Harbor Freight Tools Nail Gun 41209 User Manual

COIL ROOFING NAILER  
7/8” TO 1-3/4” FASTENER LENGTH CAPACITY  
Model 41209  
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS  
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.  
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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form  
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  
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ment 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 non-conductive clothes and non-skid foot  
wear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain  
long hair.  
7.  
8.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach  
over or across running machines or air hoses.  
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.  
9.  
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.  
10.  
Disconnect Air Hose and release any built-up air pressure. Never perform  
service on 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.  
11.  
12.  
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 sure 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 to-  
wards yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.  
13.  
14.  
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  
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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.  
15.  
16.  
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 ser-  
viced 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.  
17.  
18.  
Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning  
labels if taking prescription medicine to determine 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 compres-  
sor without heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire,  
or cause electrical damage to the tool. Check your air compressor’s 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 panel fuse to break. If this hap-  
pens, either use the compressor without an extension cord or find a larger am-  
perage 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.  
21.  
Compressed air only. Never use combustible gas as a power source.  
Do not load nails with the trigger or safety depressed. Uninten-  
tional firing may occur. Do not load nails when the air hose is connected  
to the tool. Always assume the tool contains fasteners.  
22.  
23.  
Disconnect air supply before loading the Nailer. Before reloading (or making  
any adjustments to) the Nailer, make sure the compressed air is disconnected.  
Fire fasteners into an appropriate work surface only. Do not attempt to fire  
fasteners into surfaces too hard to penetrate. Do not drive fasteners on top of  
other fasteners, or at too steep an angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing per-  
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sonal injury. Never fire the Nailer into the air, or point it toward yourself or an-  
other person. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles during use, mainte-  
nance, and reloading.  
24.  
25.  
Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of a workpiece. They may split  
the workpiece and fly free, causing personal injury.  
Take caution, as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chro-  
mium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When stapling or nailing these  
materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin con-  
tact.  
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and  
other construction activities contain chemicals known (to the State of Cali-  
fornia) 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 and other masonry products  
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.  
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)  
26.  
27.  
Stay within air pressure capacity. Never operate the Nailer above 100 PSI.  
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 the tool by the handle to avoid contact with the trigger.  
29.  
Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.  
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 the 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.  
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Unpacking  
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown in the Parts List on page  
13 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.  
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.  
TO  
ROOFING  
NAILER  
Note: To connect this tool, we recommend you use the included quick connector.  
For smoother operation and to extend the life-span of the tool, put 3-5 drops of  
pneumatic tool oil in the attached Air Plug (17) before each use.  
Testing the Contact Safety Trip Mechanism  
Warning: Even though the nailer should be empty during this procedure,  
ALWAYS point the Nailer at a piece of scrap wood and wear ANSI  
approved safety goggles when testing.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Make sure the tool is disconnected from the air supply.  
Completely empty the Magazine (92) of brads.  
The Nailer should not fire if the Nose (72) is not depressed against the workpiece.  
Make sure the Trigger (42) and Nose (72) move freely, without sticking - see the  
illustration on the following page.  
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5.  
6.  
Connect the air supply to the tool at the Air Plug (17). Set the regulator at the  
recommended 65 PSI to 100 PSI. Do not to go over the maximum 100 PSI.  
Test the tool by depressing the nose against the workpiece without pulling the  
Trigger (42). The Tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop immedi-  
ately and have it repaired by a qualified service technician.  
7.  
8.  
Hold the tool away or off of the workpiece. The Nose (72) of the tool should  
return to its original position. Squeeze the Trigger (42). The tool should not  
cycle (fire). If the tool fires, stop immediately and have it repaired by a qualified  
service technician.  
Depress the Nose (72) against the workpiece and squeeze the Trigger (42). The  
tool must cycle (fire). Release theTrigger and squeeze it again. The tool must  
cycle (fire). With the Trigger held, carefully lift the Nailer and press it against the  
workpiece again. The tool must cycle (fire). If it fails to perform in the manner  
explained in bold, have it repaired by a qualified service technician.  
Loading Coil 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.  
AIR PLUG (17)  
TRIGGER (42)  
NOSE (72)  
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1.  
2.  
To open the Magazine (92), press down on the Cover Hinge Pin (99) and swing  
the Door (80) open to open the Magazine Cover (101).  
