Harbor Freight Tools 40115 Staple Gun User Manual


 
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3. Empty the magazine of nails or staples.
4. Check that the Trigger (38) and the Safety (42) on the nose of the tool, move freely, without
sticking.
5. Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Plug (77) and set at the recommended 60-
100 PSI, and not over the maximum 100 PSI.
6. Test the tool by depressing the Safety (42) on the nose of the tool against the workpiece
without pulling the Trigger (38). The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop
immediately and take the tool to a qualified service technician for repair.
7. Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece. The Safety (42) or nose of the tool should
return to its original position. Squeeze the Trigger (38). The tool should not cycle (fire).
If it cycles (fires), stop immediately and take the tool to a qualified service technician.
8. Depress the Safety (42) against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger (38). The tool
must cycle (fire) once only. Release the trigger and squeeze it again. The tool must
cycle (fire) once only. With the Trigger held, 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
explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician.
Operation - Testing The Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism (continued)
Loading Nails or Staples
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/Stapler is not attached to the air hose whenever loading
the tool.
1. Depress the Latch (67) and pull back on the Magazine Tail Cover (72), opening Magazine
A (61).
2. Insert the brad nails into the Magazine, letting the pointed end ride on the rail of Magazine
B (53). If loading staples, fit the crown of the staples so they fit over, and ride on the rail of
the Magazine B (53).
3. After the nails or staples reach the nose of the tool, close Magazine A (61).
Note: The window gauge on Magazine A (61) lets you know how many nails or staples remain.
Operating the Stapler/Nailer
1. Attach the Nailer/Stapler to the air supply at the Air Plug (77). Start your compressor and
check the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 60-100 PSI and not over
the maximum 100 PSI.
2. To fire, place the nose of the Nailer/Stapler on the workpiece. The Nailer/Stapler should
not fire if the Safety (42) is not depressed. Once depressed, gently and briefly squeeze
the Trigger (38) once. Do not fire repeatedly; nails or staples could bounce off of one
another, damaging the work piece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.