Instruction Manual
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... operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Nailer and in this manual before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. next, press the push lever against the wood; Follow the same sequence to drive the nail. English IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in this Manual...
... operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Nailer and in this manual before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. next, press the push lever against the wood; Follow the same sequence to drive the nail. English IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in this Manual...
Instruction Manual
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... the Nailer to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm2) as the Nailer will explode. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM TRIGGER WHEN NOT DRIVING FASTENERS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FIRING. When operating the Nailer, always wear safety glasses with side shields, and make sure others in work area. 2. Use of safety glasses by the handle...
... the Nailer to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm2) as the Nailer will explode. Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM TRIGGER WHEN NOT DRIVING FASTENERS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FIRING. When operating the Nailer, always wear safety glasses with side shields, and make sure others in work area. 2. Use of safety glasses by the handle...
Instruction Manual
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... drive a fastener unexpectedly. Never use , the Nailer should be called "Safety".) Never use the Nailer in moving parts. When loading fasteners into the Nailer or when connecting the air hose, 1) do not pull the trigger; 2) do not depress the push lever; KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM FIRING HEAD DURING USE. A serious injury can remain charged with the Nailer at too steep of children. Before starting work, check the setting...
... drive a fastener unexpectedly. Never use , the Nailer should be called "Safety".) Never use the Nailer in moving parts. When loading fasteners into the Nailer or when connecting the air hose, 1) do not pull the trigger; 2) do not depress the push lever; KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM FIRING HEAD DURING USE. A serious injury can remain charged with the Nailer at too steep of children. Before starting work, check the setting...
Instruction Manual
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... to another location; Do not operate the Nailer when you are no live electrical wires that makes you have disconnected air hose from the Nailer and removed all times. 26. HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY. Because of severe electrical shock by Hitachi, distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer. 35. Avoid the risk of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in use; 5) leaving work area; 6) moving it immediately and arrange...
... to another location; Do not operate the Nailer when you are no live electrical wires that makes you have disconnected air hose from the Nailer and removed all times. 26. HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY. Because of severe electrical shock by Hitachi, distributor or employer shall repair the Nailer. 35. Avoid the risk of high air pressure in the Nailer, cracks in use; 5) leaving work area; 6) moving it immediately and arrange...
Instruction Manual
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... in the safe operation of the valve part Valve bush Switching Device Valve bush Switching Device SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM (Switching device: upward position) CONTACT ACTUTION MECHANISM (Switching device: downward position) Piston Piston O-ring Driver Blade Nose Lock Lever Guide Plate Push Lever Exhaust Cover Trigger Valve Bush Switching Device Body Cap Air Plug (Sold Separately) Valve part Magazine Cover Nail Feeder Firing Head (Outlet) Magazine Assembly 8 NAME OF PARTS Nailing operation Switching device Enlarged view of the Nailer. Some illustrations...
... in the safe operation of the valve part Valve bush Switching Device Valve bush Switching Device SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM (Switching device: upward position) CONTACT ACTUTION MECHANISM (Switching device: downward position) Piston Piston O-ring Driver Blade Nose Lock Lever Guide Plate Push Lever Exhaust Cover Trigger Valve Bush Switching Device Body Cap Air Plug (Sold Separately) Valve part Magazine Cover Nail Feeder Firing Head (Outlet) Magazine Assembly 8 NAME OF PARTS Nailing operation Switching device Enlarged view of the Nailer. Some illustrations...
Instruction Manual
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Only nails shown in tool malfunction and/or nail breakdown, leading to use of nails 16 Gauge Finish Min. Max. .110" (2.8mm) 1-1/2" (38mm) .050" (1.3mm) 2-1/2" (65mm) .054" (1.4mm) .065" (1.65mm) 9 The use only the genuine HITACHI nails for the NT65A3. Dimensions of any other nails can result in the Table below can be driven with this Nailer. English SPECIFICATIONS Operating pressure Dimensions Length × Height × Width Weight Nail capacity Air consumption Air inlet...
Only nails shown in tool malfunction and/or nail breakdown, leading to use of nails 16 Gauge Finish Min. Max. .110" (2.8mm) 1-1/2" (38mm) .050" (1.3mm) 2-1/2" (65mm) .054" (1.4mm) .065" (1.65mm) 9 The use only the genuine HITACHI nails for the NT65A3. Dimensions of any other nails can result in the Table below can be driven with this Nailer. English SPECIFICATIONS Operating pressure Dimensions Length × Height × Width Weight Nail capacity Air consumption Air inlet...
Instruction Manual
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... followings before operation. BEFORE OPERATION Read section titled "SAFETY" (pages 4 - 7). sold separately ⅜ Full Sequential Actuation Mechanism kit (Sequential Trip Mechanism kit) (Code No. 884178) ⅜ Pneumatic Tool Lubricant 1 oz. (30 cc) oil feeder (Code No.877153) 4 oz. (120 cc) oil feeder (Code No.874042) 1 quart (1 ltr) can lead to change without any obligation on the part of HITACHI. English ACCESSORIES WARNING ● Accessories other flammable...
... followings before operation. BEFORE OPERATION Read section titled "SAFETY" (pages 4 - 7). sold separately ⅜ Full Sequential Actuation Mechanism kit (Sequential Trip Mechanism kit) (Code No. 884178) ⅜ Pneumatic Tool Lubricant 1 oz. (30 cc) oil feeder (Code No.877153) 4 oz. (120 cc) oil feeder (Code No.874042) 1 quart (1 ltr) can lead to change without any obligation on the part of HITACHI. English ACCESSORIES WARNING ● Accessories other flammable...
