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Instruction and safety manual Model Nailer NV 45AB2 NV 45AB2(S) NV45AB2 NV45AB2(S) DANGER Improper use of this Nailer can result in death or serious injury! This Manual contains important information about product safety. Read and understand this Manual before operating the Nailer. Never allow anyone who has not reviewed this manual.
CONTENTS English Page Page IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..........3 APPLICATIONS ..............10 BEFORE OPERATION ............10 DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS ........3 WORKING ENVIRONMENT ..........10 SAFETY AIR SUPPLY ..............10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LUBRICATION ..............11 FOR USING NAILERS ............4 COLD WEATHER CARE ...........
English IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
English SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MMMMFOR USING NAILERSMMlMM READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS DANGER 1. OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA MUST WEAR 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.
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English SAFETY — Continued WARNING 8. STORE NAILER PROPERLY. 16. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH TRIGGER OR When not in use, the Nailer should be stored in a dry PUSH LEVER DEPRESSED. place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock the storage When loading fasteners into the Nailer or when area.
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THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center. 31. HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY 26. DO NOT DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER Because of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in WITH FINGER ON TRIGGER.
English SAFETY — Continued IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING NV45AB2 COIL NAILER WARNING 2. NEVER USE GASOLINE OR OTHER HIGHLY 1. CLOSE NAIL GUIDE AND DO NOT OPEN IT DURING OPERATION. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS FOR CLEANING. If driving fasteners with the nail guide open, the Vapor of such liquids inside the Nailer could be fasteners can be driven away from the workpiece.
English 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 differ from those on your own Nailer. NAME OF PARTS <NV45AB2>...
NAIL SELECTION WARNING Be sure to use only the genuine HITACHI nails for the NV45AB2/NV45AB2(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.
Nailer and extend the Nailer life. These units should always be used. NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any Filter ..... The filter removes moisture and dirt obligation on the part of HITACHI. mixed in compressed air. Drain daily unless fitted with an APPLICATIONS automatic drain.
Keep the lubricator filled with Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. If a lubricator is not available, supply 5 – 10 drops of Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant into the air plug on THE PUSH LEVER AND TRIGGER MUST MOVE the Nailer twice a day.
English ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE (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. WARNING THE NAILER MUST NOT LEAK AIR. Hold the Nailer downward and pull the trigger. THE NAILER MUST NOT OPERATE.
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English Magazine guide and knob, turn the nail guide clockwise while pressing the knob downward, and then Nail Holder close the nail guide completely. Knob For 7/8", 1" and 1-1/4" (22 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm) For 1-1/2" (38 mm) For 1-3/4"...
English (3) Place the nail coil in the magazine. NAILER OPERATION Insert the first nail into the magazine opening. Magazine Opening Read section titled “SAFETY”(pages 4 – 7). Magazine DANGER First Nail Operators and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields which conforms to ANSI Z87.1...
1) disconnect air hose from the Nailer; 2) remove all nails from the Nailer; 3) supply 5 – 10 drops of Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant into the air plug on the Nailer; and 4) open the petcock on the air compressor tank to drain any moisture.
English USING THE SHINGLE GUIDE Furthermore, turn the adjuster until it reaches a position where it gets fixed with a clock. The shingle guide can be used to control shingle spacing. Adjust the shingle guide in the following order. Turn Adjuster 1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER Too Deep Flush...
4 Lubricate the feeding surfaces of the nose and the nail guide after cleaning. 5 Cut the deformed collated wire with nippers. This promotes smooth operation and prevents Correct the deformation. rust. 6 In case of frequent jam, contact a Hitachi authorized service center. — 17 —...
Tar and dirt may build up on the nose and push lever. Change the WARNING LABEL if missing or damaged. This can prevent correct operation. A new WARNING LABEL is available from a Hitachi Clean and remove tar and dirt with kerosene, #2 fuel authorized service center.
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Keep the Nailer operated properly. Open petcock on air compressor tank. 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.
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