Gripe Lite GRTFR83 User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AND PARTS LIST
MODELS GRTFR83 & GRTFR83L
SHORT BODY FRAMING NAILERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------ 2
SPECIFICATIONS-------------------------------------------------------- 3
GRTFR83(L) Fastener Selection Chart ------------------------ 3
SAFETY--------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
TOOL PARTS-------------------------------------------------------------- 8
PART DESCRIPTIONS ------------------------------------------------- 9
OPERATION--------------------------------------------------------------10
Loading Fasteners --------------------------------------------------10
Adjusting Nail Drive-------------------------------------------------11
Selecting Trigger Operation--------------------------------------11
TOOL OPERATION-----------------------------------------------------12
Sequential Operation-----------------------------------------------12
Contact Trip Operation---------------------------------------------12
MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------------------13
Lubrication-------------------------------------------------------------13
Cleaning ----------------------------------------------------------------13
Trigger Check ---------------------------------------------------------13
GRTFR83 PARTS LIST & SCHEMATIC --------------------------14
GRTFR83L PARTS LIST & SCHEMATIC ------------------------16
TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------18
TOOL CHECKS----------------------------------------------------------19
WARRANTY --------------------------------------------------------------20
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
You must read this entire manual and familiarize yourself with
all safety, operating, and service instructions before loading,
handling, or using your tool. When used correctly, pneumatic
fastening tools provide a lightweight, powerful, and safe means
of fastening. Used improperly, these tools can cause serious
injury to you and those around you.

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Size Box Shank Bright Galvanized HD Galvanized
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL GRTFR83(L) FRAMING NAILERS
FASTENER RANGE 2” - 3 1/4” (50 mm - 83 mm)
.113 - .148 dia. (3 - 3.8 mm) Round Head
FASTENER TYPE 21° Round Head Plastic Collation
MAX MAGAZINE CAPACITY 75 Nails
MAX AIR PRESSURE 120 psi (8.3 bar)
MIN AIR PRESSURE 70 psi (4.8 bar)
TOOL WEIGHT 6.9 lbs. (3.1 kg)
TOOL LENGTH 21.7” (55.1 cm) [GRTFR83L - 22.1” (56.1 cm)]
TOOL HEIGHT 12.4” (31.5 cm)
TOOL WIDTH 4.5” (11.4 cm)
TRIGGER TYPE SELECTABLE - SEQUENTIAL OR BUMP FIRE
AIR INLET MALE SWIVEL QUICK CONNECT COUPLER
LUBRICATION 10W Air Tool Oil (Provided)
NOISE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 3774, ISO 11201:
A-weighted single-event sound
pressure level at operator’s position ------------------------------------LpA, 1s = 93 dBA
A-weighted single-event sound power level---------------------------LwA, 1s = 102 dBA
A-weighted single-event surface sound
pressure level -----------------------------------------------------------------LpA, 1s = 89 dBA
VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 8862-1
Weighted root mean square acceleration------------------------------= 3.6 m/s2
For best results, use Grip-Rite® collated fasteners.
GRTFR83(L) FASTENER SELECTION CHART
6D 2”x .113 5M Smooth GR03 GR05G GR05HG
6D 2”x .113 5M Ring GR04 GR04G GR04HG
8D 2-3/8”x .113 5M Smooth GR07 GR09G GR09HG
8D 2-3/8”x .113 5M Ring GR08R GR08G GR06RHG
10D 2-3/8”x .148 4M Smooth GR8D148 GR8D148HG N/A
10D 3” x .120 4M Smooth GR301 GR301G GR301HG
10D 3” x .120 4M Ring N/A GR408G GR408HG
10D 3” x .131 4M Smooth GR014 N/A N/A
12D 3-1/4” x .120 4M Smooth GR444 GR444G GR444HG
16D 3-1/4” x .131 4M Smooth GR024 GR034G GR034HG
12D 3-1/4” x .148 4m Smooth GR314148 N/A N/A

