Harbor Freight Tools Nail Gun 68068 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions  
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framing nailer  
28° angle  
21° angle  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS  
WARNING – When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:  
General  
a. To reduce the risks of electric shock,  
fire, and injury to persons, read all the  
instructions before using the tool.  
Work area  
a. Keep the work area clean and well lighted.  
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the  
risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.  
c. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away  
while operating the tool. Distractions are able  
to result in the loss of control of the tool.  
b. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,  
gases, or dust. The tool is able to create sparks  
resulting in the ignition of the dust or fumes.  
Personal safety  
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and  
use common sense when operating the tool.  
Do not use the tool while tired or under the  
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.  
A moment of inattention while operating the  
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.  
f.  
Always wear eye protection.  
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles  
with side shields.  
g.  
Always wear hearing protection when  
using the tool. Prolonged exposure to  
high intensity noise is able to  
b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and  
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,  
jewelry, or long hair increases the risk of injury to  
persons as a result of being caught in moving parts.  
cause hearing loss.  
h. Do not attach the hose or tool to your body.  
Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the  
risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts.  
c. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the  
trigger is released before connecting to  
the air supply. Do not carry the tool with  
your finger on the trigger or connect the tool  
to the air supply with the trigger pressed.  
i. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.  
Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone  
whether it contains fasteners or not.  
j. WARNING – Do not fire fastener on top of another  
fastener. This is able to cause the fastener to be  
deflected and hit someone, or cause the tool to  
react and result in a risk of injury to persons.  
d. Do not overreach. Keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
Proper footing and balance enables better  
control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
k. WARNING – Remove finger from the trigger when  
not driving fasteners. Never carry the tool with  
finger on trigger, the tool is able to fire a fastener.  
e.  
Use safety equipment.  
A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and  
a hard hat must be used for the  
applicable conditions. Wear heavy-duty  
work gloves during use.  
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Tool use and care  
a. Use clamps or another practical way to secure  
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.  
Holding the work by hand or against the body  
is unstable and can lead to loss of control.  
f. Maintain the tool with care.  
A properly maintained tool reduces the risk  
of binding and is easier to control.  
g. Check for misalignment or binding of moving  
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition  
that affects the tool’s operation. If damaged, have  
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents  
are caused by poorly maintained tools.  
b. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the  
application. The correct tool will do the job better  
and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed.  
c. Do not use the tool if the trigger does not  
turn the tool on or off. Any tool that cannot  
be controlled with the trigger is dangerous  
and must not be used until repaired.  
There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.  
h. Use only accessories that are identified by the  
manufacturer for the specific tool model. Use of  
an accessory not intended for use with the specific  
tool model, increases the risk of injury to persons.  
d. Disconnect the tool from the air source  
before making adjustments, doing tool  
maintenance, clearing jams, touching the  
safety nosepiece, leaving work area, loading,  
or unloading the tool. Such precautionary  
measures reduce the risk of injury to persons.  
i. Use only those fasteners listed in the  
Specifications chart of this manual.  
Fasteners not identified for use with this tool by the  
tool manufacturer are able to result in a risk of injury  
to persons or tool damage when used in this tool.  
e. Store the tool when it is idle out of reach  
of children and other untrained persons.  
A tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
Service  
a. Tool service must be performed only  
c. Use only the lubricants supplied with the  
by qualified repair personnel.  
tool or specified by the manufacturer.  
b. When servicing a tool, use only identical  
replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.  
Air source  
a.  
Never connect to an air source that is b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible  
capable of exceeding 200 PSI.  
Over pressurizing the tool may cause  
bursting, abnormal operation, breakage  
gases or any bottled gas as an air source  
for the tool. Such gases are capable of  
explosion and serious injury to persons.  
of the tool or serious injury to persons.  
Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at the  
rated pressure or within the rated pressure range as  
marked on the tool. Always verify prior to using the  
tool that the air source has been adjusted to the rated  
air pressure or within the rated air-pressure range.  
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Specific Safety Instructions  
1. Operators and others in work area MUST  
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with  
side shields during use. The employer is  
responsible to enforce the use of eye protection  
by the operator and others in the work area.  
18. Transport tool safely. Always disconnect air  
supply when moving the tool. Carry the tool by  
the handle and avoid contact with the trigger.  
