MAINTENANCE
Your tool will last longer and perform better if periodic maintenance is
performed. Please use the information below to keep your tool operating in
top condition.
Lubrication
Disconnect tool from the air supply and remove all
fasteners. Apply 2 - 3 drops of air tool oil (provided)
in the air inlet two - three times a day. If the tool
will be used outside in the winter, use a winter
grade air tool oil to help keep frost from forming
inside the tool. Do not use other types of lubricants
on this tool, as other lubricants may contain
chemicals harmful to o-rings and other tool
components. Drain compressor tanks and
hoses daily.
Cleaning
Disconnect tool from the air supply and remove all fasteners. Brush tool
off using a parts cleaning brush or clean rag. Check area around trigger
and workpiece contact, and clean as necessary. Pull pusher back to
latched position, and brush out staple entry area of tool nose. Open easy
clear latch and brush out debris. Blow out confined areas around tool nose
using low pressure compressed air.
Trigger Check
Check trigger operation daily to confirm proper sequential operation:
1. Move the selector button on the trigger to the forward position.
2. Press the workpiece contact against a safe work surface without
depressing the trigger. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
3. Hold the tool above a safe work surface and pull the trigger without
depressing the workpiece contact. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
4. Pull and hold the trigger, and then press the workpiece contact
against a safe work surface. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
5. With finger off trigger, press the workpiece contact against a safe
work surface. Keep tool pressed against work surface, and pull
trigger. THE TOOL MUST CYCLE ONCE.
6. The trigger must return to the normal position each time finger
pressure is released.
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MAINTENANCE