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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always use approved SAFETY GLASSES and EAR PROTECTION when operating this Nailer. The
operator and others in the work area should always wear approved FRONT and SIDE eye protection
when operating this Nailer. Eye protection will help guard against fl ying nails and debris, which could
cause severe eye injury.
EYE AND EAR PROTECTION should be used to prevent hearing damage when there are high noise
levels in the work area.
ALWAYS use ear plugs with a noise reduction rated at 29 db or highter at a construction site.
Nailer noise ratings are at LPA-1sd=90.6,
LWA-1sd=99.3 and LPA-1s,1m=86.3.
Nailer vibration rating: m/s2=3.05.
Always DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY before making any adjustments, repairing, clearing jams or when the
Nailer is not in use. Do not use on scaffolding or ladders and disconnect nailer from air supply when transporting
between installation areas.
Never attach the female end of a quick disconnect to the Nailer. This will trap air inside the Nailer and permit it to
be discharged. Only the unrestricted male connection should be attached to the Nailer.
Nailer requires an air source that can continuously deliver 80 to 110 psi at 3-1/2 cubic feet of air per minute for
operation.
Normal air pressure should not exceed 120 psi or damage to the Nailer and seals may occur. Excess air pressure
can cause the Nailer to explode.
To prevent fi re or explosion, use only regulated compressed air—do not use bottled gases of any kind (no oxygen
or combustible gasses) to power this Nailer.
Nailer is intended for use installing wood fl ooring and is not to be used for purposes not specifi ed in the operations
manual.
The trigger is a safety device and should only be pulled when the Nailer is in proper Position on the work surface
and before the plunger is struck with the mallet. Do not tie or tape down the safety trigger as the Nailer could
discharge if dropped on the plunger. The Nailer will not fi re unless the trigger is pulled before the mallet blow. Do
not use the trigger safety as a lock up for the plunger then rack the wood using the locked up Nailer body. It will
severely damage the Mechanism and the Nailer. Use the mallet to rack the wood strip, not the Nailer.
Do not use any nails other than Powernail Powercleats Nails which are specifi cally designed for use in any
Powernailer. Powercleats Nails are available in various lengths. Contact your Powernail Dealer for Powercleats
Nails.
Use only Powernail replacement parts in the repair or maintenance of this nailer. Parts or repair services are
available from the manufacturer or from agents authorised by the manufacturer. Repairs should be carried out
only by trained service personel in the fi eld of fastener driving tools who will observe proper safety controls while
performing maintenace. Service personel should be qualifi ed to to asses the safe working condition of fastener
driving tools.
Never place any part of the body in the discharge path of the Nailer when air is connected to the Nailer.
Always make sure Nailer is empty of cleats before connecting air hose so as to prevent any accidental
discharge from occurring.
Never leave the Nailer unattended while it is connected to an air supply.
Whenever air is connected to the Nailer, keep body parts away from the nail discharge path. Disconnect the air
line before making adjustments or repairs on the Nailer. Only connect air to an unloaded Nailer so as to prevent
accidental discharge.
POWERNAIL COMPANY, INC.
1300 Rose Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 US
Phone: 1-800-323-1653 OR 847-847-3000
www.powernail.com
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