Tradesman Magnesium 8510, Owner'S Manual

CLEARING A JAM FROM THE TOOL 

 
Disconnect the tool from the air compressor before adjusting, clearing jams, servicing, 
relocating & during non-operation. 
 
 

Fastener Jammed in Discharge Area: 

Disconnect tool from air hose. 

Before opening the cover plate guard (A), remove 
all fasteners from the magazine. 

Take off the cover plate guard, and the protective 
“no-mar” tip. Then push the quick-release 
nosepiece (B) up. 

Grab the jammed fastener with pliers to remove. 

Fastener Jammed Inside the Magazine: 

Disconnect the air tool from air hose. 

Depress the magazine latch (A).  Pull back on the 
magazine. 

Remove the jammed fastener by using pliers. 

CLEANING THE TOOL 

NEVER USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE TOOL. 

VAPORS IN THE TOOL MAY IGNITE BY A SPARK AND CAUSE THE TOOL TO 

EXPLODE AND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.MAKE SURE 

TO DRY THE TOOL THOROUGHLY AFTER CLEANING AND BEFORE OPERATING 

THE TOOL AGAIN. 
 

1.  Disconnect the air supply from the tool. 

2.  When removing tar buildup from the nosepiece of 

the tool, do not allow solvent to get into the 
cylinder or damage may occur. After cleaning, dry 
off the tool completely. 

EXHAUST PORT ADJUSTMENT 

 
The exhaust port may be rotated 360° to direct air 
away from operator.  To rotate the port, simply turn 
left or right the top rotating portion in the desired 
direction. 

 
 
BELT HOOK 

The pneumatic nailer includes an integrated belt hook which can be rotated to either side 
of the tool.  
 

1.  Loosen the two bolts of belt hook assembly. 
2. 

Place the belt hook assembly onto the 
rear of tool, and tighten the bolts.

TROUBLESHOOTING 

Low 

Power 

Erratic 

Action

Blows Air 

Won’t Run

Tool 

Noisy

Causes and Solutions 

X  

Check air pressure. 

X X  X  X 

Check for water in lines. 

X   X   

Check power regulator setting. 

X X  X  X 

Oil tool with air tool oil. 

A 

B 

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