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INDEX

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,
Operation Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Production Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WARRANTY

B&C Eagle brand tools carry a 3 YEAR limited warranty to the original purchaser.  If the tool fails within 3
years from the date of purchase, simply return the tool to your nearest B&C Eagle dealer with your receipt.
We will repair or replace the tool at NO CHARGE.  This limited warranty does not cover any damage that
has resulted from abuse or misuse of the tool, and does not cover normal wear parts such as O-Rings,
Springs, Bumpers, Driver Units and other consumable items.  Be careful, tools are dangerous if improperly
used or maintained.  Seller's employees are not qualified to advise you on the use of these tools.  Oral
representation will not be binding on the Seller.  The rights under this limited warranty are to the original
purchaser and may not be transferred to the subsequent owner.  This limited warranty is in lieu of all
warranties, expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages.  The sole exclusive remedy
against the seller will be for the replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing
or able to repair or replace the tool as provided above.  This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have
failed of its essential purpose. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact
your nearest B&C Eagle dealer or call American Fastening Systems:  1-877-842-1234.  Be sure to provide
the pertinent facts when you call or visit.

Summary of Contents for SN2890

Page 1: ...NUAL TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR SN2890 28º CLIP HEAD FRAMING NAILER OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...r s employees are not qualified to advise you on the use of these tools Oral representation will not be binding on the Seller The rights under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser and may not be transferred to the subsequent owner This limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Selle...

Page 3: ...ed repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of injury Know your pneumatic tool Read operator s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rul...

Page 4: ...istance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur possibly causing injury The operator must not hold the trigger pulled on contact arm tools except during fastening operation as serious injury could result if the trip accidentally contacted someone or something causing the tool to cycle Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool A contact arm tool...

Page 5: ...rect operating pressure for the tool FILTER Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wear in pneumatic tools A filter will help to get the best performance and minimum wear from the tool The filter must have adequate flow capacity for the specific installation The filter has to be kept clean to be effective in providing clean compressed air to the tool Consult the manufacturer s instru...

Page 6: ...gger lets the operator choose between from Contact Actuation and Single Sequential Actuation TOOL FREE DRIVE DEPTH ADJUST The tool free depth adjust lets the operator select precise driving depth of the fastener DRY FIRE LOCKOUT The drive fire lockout extends driver life and prevents missing nails REAR LOADING MAGAZINE The rear loading magazine offers quick reloading of fasteners PRODUCT SPECIFICA...

Page 7: ...control of the fastener drive depth from flush with the work surface to shallow or deep countersink First set the air pressure for consistent drive in the specific work Then use the depth adjustment to give the desired depth of drive TO ADJUST FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1 Disconnect the tool from the air supply 2 Turn the depth selector left or right to change the driving depth 3 Reconnect the to...

Page 8: ...ever point the tool at anyone else Never engage in horseplay Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work Always handle the tool with care Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism while loading the tool 1 Insert nails into track of magazine 2 Pull pusher all the way back and then allow it to push nails forward to driving position ...

Page 9: ...T To operate the tool in this manner first position the contact trip on the work surface WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER Depress the contact trip until the nose touches the work surface and then pull the trigger to drive a fastener Do not press the tool against the work with extra force Instead allow the tool to recoil off the work surface to avoid a second unwanted fastener Remove your finger from th...

Page 10: ...MUST NOT CYCLE Release the trigger The trigger must return to the trigger stop on the frame C Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work surface THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE D With finger off the trigger press the contact trip against the work surface Pull the trigger THE TOOL MUST CYCLE IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATIO...

Page 11: ...PROCEDURE FOR SEALS When repairing a tool make sure the internal parts are clean and lubricated Use a small amount of oil on all moving surfaces and pivots After reassembly add a few drops of oil through the air line fitting before testing AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE AND VOLUME Air volume is as important as air pressure The air volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of undersized fittings a...

Page 12: ...te Air pressure too low Check air supply equipment Skipping fasteners intermittent feed Worn bumper Replace bumper Tar dirt in driver channel Disassemble and clean nose and driver Air restriction inadequate air flow through quick disconnect socket and plug Replace quick disconnect fittings Worn piston O ring Replace O ring check driver Tool dry lacks lubrication Use Lubricant Low air pressure Chec...

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