19. Hold tool away from head and body. During operation  
the tool may kick back causing injury.  
2. Keep fingers away from trigger when not  
20. Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece that has people,  
utility lines, or other objects behind or inside it.  
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.  
3. Choice of triggering method is important.  
21. Keep balance while using this tool.  
Check manual for triggering options.  
Keep area below clear if working in an elevated  
location, and secure air hose to prevent falls  
from bystanders accidentally pulling on it.  
4. Always assume the tool contains fasteners.  
5. Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone  
whether it contains fasteners or not.  
22. Obey the manual for the air compressor  
used to power this tool.  
6. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is  
placed firmly against the workpiece.  
23. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow  
immediate control over the air supply in an  
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.  
7. Respect the tool as a working implement.  
8. No horseplay. This tool is not a toy  
and can be deadly if misused.  
24. Do not engrave or stamp anything into  
the housing to avoid weakening it.  
9. Do not load the tool with fasteners when any  
one of the operating controls, such as the  
Trigger or Safety Nosepiece, is activated.  
25. WARNING: Some dust created by power  
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities, contains 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  
10. Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause  
the tool operating controls to become inoperable.  
11. Do not operate the tool if any portion of  
the tool operating controls is inoperable,  
disconnected, altered, or not working properly.  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or  
other masonry products  
• Arsenic and chromium from  
12. Disconnect the tool from the air supply when:  
a. Unattended.  
chemically treated lumber  
Your risk from these exposures varies,  
depending on how often you do this type of work.  
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in  
a well ventilated area, and work with approved  
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are  
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
WARNING: The brass components of  
b. Performing any maintenance or repair.  
c. Clearing a jam.  
d. Moving the tool to a new location.  
13. Do not make any modifications to this tool.  
14. Refer to the tool maintenance instructions for detailed  
information on the proper maintenance of the tool.  
this product contain lead, a chemical  
known to the State of California to cause  
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).  
(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)  
15. 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 of an angle.  
Fasteners can ricochet causing personal injury.  
26. The warnings and precautions discussed in this  
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  
16. Do not fire fasteners too close to the edge of  
a workpiece. They may split the workpiece  
and fly free, causing personal injury.  
product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
17. Keep clear of the workpiece near the area being  
fastened. Fasteners may bend sideways during  
firing, causing them to exit the workpiece at an  
unexpected point, causing personal injury.  
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Vibration Precautions  
This tool vibrates during use.  
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces  
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,  
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.  
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may  
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,  
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.  
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:  
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  
vibration effects on the user.  
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an  
extended period should first be examined by a  
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to  
ensure medical problems are not being caused or  
worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who  
have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past  
hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes,  
or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool.  
If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such  
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),  
seek medical advice as soon as possible.  
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there  
is a choice between different processes.  
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.  
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping  
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.  
7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as explained  
in this manual. If abnormal vibration occurs,  
stop immediately.  
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Functional Description  
Specifications  
ITEM 68028:  
21º Full Head Nails  
2″ to 3-1/2″ Long  
Max. Air Pressure  
Air Inlet  
120 PSI  
1/4″ -18 NPT  
Fastener Type  
Air Consumption  
@ 90 PSI  
ITEM 68028: 3.5 CFM  
ITEM 68068: 2 CFM  
ITEM 68068:  
28º Full or Clipped Head Nails,  
2-3/16″ to 3-9/16″ Long  
Safety Mechanism Single Sequential  
Magazine Capacity 40  
Components and Controls  
Air Inlet Plug  
Air Deflector  
Safety Nosepiece: Also called the workpiece contact,  
the Safety Nosepiece helps prevent the tool from  
firing unless it is pressed against an object.  
Trigger  
Depth Knob: This controls the depth that fasteners  
penetrate. Most applications call for the fastener heads  
to be flush with the surface or slightly sunken.  
Turn the knob left to fire nails deeper.  
Turn the knob right to fire nails shallower.  
Depth  
Knob  
Magazine  
Feeder Shoe  
Safety Nosepiece  
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Initial Tool Set Up/Assembly  
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.  
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,  
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.  
Air Supply  
TO PREVENT EXPLOSION:  
Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air to power this tool. Do not use oxygen,  
carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool.  
