Klutch Mini Air Palm Nailer User manual

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this machine isnot modified and/orused for anyapplication other thanthat for whichit was
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DESCRIPTION & INTENDED USE
The Klutch Mini Air Palm Sander features an advanced design with a compact structure,
superior technology and substantial attack strength. This model is safe and reliable to
operate while driving nails into the workpieces without a trigger. Ideal for nailing in tight
corners, toe-nailing, joisthanger installations andmore.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SAFETYRULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below mayresult in electricshock, fire and/orserious injury.
WARNING: Thewarnings, cautions, andinstructions discussed inthis
instruction manual cannotcover all possibleconditions or situationsthat could
occur. Itmust be understoodby the operatorthat common senseand caution are
factors which cannotbe built intothis product, butmust be suppliedby the operator.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
· Keep work areaclean and welllit. Cluttered and darkwork areas cancause accidents.
· Do not useyour pneumatic toolwhere there isa risk ofcausing a fireor an explosion;
e.g., in thepresence of flammableliquids, gasses, ordust. Pneumatic tools cancreate
sparks, which mayignite the dustor fumes.
· Keep children andbystanders away whileoperating a pneumatictool. Distractions
can cause youto lose control,so visitors shouldremain at asafe distance fromthe work
Area.
PERSONAL SAFETY
· Stay alert, watchwhat you aredoing and usecommon sense whenoperating a
pneumatic tool. Donot use apneumatic tool whileyou are tiredor under the
influence of drugs,alcohol or medication.Amoment of inattentionwhile operating
Pneumatic tools mayresult in seriouspersonal injury.
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Item
Capacity
Nail length
Nail cap diameter
Operation pressure
Air inlet
Dimension
Description
1 Piece
Up to 4.7inches
3d to 11d
70-90 PSI
1/4in. NPT
4in. x 3in.x 5in.

· Dress properly. Do notwear loose clothingof jewelry. Keep yourhair, clothingand
gloves away frommoving parts.Loose clothes, jewelryor long haircan be caughtin
moving parts.Air vents oftencover moving partsand should beavoided.
· Always use theappropriate eye andear protection andother safety equipment.
Safety equipment suchas dust mask,non-skid safety shoes,and a hardhatused for
appropriate conditions willreduce personal injuries.
· Avoid accidentalstarting. Disconnect toolfrom air supplywhen not inuse, and
when carrying toolto another workarea.
· Do not overreach.Keep proper footingand balance atall times.This enables better
control of thepneumatic tool inunexpected situations.
TOOL USEAND CARE
· Never use bottledgas, such asoxygen or anyother combustible gases,as a
pneumatic source forthis tool.Danger of explosionand serious personalinjury may
result.
· Do not connectpneumatic tool tocompressed air inwhich the pressureexceeds
90 PSI.
· Use air hosesrated for safeoperation of thetool. Air hosesrated for amaximum of
150 PSI orgreater must beused with thistool.
· Do not forcethe pneumatic tooland use thetool only forits intended use.Do not
discharge fasteners intoopen air,concrete, stone, hardwoods,knots or anymaterial
too hard forthe fastener topenetrate. Do notuse the bodyof the toolor top capas a
hammer.Discharged fasteners maycause injury.
· Do not drivefasteners near edgeof material.The workpiecemay split causingthe
fastener to ricochet.Be aware thenail may followthe grain ofthe wood, causingit to
protrude unexpectedly fromthe side ofthe work material.
· Do not drivenails blindly intowalls, floors, orother work areas. Fasteners driveninto
live electrical wires,plumbing, or othertypes of obstructionscan result ininjury.
· Be aware thatnails can bedriven completely throughthing or verysoft work
material. Make sure thepressure in thecompressor is suchthat nails areset into the
material and notpushed completely through.
· Do not drivenails onto theheads of otherfasteners. Strong recoil, jammedfasteners,
or ricocheted nailsmay result.
· Disconnect pneumatic toolfrom the airsupply before makingany adjustments,
performing maintenance, clearingjammed fasteners, orstoring.
· Secure work withclamps or avise in orderto keep handsand body outof potential
harm. Be sure theworkpiece is properlysecure before pressingthe tool againstthe
Material.
· Keep face andbody parts awayfrom back ofthe tool capwhen working inrestricted
areas. Sudden recoil canresult in impactto the body, especially whennailing into hardor
Dense material.
