NR65AK2S - Stapler METABO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NR65AK2S METABO

Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in this manual before operating or maintaining this Nailer. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY Most accidents that result from the operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions. Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identifi ed by DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Nailer and in this Manual. NEVER use this Nailer for applications other than those specifi ed in this Manual.

DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage. NOTE emphasizes essential information. EXPLANATION OF THE NAILING ACTION OF THE HITACHI NAILER

SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM: First, press the push lever against the wood; next, pull the trigger to drive the fastener. After nailing once, nailing will not be possible again until the Trigger is released and pressed again. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb3000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb3 2018/03/0915:49:132018/03/0915:49:134 English SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - FOR USING NAILERS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

General To reduce the risks of electric shock, fi re, and injury to persons, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TOOL. DANGER

1. OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA

MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION (SAFETY

GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS). When operating the Nailer, always wear safety glasses with side shields, and make sure others in work area wear safety glasses, too. Safety glasses must conform to the requirements of American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and provide protection against fl ying particles both from the front and side. Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection. The employer must enforce the use of safety glasses by the Nailer operator and others in work area.

2. NEVER USE REACTIVE GASES OR OTHER

BOTTLED GASES. EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR. Never use reactive gases such as oxygen, combustible gases or any other bottled gases as a power source for the Nailer. Use of the above gases is dangerous, as the Nailer will explode. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air.

pre-punched holed metal

concrete If the nail is driven into metal or concrete directly, it could ricochet and hurt yourself as well as others.

4. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF POSITION OF FIRING

HEAD. YES NO work surface When the fi ring head is pointed away from work surface, injuries can occur.

Zone Insert the nail point in direct alignment to the pre- punched metal hole. Do not align with the surface at an angle of less than 50 degrees. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb4000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb4 2018/03/0915:49:132018/03/0915:49:135 English SAFETY — Continued WARNING

6. NEVER POINT TOOL AT YOURSELF OR OTHERS

IN WORK AREA. Always assume that the Nailer contains fasteners. Never point the Nailer toward yourself or others, whether it contains fasteners or not. If fasteners are mistakenly driven, it can lead to severe injuries. Never engage in horseplay with the Nailer. Respect the Nailer as a working implement.

DISCHARGE. Never carry the Nailer with fi nger on Trigger since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself or someone else. Always carry the Nailer by the handle only.

8. KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WHAT TRIGGER

SYSTEM YOU ARE USING. Read and understand section titled “METHODS OF OPERATION.” (page 16) When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, Including the following:

(1) Keep the work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock, fi re, and injury to persons. (2) Do not operate the Nailer in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases, or combustible dust. The Nailer is able to create sparks resulting in the ignition of the dust or fumes. (3) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the Nailer. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control of the Nailer.

(1) Stay alert. Focus on your work and use common sense when working with the Nailer. Do not use the Nailer while tired, after having consumed drugs or alcohol, or while under the infl uence of medication. A moment of inattention while operating the Nailer increases the risk of injury to persons. (2) 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. (3) Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the switch is off before connecting to the air supply. Do not carry the Nailer with your fi nger on the switch or connect the Nailer to the air supply with the switch on. (4) – Disconnect the Nailer from the air source before making adjustments, doing Nailer maintenance, clearing jams, touching the Push Lever, when not in use, leaving work area, leaving the Nailer outside of the operator's supervision or control, loading, or unloading the Nailer, handing it to another person, elevating, lowering or otherwise moving the Nailer to a new location. Never attempt to clear a jam or repair the Nailer unless you have disconnected air hose from the Nailer and removed all remaining fasteners from the Nailer. The Nailer should never be left unattended since people who are not familiar with the Nailer might handle it and injure the themselves. Such precautionary measures reduce the risk of injury to persons. (5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the Nailer in unexpected situations. (6) Use safety equipment. A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for the applicable conditions. (7) – Risk of hearing loss. Wear hearing protection. Hearing protection shall have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) determined in accordance with US Environmental Protection Agency rules that is appropriate for noise exposure. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb5000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb5 2018/03/0915:49:132018/03/0915:49:136 English (8) Always wear head protection. Always wear head protection to protect your head from fl ying objects. (9) Do not attach the hose or Nailer to your body. Attach the hose to the structure to reduce the risk of loss of balance if the hose shifts. (10) – Drive Nails into proper work surface only. Do not drive nail into other nails. This is able to cause the fastener to be defl ected and hit someone, or cause the Nailer to react and result in a risk of injury to persons.