1. Incorporate a filter, regulator with pressure gauge,  
oiler, in-line shutoff valve, and quick coupler for  
best service, as shown on Figure A on page 8  
and Figure B on page 9. An in-line shutoff  
ball valve is an important safety device because  
it controls the air supply even if the air hose  
is ruptured. The shutoff valve should be a  
ball valve because it can be closed quickly.  
4. Release the tool’s trigger.  
5. Close the in-line safety valve between  
the compressor and the tool.  
6. Turn on the air compressor according to  
the manufacturer’s directions and allow it  
to build up pressure until it cycles off.  
7. Adjust the air compressor’s output regulator  
so that the air output is enough to properly  
power the tool, but the output will not exceed  
the tool’s maximum air pressure at any time.  
Adjust the pressure gradually, while checking the  
air output gauge to set the right pressure range.  
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not used,  
add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil into  
the airline connection before operation.  
Add a few more drops after each hour of continual use.  
Note: This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug  
covering the air inlet. Remove this plug before set up.  
8. The air pressure setting must not exceed job site  
regulations/restrictions. The air pressure setting  
must not exceed 90 PSI when being used with work  
pieces that have a thickness of less than 1-3/4″.  
2. Attach an air hose to the compressor’s air outlet.  
Connect the air hose to the air inlet of the tool.  
Other components, such as a coupler plug  
and quick coupler, will make operation  
9. Inspect the air connections for leaks.  
Repair any leaks found.  
more efficient, but are not required.  
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY  
FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:  
Do not install a female quick coupler on the tool.  
Such a coupler contains an air valve that will  
allow the air tool to retain pressure and operate  
accidentally after the air supply is disconnected.  
10. If the tool will not be used at this time, turn off  
and detach the air supply, safely discharge  
any residual air pressure, and release the  
trigger to prevent accidental operation.  
Note: Residual air pressure should not be present  
after the tool is disconnected from the air supply.  
However, it is a good safety measure to attempt to  
discharge the tool in a safe fashion after disconnecting  
to ensure that the tool is disconnected and unpowered.  
Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance,  
can be hindered by undersized air supply components.  
3. The air hose must be long enough to reach  
the work area with enough extra length to  
allow free movement while working.  
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Operating Instructions  
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this  
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.  
Inspect tool before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.  
If any problems are found, do not use tool until repaired.  
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up  
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.  
The work area must not allow access by children  
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.  
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps  
(not included) to prevent movement while working.  
4. There must not be hazardous objects  
(such as utility lines or foreign objects) nearby  
that will present a hazard while working.  
2. Route the air hose along a safe route to reach  
the work area without creating a tripping hazard  
or exposing the air hose to possible damage.  
The air hose must be long enough to reach  
the work area with enough extra length to  
allow free movement while working.  
Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Definition  
This tool has a single sequential safety trip mechanism, which is designed to prevent inadvertent firing.  
The tool should only fire if the Safety Nosepiece is pressed against the workpiece prior to  
pulling the Trigger. It should only fire again if the trigger is released and squeezed again.  
The Tool should not fire if the Safety Nosepiece is not pressed against an object.  
Single Sequential Safety Trip Mechanism Testing Procedure  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:  
Empty the tool before this procedure. Point the tool at a piece of scrap wood when testing.  
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.  
2. Empty the magazine of fasteners.  
6. Hold the tool away, or off of the workpiece.  
The Safety Nosepiece should return to its original  
position. Squeeze the Trigger. The tool must not  
cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires), stop immediately  
and take the tool to a qualified service technician.  
3. Check that the Trigger and the Safety Nosepiece  
move freely, without sticking.  
7. Press the Safety Nosepiece against the workpiece  
and squeeze the Trigger. The tool must  
4. Connect the air supply to the tool and  
set within the Operating Air Pressure  
indicated on the Specification chart.  
cycle (fire) only once. Release the trigger and  
squeeze it again. The tool must cycle (fire)  
again only once. With the Trigger held, carefully  
lift the tool 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.  
5. Test the tool by pressing the Safety Nosepiece  
against the workpiece without pulling the Trigger.  
The tool must not cycle (fire). If it cycles (fires),  
stop immediately and have it repaired  
by a qualified service technician.  
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Loading the Tool  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION, BEFORE LOADING:  
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.  
Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.  
Release the trigger.  
Detach the air supply.  
Attempt to fire the Tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it  
is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.  
