Harbor Freight Tools 54425 User's Manual
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1. AIR STAPLER 1 4 CROWN Model 54425 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed Exclusively by 3491 Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http liwww harborfreight com Copyright 92003 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS item Description Staple Gauge Size 18 Gauge Staple Capacity Size 1 2 to 1 Staple Crown Size 1 4 Operating PSI 60 to 115 PSI Maximum Operating Pressure 130 PSI CFM Required 4 to 6 CFM 90 PSI Magazine Capacity 110 Staples Load Style Bottom Loading Magazine Air Inlet Size 1 4 18 NPT Inlet Screen 20 Mesh or Finer Safety Trigger Type Push On Contact Arm DEAE Weight 2 9 Pounds SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and as sembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY Cluttered damp or wet work areas invite injuries 2 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA Do not2. By holding the Trigger the Air Stapler will fire each time the nosepiece contacts the wood A characteristic of this design is the tendency to double fire if used to shoot one Staple at a time This can be caused by the recoil produced and lingering finger pressure on the Trigger To avoid this occurrence hold the Air Stapler firmly against the wood and give the Trigger one quick squeeze A single shot Air Stapler equipped with a sequential Trip Trigger may be considered if high vol ume rapid stapling is not required This Air Stapler should give the owner long dependable service However failure to understand its operating characteristics or careless use can result in property damage or serious personal injury 2 USE ONLY CLEAN DRY REGULATED COMPRESSED AIR AT BETWEEN 60 TO 115 PSI Never use oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool 3 NOTE An air compressor is not provided You will need an air compressor with a minimum rating of 4 to 6 CFM delivery at 90 PSI 4 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE AIR SUPPLY Prior to each use if an automatic oiler is not used add two drops of Air Tool Oil part 95 into the Air Plug part 33 of the Air Stapler Attach the air compressor hose to the Air Plug Turn on the air compressor and set the regulator to the recommended 60 to 115 PSI for this tool See Figure A TL TO AIR STAPLER ADJUST COMPRESSOR FROM 60 PSI TO
3. 115 PSI FIGURE A SKU 54425 PAGE 4 ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY HOSE FROM THE AIR STAPLER BEFORE LOADING THE STAPLES TO PREVENT A STAPLE FROM BEING ACCIDENTALLY FIRED DURING CONNECTION The Air Stapler s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is connected to the air supply When not in use disconnect from air supply and remove all Stapes from the Moving Rail part 76 of the Air Stapler DO NOT LOAD STAPLES WITH THE TRIGGER part 31 OR SAFETY ELE MENT part 55 DEPRESSED Doing so may cause accidental firing of a Staple ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER part 31 WHEN NOT DRIVING STAPLES Never carry the Air Stapler with your finger on the Trigger as the tool will fire a Staple if the Safety Element part 55 is bumped while the Trigger is depressed ALWAYS ASSUME THE AIR STAPLER IS LOADED Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others at all times NEVER ATTEMPT TO DRIVE A STAPLE INTO MATERIAL THAT IS TOO HARD AT TOO STEEP AN ANGLE OR NEAR THE EDGE OF THE WORKPIECE The Stapler may ricochet causing personal injury to you or others nearby GRIP THE AIR STAPLER FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS TO MAINTAIN CONTROL WHILE ALLOWING THE TOOL TO SLIGHTLY RECOIL AWAY FROM THE WORKPIECE AS A STAPLE IS DRIVEN MAKE SURE ALL ADJUSTING WRENCHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE AIR STAPLER BEFORE USING MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Keep the work area well lit Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace Alw
4. allow children to handle this product 3 STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT When not in use tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children 4 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not attempt to use this product SKU 54425 PAGE 2 USE EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION Wear an ANSI approved safety impact full face shield and hearing protectors when using this product An ANSI approved safety impact full face shield and hearing protectors are available from Harbor Freight Tools DRESS SAFELY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving parts Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts If wearing a long sleeve shirt roll sleeves up above elbows DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping falling back injury etc INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing at all times Use common sense Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using this product carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for damaged parts and
5. any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES When servicing use only identi cal replacement parts Only use accessories intended for use with this product Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE Keep this product clean and dry for better and safer performance For your safety service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applica tions for which this tool was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended WARNING The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SKU 54425 PAGE 3 SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS le IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION This Air Stapler is equipped with a Contact Trip Trigger This Trigger mechanism is designed primarily for high volume work where exact placement of the Staple is not critical
