Straight
16 Gauge Finishing Air Nailer
Instruction Manual
V1.0
8990863
8990863 16 Gauge Straight Finishing Air Nailer
Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Capacity | 100 nails |
| Nail length | 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in. |
| Gauge | 16 |
| Operating pressure | 70 to 110 PSI |
| Max. pressure | 120 PSI |
| Air inlet size | 1/4 in. NPT |
| Firing mode | Single sequential |
| Material | Aluminum |
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER!
This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING!
This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE!
This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
INTRODUCTION
This air-powered tool effectively and easily delivers finishing nails. It features durable aluminum construction and a comfort-grip handle for superior control. Ideal for window and door trims, cabinets, paneling, furniture and more.
SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.
WORK AREA
- Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
- Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
- Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage. Lock tools away and keep out of the reach of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSIStraight Finishing Air Nailer Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
- Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and the tool.
- The air source used with this tool may cause hearing damage.
Wear ear protection gear to eliminate or reduce the noise. - This tool can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing protection gear with an appropriate Noise Reduction Rating to withstand the decibel levels.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.
- Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
- Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
- Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control in unexpected situations.
- Serious injury or death may occur from inhaling compressed air.
The air stream may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors or solid particles. Never inhale compressed air directly from the pump or air tool. - Keep your fingers away from the trigger/switch while carrying the tool, handling the tool or attaching an air hose or an accessory. Lock the trigger/switch safety if available.
- Always keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others.
- Keep hands and any body parts away from rear area to prevent injury.
- Do not allow children to hold or handle tool in any capacity.
- Do not keep trigger or safety depressed while loading or unloading.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
- Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended purpose.
- Do not use the tool if any parts are damage broken or misplaced. Repair or replace the parts.
- Do not drive fasteners into scaffolding, ladders, vehicles or other similarly constructed items and materials.
- Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of a work piece. This may cause the work piece to split and for the fastener to fly free or ricochet.
- Do not drive fastener on top of nailed fastener.
- Only operate tool when safety nose is in contact with the work piece.
- Do not operate tool without fasteners.
- Never fire fasteners into the air or away from work piece.
AIR TOOL PRECAUTIONS
- Use only clean and dry compressed air as a power source.
Contaminated or moist air will gradually damage the tool. - Install an in-line shutoff valve or regulator to allow immediate control over the air supply in an emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.
- Discontinue tool use if it does not work properly or air is leaking.
Tag or mark the tool as ‘defective’ or ‘out of service’ until repaired. - Check the manufacturer’s maximum pressure rating for air tools and accessories. Compressor outlet pressure must be regulated to never exceed the maximum pressure rating of the tool (see Specifications). Exceeding the maximum PSI rating can create a bursting hazard, causing injury and property damage.
- Attach all accessories properly to the tool before connecting the air supply. A loose accessory may detach or break during operation.
- Never use oxygen, combustible gas or any other bottled gas as a power source. Any power source other than an air compressor could cause an explosion and serious personal injury.
- Turn OFF the valve and discharge any remaining air pressure after each use or before adjusting the tool.
- Do not leave the air tool unattended with its compressed air supply on. Turn off the compressed air supply and bleed the air tool of any remaining compressed air before leaving the air tool unattended.
- Serious injury may occur from loose debris being propelled at high speeds from the compressed air stream. Always wear OSHA approved safety glasses to protect the eyes during operation of the air compressor.
- Always turn off the air compressor and drain tank pressure completely before attempting maintenance or attaching air tools. Release pressure slowly from the system.
- A filter-regulator-lubricator should be kept as close to the tool as possible.
AIR HOSE PRECAUTIONS
- Inspect the tool’s air hose for cracks, fraying or other faults before each use. Discontinue use if the air hose is damaged or hissing is heard from the air hose or couplers. Replace the defective air hose.
- Do not allow people, mobile equipment or vehicles to pass over the unprotected air hose. Position the air hose away from high traffic areas, in a reinforced conduit or place planks on both sides of the air hose to create a protective trench.
- Prevent damage to the air hose by observing the following:
a. Never carry the tool by the air hose.
b. Keep the air hose behind the tool and out of the tool’s work path.
c. Keep the air hose away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
d. Do not wrap the air hose around the tool as sharp edges may pierce or crack the air hose. Gently coil the hose and either hang on a hook or fasten with a device to keep hose together when storing. - A damaged or disconnected air hose under pressure may whip around and inflict personal injury or damage the work area. Secure the compressor’s air hose to a fixed or permanent structure with clamps or cable ties.
UNPACKING
WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace the missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a malfunction and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
IDENTIFICATION KEY
A. Handle
B. Gun Body
C. Trigger
D. Magazine
E. Air Inlet
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Numbered references in parenthesis (#1) refer to the included Parts List.
Letter references in parenthesis (A) refer to the included Identification Key.
OPERATION
- Disconnect the tool’s air supply from the air inlet (E).
- Keeping the point of the tool facing downwards, insert a strip of fasteners into the magazine (D).
- Release the latch (#64) and pusher (#77) and then slide the pusher against the magazine.
- Reconnect the tool to the air supply.
- Ensure the air pressure is within the correct range (see Specifications).
- Holding the handle (A) firmly, press the tool onto your work piece in the desired location and hold steady.
- Gently squeeze the trigger (B) to drive fastener into work piece.
- Inspect work piece.
a. If fastener is driven too deep or too shallow into work piece, adjust the air accordingly before continuing.
b. If results are as desired, continue.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
- Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is efficient, easier to control and will have fewer problems.
