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COIL SIDING NAILER
WITH MAGNESIUM BODY
Model 93257
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS O* perating Air Pressure 70~125 PSI AI verage Air Consumption 4 CFM @ 90 PS Am ctuation System Full Sequential Safety Trip Mechanis Magazine Type Barrel Type, Nail Coil Canister w/Adjustable Nail Height Ms agazine Capacity 250–400 Nail Nail Type 0.082"–0.099" Shaft (12–14 Gauge), Wire-Collated Only 1 1 N1 ail Length Capacity / "–2 / " Long 4 8 1 Air Inlet Size / "-18 NPT 4 1 1 O1 verall Dimensions 1 / " L x 5" W x 11 / " H 4 4 Us nit Weight 5.7 Pound Tool Oil, Hex Wrench**
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6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. 7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across running machines or air hoses. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety 8. goggles and appropriate hearing protection. Wear
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15. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. 16. Replacement parts and accessories. This product is to be repaired and serviced only by a qualified technician. When this product is serviced, only identical replacement parts should be used. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight To
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25. Take caution, as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When nailing these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: * Lead from lead
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OPERATION For best service, you should incorporate an oiler, regulator, and inline filter, as shown in the diagram below. Hoses, couplers, oilers, regulators, and filters are all available at Harbor Freight Tools. NOTE: If an automatic oiler is not used, for smoother operation and to extend the life-span of the tool, put 3-5 drops of pneumatic Tool Oil (93) in the attached Air Plug (82-not included) before each use. QUICK AIR QUICK OILER FILTER CONNECTOR HOSE CONNECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR QUICK QU
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3. Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Plug (82-not included). Set the regula- tor at the recommended 70 to 125 operating PSI. Do not exceed the maximum 125 PSI. 4. Test the tool by depressing the Safety (38) against a piece of scrap wood without pulling the Trigger (60). The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and have it repaired by a qualified service technician. (See Figure B.) 5. Hold the tool away or off the workpiece. The Safety (38) of the to
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2. Check the Nail Support (88) inside the Magazine (85). The Nail Support can be adjusted up and down to use various lengths of nails from 1-1/4” to 2-1/8”: (See Figure D.) A. 1-1/4” Long Nails (Turn Magazine Post (87) to top setting). B. Between 1-1/4” and 2-1/8” Long Nails (Use middle setting). C. 2-1/8” Long Nails (Use bottom setting). MAGAZINE POST (87) (TURN TO ADJUST HEIGHT) MAGAZINE COVER (91) DOOR (32) NAILS (NOT INCLUDED) NAIL SUPPORT FIGURE D FEED PAWL (88) (42) 3. Place a coil of
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3. To fire, place the Safety (38) of the Nailer on the workpiece. The Nailer should not fire if the Safety is not depressed. Once depressed, gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger (60) once. Do not fire repeatedly. Nails could bounce off of one another, damaging the workpiece or causing personal injury. (See Figure E.) 4. Do not press the Safety (38) against the workpiece with extra force. Allow the tool to do the work. Always allow the tool to recoil off the work surface. (See Figure E.)
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Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams), FIRST: 1. Disconnect the Nailer from its air supply. 2. Empty the Magazine (85) completely. 3. Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any Nails. CLEARING JAMS 1. Occasionally, a Nail may become jammed in the firing mechanism of the Nailer, making the tool inoperable. 2. To remove a jammed Nail, disconnect the Nailer from its air supply. Empty the Mag
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Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST: 1. Disconnect the Nailer from its air supply. 2. Empty the Magazine (85) completely. 3. Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any Nails. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Inspect the Nailer frequently and lubricate periodically with pneumatic Tool Oil (93). Then, wipe dry. Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Trigger Valve leaks air O-Ring cut or cracked Replace O-Ring Nose leaks air O-Ring or Gasket is cut Replace O-Ring or Gasket or cracked Bumper cracked or worn Replace Bumper Failure to cycle (fire) Air supply restricted Check air supply equipment Tool dry. Lack of lubrication Use Air Tool Oil Broken Cylinder Cap Spring Replace Cylinder Cap Spring Lack of power Air pressure too low Check air supply equipment Slow to cy
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PARTS LIST Part # Description Part # Description 1 Screw 49 Spring 2 Exhaust Cover 50 Spring 3 Screw 51 Spring Guide 4 Elastic Washer 52 Piston Stopper 5 Cylinder Cap (Magnesium) 53 Cover 6 Gasket 54 Clip 7 Head Cap 55 Pin 8 Ring 56 Spring 9 Compression Spring 57 Latch 10 O-Ring 58 O-Ring 11 O-Ring 59 Pin 12 Head Valve 60 Trigger (A) 13 Gasket 61 Receiver 14 Screw 62 Trigger (B) 15 Washer 63 Pin 16 O-Ring 64 Pin 17 Piston Head 65 Grip Handle 18 Driver Rod 66 Trigger Cover 19 C
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM #82 Air Plug (not included) #93 Tool Oil #94 Hex Wrench Not Shown NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. REV 12/06 SKU 93257 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 14