Check the Magazine Post (95) inside the Magazine (92). The Magazine Post can  
be adjusted up and down to use various lengths of nails from 7/8” to 1-3/4”:  
A. 7/8” Long Nails  
(Use top setting).  
B. 1”, 1-1/4”, and 1-1/2” Long Nails  
(Use middle setting).  
C. 1-3/4” Long Nails  
(Use bottom setting).  
DOOR HINGE PIN (74)  
MAGAZINE COVER  
(101)  
DOOR  
(80)  
MAGAZINE (92)  
MAGAZINE COVER (101)  
NAILS  
FEED PAWL (61)  
DOOR  
(80)  
MAGAZINE POST (95)  
(TURN TO ADJUST)  
MAGAZINE (92)  
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3.  
4.  
Place a coil of nails (not included) around the Magazine Post (95) in the  
Magazine (92).  
Uncoil enough nails to reach the Feed Pawl (61). Place the second nail on the  
coil between the teeth of the Feed Pawl, making sure the nail head fits in the slot  
in the upper portion of the Feed Pawl.  
5.  
Swing the Magazine Cover (101) closed. Then, close the Door (80). Make sure  
the Door closes securely. If it does not engage, the nail head is not in the slot in  
the upper portion of the Feed Pawl (61).  
To Adjust The Shingle Gauge:  
1.  
The Gauge (87) controls roof shingle spacing. To adjust the Gauge to work with  
a particular width of shingles, use the accessory Hex Wrench (103) to loosen the  
Screw (84) on the Gauge. Slide the Gauge forward or backward to the desired  
spacing. Then, retighten the Screw.  
BOTTOM  
VIEW  
GAUGE  
(87)  
SHINGLE SPACING  
SCREW  
(84)  
Operating the Nailer  
1.  
2.  
Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the Air Plug (17). Start your compressor and  
check the pressure making sure it is set at the recommended 65-100 PSI and not  
to go over the maximum 100 PSI.  
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 and briefly squeeze the  
Trigger (42) once. WARNING: Do not fire repeatedly. Nails could bounce off of  
one another, damaging the workpiece or causing PERSONAL INJURY.  
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3.  
4.  
WARNING: When the Trigger (42) is depressed, the Roofing Nailer will fire if the  
Nose of the tool comes in contact with anything.  
Do not press the Nose (72) of the Roofing Nailer against the work surface with  
extra force. Allow the tool to do the work. Always allow the tool to recoil off the  
workpiece.  
5.  
Caution: While working on roofs, tar and dirt may build up on the Nose of  
the Roofing Nailer. This can prevent normal operation. Remove buildup with a  
non-flammable solvent. NEVER use gasoline or other flammable solvents. Do  
not immerse the Roofing Nailer in an approved solvent beyond the height of the  
nail heads, to avoid getting the solvent into the drive cylinder of the tool. Make  
sure to dry off the Roofing Nailer before use. Any oil film left after cleanup will  
accelerate tar buildup.  
6.  
7.  
When finished using the Roofing Nailer, always disconnect the tool from its  
compressed air supply. Empty the Magazine (92) completely of nails. Attempt to  
fire the Roofing Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure it is disconnected and  
is incapable of firing any nails.  
Make sure to store the Roofing Nailer in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of  
children.  
AIR SUPPLY HOSE  
(NOT INCLUDED)  
TRIGGER (42)  
NOSE (72)  
ROOFING SHINGLE  
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Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done (including clearing jams),  
FIRST:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.  
Empty the Magazine (92) completely.  
Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is discon-  
nected and is incapable of firing any nails.  
Clearing Jams  
1.  
Occasionally a nail may become jammed in the firing mechanism of the Roofing  
Nailer, making the tool inoperable.  
2.  
3.  
To remove a jammed nail, disconnect the Roofing Nailer from its compressed air  
supply. Empty the Magazine (92) completely of nails. Attempt to fire the Roofing  
Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure it is disconnected and is incapable of  
firing any nails.  
Use a pair of needle nose pliers (not included) to remove the jammed nail (usu-  
ally from the Feed Pawl (61) area). Replace the coil of nails into the Roofing  
Nailer. Close the Magazine Cover (101) and Door (80) securely. Then, recon-  
nect the air supply hose to the tool.  
Anytime any maintenance or repairs are done, FIRST:  
1.  
