Harbor Freight Tools 46309 User's Manual
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1. Wipe down with a clean cloth Never use gasoline or flammable solvents to clean the tool 3 Inspect your air compressor according to manufacturer s instructions REV 04 05 Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 463092. carefully lift the nailer and press it against the workpiece again The tool must not cycle fire If it fails to act in the manner described in bold have it repaired by a qualified service technician REV 04 05 SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Operation continued Air Inlet 38 FIGURE 1 Retaining Spring 58 Trigger 29 a aprig C9 Magazine 60 Loading Brad Nails ALWAYS WEAR ANSI APPROVED IMPACT SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN RELOADING OR DOING ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE ON THIS TOOL Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles Warning Make sure the Nailer is not attached to the air hose whenever loading the tool ng Spring 58 up and slide the Magazine 60 back 2 Holding the nailer with the nose pointing slightly down insert the brad nails into the Magazine 60 letting the pointed end ride on the rail of the Magazine 60 3 After the Nails reach the nose of the tool close the Magazine 60 making sure the ing Spring 58 clicks shut See Figure 1 1 Press the Retaii Operating the Nailer 1 Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the Air Inlet 38 Start your compressor and check the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 55 95 PSI and not to go over the maximum 95 PSI 2 To fire place the nose of the Nailer on the workpiece The Nailer should not fire if the nose is not depressed Once depressed gently
3. making sure it is securely in place and the Quick Release Lever 49 is pressed down see Figure 4 Reload the Nailer Reconnect the Nailer to the air hose Press the Safety 56 of the Nailer against an appropriate piece of scrap wood Test fire the Nailer several times checking for proper operation Disconnect the Nailer remove the nails and store it in a location out of children s reach FIGURE 2 Quick Release Lever 49 Driver Guide Cover 51 FIGURE 3 Drive Pin 46 inside housing FIGURE 4 Driver Guide Cover 51 hooks Quick Release part of f Spring 50 Driver Guide 52 REV 04 05 SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done FIRST 1 Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose 2 Empty the Magazine 60 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 brads 4 Always leave the Magazine 60 open during maintenance The Magazine is spring loaded and may cause parts or a nail to fly out of the Nailer Troubleshooting Guide Stop using the Brad Nailer immediately if any of the following problems occur Repairs and part replacements must be done only by a qualified technician All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualified technician Problem Likely Cause Solution O
4. O Ring 46 Drive Pin 69 Hex Nut PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KINDTO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRSTOTHE PRODUCT ORTHAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIEDTO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER 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 REPAIRSTOTHE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTSTHERETO NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts REV 04 05 SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 Assembly Drawing HIE g ep dee i 50 EB aS 28 5 i 29 r u i Ny Maintenance Warning Always disconnect the tool from the air compressor and then empty the magazine of nails before attempting to inspect or perform maintenance to the Nailer 1 Inspect all of the nuts and screws and make sure they are securely fastened 2 Periodically lubricate the driving mechanism and magazine with a light oil
5. Rings in Trigger Valve housing Replace O Rings and check contact Air leaking at Trigger area are damaged trip operation Loose screws in Housing Tighten screws Air leaking between Housing and Nose Damaged O Rings Bumper 17 Replace O Rings or Bumper 17 Air leaking at Trigger Valve Stem O Rings or Seals are damaged Replace O Rings or Seals ae 7 Loose screws Tighten Screws Air leaking between Housing and Cap Damaged Gasket 7 Replace Gasket 7 Insufficient oil Lubricate as instructed Runs slowly or has power loss Broken Spring in Cylinder Cap Replace Compression Spring 6 Exhaust 1 is blocked Replace damaged parts Worn Bumper 17 or damaged Replace Bumper 17 or Pusher Pusher Spring Spring Dirt in Driver Guide 52 Clean Channels in Driver Guide 52 sees Inadequate airflow to Nailer Check hose and compressor fitings Naller skipe a nail Worn or dry O Ring on Piston Replace or lubricate O Rings Damaged O Ring on Trigger Replace O Rings Valve Cap Gasket 7 leaking Replace Gasket 7 Guide on driver is worn Replace Guide ee Nails are wrong size or damaged Use correct undamaged nails Nath ain jammed Magazine or Nose screws are Tighten screws loose Drive Pin 46 is damaged Replace Drive Pin 46 Rounded Drive Pin 46 slipping Replace Drive Pin 46 off nail crown Nailer will not drive down tight Lack of air pressure Supply correct pressure 55