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SAFETY
SAFETY LABELS
This pneumatic fastening tool includes a warning label to help remind you of
important safety information when operating the tool. The safety label must be
legible at all times, and must be replaced if it becomes worn or damaged.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
These safety symbols provide a visual reminder of basic safety rules, and
the personal injury hazard that may arise if all safety and operating instruc-
tions are not followed. Make sure you understand the meaning of each of
these symbols, and protect yourself and others by obeying all safety and
operating instructions.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
READ THE MANUAL - The manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions that must be followed. All tool
users must read the manual before using
the tool.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES - Tool operator
and bystanders must wear safety glasses
with side shield that meet ANSI Z87.1
requirements.
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY - Failure to
follow all safety and operating instructions,
or misuse of the tool, can result in serious
injury to tool operator and bystanders.

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WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Always wear safety glasses with side shields that meet ANSI
Z87.1 requirements when operating the tool. Make sure all
others in work area wear safety glasses.
WEAR HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection to protect your hearing from noise.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can result in hearing loss.
NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL WITH OXYGEN OR OTHER
BOTTLED GASES
Oxygen and other reactive or high-pressure bottled gases can
cause the tool to explode. Use clean, dry regulated com-
pressed air from a properly operating air compressor.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED OPERATING
AIR PRESSURE OF 120 PSI /8.6 Bar.
Exceeding the maximum recommended air pressure can
cause the tool housing to burst, or cause premature failure of
components.
NEVER CONNECT THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY THAT
HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EXCEED 180 PSI/12.4 Bar.
Using a regulated air supply with a line or tank pressure
greater than 180 psi can cause the tool to burst if the air line
regulator fails suddenly.
USE AN AIR HOSE RATED FOR 180 PSI/12.4 Bar OR
GREATER
Always use air hose rated to handle 180 psi or the maximum
potential pressure of the air supply.
ONLY USE A RELIEVING-TYPE AIR COUPLING IN THE
TOOL
AIR INLET OPENING.
Use of a non-relieving air coupling on the tool can trap air
inside the tool housing, and allow the tool to drive a fastener
even after the air hose has been disconnected.
SAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
120 psi
4.9 bar
70 psi 8.3 bar

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SAFETY
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE TOOL IF THE
TOOL’S OPERATING CONTROLS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED
OR ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
Attempting to use a tool with modied or malfunctioning trigger
or workpiece contact can result in a fastener being driven
unintentionally.
USE CORRECT FASTENERS
Only use the correct fastener for the tool. Using fasteners
with incorrect specications can jam the tool or cause serious
injuries.
USE THE CORRECT FASTENERS FOR THE APPLICATION.
Using the wrong fasteners can cause the workpiece to split
and allow the fastener to y free.
KEEP TOOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN
LOADING
FASTENERS.
Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else when loading
fasteners.
DO NOT LOAD TOOL WITH TRIGGER OR WORKPIECE
CONTACT DEPRESSED.
Depressing the trigger or workpiece contact during loading
can result in an unintentional fastener drive if both devices are
accidentally actuated at the same time.
KEEP FINGER OFF TRIGGER UNTIL TOOL IS IN POSITION
TO DRIVE A FASTENER.
An unexpected bump or sudden contact with your body or that
of a bystander can result in serious injuries.
AVOID DRIVING FASTENERS INTO KNOTS, ON TOP OF
OTHER FASTENERS, AT WORKPIECE EDGES, OR INTO
BRITTLE MATERIALS.
Driving fasteners into extremely hard materials, or driving into
workpiece edges, can cause fasteners to deect away from
the workpiece. Flying fasteners can cause serious injuries.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY
KEEP HANDS AND BODY PARTS AWAY FROM AREA BE-
ING FASTENED.
Fasteners can deect and turn as they are being driven into
the workpiece, and penetrate ngers, hands, and other body
parts that may be in the fastening area.
DO NOT OVERREACH OR WORK WHILE ON UNSTABLE
FOOTING
If you lose your balance while fastening, you could drive a
fastener into yourself or a bystander.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF TOOL MALFUNCTIONS OR BEGINS
LEAKING AIR.
Operating a malfunctioning tool can result in an unexpected
fastener discharge and injury to yourself or others.
DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE AIR SUPPLY TO RE-
LOAD, CLEAR JAMS, OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE.
Never attempt to reload a tool, clear a jam, or perform mainte-
nance without rst disconnecting the air supply.
NEVER LEAVE A LOADED, PRESSURIZED TOOL
UNATTENDED
A loaded, pressurized tool could be picked up or handled by
someone who is unfamiliar with the tool or that has not read
the tool manual.
KEEP TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Place the tool back in the tool box after use, and store the tool
out of reach.
DO NOT MODIFY TOOL
Modications can cause a tool to be unsafe and can cause the
tool to operate improperly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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DESCRIPTION
TOOL PARTS
12
3
8
6
7
11
10
9
5
4