- Inspect the tool components periodically, including the trigger, safety mechanisms and spring. Repair or replace damaged or worn components. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
- Inspect the tool fittings, alignment, hoses and power supply cord periodically. Have damaged or worn components repaired or replaced by an authorized technician. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
- Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
- Only use accessories intended for use with this tool.
- Keep the tool handles clean, dry and free from oil/grease at all times.
- Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for replacements.
- Check and change all worn or damaged O-rings and seals.
- Tighten all screws and caps.
- Keep magazine and nose of tool clean and free from any dirt, lint or any other abrasive materials.
WARNING! Only qualified service personnel should repair the tool. An improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the user and/or others.
LUBRICATION
If you’re using the tool without the in-liner automatic oilier, place 2 to 6 drops of pneumatic tool oil onto the air inlet before each session or after 2 hours of use.
When replacing O-rings and cylinders lubricate with pneumatic tool oil.
DISPOSAL
Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or bylaws for electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician service the tool.
| Problem(s) | Possible Cause(s) | Suggested Solution(s) |
| Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area | 1. The O-ring in the trigger valve is damaged. 2. The trigger valve head is damaged. 3. The trigger valve stem, seal or O-ring is damaged. | 1. Check and replace the O-ring. 2. Check and replace the trigger valve head. 3. Check and replace the trigger valve stem, seal or Oring. |
| Air leak near bottom of tool | 1. There are loose screws. 2. The O-rings or bumper are damaged. | 1. Tighten the screws. 2. Check and replace the O-rings or bumper. |
| Air leak between body and cylinder cap | 1. There are loose screws. 2. The O-rings or seals are worn or damaged. | 1. Tighten the screws. 2. Check and replace the O-rings or seals. |
| Blade driving fastener too deep | 1. The bumper is worn. 2. The air pressure is too high. | 1. Replace the bumper. 2. Adjust the air pressure. |
| Tool not operating well: cannot drive fastener, sluggish operation | 1. The air supply is inadequate. 2. The lubrication is inadequate. 3. The O-rings or seals are worn or damaged. 4. The exhaust port in the cylinder head is blocked. | 1. Verify that the air supply is adequate. 2. Place 2 to 6 drops of pneumatic tool oil on the air inlet. 3. Check and replace the O-rings or seals. 4. Replace the damaged internal parts. |
| Tool skips fasteners | 1. There is a worn bumper or damaged spring. 2. Dirt is lodged in front plate. 3. Dirt or damage is preventing fasteners from moving freely in magazine. 4. The cylinder cover seal is leaking. 5. The O-ring on the piston is worn, dry or needs lubrication. | 1. Replace the bumper spring or the pusher spring. 2. Clean the drive channel on the front plate. 3. Clean the magazine. 4. Replace the cylinder cover seal washer. 5. Replace and/or lubricate the O-ring. |
| Tool is jamming | 1. The fasteners are damaged or incorrect. 2. The driver guide is damagedor worn. 3. The magazine or nose screw is loose. 4. The magazine is dirty. | 1. Change and use the correct fastener. 2. Check and replace the driver. 3. Tighten themagazine. 4. Clean the magazine. |
PARTS BREAKDOWN
PARTS LIST
| # | DESCRIPTION | # | DESCRIPTION |
| 1 | Bolt | 46 | Spring |
| 2 | Air deflector | 47 | Safety seat |
| 3 | Bumper washer | 48 | Pin |
| 4 | Bolt | 49 | Snap retainer |
| 5 | Spring washer | 50 | Direction pin |
| 6 | Cylinder cover | 51 | Direction stand |
| 7 | O-ring | 52 | Adjustment nut |
| 8 | Compressed spring | 53 | Safety stand |
| 9 | O-ring | 54 | Bolt |
| 10 | O-ring | 55 | Fixed slice |
| 11 | O-ring | 56 | Compressed spring |
| 12 | Switch valve | 57 | Block |
| 13 | O-ring | 58 | Driver guide |
| 14 | Collar | 59 | Spacer |
| 15 | O-ring | 60 | Snap retainer |
| 16 | O-ring | 61 | Spacer pin |
| 17 | O-ring | 62 | Cover plate |
| 18 | O-ring | 63 | Bolt |
| 19 | Main piston | 64 | Release latch |
| 20 | Bumper | 65 | Bolt |
| 21 | Washer | 66 | Snap retainer |
| 22 | Cylinder cover washer | 67 | Pin |
| 23 | Gun body | 68 | Bolt |
| 24 | O-ring | 69 | Spring |
| 25 | O-ring | 70 | Drive nail plate |
| 26 | Trigger valve set | 71 | Magazine |
| 27 | O-ring | 72 | Nut |
| 28 | O-ring | 73 | Bolt |
| 29 | O-ring | 74 | Pin |
| 30 | Trigger valve guide | 75 | Fixed seat |
| 31 | Switch spring | 76 | Spring |
| 32 | O-ring | 77 | Pusher |
| 33 | Switch valve stem | 78 | Washer |
| 34 | O-ring | 79 | Fixed lever |
| 35 | Switch valve set | 80 | Strengthen slice |
| 36 | Pin | 81 | Bolt |
| 37 | Trigger | 82 | Bolt |
| 38 | Safety space | 83 | Washer |
| 39 | Trigger pin | 84 | Support seat |
| 40 | O-ring | 85 | Nut |
| 41 | Pin | 86 | Rubber handle case |
| 42 | Joint seat | 87 | End cap washer |
| 43 | Fixed block | 88 | End cap |
| 44 | Joint bolt | 89 | Air plug |
| 45 | Steel ball | 90 | Air plug case |
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8990863
V1.0
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