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FLOOR NAILER
CLEAT & STAPLE TYPE

Model 97586
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

	Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork
contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Manual Revised 10g

SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal
Words
In this manual, on the labeling, and
all other information provided with
this product:
	 This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
	

DANGER indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
	

WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
	

CAUTION, used with
the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
	

NOTICE is used to
address practices not
related to personal injury.
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CAUTION, without the
safety alert symbol, is
used to address practices not
related to personal injury.

Symbol Definitions
Symbol

PSI
CFM
SCFM

Property or statement
Pounds per square inch of pressure
Cubic Feet per Minute flow
Cubic Feet per Minute flow at standard
conditions

NPT

National pipe thread, tapered

NPS

National pipe thread, straight
WARNING marking concerning Risk of
Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles with side shields.
Warning marking concerning Risk of
Puncture Injury. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves.
Read the manual before set-up and/or
use.
WARNING marking concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing protection.
WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSHapproved dust mask/respirator.
WARNING marking concerning Risk of
Explosion.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING
TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS

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WARNING – When using tools, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

c.	

Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

d.	

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.

e.	

Always wear eye protection.
Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles with side shields.
Always wear hearing
protection when using the
tool. Prolonged exposure to
high intensity noise is able to
cause hearing loss.

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.

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.

f.	

c.	

Keep bystanders, children, and
visitors away while operating the tool.
Distractions are able to result in the loss
of control of the tool.

g.	

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.

h.	

Always assume that the tool contains
fasteners. Do not point the tool toward
yourself or anyone whether it contains
fasteners or not.

i.	

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.

Personal safety
a.	

b.	

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.
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.

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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.

b.	

Do not force the tool. Use the correct
tool for the application. The correct tool

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will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which the tool is designed.
c.	

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.

d.	

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.

e.	

Maintain the tool with care. A properly
maintained tool reduces the risk of
binding and is easier to control.

f.	

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. There is a risk of
bursting if the tool is damaged.

g.	

h.	

b.	

When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Use only
authorized parts.

c.	

Use only the lubricants supplied
with the tool or specified by the
manufacturer.

Air source
a.	

Never connect to an air
source that is capable of
exceeding 200 PSI. Over
pressurizing the tool may
cause bursting, abnormal operation,
breakage 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.

b.	

Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,
combustible gases or any bottled gas
as an air source for the tool. Such
gases are capable of explosion and
serious injury to persons.

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.
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.

	 SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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.

2.	

Avoid unintentional misfiring. Always
use caution to avoid accidentally striking
the Head Cap (10). This product does

Service
a.	

Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel.
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not feature a safety mechanism to avoid
misfires. Do not point the tool towards
yourself or anyone whether it contains
nails/staples or not.

angle. Fasteners can ricochet causing
personal injury.
14.	 Do not fire fasteners too close to the
edge of a workpiece. They may split the
workpiece and fly free, causing personal
injury.

3.	

Always assume the tool contains
fasteners.

4.	

Do not point the tool toward yourself or
anyone whether it contains fasteners or
not.

5.	

Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is
placed firmly against the workpiece.

6.	

Respect the tool as a working implement. 16.	 Transport tool safely. Always disconnect
air supply when moving the tool. Carry
No horseplay. This tool is not a toy and
the tool by the handle and avoid contact
can be deadly if misused.
with the head cap.
Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise
17.	 Hold tool away from head and body.
cause the tool operating controls to
During operation the tool may kick back
become inoperable.
causing injury.
Do not operate the tool if any portion of
18.	 Do not fire fasteners into a workpiece
the tool operating controls is inoperable,
that has people, utility lines, or other
disconnected, altered, or not working
objects behind or inside it.
properly.

7.	
8.	

9.	

10.	 Disconnect the tool from the air supply
when:
a.	Unattended.
b.	Performing any maintenance or repair.
c.	Clearing a jam.
d.	Moving the tool to a new location.
11.	 Do not make any modifications to this
tool.
12.	 Refer to the tool maintenance
instructions for detailed information on
the proper maintenance of the tool.
13.	 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
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15.	 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.