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DESCRIPTION
PART DESCRIPTIONS
1. Heavy Duty Cap - Seals tool housing.
2. Cushioned Grip - Cushioned handgrip reduces fatigue and pro-
vides comfortable operation.
3. Rotating Rafter Hook - Durable aluminum hook holds tool secure-
ly. Keeps nailer in reach for greater productivity.
4. Swivel Air Coupling - Quick-disconnect male coupling allows
quick connection to air hose and helps improve tool maneuverabil-
ity.
5. Dual Loading Magazine - Allows fast, easy top or rear loading of
nails. Open track design permits quick check of nail size and quan-
tity.
6. Selectable Trigger - Permits ngertip selection of single re or
bump re operation.
7. Pusher Release Lever - Releases pusher to load or unload nails.
8. Spring-loaded Pusher - Provides positive fastener feeding in all
tool positions. Dry-re lockout prevents blank ring.
9. Work Contact Tip - Agressive claw design permits stable position-
ing for toe nailing in all applications.
10. Adjustable Depth of Drive - Tool-free depth of drive adjustment
allows nail drive adjustments to be made at tool for consistent
depth control.
11. Magnesium Tool Housing - Light weight, durable magnesium tool
housing lowers tool weight, reduces operator fatigue.
No-Mar Pad - Removeable pad prevents marring of work. Conve-
niently stores on tool when not needed
Metric Hex Wrenches - Included with tool to allow tightening of
metric screws. Keep tools in tool case for periodic tightening of
screws.
Air Tool Oil - Lightweight oil formulated for use in air tools provides
proper lubrication to o-rings and internal parts.
Safety Goggles - Provide required eye protection

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OPERATION
LOADING FASTENERS
LOADING NAILS
A fastener can be driven unintentionally if the trigger and safety bracket
are activated at the same time. Always disconnect tool from air supply
before loading fasteners, making adjustments, or performing any ser-
vice on tool. Keep nger off trigger until ready to drive a fastener.
DANGER
1. Hold tool handgrip securely
TOP LOADING
2a. Insert nail strip into TOP of
magazine, with nail points
angled forward and down.
Slide nail strip forward.
REAR LOADING
2B. Insert nail strip into REAR of
magazine, with nail points
angled forward and down.
Slide nail strip forward.
3. Pull pusher (A) back to rear
of magazine, behind last nail
strip.
4. Slide pusher forward to
engage last nail strip, and
release.
5. Tool is now loaded and ready
for normal operation.
UNLOADING NAILS
1. Pull pusher back, fully depress
pusher lever (B), then slide
pusher all the way forward to
front of magazine.
2. Release pusher lever (B).
3. Slide nail strips back to rear of
magazine, depress the stop-
per, and remove the nails from
rear loading slot.
C
B
A

