Adjust The Front Foot; Setting The Air Pressure; Operating The Tool; Clearing Jams - Husky HD18GLCN Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

Operation (Continued)
Disconnect the tool from the air source.
Empty the magazine completely.
Fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure there is
no compressed air or fasteners left in the tool.
Set the tool on its side to expose the four screws (E).
Remove the four screws (E), then remove the foot plate.
Align the four screw holes in the replacement foot plate
with the four threaded mounting holes.
Using the four screws you removed, secure the
replacement foot plate to the tool.
Ensure the correct foot plate is installed by firing into a
scrap piece of flooring and checking for proper fastener
placement.
WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air source
whenever changing the foot plate.
Make sure there is no fastener in the magazine before
changing the foot plate.
Screws (E)
Foot plate (D)
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Adjusting the front foot
The tool is equipped with an adjustable front foot, which can
be adjusted for 3/8 in. - 3/4 in. wood floors. This tool is
shipped out set for 5/8 in. wood floor.
To adjust the front foot (F):
Disconnect the tool from the air source.
Empty the magazine completely.
Fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure there is
no compressed air or fasteners left in the tool.
Set the tool on its side to expose the two bolts (G) and
two small plates (H).
Loosen these two bolts (G) and two small plates (H) to
ensure move the front foot (F) in the range of the adjust
groove (I).
Adjust the proper position of the front foot (F) according
to the actual thickness of wood floors and then lock
tightly these two bolts (G) and two small plates (H).
Ensure the correct front foot set for the wood floor by
firing into a scrap piece of flooring and checking for
proper fastener placement.
Bolts (G)
Front foot (F)
Small plate (H)
Adjust groove (I)
Adjust groove (I)
WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air source
whenever changing the foot plate.
Make sure there is no fastener in the magazine before
changing the foot plate.
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Setting the air pressure

The amount of air pressure required depends on the size
of the fasteners and the workpiece material.
Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into
the same type of workpiece material used for the actual
job.
Drive a test fastener with the air pressure set at 90-95 psi.
Raise or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting
that will perform the job with consistent results.
Operation (Continued)
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Operating the tool

Attach the tool to the air source. Start your compressor
and check the pressure, making sure it is set between 70-
115 psi. Do not exceed the maximum 115 psi.
Hold the hand grip (J) securely and press the foot plate
(D) to the work surface. Make sure the plate is over the
fastener target position.
Press down firmly so that the foot plate is firmly
contacting the work surface. Then, using the mallet
packed with the tool, strike the hammer cap (K) firmly to
drive the fastener into work surface. Lift the tool off the
work surface. Repeat this process until the job is
completed.
When finished, make sure to store the tool in a clean, dry,
safe location out of reach of children and other
unauthorized People.
WARNING: Extreme caution must be used whenever
this tool is connected to an air source. If the tool is
dropped, or if the hammer cap (K) is accidentally
struck, then the tool will fire a fastener, potentially
causing SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: Keep your feet off the tool.
WARNING: Before using the tool on a floor, test the
tool on a scrap piece of wood. Adjust the driving depth
by providing more or less air pressure. Never exceed
115 PSI.
WARNING: An improperly functioning tool must not
be used. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is
placed firmly against the work piece.
Hammer cap (K)
Hand grip (J)
NOTE: Make sure the hammer cap on the flooring nailer
is in the up position before adding the air hose, if not, the
nailer may cycle (See below):
Hammer Cap (Down Position)
Hammer Cap (Up Position)
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Clearing jams

Occasionally, fasteners may become jammed in the firing
mechanism of the tool, making the tool inoperable. To
remove a jammed fastener, follow the steps below:
Disconnect the tool from air source.
Empty the magazine. Make sure all fasteners are
removed.
Try to fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood or flooring to
make sure that it's incapable of firing any fasteners.
Set the tool on its side to expose the two bolts (G) and
two small plates (H) under the screws.
Remove these nose bolts (G) and two small plate (H).
Three nose bolts (L) can be seen after removing the front
foot (F).
Remove three nose bolts (L), slide the driver guide (M) out
to expose the jammed fastener.
Remove jammed fastener, using pliers or a screwdriver if
required.
Replace the driver guide (M) and nose bolts (L).
Replace the front foot (F), Plate (H) and bolts (G) back.
Reload the tool with fasteners, then reconnect the air
source to the tool.
Press the drive guide (M) against a piece of wood, and
test fire the fasteners several times to check for proper
operation. If the tool is properly firing, you may continue
using the tool. If the tool fails to perform properly,
immediately discontinue use and have the tool repaired
by a qualified service technician.