1. Pull Feeder Shoe all the way to the rear of Magazine. 3. When loading nails, make sure the  
nails are correct angle for nailer.  
2. Orient a strip of nails with the tips down and  
drop the strip of nails into Magazine.  
4. Allow Feeder Shoe to slide forward  
against strip of nails.  
General Operating Instructions  
1. Before each use, test the tool as  
directed in the prior section.  
8. If the tool requires more force to accomplish  
the task, verify that the tool receives sufficient,  
unobstructed airflow (CFM) and increase the  
pressure (PSI) output of the regulator up to the  
maximum air pressure rating of this tool.  
2. If an automatic oiler is not used, add a few  
drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline  
connection before use. Add a few drops  
more after each hour of continual use.  
CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY FROM TOOL OR  
ACCESSORY FAILURE:  
3. Attach the Nailer to the air supply at the air inlet.  
Start your compressor and check the pressure  
making sure it is set at the recommended 70-120  
PSI and not to go over the maximum 120 PSI.  
Do not exceed the tool’s  
maximum air pressure rating.  
If the tool still does not have sufficient force  
at maximum pressure and sufficient airflow,  
then a larger tool may be required.  
4. Adjust Exhaust Cover to direct  
as desired.  
9. After use, to prevent accidents:  
a. Release the trigger.  
5. To fire a nail, place the nose of the Nailer on the  
workpiece. The Nailer should not fire if the Safety  
is not depressed. Once the Safety is depressed,  
gently and briefly squeeze the Trigger once to  
fire one nail. Release the Trigger. Do not fire  
repeatedly; nails could bounce off on one another,  
damaging the workpiece or causing personal injury.  
b. Detach the air supply.  
c. Attempt to fire the Tool into a piece of scrap  
wood to ensure that it is disconnected  
and is incapable of firing any fasteners.  
d. Release the trigger again.  
e. Clean external surfaces with clean, dry cloth.  
f. Store indoors out of children’s reach.  
6. If nails are not being driven flush,  
turn the Depth Knob to the left.  
7. Move the Nailer to another spot on the  
workpiece and squeeze the Trigger again to fire  
another nail. Continue firing nails as needed.  
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User-Maintenance Instructions  
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,  
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams):  
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.  
Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.  
Release the trigger.  
Detach the air supply.  
Attempt to fire the Tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it  
is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.  
Empty the magazine and leave it open during service.  
The Magazine is spring-loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Tool.  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:  
Do not use damaged equipment.  
If abnormal noise, vibration, or leaking air is detected, have the problem corrected before further use.  
TO PREVENT EXPLOSION: Lubricate only with specified lubricants. Lubricate the air inlet using  
only pneumatic tool oil. Lubricate the internal mechanism using only white lithium grease.  
Other lubricants may damage the mechanism and may be highly flammable, causing an explosion.  
Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance  
explained as part of the regular operation of the air-operated tool.  
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general  
2. Daily - Air Supply Maintenance:  
condition of the tool. Check for:  
Every day, perform maintenance on the air supply  
according to the component manufacturers'  
instructions. Maintain the lubricator's oil level.  
Drain the moisture filter regularly.  
Performing routine maintenance on the air  
supply will allow the tool to operate more safely  
and will also reduce wear on the tool.  
loose hardware or housing,  
misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
cracked or broken parts, and  
any other condition that may  
affect its safe operation.  
Clearing Jams  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION,  
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE DONE (including clearing jams):  
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.  
Other people in the work area must also wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles with side shields.  
Release the trigger.  
Detach the air supply.  
Attempt to fire the Tool into a piece of scrap wood to ensure that it  
is disconnected and is incapable of firing any fasteners.  
Empty the magazine and leave it open during service.  
The Magazine is spring-loaded and may cause parts or a fastener to fly out of the Tool.  
1. If a fastener is jammed in the  
3. Pull out the jammed fastener and the remainder of  
the fastener strip from the magazine.  
discharge area, remove it with pliers.  
Dispose of the remaining fastener strip;  
it is likely bent or damaged and may cause repeated  
jamming or damage to the tool if reused.  
2. If a fastener is jammed in the magazine, pull the  
Pusher all the way back to the engaged position.  
Use a screwdriver to release the jammed fastener  
by probing the openings in the magazine.  