3. Nailer use and care

(1) 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 is able to lead to loss of control. (2) Do not force the Nailer. Use the correct Nailer for the application. The correct Nailer will do the job better and safer at the rate for which the Nailer is designed. (3) Do not use the Nailer if the switch does not turn the Nailer on or off . Any Nailer that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Never use Nailer which is defective or operating abnormally. If the Nailer appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center. (4) Disconnect the Nailer from the air source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Nailer. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the Nailer unintentionally. (5) Store the Nailer when it is idle out of reach of children and other untrained persons. A Nailer is dangerous in the hands of untrained users. (6) Maintain the Nailer with care. Keep the Nailer Clean and lubricated for better and safer performance. (7) Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may aff ect the Nailer's operation. If damaged, have the Nailer serviced before using. Because of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in the surface are dangerous. To avoid this, do not drop the Nailer or strike the Nailer against hard surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs on the Nailer. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained Nailers. There is a risk of bursting if the Nailer is damaged. (8) Do not use the Nailer that is not in proper working order. Tags and physical segregation shall be used for control. (9) Use only accessories that are identifi ed by Hitachi for the specifi c Nailer. Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specifi c Nailer , increases the risk of injury to persons. (10) Use only those fasteners listed in the Accessories section of this manual. Fasteners not identifi ed for use with this Nailer by Hitachi are able to result in a risk of injury to persons or Nailer damage when used in this Nailer.

(1) Tool service must be performed only by qualifi ed repair personnel. (2) When servicing a Nailer, use only identical replacement parts. Use only authorized parts. (3) Use only the lubricants supplied with the Nailer or specifi ed by Hitachi.

(1) Never connect to an air source that is capable of exceeding 200 psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm

) if a regulator fails. Over pressurizing the Nailer is able to result in bursting, abnormal operation, breakage of the Nailer or serious injury to persons. SAFETY — Continued WARNING 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb6000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb6 2018/03/0915:49:132018/03/0915:49:137 English DO NOT EXCEED 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm

Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at the rated pressure or within the rated pressure range as marked on the Nailer. Always verify prior to using the Nailer that the air source has been adjusted to the rated air pressure or within the rated air-pressure range. (2) Never use reactive gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for the Nailer. Such gases are capable of explosion and serious injury to persons.

(1) Be careful of double fi re and being hit by the Nailer due to spring back (“recoil”). After driving a nail, the Nailer may recoil causing it to move away from the work surface. To reduce risk of injury always manage recoil by:

1) always maintaining control of the Nailer.

2) allowing recoil to move the Nailer away from work

3) not resisting recoil such that the Nailer will be

forced back into the work surface.

4) pulling the trigger rapidly and fi rmly after carefully

positioning a nail into the pre-punched metal hole.

5) keeping face and body parts away from the Nailer.

(2) Never Use NON relieving coupler on Nailer. If a non relieving coupler is used on the Nailer, the Nailer can remain charged with air after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after disconnecting. The Nailer and air hose must have a hose coupling such that all pressure is removed from the Nailer when the coupling joint is disconnected. (3) Check Push Lever before use. Make sure the Push Lever operates properly, and is not inoperable, disconnected, or altered. (The Push Lever may be called “Safety”.) Never use the Nailer unless the Push Lever is operating properly, otherwise the Nailer could drive a fastener unexpectedly. Do not tamper with or remove the Push Lever, or otherwise cause the Push Lever to become inoperable. (4) Keep all screws and covers tightly in place. Keep all screws and covers tightly mounted. Check their condition periodically. Never use the Nailer if parts are missing or damaged. (5) Do not load fasteners with Trigger or Push Lever depressed. When loading fasteners into the Nailer or when connecting the air hose,

1) do not depress the Trigger;

2) do not depress the Push Lever; and

3) keep the Nailer pointed downward.

