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action trigger mode. The trigger installed on the tool
as described in the Trigger section of this manual
determines the mode of operation.
SEQUENTIAL ACTION TRIGGER -
The sequential action trigger's intended use is for
intermittent nailing where very careful and accurate
placement is desired.
To operate the nailer in sequential action mode:
1. Depress the contact trip firmly against the work
surface.
2. Depress the trigger.
CAUTION: A nail will fire each time
the trigger is depressed as long as the
contact trip remains depressed.
BUMP ACTION TRIGGER -
(BLACK)
The bump action trigger's intended use is for rapid
nailing on flat, stationary surfaces.
Using the bump action trigger, two methods are
available: place actuation and bump actuation.
To operate the tool using the place actuation
method:
1. Depress the contact trip against the work
surface.
2. Depress the trigger.
To operate the tool using the bump actuation
method:
1. Depress the trigger.
2. Push the contact trip against the work surface.
As long as the trigger is depressed, the tool
will fire a nail every time the contact trip is
depressed. This allows the user to drive multiple
nails in sequence.
CAUTION: Do not keep trigger
depressed when tool is not in use. Keep
the lock-off switch rotated to the right
(OFF) when the tool is not in use.
Loading the Tool (fi g. 1)
WARNING: Keep tool pointed in a safe
direction when loading nails.
WARNING: Keep the tool pointed
away from yourself and others. Serious
personal injury may result.
WARNING: Never load nails with
the contact trip or trigger activated.
Personal injury may result.
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load magazines. The fasteners can be loaded using
one of two methods:
LOAD AND LOCK METHOD
(GRAY)
1. Lock off trigger.
2. Insert fasteners into the rear of the magazine (e).
3. Pull nail pusher (c) back until the nail follower
falls behind the nails.
LOCK AND LOAD METHOD
1. Lock off trigger.
2. Pull pusher back until it locks in the pusher
latch.
3. Insert fasteners into the rear of the magazine.
4. Press the pusher button (m) to release and
allow the nail follower to fall behind the nails.
Depth Setting (fi g. 5)
Fastener driving depth can be adjusted using the
depth adjustment on the nosepiece of the tool.
1. To drive the nail shallower, rotate the depth
adjustment wheel (d) to the right (fig. 5A).
2. To drive a nail deeper, rotate the depth
adjustment wheel (d) to the left (fig. 5B).
Clearing a Jammed Nail (fi g. 6)
If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep
the tool pointed away from you and follow these
instructions to clear:
1. Lock off trigger.
2. Disconnect air supply from tool and lock trigger.
3. Release pusher from behind nails.
4. Push down front latch (s) then pull up to open
front door (t).
5. Remove bent nail, using pliers if necessary.
6. If driver blade is in the down position, insert
screwdriver or other rod into nosepiece and
push driver blade back in position.
7. Remove rod and close front door.
8. Lift latch to secure door to nosepiece.
9. Reattach air supply.
WALT finish nailers are equipped with dual
E
WARNING: To reduce risk of serious
injury from accidental actuation when
attempting to adjust depth, ALWAYS:
• Lock OFF trigger.
• Disconnect air supply.
• Avoid contact with trigger during
adjustments.

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