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OPERATION
ADJUSTING NAIL DRIVE
1. Disconnect tool from air supply
using quick-connect coupling.
2. Turn adjustment dial (D)
backward toward magazine to
increase nail drive, or forward
toward front of tool to de-
crease nail drive, as shown by
nail symbols on tool.
3. Connect tool to air supply, and
drive nails to check for correct
depth of drive.
4. Make depth of drive adjust-
ments as needed to maintain
consistent nail driving.
NAIL TOO HIGH
TURN DIAL
BACKWARD
NAIL TOO DEEP
TURN DIAL
FORWARD
D
SELECTING TRIGGER OP-
ERATION
1. Disconnect tool from air
supply using quick-connect
coupling.
BUMP FIRE OPERATION
2a. Slide the selector button (E)
on the trigger to the forward
position.
SEQUENTIAL FIRE
OPERATION
2b. Slide the selector button (E)
on the trigger to the rear posi-
tion.
3. Connect air tool to air supply
at quick-connect coupling.
E
E

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TOOL OPERATION
SEQUENTIAL (SINGLE FIRE ) OPERATION
  TooperatethistoolinSEQUENTIALremode,movethese-
lector button on the trigger to the rear position.
1. Hold the tool securely using the handgrip. Keep nger off trig-
ger until tool is in position and you are ready to drive a fastener.
NOTE: Depressing trigger before depressing safety bracket will
prevent tool from actuating.
2. Position the nose of the tool on the workpiece, placing the nose at
the desired fastener driving position.
3. Press the tool down rmly against the work surface, fully depress-
ing the workpiece contact (safety bracket).
4. Squeeze the trigger once to drive a fastener.
5. Allow the tool to rebound off the work surface, and release the
trigger to reset the workpiece contact. Tool will not drive another
fastener until trigger is released, and cannot be bump-red with
sequential operation mode selected.
6. Check fastener for ush drive, and if needed, turn nail depth ad-
justment dial to obtain desired fastener drive.
7. If tool adjustments do not provide the desired results, make air
pressure adjustments at the compressor: Increase air pressure to
drive deeper or to drive into harder materials. Reduce air pressure
to reduce drive or to drive into softer materials. For longest tool
and part life, always use the lowest air pressure necessary to drive
fasteners to desired depth.
8. Position the tool for driving the next fastener, and repeat the above
procedure. Always keep hands and other body parts away from
areas being fastened.
BUMP FIRE (CONTACT TRIP) OPERATION
To operate this tool in BUMP FIRE mode (contact trip), move
the selector button on the trigger to the forward position.
1. Position the nose of the tool over the work surface, near the area
where the rst fastener is to be driven.
2. Squeeze and hold the trigger in the depressed position.
3. Bump the workpiece contact (safety) against the work surface at
each point where a fastener is to be driven.
4. Using a bouncing motion, continue moving the tool into position for
each fastener drive.
5. When fastening is completed, release the trigger.
OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Your tool will last longer and perform better if periodic maintenance is
performed. Please use the information below to keep your tool operating
in top condition.
Lubrication
Disconnect tool from the air supply and remove
all fasteners. Apply 2-3 drops of air tool oil
(provided) in the air inlet two - three times a day.
If the tool will be used outside in the winter, use
a winter grade air tool oil to help keep frost from
forming inside the tool. Do not use other types
of lubricants on this tool, as other lubricants may
contain chemicals harmful to o-rings and other
tool components. Drain compressor tanks and
hoses daily.
Cleaning
Disconnect tool from the air supply and remove all fasteners. Brush tool
off using a parts cleaning brush or clean rag. Check area around trigger
and workpiece contact, and clean as necessary.
Trigger Check
Check trigger operation daily to conrm proper sequential operation:
1. Move the selector button on the trigger to the forward position.
2. Press the workpiece contact against a safe work surface without
depressing the trigger. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
3. Hold the tool above a safe work surface and pull the trigger with-
out depressing the workpiece contact. THE TOOL MUST NOT
CYCLE.
4. Pull and hold the trigger, and then press the workpiece contact
against a safe work surface. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
5. With nger off trigger, press the workpiece contact against a safe
work surface. Keep tool pressed against work surface, and pull
trigger. THE TOOL MUST CYCLE ONCE.
6. The trigger must return to the normal position each time nger
pressure is released.

