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model h8234
28° framing nailer
oWner's manual
COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2007 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
Warning: no portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape
or form Without the Written approval of grizzly industrial, inc.
#TS9831 PRINTeD IN CHINA ReVISeD JULY, 2008 (TR)
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safety for your own safety read instruction manual before operating this equipment the purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. this manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. the progression of symbols is described below. remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures. indica
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safety instructions f or pneumatic t ools 10. use proper air hose for the 17. disconnect tools before ser- tool. Make sure your air hose is in vicing, changing accessories, or good condition and is long enough moving to another location. to reach your work without stretch- 18. do not overreach . Keep ing. proper footing/balance at all times. 11. Wear proper apparel. Do 19. use the recommended not wear loose clothing, gloves, accessories. Consult owner’s neckties, rings, bracelets, or othe
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additional safety instructions for nailers 1. hand inJuries: Do not place your 6. hose usage: Make sure your air hands near the nail point of entry. A hose is designed for the tool in use, is nail can deflect and tear through the in good condition, and is long enough surface of the workpiece, puncturing to reach your work without stretching. your hand or fingers. However, an overly long air hose in 2. combustible gases: Never con- the work area may be a tripping haz- nect the nailer to pres
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never point this nailer at yourself or another person! always pay attention to the direction this nailer is pointed. use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator or bystander injury. ignoring this warn- ing may result in serious personal injury. read the manual before operation. become familiar with this nailer, its safety instructions, and its operation nailer accidents routinely happen before beginning any work. serious while moving the gun to another
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introduction foreword contact info We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model If you have any comments regarding this H8234 28° Framing Nailer. This model manual, please contact us: is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine pneumatic tools. When used according to Grizzly Industrial, Inc. the guidelines set forth in this manual, you C/O Technical Documentation Manager can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable P.O. Box 2069 operation and proof of Grizzly’s commit- Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 men
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set up unpacking inventory Your new nailer was carefully packaged for After you open the nailer box, you should safe shipping. If you discover any damage find the following. after you have signed for delivery, immedi- ately call Customer Service at (570) 546- model h8234 inventory (figure 1) Qty 9663 for advice. a. 28° Framing Nailer ............................. 1 b. Safety Goggles ................................. 1 Save the containers and all packing mate- c. Oil ........................
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c ompressed a ir system The Model H8234 is designed to be oper- ated at 80-110 PSI using clean, dry, regu- lated, compressed air. do not exceed the 120 psi maximum operating pres - sure for your model. Before using your new nailer, regulate the air pressure to find the optimum setting exceeding the maximum permissible within the specified operating range. Start operating pressure may damage the by testing the nailer at a low setting, then nailer and cause it to malfunction. to increase
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5. Without pressing the trigger, depress safety nose the safety nose mechanism against a mechanism scrap piece of wood that is clean and free of any knots, nails, or other foreign objects. A safety mechanism (bump fire) on the nose of the nailer protects against acci- — If the nailer does not fire, then the dental firing. When the trigger is pressed, safety nose mechanism is working the nailer will not fire until the safety nose correctly. mechanism is depressed. — If the nailer does
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operations l oading When replacing nails in your model h8234, follow these guidelines: 1 Nail Size ...................... ⁄8" Shank Diameter Nail Strip Angle ...............28º Clipped Head 1 Length..............................................2"–3 ⁄2" Magazine Capacity .................. 2 x 25 Nails figure 4. Loading nails into magazine. to load your nailer: 4. Tilt the nailer to slide the nails all the way down to the nose. 1. DISCONNeCT NAILeR FROM THe AIR SUPPLY! 5. With one hand on the
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3. Depress the safety nose mechanism a djusting depth against your workpiece. 4. Before pulling the trigger, make sure The depth of nail penetration is adjusted your free hand and other body parts with the cap screw that secures the safety are positioned out of the way of a nose. potential path of a nail in case of deflec- tion. t o adjust the depth: Deflection is caused when grain 1. DISCONNeCT NAILeR FROM THe irregularities, knots, or foreign AIR SUPPLY! objects inside the wood cau
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c learing Jammed nails A jammed nail must be cleared before using the nailer again. Nose Opening t o clear a jammed nail from the dis- charge area: figure 7. Nose opening for clearing a 1. DISCONNeCT NAILeR FROM THe jammed nail. AIR SUPPLY! 5. Dislodge the jammed nail with a tool that will fit in the slot on the underside 2. Pull back and latch the magazine push- of the nose. er. 6. Throw the damaged nail away and 3. Remove the nail stick from the maga- insert a new nail stick that on
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6. Watch the discharge area and push the r eplacing pistons/o - top of the piston with your finger. You r ings will see the piston shaft slide down the discharge area. Under heavy use, a piston, piston shaft, 7. Taking care not to scratch or dent the or O-ring may wear out. Replacement nailer parts, use a wooden dowel or is quick and easy. Contact Grizzly similarly shaped tool to push the piston Customer Service at (800) 523-4777 to shaft back inside the nailer until you obtain the P
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accessories 1 3 h 3175— ⁄4" npt f emale, Quick c oupler g 8114— ⁄8" x 25 f t. a ir hose 1 3 h 3176— ⁄4" npt male, Quick c oupler g 8115— ⁄8" x 50 f t. a ir hose 1 3 h 3177— ⁄4" npt male, plug g 8116— ⁄8" x 100 f t. a ir hose 1 h 3178— ⁄4" npt f emale, plug Multi-purpose red rubber air hose is flex- ible and abrasion resistant. Rated for 200 PSI, this air hose has a bursting strength H3175 H3176 1 of 800 PSI ⁄4" NPT ends. H3177 H3177 1 figure 8. ⁄4" NPT air fittings. 3 h3258—f ilter/l ube/r eg
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cleaning & lubrication c leaning l ubricating Use non-flammable solvent to clean the Standard pneumatic tool oil has been nose assembly of the nailer. Always be included with your new Grizzly nailer to sure that the nailer is dry before using it help maintain its useful life. Place two to again. six drops of oil in the nailer air inlet (as shown in f igure 12) before every use, or Do not allow dust, chips, sand, etc. into after 2 hours of continuous use. the air connectors or into the bod
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h8234 parts breaKdoWn Model H8234 28° Framing Nailer -15-
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h8234 parts list REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 51 PH8234051 SAFETY NOSE 2 PH8234002 EXHAUST PORT 52 PH8234052 COPPER COLLAR 3 PH8234003 SPACER 53 PH8234053 SAFETY NOSE CASE 4 PH8234004 CIRCULAR SPRING 54 PORS060 O-RING 59.5 X 2.0 S60 5 PH8234005 RETAINING RING 55 PH8234055 DRIVE GUIDE 6 PSB06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 56 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 7 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 57 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30 8 PH8234008 CYLINDER PLUG 58 PSB26M CAP SCREW M6-1 X
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troubleshooting symptom possible cause solution Air leaking at trig- 1. O-rings in trigger valve hous- 1. O-rings must be replaced ing are damaged. & operation of safety nose ger valve area. must be checked. Air leaking. 1. Loose screws in housing. 1. Tighten screws. 2. Damaged O-ring(s). 2. Replace O-ring(s). 3. Loose air fitting. 3. Tighten air fitting & use tef- lon tape. 4. Damaged housing gasket(s). 4. Replace gasket(s). Tool skips nails 1. excessive air pressure. 1. Reduce air pressure t
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Warranty and returns Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of mainte- nance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited t