· Store idle pneumatictools out ofthe reach ofchildren and donot allow persons
unfamiliar with thepneumatic tool orthese instructions tooperate the pneumatic
tool. Pneumatic tools aredangerous in thehands of untrainedusers.
· Maintain pneumatic tools.Before each usecheck for misalignmentor binding of
moving parts, breakageof parts, damagedair hose andany other conditionthat may
affect the pneumatictools operation. Ifdamaged, have thetool repaired beforeuse.
Many accidents arecaused by poorlymaintained pneumatic tools.
· Keep handle dry, clean, andfree from oiland grease.
· Make sure thehose is freeof obstructions orsnags. Entangled hoses cancause loss
Of balance orfooting.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTION
1.Make surethe tool isdisconnected from theair hose.
2.Wearappropriate eye, earand other safetyequipment.
3.Place 57drops of lubricationinto the airinlet before useand clean thepneumatic tool
after each use.
4.Check forsmooth and properoperation of thenosepiece. Do notuse the toolif the nose
assembly is notfunctioning or isrestrained.
5.Keep toolpointed away fromyourself and others.
6.Connect airhose using onlyclean, dry, regulated compressedair at 7090PSI.
7.Check foraudible leaks aroundvalves and gaskets.Never use atool that leaksor has
damaged parts.
8.Keep toolpointed in asafe direction whenloading nails. Holdthe nail inthe same manner
as if youwere using acommon hammer.With the otherhand place thetool in astraight
line with thedirection in whichyou intend todrive the nail.
9.Place thefix set (#21)around the nailhead, and gentlypush the tooluntil the nailhead
comes into contactwith the rampin (#13) andis steady.
10.Remove thehand that isholding the nail,and continue pushingthe tool todrive the
Fastener into place.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCEAND CLEANING
·Always disconnect thepneumatic tool fromits compressed airsupply before performing
any inspection, maintenance,adjustments or cleaning.
·Place 57 dropsof pneumatic tooloil into theair inlet beforeeach work dayor after 2hours
of continuous use.
·Clean daily witha clean clothto remove alldirt, oil andgrease from thepneumatic tool. If
necessary,you may usea mild detergent.Do not usesolvents, as damageto the
Pneumatic tool mayoccur. Donot immerse thepneumatic tool inany liquids.
SYMPTOM
Air leak nearbottom of tool.
Air leak betweenbody and
cylinder cap.
Tooldoes not operatewell:
can not drivefastener or
operate sluggishly.
1. Inadequate airsupply.
2. Inadequate lubrication.
3. Wornor damaged O-rings
or seals.
4. Exhaust portin cylinder
head is blocked.
1. Verifyadequate air supply.
2. Place 2or 6 dropsof oil in
to air inlet.
3. Check andreplace O-rings
or seal.
4. Replace damagedinternal
parts.
PROBLEM SOLUTIONS
1. Loose screws.
2. Wornor damaged
O-rings or bumper.
1. Tightenscrews.
2. Check andreplace
O-rings or bumper.
1. Loose screws.
2. Wornor damaged
O-rings or seals.
1. Tightenscrew.
2. Check andreplace
O-rings or bumper.
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PARTSDIAGRAM
Bolt M5 20
Cylinder Cover
O-ring 53.5 2.6
Washer
Sealing Washer
O-ring
Slip Set
Sealing Ring
Cylinder
Cylinder Cover
O-ring 43 2.65
Piston
Description Q'ty No. Description Q'ty
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Ram Pin
O-ring 61.4 2.6
Bumper
Axle sleeve
Gun Body
Air Inlet Plug
Washer
Spring
Fix Set
Magnet
Bolt
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
No.
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Northern Tool + EquipmentCo.,
2800 Southcross DriveWest
P.O. Box 1499Burnsville, MN 5337-0499
Made in China
WARNING
Some dust createdby power sanding,sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction
activities contains chemicalsknown to theState of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductiveharm. Some examplesof these chemicalsare:
Lead from lead-basedpaints
Crystalline silica frombricks and cementand other masonryproducts, and arsenicand
chromium from chemically-treatedlumber.
Yourrisk from theseexposures varies, dependingon how oftenyou do thistype of work.To
reduce your exposureto these chemicals:work in awell ventilated area,and work with
approved safety equipment,such as thosedust masks thatare specially designedto filter
out microscopic particles.
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