(6) Keep hands and body away from fi ring head during use. Never place your hands or feet closer than 8 inches (200 mm) from the fi ring head. A serious injury can result if the fasteners are defl ected by the workpiece, or are driven away from the point of entry. (7) When working close to an edge of a workpiece or at steep angles, or driving fasteners into thin workpiece use care to minimize chipping, splitting or splintering, or free fl ight, ricochet or piercing of fasteners, which may cause injury. (8) Never drive fasteners from both sides of a wall at the same time. The fasteners can be driven into and through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side. (9) Use extra caution when driving the Nailer into existing walls or other blind areas to prevent contact with hidden objects or persons on other side (eg., wires, pipes). (10) Check for live wires. Avoid the risk of severe electrical shock by checking for live electrical wires that may be hidden by walls, fl oors or ceilings. Turn off the breaker switch to ensure there are no live wires. (11) Do not lift, pull or lower the Nailer by the hose. (12) Do not disconnect air hose from Nailer with fi nger on Trigger. The Nailer can fi re when re- connected to An air supply. (13) Handle Nailer correctly. Operate the Nailer according to this Manual. Never allow the Nailer to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel. (14) Never use Nailer for applications other than those specifi ed in this manual. (15) Never modify or alter a Nailer. Doing so may cause it to malfunction and personal injuries may result. (16) Only for installation purpose of pre-punched holed metal connector to wood stud. SAFETY — Continued WARNING 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb7000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb7 2018/03/0915:49:132018/03/0915:49:138 English (17) Before each fi ring, be sure to position and insert the fi rst nail point through the metal hole. This tool and nails are designed for metal connector with pre-punched holes. Drive nails into work surface only; never into materials too hard to penetrate. If the nail is not positioned and insert properly, it could ricochet and hurt yourself or someone. If you are not sure to position and insert the nail through the metal hole, never drive nails. Never drive nails into metal. Only drive into pre- punched metal holes. SAFETY — Continued WARNING (18) Always point fi rst nail protruded from nose away from yourself and others. Keep your face, hands, feet and other body parts, as well as those of other persons away from the nose muzzle to avoid possible injury during use and carrying. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYER, TOOL OWNER AND TOOL OPERATOR

1. Ensure that this MANUAL is available to operators

and personnel performing maintenance.

2. Train the operator in the safe use of the Nailer as

described in this MANUAL.

3. Ensure that only persons who have read and

understand this MANUAL operate the Nailer.

4. Ensure that Nailers are used only when operators and

others in work area are wearing EYE PROTECTION, and other appropriate personal protective equipment such as HEAD, HEARING, FOOT PROTECTION.

5. Enforce the use of EYE PROTECTION by operators

and others in work area.

6. Ensure that Nailers are kept in safe working order as

described in this MANUAL.

7. Maintain Nailers properly.

8. Ensure that only qualifi ed personnel shall repair

9. Ensure that Nailers that require repair are removed

from service and that tags and physical segregation are used as a means of control.

SAVE THIS MANUAL AND

KEEP IT AVAILABLE FOR OTHERS! 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb8000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb8 2018/03/0915:49:132018/03/0915:49:139 English Top Cover Nose Piston Piston O-Ring Exhaust Cover Driver Blade Push Lever Body Trigger Cap Nail Feeder Feeder Plate Knob Magazine Nail Gate Magazine Cover OPERATION NOTE: The information contained in this Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation of the Nailer. Some illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that diff er from those on your own Nailer.

Dimensions Length × Height × Width 17-5/8" × 13-3/16" × 3-3/8" (448 mm × 335 mm × 85 mm) 11-13/16" × 13-3/16" × 3-3/8" (300 mm × 335 mm × 85 mm) Weight 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) Nail capacity Long magazine: 44 nails (2 strips) Short magazine: 22 nails (1 strip) Air consumption .063 ft