19.	 Keep balance while using this tool.
Keep area below clear if working in
an elevated location, and secure air
hose to prevent falls from bystanders
accidentally pulling on it.
20.	 Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.
21.	 Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply
in an emergency, even if a hose is
ruptured.
22.	 Do not engrave or stamp anything into
the housing to prevent weakening of the
housing.
23.	 WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the State

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of California] 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 or other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from 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.)
24.	 WARNING: The brass components of
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.)
25.	 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
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Vibration Precautions

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.
2.	

Do not smoke during use. Nicotine
reduces the blood supply to the hands
and fingers, increasing the risk of
vibration-related injury.

3.	

Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.

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.

	 SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

This tool vibrates during use. 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:
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
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SPECIFICATIONS
Product Applications
Fastener Sizes
Fastener Gauges
Recommended Air Pressure
Air Inlet Size
Magazine Capacity
Accessories

Designed for 1/2” or 3/4” Floor Panels with interchangeable Spacer
Cleat Nails: 1-1/2” to 2” Long / 1/2” Crown Staples: 1” to 2” long
Cleat Nails: 16 Gauge / Crown Staples: 15-1/2 Gauge
70 PSI to 90 PSI: Do Not Exceed 90 PSI
1/4” - 18 NPT
100 Cleat Nails or 80 Crown Staples (Top Loading)
3mm Hex Key Wrench / 4 mm Hex Key Wrench
5mm Ball End Hex Wrench / Bottle with Air Tool Oil
Safety Goggles / Hammer
Spacer for 1/2” Boards

INITIAL TOOL SET UP/
ASSEMBLY

Coupler
Plug

Tool

	 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.

Quick
Coupler

Valve

Quick
Coupler

1.	

•	 This air tool may be shipped with a
protective plug covering the air inlet.
Remove this plug before set up.

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.
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Filter

Regulator with
Pressure Gauge

Recommended Air Line Components

Unpacking

	

Oiler

Air Hose
on Reel

Air
Compressor

Note:	 For additional information regarding the
parts listed in the following pages, refer
to the Assembly Diagram near the end of
this manual.

When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as
possible.

Coupler
Plug

Incorporate a filter, regulator with
pressure gauge, oiler, in-line shutoff
valve, and quick coupler for best service,
as shown in the diagram above. An inline 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.

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.
2.	

Attach an air hose to the compressor’s
air outlet. Connect the air hose to the air

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inlet of the tool. Other components, such
as a coupler plug and quick coupler, will
make operation 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.

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.

4.	

Close the in-line safety valve between
the compressor and the tool.

5.	

Turn on the air compressor according to
the manufacturer’s directions and allow it
to build up pressure until it cycles off.

6.	

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.

7.	

The air pressure setting must not exceed
job site regulations/restrictions.

8.	

Inspect the air connections for leaks.
Repair any leaks found.

9.	

If the tool will not be used at this time,
turn off and detach the air supply
and safely discharge any residual air
pressure.
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Loading Staples:

Loading
	

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.

LATCH (44)

MOVABLE
MAGAZINE (50)

1.	

Press the Latch (44) and pull the
Movable Magazine (50) back.

2.	

Place a full clip of the desired size
staples (1” to 2” long) in the Fixed
Magazine (35) from the top. Up to
80 staples may be loaded in the Fixed
Magazine.

3.	

Push the Movable Magazine (50) forward
and secure the Movable Magazine in
place with the Latch (44).

Changing the Spacer
The Nailer is equipped with a factory preinstalled Spacer for 3/4” Boards (32) and an
additional uninstalled Spacer for 1/2” Boards
(58). To change the Spacer:
1.	

Disconnect the Nailer from its air supply.

2.	

Empty the Moveable Magazine (50)
completely.

3.	

Attempt to fire the Nailer into a piece
of scrap wood to ensure that it is
disconnected and is incapable of firing
any fasteners.

4.	

Set the tool on its side to expose the
three Screws (33).

FIXED
MAGAZINE (35)

Loading Cleat Nails:
1.	