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GRTFR83 PARTS SCHEMATIC
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GRTFR83 PARTS LIST
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
1 GRTN7080 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
 2 GRTN6660  Deector
3 GRTN7060 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
4A GRTN6670 Cap Assembly
5 GRTN6680 Gasket
6 GRTN220 Washer
7 GRTN6710 Spring
8 GRTN6690 Piston Stopper
9 GRTN2420 O-Ring
10 GRTN2160 O-Ring
11 GRTN6700 Piston,Head Valve
12 GRTN7010 O-Ring
13 GRTN6620 Piston,Head Valve
14 GRTN6610 Seal, Piston Head
Valve
15 GRTN6630 Retaining Ring
16 GRTN2200 O-Ring
17A GRTN6730 Driver Assembly
18 GRTN2460 O-Ring
19 GRTN250 Cylinder Hold Down
20 GRTN240 Seal
21 GRTN2430 O-Ring
22 GRTN6720 Cylinder
23 GRTN2190 O-Ring
24 GRTN6740 Bumper
25A GRTN6750 Body Assembly
26 GRTN4430 O-Ring
27 GRTN6760 End Cap
28 GRTN6770 Belt hook
29 GRTN6990 O-Ring
30 GRTN6970 Washer, Belt Hook
31 GRTN4180 Cover,Belt hook
32 GRTN4190 C-ring
33 GRTN2220 O-Ring
34 GRTN800 Valve
35 GRTN2240 O-Ring
36 GRTN2100 O-Ring
37 GRTN6250 O-Ring
38 GRTN805 Valve Plunger
39 GRTN2170 O-Ring
40 GRTN830 Spring
41 GRTN2230 O-Ring
42 GRTN810 Plunger
43 GRTN820 Plunger Cap
44A GRTN6780 Trigger Assembly
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
45 GRTN2530 Spring Pin
46 GRTN2550 Spring Pin
47 GRTN790 Pin Trigger
48 GRTN6960 Guide,Safety Lever
49 GRTN2210 Grommet
50 GRTN7000 O-Ring
51 GRTN6790 Nose
52 GRTN2010 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
53 GRTN6810 Spring,Safety
54A GRTN6800 Upper Safety Lever Assy.
55 GRTN2660 E-ring
56 GRTN6840 Adjusting Nut
57 GRTN6850 Adjusting Spring
58A GRTN6820 Lower Safety Lever
Assembly
59 GRTN1530 Rubber Pad
60 GRTN6600 Door Hinge Pin
61 GRTN6640 Spiral Spring
62 GRTN6890 Roller
63 GRTN7070 Pin
64 GRTN6900 Pusher
65 GRTN6940 Safety Lock-Out
66 GRTN6910 Carriage
67 GRTN2210 Grommet
68 GRTN6650 Spring
69 GRTN7040 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
70 GRTN6870 Nail Guide Liner
71 GRTN6880 Nail Guide Liner
72 GRTN7050 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
73 GRTN6930 Stopper
74A GRTN6860 Magazine Assembly
75 GRTN6950 Magazine Cover
76 GRTN7020 Flat Washer
77 GRTN2710 Cap Locknut
78 GRTN6070 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
79 GRTN6920 Bracket
80 GRTN6050 Flat Washer
81 GRTN3340 Locknut
82 GRTN4020 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
83 GRTN6050 Flat Washer
84 GRTN7090 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
85 GRTN7030 Flat Washer
86 GRTN7040 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
87 GRTN6830 Safety Cap
88 GRTN7130 Flat Washer
A GRDAK2300 Driver Assembly Kit
B GRRBK2300 Rebuild Kit
C GRTFR83MAN Operator’s Manual
D GRTRK100 Trigger Valve Assembly

