the
original user.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
A 90-day warranty will apply to all parts, except
those which are specifically covered by an extended
warranty.
EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ON SITE
CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS
assembly castings. A six month warranty will apply
to all magazine parts.
NORMAL WEARING PARTS
The following parts are considered normal wearing
parts and are not under warranty.
• Bumper
• Driver Blades
• ”O” Rings
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Thiswarrantyislimitedtotoolssoldandservicerequested
in the United States. To obtain information on warranty
service in the United States, refer to the Service Center
listing that was provided with your tool.
Duo-Fast's sole liability hereunder will be to replace any part
or accessory which proves to be defective within the specific
time period. Any replacement part or accessory provided in
accordance with this warranty will carry a warranty for the
balance of the period of warranty applicable to the part it
replaces. This warranty does not apply to part replacement
required due to normal wear.
This warranty is void as to any tool which has been subjected
to misuse, abuse, accidental or intentional damage, use with
fasteners,fuel, batteries, or battery chargersnotmeetingDuo-
Fast specification, size, or quality, improperly maintained,
repairedwith other than genuineDuo-Fast
® replacement parts,
damagedintransitorhandling,orwhich,inDuo-Fast'sopinion,
has been altered or repaired in a way that affects or detracts
from the performance of the tool.
DUO-FAST
® MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, RELATING TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS,
OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, and DUO-
FAST's liability AS STATED ABOVE AND AS ASSUMED
ABOVE is in lieu of all other warranties arising out of, or
in connection with, the use and performance of the tool,
except to the extent other wise provided by applicable law.
DUO-FAST
® SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES WHICH
MAY ARISE FROM LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION, SPOILAGE OF MATERIALS, INCREASED
COST OF OPERATION, OR OTHERWISE.
A one year warranty will apply to all housing and cap
Duo-Fast
® reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, or
designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.
An Illinois Tool Works Company
955 National Parkway
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-5172

TOOL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
DIMENSIONS (LENGTH X HEIGHT X WIDTH) ………………………… 17 3/4” X 11 3/8” X 5”
(450.8mm x 288.9mm x 127mm)
WEIGHT (WITHOUT FASTENERS) ……………………………………………8.24 lbs (3.74 kgs)
AIR INLET ………………………………………………………………………….1/4” NPT
COMPRESSED AIR:
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE OPERATING PRESSURE ……………….……120 psi (8.3 bar)
RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE ……………….…….90-110 psi (4.8 – 7.6 bar)
AIR CONSUMPTION ………………………………………………………..……4.0 SCFM with 25 nails
Per minute @ 90 psi
(6.2 bar)
NAIL RANGE …………………………………………………………………….…
to 1¾ ”
(19 – 45mm)
NAIL CAPACITY …………………………………………………………………...120 Roofing Coil Nails
CAP CAPACITY …………………………………………………………………….240 Caps/Spool
FEATURES …………………………
Light weight, powerful
High performance
Fast, easy loading
Long life carbide steel contact parts
Release on contact
Depth-adjustment device
Debris shield
APPLICATIONS ……………………
Roofing felt
House wrap
Insulative sheathing
Asphalt & fiberglass shingles
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates an potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
NOTE:
Alerts the operator to useful information.
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DANGER
WARNING
7/8 ”
In-line design
Synthetic roofing underlayment

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: - Failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions are
the cause of most accidents related to the operation and maintenance of
the nailer.
- Accidents can be avoided by recognizing a potentially
hazardous situation before it occurs and by observing the safety
procedures.
-Always consider the tool “loaded” when air is connected.
Read this manual and understand all safety instructions before operating
this tool.
Never use hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide or any other bottled gases as a
power source for this tool. Use filtered, lubricated, compressed air only.
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean this tool. Vapors can
be ignited by a spark and could cause the tool to explode.
Do not exceed maximum recommended air pressure of the tool (120 psi).
ALWAYS disconnect the tool from air supply before clearing jams, servicing,
adjusting and during non-operation.
Do not keep the trigger pulled on contact safety mechanism when carrying
or holding the tool. Never carry the tool by the hose or pull the hose to move
the tool.
Always wear eye protection (ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses) when operating the
tool. Be sure everyone in your work area is wearing the same type of eye
protection.
Do not use a check valve or any other fitting which allows air to remain in
the tool.
Never point any operational fastener driving tool at yourself or at any other
person.
Never load fasteners with trigger or safety element depressed.
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DANGER
8.3
NOTE:

PREPARATION
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND EARS. WEAR ANSI Z87.1 SAFETY
GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. WEAR HEARING PROTECTION.
EMPLOYERS AND USERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE
USER OR ANYONE NEAR THE TOOL WEARS THIS SAFETY
PROTECTION.
This roofer is supplier with a Milton 727 type air coupler. If another
type coupler is required, use a free flow quick connect fitting on the
tool. (See Fig. 1)
Add a few drops of part number 403720 pneumatic oil into the air inlet.
(See Fig. 2)
Empty the nail and cap magazines.
Connect the tool to an air compressor using a 3/8” I.D. hose. Make
sure the hose has a rated working pressure exceeding 200 PSI and a
female quick coupler. (See Fig. 3)
Regulate the air pressure to obtain 80 PSI at the tool. Check the
operation of the contact safety trip mechanism following the
instructions in this manual. (See Fig. 4)
Disconnect the air supply from the tool.
Load nails into your tool following the instructions in this manual. (See
Fig. 5)
Load caps into your tool following the instructions in this manual. (See
Fig 6)
Reconnect the air supply to the tool.
Test for proper nail penetration by driving nails into a sample piece of
wood. If the nails do not achieve the desired penetration, check that
pressure is adjusted to at least 100 psi. Then adjust depth stop on back
of roofer until desired penetration is reached. (See Fig. 7) Do not
exceed 120 PSI at the tool.
Set the Switch at the top of the tool “On” for cap feed or “Off” for
applying roofing nails only. (See Fig 8)
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