Press the Latch (44) and pull the
Movable Magazine (50) back.

2.	

Place a full clip of the desired size cleat
nails (1-1/2” to 2” long) in the Fixed
Magazine (35) from the side. The head
of the cleat nails should be inserted into
the notch on the Fixed Magazine (35).
Up to 100 cleat nails may be loaded in
the Fixed Magazine.

3.	

SCREW (33)
SPACER
(32/58)

5.	

Remove the three Screws (33). Then,
remove the current Spacer (32/58).

6.	

Align the three mounting holes in the
desired Spacer (32/58) with the three
threaded mounting holes.

Push the Movable Magazine (50) forward 7.	
and secure the Movable Magazine in
place with the Latch (44).

Secure the Spacer (32/58) to the tool,
using the three Screws (33).

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GENERAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This tool DOES NOT
use a SAFETY
MECHANISM.
Extreme caution must be used
whenever this tool is connected to
an air supply. If the tool is
dropped, or if the Head Cap (10)
is accidentally struck, then the tool
will fire a nail or staple, potentially
causing SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY.

HAMMER
(57)

	

1.	

2.	
3.	

4.	

PREVIOUSLY
INSTALLED
BOARDS

HEAD
CAP (10)

Attach the Floor Nailer to the air supply
at the Quick Connector. Start your
compressor and check the pressure,
making sure it is set at the recommended
70-90 PSI. Do not exceed the
maximum 90 PSI.
5.	
WARNING! Keep your feet clear of the
Floor Nailer.
NOTE: Before using on a floor, test the
tool on a scrap piece of wood. Adjust
the driving depth by providing more or
less air pressure. Do not exceed the
maximum air pressure (PSI).
Hold the Arm (56) securely and press the
Spacer (32) to the work surface, making
sure the Spacer is over the nail/staple
target position.

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SPACER
(32)
WOOD
SUBFLOOR

BOARD BEING
INSTALLED

Press down hard so that the Spacer (32)
is firmly contacting the work surface.
Then, using the Hammer (57), strike
the Head Cap (10) firmly to drive the
fastener into the work surface. Lift the
Floor Nailer off the work surface. Repeat
this process until the job is completed.

6.	

When finished, disconnect the Floor
Nailer from the air supply source.

7.	

WARNING! After disconnecting the
Floor Nailer from the air compressor,
there could still be enough air pressure
to fire the Floor Nailer. After the air hose
is disconnected, always fire the Floor
Nailer into scrap wood repeatedly to
make sure all of the compressed air is
expended.

8.	

When finished, make sure to store the
Floor Nailer in a clean, dry, safe location
out of reach of children and other
unauthorized people.

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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.
•	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.

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.
Daily - Air Supply Maintenance:
Every day, perform maintenance on the
air supply according to the component
manufacturers’ instructions. The
lubricator’s oil level needs to be
maintained and the moisture filter must
be regularly drained. Performing routine
maintenance on the air supply will allow
the tool to operate more safely and will
also reduce wear on 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

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Clearing Jams
1.	

To remove a jammed cleat nail/staple,
disconnect the tool from its air supply, lift
the Latch (44) and slide the Moveable
Magazine (50) back until it locks in place.
Then, lean the Floor Nailer back.

2.	

Remove all cleat nails/staples from the
Moveable Magazine (50). Then press
the Latch (44) and slide the Moveable
Magazine forward all the way, making
sure it locks in place.

3.	

Attempt to fire the Floor Nailer into
a piece of scrap wood to ensure it is
disconnected and is incapable of firing
any nails/staples.

4.	

With the Blade Guide (26) facing away
from you, remove the four Screws (24).
Then remove the Blade Guide to expose
the jammed cleat nail/staple.

5.	

Pull out the jammed fastener and the
remainder of the fastener strip that is
still in the magazine. Dispose of the
remaining fastener strip; it may be bent
or damaged in some other way.

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6.	

Replace the Blade Guide (26), and four
Screws (24).

7.	

Reload the tool with cleat nails/staples.
Then, reconnect the air supply hose to
the tool.

8.	