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GRTFR83L PARTS SCHEMATIC

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GRTFR83L PARTS LIST
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
1 GRTN7080 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
 2 GRTN6660  Deector
3 GRTN7060 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
4A GRTN6670 Cap Assembly
5 GRTN6680 Gasket
6 GRTN220 Washer
7 GRTN6710 Spring
8 GRTN6690 Piston Stopper
9 GRTN2420 O-Ring
10 GRTN2160 O-Ring
11 GRTN6700 Piston,Head Valve
12 GRTN7010 O-Ring
13 GRTN6620 Piston,Head Valve
14 GRTN6610 Seal, Piston Head
Valve
15 GRTN6630 Retaining Ring
16 GRTN2200 O-Ring
17A GRTN6730 Driver Assembly
18 GRTN2460 O-Ring
19 GRTN250 Cylinder Hold Down
20 GRTN240 Seal
21 GRTN2430 O-Ring
22 GRTN6720 Cylinder
23 GRTN2190 O-Ring
24 GRTN6740 Bumper
25A GRTN6750 Body Assembly
26 GRTN4430 O-Ring
27 GRTN6760 End Cap
28 GRTN6770 Belt hook
29 GRTN6990 O-Ring
30 GRTN6970 Washer, Belt Hook
31 GRTN4180 Cover,Belt hook
32 GRTN4190 C-ring
33 GRTN2220 O-Ring
34 GRTN800 Valve
35 GRTN2240 O-Ring
36 GRTN2100 O-Ring
37 GRTN6250 O-Ring
38 GRTN805 Valve Plunger
39 GRTN2170 O-Ring
40 GRTN830 Spring
41 GRTN2230 O-Ring
42 GRTN810 Plunger
43 GRTN820 Plunger Cap
44A GRTN6780 Trigger Assembly
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
45 GRTN2530 Spring Pin
46 GRTN2550 Spring Pin
47 GRTN790 Pin Trigger
48 GRTN6960 Guide,Safety Lever
49 GRTN2210 Grommet
50 GRTN7000 O-Ring
51 GRTN6790 Nose
52 GRTN2010 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
53 GRTN6810 Spring,Safety
54A GRTN7200 Upper Safety Lever Assy.
55 GRTN2660 E-ring
56 GRTN6840 Adjusting Nut
57 GRTN6850 Adjusting Spring
58A GRTN6820 Lower Safety Lever
Assembly
59 GRTN1530 Rubber Pad
60 GRTN6600 Door Hinge Pin
61 GRTN6640 Spiral Spring
62 GRTN6890 Roller
63 GRTN7070 Pin
64 GRTN6900 Pusher
65 GRTN7210 Safety Lock-Out
66 GRTN7220 Carriage
67 GRTN2210 Grommet
68 GRTN6650 Spring
69 GRTN7040 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
70 GRTN7230 Nail Guide Liner
71 GRTN7240 Nail Guide Liner
72 GRTN7050 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
73 GRTN6930 Stopper
74A GRTN7250 Magazine Assembly
75 GRTN6950 Magazine Cover
76 GRTN7020 Flat Washer
77 GRTN2710 Cap Locknut
78 GRTN6070 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
79 GRTN6920 Bracket
80 GRTN6050 Flat Washer
81 GRTN3340 Locknut
82 GRTN4020 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
83 GRTN6050 Flat Washer
84 GRTN7090 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
85 GRTN7030 Flat Washer
86 GRTN7040 Hex.Soc.Hd.Bolt
87 GRTN6830 Safety Cap
88 GRTN7130 Flat Washer
A GRDAK2300 Driver Assembly Kit
B GRRBK2300 Rebuild Kit
C GRTFR83MAN Operator’s Manual
D GRTRK100 Trigger Valve Assembly