/cycle at 100 psi (1.8 ltr/cycle at 6.9 bar) (1.8 ltr/cycle at 7 kgf/cm

Be sure to use only the genuine HITACHI nails for the NR65AK2 / NR65AK2 (S). The use of any other nails can result in tool malfunction and/or nail breakdown, leading to serious injuries. Only nails shown in the Table below can be driven with this Nailer. Paper-collated strip nails Full-head nails (8d) .131 × 1-1/2" (3.3 × 38 mm) (10d) .148 × 1-1/2" (3.8 × 38 mm) (10d) .148 × 2-1/2" (3.8 × 64 mm) (16d) .162 × 2-1/2" (4.1 × 64 mm) Min. Max. .131" (3.3 mm) 1-1/2" (38 mm) .280" (7.1 mm) .162" (4.1 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) .280" (7.1 mm) ACCESSORIES WARNING

Accessories other than those shown below can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries. STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Pneumatic Tool Lubricant .8 oz. (25 cc) oil feeder (Code No. 877153) 4 oz. (120 cc) oil feeder (Code No. 874042) 1 quart (1 ltr) can (Code No. 876212) NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of HITACHI. APPLICATIONS DANGER

Pre-punched holed metal connector to wood stud installation only.

Never drive nails into metal or concrete.

Metal hardware with pre-punched holes to wood stud installation only. Straps, Joist hangers, framing anchors BEFORE OPERATION Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 – 8). Make sure of the followings before operation. WORKING ENVIRONMENT WARNING

No fl ammable gas, liquid or other fl ammable objects at worksite.

Clear the area of children or unauthorized personnel. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb10000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb10 2018/03/0915:49:142018/03/0915:49:1411 English AIR SUPPLY DANGER

NEVER use reactive gases or other bottled gases. Explosion may occur. WARNING

Never connect Nailer to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm

Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source for this Nailer.

Air compressors used to supply compressed air to this Nailer must comply with the requirements of the latest version of ANSI Standard B 19.3 “Safety Standard For Compressors For Process Industries.”

Moisture or oil in the air compressor may accelerate wear and corrosion in the Nailer. Drain daily.

Use a regulator with a pressure range of 0 – 120 psi (0 – 8.3 bar 0 – 8.5 kgf/cm

Filter-regulator-lubricator units supply an optimum condition for the Nailer and extend the Nailer life. These units should always be used. Filter ............ The fi lter removes moisture and dirt mixed in compressed air. Drain daily unless fi tted with an automatic drain. Keep the fi lter clean by regular maintenance. Regulator ......The regulator controls the operating pressure for safe operation of the Nailer. Inspect the regulator before operation to be sure it operates properly. Lubricator .... The lubricator supplies an oil mist to the Nailer. Inspect the lubricator before operation to be sure the supply of lubricant is adequate. Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. Nailer Side Filter Lubricator Compressor Side Regulator

Compressed air supply hoses shall have a minimum working pressure rating equal to or greater than the pressure from the power source if a regulator fails, or 150 psi (10.4 bar 10.6 kgf/cm

), whichever is greater.

Using the Air consumption table and the Air compressor size formula, fi nd a correct compressor size. Air consumption table Operating pressure psi (bar) (kgf/cm

(6.9) (7) Air consumption

(1.8) Air compressor size formula Amount of air required =number of Nailers × average nails driven each minute per Nailer × air consumption at given air pressure × safety factor (always 1.2) Example: 2 Nailers operating at 100 psi driving 30 nails per minute Amount of air required =2 × 30 × .063 (1.8) × 1.2 =4.5 CFM (ft

/min) (180 ltr/min) After making the calculations as shown above, you should fi nd a compressor providing 4.5 CFM of air that is required. LUBRICATION It is important that the Nailer be properly lubricated. Without proper lubrication, the Nailer will not work properly and parts will wear prematurely.

Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. Do not use detergent oil or additives. These lubricants will harm the O-rings and other rubber parts. This will cause the Nailer to malfunction. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb11000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb11 2018/03/0915:49:142018/03/0915:49:1412 English

If a lubricator is not available, supply 5 – 10 drops of Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant into the air plug on the Nailer twice a day.

Do not store the Nailer in a cold weather environment. Keep the Nailer in a warm area until beginning the work.

If the Nailer is already cold, bring it in a warm area and allow the Nailer to warm up before use.

Reduce the air pressure to 70 psi (4.9 bar 5 kgf/cm

Remove all nails from the Nailer.

Connect the air hose and free-fi re (blank-fi re) the Nailer. The lowered air pressure will be enough to free- fi re the Nailer. Slow speed operation tends to warm up the moving part. CAUTION

Do not free-fi re the Nailer at high pressure.

Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1 specifi cations. Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection. WARNING

Never use Nailer unless push lever is operating properly.

Do not push tool forward when positioning the fi rst nail in metal hole. If pushing forward, nail head will be damaged and broken, or will cause jamming. This tool has a Sequential Trip Mechanism (Single Shot) for use when precision nail placement is necessary. You must fi rst depress the nail point where you want to drive a nail and then pull the trigger. After the nail is driven, completely release the trigger and lift the tool off the work surface. This tool is not designed for contact trip operation (bounce fi re), and not available for contact trip valve units. And this tool has a new push lever (safety) mechanism, this is a diff erent push lever mechanism from another nailers. The position of the push lever when the nail feeder is pulled back is shown as below. At Non-Firing Push Lever Nose When nails are loaded and the trigger is depressed, the push lever comes down and when the push lever touches the workpiece, a nails is driven. Push Lever Nose At Firing Push Lever Nose Workpiece This tool is equipped with a lockout feature that prevents the tool from being activated when there are 5 or less nails in the magazine. Before actually beginning the nailing work, test the Nailer by using the checklist below. Conduct the tests in the following order. If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the Nailer and contact a Hitachi authorized service center immediately. (1) DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER. REMOVE ALL NAILS FROM NAILER.

ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED. If any screws are loose, tighten them. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb12000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb12 2018/03/0915:49:142018/03/0915:49:1413 English

FEEDER. Nail Feeder Push Lever Do not connect air hose (2) Adjust the air pressure to 70 psi (4.9 bar 5 kgf/cm

Connect the air hose. Do not load any nails in the Nailer.

THE NAILER MUST NOT LEAK AIR. Hold the Nailer downward and pull the trigger with pulling back the nail feeder.

THE NAILER MUST NOT DRIVE. Nail Feeder Pull Trigger (3) With fi nger off the trigger, depress the push lever against the workpiece.

THE NAILER MUST NOT DRIVE. Do not pull Trigger Depress Push Lever (4) Without touching the trigger, fi rst depress the push lever against the workpiece. Pull the trigger with pulling back the nail feeder.

THE NAILER MUST DRIVE. (5) With the Nailer off the workpiece, pull the trigger. Depress the push lever against the workpiece.

THE NAILER MUST NOT DRIVE. (6) If no abnormal operation is observed, you may load nails in the Nailer. Drive nails into the workpiece that is the same type to be used in the actual application.

Adjust the air pressure at recommended operating pressure 80 – 120 psi (5.4 – 8.3 bar 5.5 – 8.5 kgf/cm

according to the length of nails and the hardness of workpiece. The correct air pressure is the lowest pressure which will do the job. Using the Nailer at a higher than required air pressure unnecessarily over stresses the Nailer. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb13000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb13 2018/03/0915:49:152018/03/0915:49:1514 English

When nails are loaded in the magazine, the nail gate can not be changed to the other position. (2) Insert nail strips from rear of magazine. (3) Slide the nail strip forward in the magazine. The nail strip should pass over the nail stopper, which means it is in proper position. Nail Stopper Nail Strip (4) Pull the nail feeder back with depressing the feeder plate knob to push the nail strip. Feeder Plate Knob Nail Feeder Feeder Plate Knob NOTE: Use nail strip of more than 5 nails. The Nailer is now ready to operate. LOADING NAILS WARNING

When loading nails into Nailer,

3) keep your face, hands feet and other

body parts, as well as those of other persons away from the nose muzzle to avoid possible injury during usage and carrying.

Do not insert diff erent length sized nail strips at same time. If do so, it could result in damaging nail strips and jamming.

Always point fi rst nail protruded from the nose away yourself and others. Keep your face, hands, feet, other body parts as well as those of other person away from the nose muzzle to avoid possible injury during usage and carrying. Nail point (1) Adjust the proper position of the nail gate of the magazine end for the nail length. There are 2-positions, lower position for 1-1/2" (38 mm) length and upper position for 2-1/2" (64 mm) length. Nail Gate 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb14000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb14 2018/03/0915:49:152018/03/0915:49:1515 English Removing the nails:

Depress the feeder plate knob slightly and slowly slide the nail feeder forward.