6. the tool by the handle and avoid contact with the trigger Note Performance of the compressor if powered by line voltage may vary depending on variations in local line voltage Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance Warning The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 Unpacking When unpacking check to make sure the parts listed on page 8 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible NOTE Although a spare Drive Pin 46 Step Pin 45 Piston Head 44 O ring 43 and assorted O rings are included these parts are for installation by a qualified technician only 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 Air Hose Line Valve Oiler 7 Filter Air Hose on Reel Regulator Recommended Air Line Components Note To connect this tool we recommend a quick coupler adapter not included Coupler adapt
7. 95 PSI Slow cycling and loss of power Check Compression Spring 6 for broken coils or reduced length Make sure Exhaust 1 is clear Worn Bumper 17 and or Piston Replace either or both parts Spacer Blade driving nail too deeply All procedures in bold on this chart are to be attempted only be a qualified technician SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 Parts List Part Description Part Description Part Description 1 Exhaust 24 Trigger Valve Stem 47 Screw 2 Screw 25 O Ring 48 Cover Il 3 Washer 26 Valve Guide 49 Quick Release Lever 4 Cylinder Cap Assembly 27 Releasing Blade 50 Spring 5 Seal Air 28 E ring 51 Driver Guide Cover 6 Compression Spring 29 Trigger 52 Driver Guide 7 Gasket 30 Spring Pin 53 Screw 8 O ring 31 Step Pin 54 Spring Pin 9 O ring 32 Frame 55 Spring 10 Head Valve Piston 33 Spring Pin 56 Safety 11 O Ring 34 Stopper 57 Screw 12 Stopper 35 Filter Net 58 Retaining Spring 13 Collar 36 O ring 59 Support 14 O ring 37 Bottom Cap 60 Magazine 15 O ring 38 Air Inlet 61 Steel Bar 16 Cylinder 39 Screw 62 Magazine Side Cover 17 Bumper 40 Washer 63 Cover 18 Body 41 Pin 64 Spring 19 Nozzle 42 Spring 65 Spring Pin 20 Cover 43 O ring 66 Pusher Guide 21 Trigger Axle Head 44 Piston Head 67 Pusher 22 Spring 45 Step Pin 68 Screw 23
8. CENTRAL PNEUMATIC CONTRACTOR SERIES AIR BRAD NAILER Model 46309 ASSEMBLY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed Exclusively by 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http www harborfreight com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2001 2004 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 and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Specifications Brad Size 039 042 Shank 18 Gauge 3 8 to 2 long Magazine Capacity 100 Operating PSI 55 95 PSI Air Inlet Size 1 4 NPT Male Safety Feature Full Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Dimensions 9 3 4 L x 8 5 8 H x 2 1 4 W Accessories Two Hex Wrenches Lubricating Oil Fasteners available from Harbor Freight Tools SKU 43213 18 gauge brad nails 1000 pieces Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly instruc tions operating and maintenance procedures parts list and diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference Safety Warnings and Precautions WA
9. RNING When using tool basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment Read all instructions before using this tool Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries 2 Observe work area conditions Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Do not expose to rain Keep work area well lit Do not use electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools extension cords or air hoses 4 Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit tust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 5 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 applications 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 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
10. and briefly squeeze the Trigger 29 once Do not fire repeatedly Nails could bounce off of one another damaging the work piece or causing PERSONAL INJURY SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done including clearing jams FIRST it 2 3 Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose Empty the Magazine 60 completely Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is disconnected and is incapable of firing any brads Always leave the Magazine 60 open during maintenance The Magazine is spring loaded and may cause parts or a nail to fly out of the Nailer 10 Clearing Jams Disconnect tool from air hose empty the Magazine 60 of nails release any built up air pressure and leave the magazine open as explained above While doing this step and the next hold the Nailer pointed away from you and any other people or fragile objects Pull the Quick Release Lever 49 forward to the position shown in Figure 2 Remove the Driver Guide Cover 51 Remove the jammed nail Pliers may be necessary to remove a stuck nail Inspect the Drive Pin 46 for bends or breakage see location in Figure 3 If itis damaged do not use the tool until it is repaired by a qualified technician Lightly oil the Drive Pin 46 Replace the Driver Guide Cover 51 and latch the Quick Release Spring 50 up against both hooks
