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TESTING THE NAILER
Never use Nailer unless rod lever is
operating properly.
Before actually beginning the nailing work,
test the Nailer by using the checklist below.
Conduct the tests in the following order.
If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the
Nailer and contact a Hitachi authorized
service center immediately.
(1) DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER.
REMOVE NAIL FROM NAILER.
ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED.
If any screws are loose, tighten them.
(2) Adjust the air pressure to 70 psi (4.9 bars
2
5 kgf/cm
).
Connect the air hose.
Do not load nail in the Nailer.
Do not place the rod tip on a table or floor.
Do not point the firing head at yourself
and others in work area.
THE NAILER MUST NOT LEAK AIR.
Hold the Nailer downward.
DANGER
Operators and others in
work area MUST wear
safety glapsses with
side shields which
conforms to ANSI Z87.1
specifications.
WARNING
THE NAILER MUST NOT OPERATE.
There may be operation noises once or
twice when connecting an air hose, but
it is a normal phenomenon.
ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE
Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bars 8.5 kgf/
cm
2
).
Adjust the air pressure at recommended
operating pressure 70 – 120 psi (4.9 – 8.3 bar
5 – 8.5 kgf/cm
nails and the hardness of workpiece.
The correct air pressure is the lowest
pressure which will do the job. Using the
Nailer at a higher than required air pressure
unnecessarily over stresses the Nailer.
NAILER OPERATION
Read section titled "SAFETY"(pages 4 – 7).
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WARNING
2
) according to the length of
DANGER
Operators and others in
work area MUST wear
safety glasses with side
shields which conforms
to
ANSI
specifications.
Z87.1