Operating Instructions
Operating The Nailer
Read this manual and understand all
safety warnings and instructions before
operating the nailer.
LUBRICATION
This nailer requires lubrication before
using the nailer for the first time and
before each use. If an inline oiler is
used, manual lubrication through the
air inlet is not required on a daily basis.
The work surface
NOTICE
!
can become dam-
aged by excessive lubrication. Proper
lubrication is the owner's responsibil-
ity. Failure to lubricate the nailer prop-
erly will dramatically shorten the life
of the nailer and void the warranty.
1. Disconnect the
air supply from
the nailer to
add lubricant.
2. Turn the nailer
so the air inlet is
OIL
facing up. Place
4-5 drops of 30
W non-deter-
gent oil into air
inlet. Do not use
detergent oils,
oil additives, or
air tool oils. Air tool oils contain sol-
vents which will damage the nail-
er's internal components.
3. After adding oil,
run nailer
briefly. Wipe off
any excess oil
from the cap
exhaust.
RECOMMENDED HOOKUP
Please refer to Airtool Setup
(IN170102AV) for system hookup
instructions.
1. The air com-
pressor must be
able to main-
tain a minimum
of 70 psi when
the nailer is
being used. An
inadequate air supply can cause a
loss of power and inconsistent dri-
ving.
2. An oiler can be used
to provide oil circula-
tion through the nail-
er. A filter can be
used to remove liquid
and solid impurities
which can rust or
"gum up" internal parts of the
nailer.
3. Use 3/8" air
hoses with a
minimum
working pres-
sure of 150 psi. Use 1/2" air hoses
for 50' run or longer. For better
performance, install a 3/8" quick
plug (1/4" NPT threads) with an
inside diameter of .315" (8mm) on
the nailer and a 3/8" quick coupler
on the air hose.
4. Use a pressure regulator on the
compressor, with an operating pres-
sure of 0 -125 psi. A pressure regu-
lator is required to control the
operating pressure of the nailer
between 70 and 110 psi.
CONTACT TRIP SAFETY MECHANISM
The NB0040 Brad Nailer is equipped with
a contact trip safety mechanism. When
both the trigger and the work contact
element are depressed, a fastener will be
driven.
METHODS OF OPERATING A
CONTACT TRIP NAILER:
ving nails. Never attach air line or
carry nailer while touching the trigger.
The tool could eject a fastener which
will result in death or serious personal
injury.
SINGLE NAIL OPERATION
This method is preferred for slower and
more precise nail placement.
a. Release trigger
and place nose
of tool against
work surface.
b. Depress the
work contact
element against
work surface
and pull trigger
to drive a fas-
tener.
70 psi
c. Use caution to
Min.
prevent tool
from driving a
110 psi
second nail as a
Max.
result of nailer
recoil. Release
trigger and lift
tool completely
from work sur-
face as tool recoils after each nail
is driven.
MULTIPLE NAIL OPERATION
This method is preferred for faster, less
precise nail placement.
a. Depress trigger
while holding
tool above
work surface.
CHECKING THE WORK CONTACT
ELEMENT (WCE)
Do not touch the
Contact Element (WCE) trip mechanism
trigger unless dri-
before each use. The WCE must move
freely without binding through its
entire travel distance. The WCE spring
must return the WCE to its fully
extended position after being
depressed. Do not operate the nailer if
the WCE trip mechanism is not operat-
ing properly. Personal injury may
occur.
1. Disconnect the
2. Remove all nails
3. Make sure the trig-
4. Reconnect air
5. Depress the Work
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Model NB0040
b. Depress work
contact ele-
ment by tap-
ping the nose
of tool against
work surface in
a bouncing
motion.
c. Each time the
work contact
element is
depressed, a
fastener will be
driven.
Check the opera-
tion of the Work
air supply from
the nailer.
from the maga-
zine (see Loading/
Unloading The
Nailer).
ger and work con-
tact element (WCE) move freely up and
down without sticking or binding.
supply to the
nailer.
Contact Element
(WCE) against
the work surface
without pulling
the trigger. The
nailer MUST NOT
OPERATE. Do
not use the tool if it operates without
pulling the trigger. Personal injury
may result.
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