11. e if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the tool Use proper size and type extension cord If an extension cord is required it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the compressor without heating up Otherwise the extension cord could melt and catch fire or cause electrical damage to the tool Check your air compressors manual for the appropriate size cord It is also possible that the use of an extension cord may cause your circuit breaker to trip or your SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 panel fuse to break If this happens either use the compressor without an extension cord or find a larger amperage circuit to use 19 Maintenance The maintenance outlined in the maintenance section should be performed regularly For your safety this product should be serviced or repaired regularly only by a qualified technician 20 Compressed air only Never use combustible gas as a power source may occur Do not load nails when the air hose is connected to the tool Always 21 Do not load nails with the trigger or safety depressed Unintentional firing 7 g assume that the tool contains fasteners 22 Disconnect air supply before loading Nailer Before reloading or making any adjustments to the Nailer make sure that the compressed air is disconnected 23 Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only D
12. ers are available at Harbor Freight Tools If an automatic oiler is not used put 3 5 drops of pneumatic tool oil in the Air Inlet 38 before each use Testing the Full Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Warning Even though the nailer should be empty during this procedure ALWAYS point amp Ob the nailer at a piece of scrap wood when testing Make sure the tool is disconnected from the power supply Completely empty the magazine of nails The Nailer should not fire if the nose is not depressed against the workpiece Check that the Trigger 29 and the Safety 56 move freely without sticking see Figure 1 next page Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Inlet 38 set at the recommended 55 95 PSI and not to go over the maximum 95 PSI Test the tool by depressing the Safety 56 against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger 29 The tool must not cycle fire If it cycles fires stop immediately and take the tool to an authorized service technician Hold the tool away or off of the workpiece The Safety 56 of the tool should return to its original position Squeeze the Trigger 29 The tool should not cycle fire If it cycles fires stop immediately and take the tool to an authorized service technician Depress the Safety 56 against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger 29 The tool must cycle fire once only Release the trigger and squeeze it again The tool must not cycle fire With the Trigger held
13. o not attempt to fire fasteners into surfaces too hard to penetrate Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or at too steep of an angle Fasteners can ricochet causing personal injury Never fire the Nailer into the air or point it toward yourself or another person Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles during use maintenance and reloading 24 Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece They may split the workpiece and fly free causing personal injury 25 Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate CCA which can be toxic When stapling or 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 based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 26 Stay within air pressure capacity Never operate the Nailer above 95 PSI 27 Hold tool away from head and body During operation the Nailer may kick back causing injury 28 Transport Nailer safely Always disconnect air supply when moving the tool in the workplace Carry
14. re the trigger is in the Off position when not in use and before plugging in Do not carry any tool with your finger on the trigger whether it is attached to an air source or not Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not Stay alert Watch what you are doing use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician Do not use the tool if the trigger does not operate properly Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerator enclosures 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 Tools Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determin
15. reach over or across running machines or air hoses SKU 46309 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Use eye and ear protection Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles and appropriate hearing protection Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal wood and chemical dusts and mists Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles Maintain tools with care Keep tools clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect tool cords and air hoses periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized technician The handle must be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease at all times Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool s operating controls are inoperable disconnected altered or not working properly Disconnect Air Hose and release any built up air pressure Never service the Nailer clear jams or disassemble with the air hose attached Always release any built up air even after disconnecting hose Disconnect the Nailer when not in use Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before attaching to an air source Avoid unintentional starting Be su
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