Remove the nails from the Nailer. NAILER OPERATION Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 – 8). DANGER

Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1 specifi cations. Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection. WARNING

Only person who have read and understand this MANUAL should operate the Nailer.

NEVER point tool at yourself or others in work area.

Keep fi ngers AWAY from trigger when not driving nails to avoid accidental discharge.

Know and understand what trigger system you are using. Please read and understand “Methods of Operation” below.

Never place your hands or body closer than 8 inches (200 mm) from fi ring head when using.

Do not drive nails into other nails; nails can ricochet and hurt someone.

Do not actuate Nailer unless Nailer is placed fi rmly against the workpiece.

Use only genuine HITACHI hardened nails for this NR65AK2.

Be sure to position and insert the fi rst nail point through the hole in the metal connectors.

Always point fi rst nail protruded from the nose away from yourself and others.

Do not push tool forward when positioning the fi rst nail in hole.

When working close to an edge of a workpiece or at steep angles, or driving fasteners into thin workpiece use care to minimize chipping, splitting or splintering, or free fl ight, ricochet or piercing of fasteners, which may cause injury.

Do not drive nails at an angle of less than 50 degrees, since the nails can ricochet and hurt yourself or someone else.

Never drive nails from both sides of a wall at the same time. Nails can be driven into and through the wall and hit a person on the opposite side.

Never use Nailer which is defective or operating abnormally.

Do not use Nailer as hammer.

Disconnect air hose from Nailer when:

1) it is not in use;

2) leaving work area;

3) elevating, lowering or otherwise moving it

to another location;

4) handing it to another person;

5) performing any maintenance or repairs;

7) Nailer is outside of the operator's

supervision or control;

8) removing nails from the magazine; and

9) turning the top cover.

This tool has a Sequential Trip Mechanism (Single Shot) for use where precision nail placement. You must fi rst depress the nail point where you want to drive a nail and then pull the trigger. After the nail is driven, completely release the trigger and lift the tool off the work surface. This tool is not designed for contact trip operation (bounce fi re), and not available for contact trip valve units. And this tool has a push lever (safety) mechanism, this is a diff erent push lever mechanism from another nailers. The push lever is positioned on top at non fi ring and on bottom at fi ring. This tool is equipped with a lockout feature that prevents the tool from being activated when there are 5 or less nails in the magazine. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb15000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb15 2018/03/0915:49:152018/03/0915:49:1516 English

METHODS OF OPERATION

There is a method of operation to drive nails with this Nailer. It is intermittent operation (Trigger fi re) only. (1) Be sure to position and insert the fi rst nail point through the hole in the metal connector with fi nger off the trigger. Be sure to position the nail with triangle mark ( ) at noe muzzle. Metal Hole mark Keep the tool vertically when driving. To avoid the slipping nails, do not push the tool forward when positioning the fi rst nail in metal hole. Keep the tool vertically and pull backward. (2) Pull the trigger to drive a nail with keeping your face and hands away from the nose muzzle. (3) Remove fi nger from the trigger. Remove the nailer from workpiece and reposition into the next pre-punched metal hole. Repeat same process. (4) When charge the nail length, remove the all nails in the magazine. WARNING

Keep your fi nger off the trigger except during nailing operation, because serious injury could result if the push lever accidentally contacts you or others in work area.

Keep hands and body away from the discharge area. The nail may bounce from the recoil of driving a nail, possibly causing injury. NOTE

THIS is a SEQUENTIAL TRIP MECHANISM, and should be used in accordance with all warnings and instructions.

Always handle nails and package carefully. If nails are dropped, collating paper may be broken.

1) disconnect air hose from the Nailer;

lubricant into the air plug on the Nailer; and

4) open the petcock on the air compressor tank to

When changing the exhaust direction, be sure to remove your fi nger from the trigger and disconnect the air hose from the nailer. The direction of the exhaust vent can be changed by turning the top cover. Top Cover Exhaust Vent 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb16000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb16 2018/03/0915:49:152018/03/0915:49:1517 English MAINTENANCE NOTE: The information contained in this Manual is designed to assist you in the safe maintenance of the Nailer. Some illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that diff er from those on your own Nailer.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 – 8). WARNING

Disconnect air hose and remove all nails from Nailer when:

1) doing maintenance and inspection; and

Remove a jammed nail in the following order:

Insert a rod into the outlet. Tap the rod with a hammer. Hammer Rod Outlet Disconnect air hose

Remove the jammed nail with a slotted screw driver.