Press the Blade Guide (26) against
a piece of scrap wood, and test fire
the Floor Nailer several times while
checking for proper operation. If the

tool is properly firing, you may continue
using the tool. If the tool fails to perform
properly, immediately discontinue use
and have the tool repaired by a qualified
service technician.
9.	

If you are unable to clear the fastener
jam using the method prescribed above,
the tool should be taken to a qualified
service technician for proper servicing.

Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible Causes

Likely Solutions

Air leaking in
Cylinder Cap.

1.	 Loose nose Screw (13).
2.	 Seal (17) is cracked or worn.

1.	 Tighten and recheck.
2.	 Replace Seal.

Lack of power.
Slow to cycle.
Low power when
shooting and
returning.

1.	 Tool is too dry.

1.	 Add about 3 drops of pneumatic tool oil into the Air
Plug (55).
2.	 Set air supply between 70 PSI and 90 PSI.
3.	 Clean exhaust channel.

Shooting no
fasteners, or
intermittent
feeding.

1.	 Damaged Pusher Spring (39). 1.	 Replace Spring.
2.	 Wrong size of fasteners.
2.	 Use proper fasteners.
3.	 Fixed Magazine (35) or Baffle 3.	 Clean Fixed Magazine and Babble Plate.
Plate (23) is dirty.

Fastener is
jammed in tool.

1.	 Driver channel is worn.
2.	 Piston Assy. (9) broken/worn.
3.	 Bent fasteners.

2.	 Air pressure too low.
3.	 Exhaust blocked.

Severe air
1.	 Cross-threaded housing
leakage.
components.
(Slight air leakage
is normal,
2.	 Loose housing.
especially on
older tools.)
3.	 Damaged valve or housing.
4.	 Dirty, worn or damaged valve.

1.	 Replace Baffle Plate (23).
2.	 Replace Piston Assy.
3.	 Remove Bent fasteners. Replace with Cleat Nails
1-1/2 to 2” long or Staples 1” to 2” long.
1.	 Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps. If
cross-threaded, disassemble and replace damaged
parts before use.
2.	 Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot tighten
properly, internal parts may be misaligned.
3.	 Replace damaged components.
4.	 Clean or replace valve assembly.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.

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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.

PARTS LIST
Part
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

Description

Cylinder Bushing
Plunger
O-Ring 19.2×1.8
O-Ring 15.9×1.8
Poppet
O-Ring 42.5×5.4
O-Ring 17.5×2.6
O-Ring 57.4×3.5
Piston Assembly
Head Cap
Screw M5×16
Cylinder Cap
Screw M4×20
Spring Washer 4
Poppet Actuator
O-Ring 54.2×3.5
Seal
Body
Bumper
Nose
Screw M3×18
Spring Pin 3×14
Baffle Plate

Part
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

Description

Screw M5×16
Spring Washer 5
Blade Guide
Limited Nail Plate
Shoe
Joint Guider
Bushing
Screw M6×16
Spacer for 3/4” Boards
Screw M6×12
Spring Pin 3×20
Fixed Magazine
Spring Washer 6
Screw M6×35
Feeder Shoe
Spring
Baffle Lock
Screw
Magazine Plate
Spring
Latch
Washer 3
Screw M3×5

Part
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70

Description

Spring Washer 3
Leaf Spring
Screw M3×8
Movable Magazine
Spring Pin 2.5×11
Nut
Washer
Clamp Screw
Air Plug
Arm
Hammer
Spacer for 1/2” Boards
Screw M3×6
Magnet
Rail
Screw M4×16
Limited Plate
Nut M4
Spring Washer 4
Bushing
Spring Pin 3×12
Washer 4
Hook

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.
REV 10g

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
10
11
12
13
14

57

15

1

16

56

17

2

52
53

3
4

18

55

5

54
52

6

49
50

53

70 69

66
67

46

65

64
63
43

68

47 45
51

7

41

48
24

19
62
61
60

20

23

22

21

35

8
24
9

26

27

28
29

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37

38

14

42

13

39

11

34
25

40
36

44

58
30

31

32

33

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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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