6. ay from you and others at all times Always disconnect the Air Stapler to its air supply before loading nails Do not load nails with the Trigger part 31 or Safety Element part 55 depressed See Figure C next page 2 Lift the Magazine Latch part 39 up and pull the Moving Rail part 76 all the way to the rear until it latches See Figure C 3 Orient a strip of Staples with the points down and drop the strip of Staples into the Moving Rail part 76 See Figure C SKU 54425 PAGE 6 Slide the strip of Staples forward in the Moving Rail part 76 NOTE The Moving Rail will hold up to 110 18 gauge Staples See Figure C Push the Moving Rail part 76 forward and allow the Magazine Latch part 39 to lock the Moving Rail in place See Figure C AIR HOSE NOT INCLUDED MOVING RAIL 76 FIGURE C To Use The Air Stapler 1 2 The Air Stapler can be used in two different ways The first way to use the Air Stapler is to place the Safety Element part 55 on the working surface Lightly push down on the Air Stapler until the Safety Element is depressed Then depress the Trigger part 31 to drive a Staple This trigger fire method provides the most accurate Staple placement See Figures B and C The second way to use the Air Stapler is to depress the Trigger part 31 and repeatedly impact the Safety Element part 55 on the work surface in order to repeatedly drive the Staple
7. ays keep the work area free of obstructions grease oil trash and other debris Do not use the Air Stapler in areas near flammable chemicals dusts and vapors ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR STAPLER FROM ITS AIR SUPPLY before performing any maintenance or cleaning of the tool leaving the work area mov ing the tool to another location or handing the tool to another person UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 9 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the num ber shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SKU 54425 PAGE 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE For additional references to the parts listed on the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 10 To Attach A Quick Connector To The Air Stapler 1 The Air Stapler requires the attachment of a 1 4 18 NPT Quick Connector not included to the Air Plug part 33 of the Air Stapler To do so wrap the threaded portion of the Quick Connector with about 3 of pipe thread seal tape not included Then wrench tighten the Quick Connector into the Air Plug See Figure B AIR PLUG 33 QUICK CONNECTOR NOT INCLUDED WRAP THREADED PORTION WITH 3 PIPE THREAD SEAL NOT INCLUDED FIGURE B SAFETY ELEMENT 55 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To Prepare The Air Stapler For Use 1 CAUTION Make sure to keep the Air Stapler pointed aw
8. e all moving parts 4 When necessary wipe with a damp cloth using a mild detergent 5 When storing keep the Air Stapler covered with a clean cloth PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTUER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 54425 PAGE 8 PARTS LIST Part Description linder Cap Ring Uv ojojojojo o NIN ININININ IN IN IN NX O oO IAIN COIN IAIN OLOINIJOIOIR oINj gt o N ol ir Plug in Retainer crew arning Decal xhaust Cover uffler Magazine Latch atch Spring Latch Pin Pin Retainer Spring Pin 02 crew 02 O aq Heel Cushion atch Plate oving Rail pacer Serial Label topper N Main Piston iston Driver Coupling ner Spring Pin uter Spring Pin river Blade af
9. ety Guide afety Spring crew asher afety Cover afety Element ront Plate pring Pin crew ixed Backplate KR v 2 53 aj NIJO e crew Logo Plate Cylinder Cap Assy Head Valve Piston Set Cylinder Set Trigger Valve Set Trigger Set Piston Set crew crew Set crew crew linder Cap Assy uster Air Tool Oil not shown Hex Keys Qty 2 not shown a eN 10 11 13 15 20 Q ojojo SLE LOLE LSE KOL LSL Sni LOLE KOLE LSN BISIEIRISIATA LIAS ISIS ISIS 1S 1S 1 0 WIN OJOINIDIOIBR IWIN oO CO JN POT Joo J J O JO JO IN IO poy jw fp OIOIn 2 8 O O n ooo i NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts O 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 crew sher Moving Backplate Feeder Shoe vlolojolala D1O 0 ololz p lolz 5 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 30 31 32 SKU 54425 PAGE 9 art Description Spring Holder ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 95 AIR TOOL OIL NOT SHOWN 96 HEX KEYS NOT SHOWN porene fone 2 i i I i i l NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 54425 PAGE 10
10. s The Air Stapler will drive one Staple each time the Safety Element is impacted on the work surface This quick fire method allows very fast repetitive Staple placement See Figures B and C To Remove A Jammed Staple 1 CAUTION Make sure to disconnect the Air Stapler from its air supply before performing this procedure Lift up on the Magazine Latch part 39 and pull the Moving Rail part 76 all the way to the rear until it latches Then remove all of the Staples from the Moving Rail See Figure C SKU 54425 PAGE 7 3 Use a pair of needle nose pliers and or a screwdriver both not included to remove the jammed Staple from the lower portion of the Nose of the Air Stapler See Figure C INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 CAUTION Always disconnect the Air Stapler from its compressed air sup ply source before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning 2 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Air Stapler Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts jammed Staples cracked or broken parts damaged air supply hose and any other condition that may affect the safe operation of this tool If abnormal noise or vibration occurs imme diately disconnect the Air Stapler from its compressed air supply source and have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment 3 PERIODICALLY use a premium quality lightweight oil to lubricat
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