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TOOL TROUBLESHOOTING
Your pneumatic fastening tool has been designed for long life and
trouble-free operation. However, if operating problems arise, please use
the troubleshooting information below to determine how to remedy the
problem.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Always disconnect tool from air supply before performing any service
on tool. Correcting a problem while the tool is pressurized may result in
injury from fastener discharge or tool operation.
DANGER
Fasteners do not drive
completely.
AT COMPRESSOR: Increase air pressure.
Do not exceed 120 psi/8.3 bar
Fasteners do not drive
completely when driv-
ing in quick succes-
sion.
Inadequate air ow. Use larger diameter
hose. Use compressor with larger storage
tank. Keep hose lines short. Check air hose
for kinks or other restrictions.
Fasteners drive too
deeply.
AT COMPRESSOR: Reduce air pressure.
(Do not reduce below 70 psi/4.8 bar.)
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fasteners do not drive
completely after air
pressure is increased.
Driver blade worn or broken. See dealer for
replacement.
FASTENER DRIVING PROBLEMS
AT TOOL: Turn adjustment dial to increase
nail drive depth. Add 2 - 3 drops of air tool
oil to inlet.
AT TOOL: Turn adjustment dial to decrease
nail drive depth.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
FASTENER DRIVING PROBLEMS
Tool leaks air. Check for source of leak, and tighten ttings
and screws as required. Discontinue using
tool if air leaks at trigger area or from cap
exhaust. Contact your dealer.
Tool operates, but no
fastener is driven.
Tool won’t operate -
nail jammed in tool
nose, preventing tool
from operating.
Remove jammed fastener. Check magazine
for incorrect, bent, or loose fasteners, and
discard. Reload using Grip-Rite™ nails.
Check magazine for jammed fastener. Clear
jam and reload magazine. Check nail strip for
smooth feeding in magazine.
TOOL CHECKS
Keep your nailer in top working condition by checking it daily. See your
Grip-Rite® dealer for service if part or operating problems are found.
Never use a malfunctioning tool - it could result in serious injury.
Workpiece Contact & Trigger
Check workpiece contact for proper operation before each use. Work-
piece contact must move freely and return to extended position when
lifted from workpiece. Trigger must operate freely.
Daily Inspection
• Check for broken, damaged, or excessively worn parts, and repair
or replace as needed.
• Check for air leaks at trigger, cap, and nose. Disconnect tool
from air supply immediately if leaks are present, and see dealer
for service.
• Make sure all screws are tightened securely.

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PNEUMATIC TOOL/COMPRESSOR WARRANTY
Pneumatic nailers, staplers & compressors marketed under the
GRIP RITE TM brand are warranted to be free from defects in
workmanship & materials (except rubber o-rings, bumpers, seals,
driver blades, dipsticks, & air lters) for a period of one year from
the date of original purchase.
This warranty will not apply when:
• The original receipt (or copy of the original receipt), showing the
original purchase date, is not provided with tools/compressors
sent in for warranty repair
• The tool/compressor has been misused, abused or improperly
maintained
• Alterations have been made to the original tool/compressor
• Repairs have been attempted/made to the original tool/compres-
sor by any entity other than a proprietary PRIMESOURCE®
service/warranty center or authorized service/warranty center
• Non- GRIP-RITE TOOLSTM / GRIP-RITE COMPRESSORSTM /
parts have been used
• The tool has suffered any physical damage due to the use of non-
GRIP-RITE® approved fasteners*
• Repairs are required due to normal wear & tear
• The tool/compressor has been inadequately packaged leading to
damage in-transit to the service/warranty center.
*Approved fasteners include the following brands GRIP-RITE
FAS’NERSTM, FAS’NERS UNLIMITEDTM
IN NO EVENT SHALL PRIMESOURCE® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDI-
RECT, ACCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE FROM THE SALE
OR USE OF THESE PRODUCTS. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH
DURING & AFTER THE TERM OF WARRANTY.
THIS IS OUR WARRANTY & IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE (EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW).
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY, FROM
STATE TO STATE.
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