Disconnect the Nailer from the air hose.  
2.  
Empty the Magazine (92) completely.  
3.  
Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it is discon-  
nected and is incapable of firing any nails.  
Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning  
1.  
Inspect the Nailer frequently and lubricate periodically with Pneumatic tool oil,  
then wipe dry.  
Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated  
wear to the internal seals.  
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2.  
Inspect the air supply filter, if present, before each use and clean or replace as  
necessary.  
Dirt and water in the air supply filter are major causes of pneumatic tool wear.  
Use a filter/oiler for better performance and longer tool life. The filter must have  
adequate flow capacity for the specific application.  
3.  
4.  
Store the unit in a clean and dry location.  
All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this manual are only to be  
attempted by a qualified technician.  
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. NEI-  
THER 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 MANUFACTURER AND/  
OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS RE-  
PLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNI-  
CIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY  
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR RE-  
PLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION  
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
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PARTS LIST  
Part #  
Description  
Screw (6mmx22mm)  
Cap Assembly  
Gasket  
Exhaust Bumper  
Head Valve Spring  
O-Ring  
Part #  
Description  
Rocker  
Roll Pin  
Straight Pin (161)  
Rocker Pin  
Trigger  
Roll Pin  
Trip Lever Guide  
Nut  
Washer (Piston, Upper)  
O-Ring  
Piston  
Washer (Piston, Lower)  
Driver  
Driver Guide (Front)  
Driver Guide (Back)  
Drive Bumper  
Trip Cover  
Elastic Stop Nut (M6x1)  
Screw (6mmx22)  
Spring (Trip Lever)  
Trip Lever  
Screw (6mmx10mm)  
O-Ring  
Part #  
72  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
Nose  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
Trip Foot Assy.  
Door Hinge Pin  
Holding Pawl  
Compression Spring  
Kickback Pawl  
Screw (6mmx35mm)  
Pawl Drive Pin  
Door  
Latch Retainer Pin  
Latch Spring  
Door Latch  
Screw (6mmx12mm)  
Lock Washer  
Piston Washer  
Gage  
Gage Nut Plate  
Post Retainer  
Receiver Spring  
Spring  
Magazine  
Magazine Wear Clip  
Spacer  
Magazine Post  
Magazine Bushing  
Washer  
Platform Assy.  
Cover Hinge Pin  
Gauge Bracket  
Magazine Cover  
Cover Retainer  
Hex Wrench  
O-Ring  
Head Valve  
Head Valve Seal  
Cylinder Sleeve  
O-Ring  
O-Ring  
Bullhead Ring  
O-Ring  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
Frame  
Filter (Optional)  
Air Plug (1/4” NPT)  
O-Ring  
Handle End Cap  
O-Ring  
O-Ring  
Trigger Valve Cap Assy.  
O-Ring  
O-Ring  
Trigger Valve  
O-Ring  
O-Ring  
Trigger Valve Housing  
O-Ring  
Feed Pawl  
Roll Pin  
Hinge Pin Retainer  
Retaining Ring  
O-Ring Feed Piston Cap  
Feed Piston Cap  
Feed Piston Bumper  
Feed Piston  
O-Ring Piston Stem  
Spring (Feed Pawl)  
Feed Pawl Pin  
Poppet Orifice Plate  
Compression Spring  
(3129)  
O-Ring  
Trigger Stem  
Trigger Valve Cap  
Tool Oil  
NOTE:  
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually  
as replacement parts.  
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM  
17  
21 22  
16  
1
2
3
4
15  
39  
42  
43  
5
6
7
8
7
24  
25  
26  
27  
39  
40  
28  
29  
30  
31  
44  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
9
10  
41  
11  
12  
13  
14  
103  
104 TOOL OIL NOT SHOWN.  
45  
90  
95  
46  
47  
48  
101  
93  
1
97  
49  
96  
63  
95  
94  
93  
92  
52  
50  
51  
53  
99  
55  
2
64  
54  
65  
66  
67  
23  
68  
69  
70  
71  
57  
91  
90  
89  
83  
102  
56  
78  
56  
57  
82  
63  
75  
63  
88  
76  
100  
72  
81  
80  
79  
87  
86  
85  
84  
58  
73  
74  
77  
78  
59  
NOTE:  
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually  
as replacement parts.  
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