4. If the jam cannot be cleared using the method above,  
have the tool serviced by a qualified technician.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
Likely Solutions  
Insufficient  
1. Incorrect tool depth setting.  
1. Turn depth knob to the left  
fastener depth.  
- see Components and Controls on page 6.  
2. Not enough air pressure.  
2. Check for loose connections and make sure that  
air supply is providing enough air pressure (PSI) to the  
tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed maximum air pressure.  
3. Incorrect lubrication or  
not enough lubrication.  
3. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease  
according to directions.  
4. Blocked air inlet screen  
(if equipped).  
4. Clean air inlet screen of buildup.  
5. Mechanism contaminated.  
5. Have qualified technician clean and lubricate  
mechanism. Install in-line filter in air supply  
as stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.  
Fasteners drive  
too deeply.  
1. Incorrect tool depth setting.  
1. Turn depth knob to the right  
- see Components and Controls on page 6.  
2. Too much air pressure.  
1. Jammed fastener.  
2. Reduce air supply pressure (PSI).  
Tool cycles  
without firing  
fastener.  
1. Clear jammed fastener according to  
Clearing Jams instructions.  
2. Tool empty.  
2. Reload with correct fasteners.  
3. Incorrect fasteners used.  
3. Empty, then reload with correct fasteners.  
4. Clean and lubricate magazine and pusher.  
4. Magazine dirty or not  
lubricated properly.  
5. Insufficient air flow.  
5. Check for loose connections and make sure that  
air supply is providing enough air flow (CFM)  
and pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet.  
Do not exceed maximum air pressure.  
Frequent  
jamming.  
Incorrect fastener type.  
Confirm fastener diameter, type, length, angle,  
and collation type. Correct as needed.  
Severe air  
leakage.  
1. Cross-threaded housing  
components.  
1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps.  
If cross-threaded, disassemble and  
(Slight air leakage  
is normal,  
especially on  
older tools.)  
replace damaged parts before use.  
2. Loose housing.  
2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot tighten  
properly, internal parts may be misaligned.  
3. Damaged valve or housing.  
3. Replace damaged components.  
4. Dirty, worn or damaged valve. 4. Clean or replace valve assembly.  
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing  
the tool. Disconnect air supply before service.  
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 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 REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS  
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
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Parts List and Diagram  
Parts List  
Part  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Description  
Qty  
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
Description  
Qty  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
Screw  
Sleeve seat  
Air deflector  
Deflector gasket  
Hex bolt M6x25  
Cylinder cap  
Head valve spring  
Head valve seat  
O-ring 32.6x2.5  
Head valve  
O-ring 44.4x3.5  
Ring gasket  
O-ring 75x2.65  
Collar  
O-ring 16x1.6  
Air valve sleeve  
O-ring 6.1x1.8  
O-ring 6.4x2  
O-ring 9x1.8  
Air valve spring  
Air valve stem  
O-ring 2.5x1.5  
O-ring 18x2.65  
Air valve seat  
Retainer 5  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
Trigger  
O-ring 48.7x2.65  
Cylinder seal ring  
Cylinder  
Safety plate  
Pin 3x16  
Position seat  
Hex flange face bolt M6  
Magazine  
Nail guiding bar  
Magazine positioning screw  
Pin 3x10  
Hex bolt M6x12  
Self locking screw M6  
Pusher seat  
Pusher depressing spring  
Pusher  
Gasket  
O-ring 38.7x3.55  
Piston  
Bumper  
Cylinder cap  
Housing  
O-ring 10.6x1.8  
Spring gasket  
Hex bolt M6x30  
Drive guide  
Left rubber washer  
Right rubber washer  
Drive guide cover  
Guide screw  
Safety  
Safety tip  
Retainer  
Pin 3x30  
Adjusting seat  
Safety spring  
Pushing stem  
Adjusting screw  
Adjusting bolt  
Sealing gasket  
Air valve sealing ring  
Pin 3x35  
Magazine cover  
Normal pin C4x18  
Spring core  
Spiral spring  
Roll pin  
Rubber grip  
End cap gasket  
End cap  
Spring gasket  
Bolt M5x20  
Air inlet plug  
Air inlet plug cover  
Hex bolt M6x20  
Flat gasket 6  
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:  
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
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  
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Limited 90 Day Warranty  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,  
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the  
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,  
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper  
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries  
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of  
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges  
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.  
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may  
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will  
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted  
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353  
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