In case of frequent jam, contact a Hitachi authorized service center.

2. Inspecting the magazine

Clean the magazine. Remove plastic tips or wooden tips which may have accumulated in the magazine. Lubricate it with Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. MagazineNail Feeder Disconnect air hose

Check that the nail feeder slides smoothly by pulling it with fi nger. If not smooth, nails can be driven at an irregular angle and hurt someone.

When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of the lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust.

Do not store the Nailer in a cold weather environment. Keep the Nailer in a warm area.

When not in use, the Nailer should be stored in a warm and dry place. Keep out of reach children.

Do not use the Nailer with missing or damaged WARNING LABEL. A new WARNING LABEL is available from a Hitachi authorized service center. Warning Label 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb17000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb17 2018/03/0915:49:162018/03/0915:49:1618 English

Repair, modifi cation and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center. This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance. In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. MODIFICATIONS Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved and modifi ed to incorporate the latest technological advancements. Accordingly, some parts may be changed without prior notice.

Only service personnel trained by Hitachi, distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer.

Use only parts supplied or recommended by Hitachi for repair. All quality Nailers will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. NOTE: Specifi cations are subject to change without any obligation on the part of HITACHI. Maintenance chart

Drain air line fi lter daily. Prevent accumulation of moisture and dirt. Open manual petcock. Keep lubricator fi lled. Keep the Nailer lubricated. Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. Clean fi lter element and blow air through fi lter in direction opposite to normal fl ow daily. Prevent clogging of fi lter with dirt. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Clean magazine and feeder mechanism. Prevent a jam. Blow clean daily. Keep push lever working properly. Promote operator safety and effi cient Nailer operation. Blow clean daily. Lubricate the Nailer after nailing. Extend the Nailer life. Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into the Nailer. Drain air compressor daily. Keep the Nailer operated properly. Open petcock on air compressor tank. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb18000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb18 2018/03/0915:49:162018/03/0915:49:1619 English Operator troubleshooting Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below. If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.

PROBLEM CHECK METHOD CORRECTION

Nailer operates, but no nail is driven. Check for a jam. Clear a jam. Check function of nail feeder per page 17. Clean and lubricate. Ribbon spring weakened or damaged? Replace ribbon spring Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails. Weak drive. Slow to cycle. Check air pressure. Increase air pressure. (Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5 kgf/cm

——— Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. Driver blade worn? Contact Hitachi for replacement. Piston O-ring worn or damaged? Drives too deep. Check air pressure. Reduce air pressure. (Adjust 80 – 120 psi (5.4 – 8.3 bar

Skipping nails. Intermittent feed. Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails. Check function of nail feeder per page 17. Clean and lubricate. Ribbon spring weakened or damaged? Replace ribbon spring. ——— Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. Piston O-ring cut or heavily worn? Contact Hitachi for replacement. Nails jam. Driven nail is bent. Check for proper nails. Use only recommended nails. Driver blade worn? Contact Hitachi for replacement. Drives properly during normal operation, but does not drive fully at faster nailing speeds. Check inside diameter of air hose. Use larger air hose. 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb19000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb19 2018/03/0915:49:162018/03/0915:49:1620 Français

18 BODY ASS'Y (INCLUD. 33) 1

19 PISTON BUMPER 1 20 NOSE 1

21 NYLOCK HIGH TENSION BOLT M6×20 4

41 VALVE BUSHING (B) 1

50 VALVE BUSHING (A) 1

000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb59000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb59 2018/03/0915:49:242018/03/0915:49:24806 Code No. C99241461 T Printed in Taiwan Issued by Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-6020, Japan Distributed by 1111 Broadway Ave, Braselton, Georgia, 30517 3405 American Drive, Units 9-10, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1T6 000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb60000BookNR65AK2NAlowes.indb60 2018/03/0915:49:242018/03/0915:49:24