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NOTE:
Please set depth adjustment dial to Maximum
depth when using steel caps (washers).
(Refer to ADJUSTING THE NAILING DEPTH on
page 18).
If this is not done, the finish may be poor after
nailing.
This Hitachi nailer is equipped with a nailer operation
switching device.
Use SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM or CONTACT
ACTUATION MECHANISM in accordance with the work to
be performed.
Explanation of the various nailing operations
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SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM (SINGLE
SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MECHANISM) : First, press
the push lever against the workpiece; next, pull the
trigger to drive the nail.
First, pull the trigger; next, press the push lever
against the workpiece to drive the nail.
After nailing once, nailing will not be possible again
until the trigger is released and pressed again.
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CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM : First, press the
push lever against the workpiece; next, pull the trigger
to drive the nail.
First, pull the trigger; next, press the push lever
against the workpiece to drive the nail.
If the trigger is held back, a nail will be driven each
time the push lever is pressed against the workpiece.
METHODS OF OPERATION
This Nailer is equipped with the push lever and does not
operate unless the push lever is depressed (upward
position).
There are two methods of operation to drive nails with
this Nailer.
They are :
1.
Intermittent operation (Trigger fire) :
2.
Continuous operation (Push lever fire) :
(1) Intermittent operation (Trigger fire)
Use the SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM setting.
WARNING
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Unlike the FULL SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION
MECHANISM, please note that the SINGLE
ACTUATION MECHANISM of this Hitachi nailer
will drive a nail each time the push lever is
pressed against the wood as long as the trigger is
pressed.
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For intermittent operation, set the switching
device to the upward position completely. (i.e.
Set to SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM.)
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To avoid double firing or accidental firing due to
recoil.
1) Set the switching device to SINGLE
ACTUATION MECHANISM.
2) Pull the trigger rapidly and firmly.
1
Set the switching device to the upward position
(to set to SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM).
(Set the switching device to the upward position
completely as shown in the diagram. Otherwise, it
will be set to CONTACT ACTUATION
MECHANISM.)
2
Position the nail outlet on the workpiece with
finger off the trigger.
3
Depress the push lever firmly until it is completely
depressed.
4
Pull the trigger to drive a nail.
5
Remove finger from the trigger.
To continue nailing in a separate location, move the
nailer along the wood, repeating steps
2
-
5
as
required.
(2) Continuous operation (Push lever fire)
Using CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM
WARNING
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To avoid double firing or accidental firing due to
recoil.
1) Do not press the nailer against the wood with
excessive force.
2) Separate the nailer from the wood as it recoils
after nailing.
1
Set the switching device to the downward position
(to set to CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM).
(Set the switching device to the downward
position completely as shown in the diagram.
Otherwise, it will not operate properly.)
2
Pull the trigger with the Nailer off the workpiece.
3
Depress the push lever against the workpiece to
drive a nail.
4
Move the Nailer along the workpiece with a
bouncing motion.
Each depression of the push lever will drive a nail.
Trigger
Push lever
3
2
Switching device
1
Upward position