Instruction Manual
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... optimum condition for safe operation of ANSI Standard B 19.3 "Safety Standard For Compressors For Process Industries." ⅜ Moisture or oil in the air compressor may occur. Filter The filter removes moisture and dirt mixed in the Nailer. The regulator controls the operating pressure for the Nailer and extend the Nailer life. Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. AIR SUPPLY English DANGER ● NEVER use non relieving coupler on...
... optimum condition for safe operation of ANSI Standard B 19.3 "Safety Standard For Compressors For Process Industries." ⅜ Moisture or oil in the air compressor may occur. Filter The filter removes moisture and dirt mixed in the Nailer. The regulator controls the operating pressure for the Nailer and extend the Nailer life. Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant. AIR SUPPLY English DANGER ● NEVER use non relieving coupler on...
Instruction Manual
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... follows: Remove the dust cap placed at the air inlet. Never use detergent oil or additives. Hose couping ⅜ The Nailer can be on the air hose. Dust Cap Install a 3/8 NPT male plug at 100 psi driving 30 nails per Nailer × air consumption at given air pressure × safety factor (always 1.2) Example: 3 Nailers (NT65A3) operating at the air inlet. ⅜ A female coupler must remove all pressure from the Nailer when disconnected. Air consumption table psi Operating pressure (bar...
... follows: Remove the dust cap placed at the air inlet. Never use detergent oil or additives. Hose couping ⅜ The Nailer can be on the air hose. Dust Cap Install a 3/8 NPT male plug at 100 psi driving 30 nails per Nailer × air consumption at given air pressure × safety factor (always 1.2) Example: 3 Nailers (NT65A3) operating at the air inlet. ⅜ A female coupler must remove all pressure from the Nailer when disconnected. Air consumption table psi Operating pressure (bar...
Instruction Manual
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... air pressure to warm up the moving part. If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the check list below. If any screws are loose, tighten them. 13 REMOVE ALL NAILS FROM NAILER. Ⅺ ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED. English COLD WEATHER CARE ⅜ Do not store the Nailer in the following order. Keep the Nailer in work , test the Nailer by using the Nailer and contact a Hitachi authorized service center immediately. (1) DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER...
... air pressure to warm up the moving part. If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the check list below. If any screws are loose, tighten them. 13 REMOVE ALL NAILS FROM NAILER. Ⅺ ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED. English COLD WEATHER CARE ⅜ Do not store the Nailer in the following order. Keep the Nailer in work , test the Nailer by using the Nailer and contact a Hitachi authorized service center immediately. (1) DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM NAILER...
Instruction Manual
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... push lever against the wood. Ⅺ THE NAILER MUST NOT OPERATE. Depress Push Lever Do not pull Trigger 14 Set the switching device to the upward position (SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM). (Set the switching device to 70 psi (4.9 bar 5 kgf/cm2). English Ⅺ THE PUSH LEVER AND TRIGGER MUST MOVE SMOOTHLY. Do not load any nails in the diagram. Trigger Push Lever Do not connect air hose (2) Adjust the air pressure to...
... push lever against the wood. Ⅺ THE NAILER MUST NOT OPERATE. Depress Push Lever Do not pull Trigger 14 Set the switching device to the upward position (SINGLE ACTUATION MECHANISM). (Set the switching device to 70 psi (4.9 bar 5 kgf/cm2). English Ⅺ THE PUSH LEVER AND TRIGGER MUST MOVE SMOOTHLY. Do not load any nails in the diagram. Trigger Push Lever Do not connect air hose (2) Adjust the air pressure to...
Instruction Manual
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... workpiece, pull the trigger. Drive nails into the workpiece that is observed, you may load nails in the Nailer. Depress the push lever against the workpiece. English (4) Separate the push lever from the trigger. Ⅺ Nailer operation will end (the driver blade will return to the top). (6) Set the switching device to the downward position (CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM). (Set the switching device to be used in that position...
... workpiece, pull the trigger. Drive nails into the workpiece that is observed, you may load nails in the Nailer. Depress the push lever against the workpiece. English (4) Separate the push lever from the trigger. Ⅺ Nailer operation will end (the driver blade will return to the top). (6) Set the switching device to the downward position (CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM). (Set the switching device to be used in that position...
Instruction Manual
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... direction and remove it from trigger when not driving nails to ANSI Z87.1 specifications. If the nail feeder is released roughly, it contacts nails. DANGER ● Operators and others in work area. ● Keep fingers AWAY from the roll pin. 2 Slide the nail feeder forward until it may be stuck between the magazine and nails, which conforms to avoid accidental firing. 17 NAILER OPERATION Read section titled "SAFETY...
... direction and remove it from trigger when not driving nails to ANSI Z87.1 specifications. If the nail feeder is released roughly, it contacts nails. DANGER ● Operators and others in work area. ● Keep fingers AWAY from the roll pin. 2 Slide the nail feeder forward until it may be stuck between the magazine and nails, which conforms to avoid accidental firing. 17 NAILER OPERATION Read section titled "SAFETY...
Instruction Manual
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... than 8 inches (200 mm) from firing head when using. ● Do not drive nails on the opposite side. ● Never use Nailer which is defective or operating abnormally. ● Do not use ; 3) leaving work to be performed. Part no. 884178. next, pull the trigger to drive the nail. If the switching device is not in accordance with a nailer operation switching device. and 5) handing it to drive the nail. This Hitachi nailer is equipped...
... than 8 inches (200 mm) from firing head when using. ● Do not drive nails on the opposite side. ● Never use Nailer which is defective or operating abnormally. ● Do not use ; 3) leaving work to be performed. Part no. 884178. next, pull the trigger to drive the nail. If the switching device is not in accordance with a nailer operation switching device. and 5) handing it to drive the nail. This Hitachi nailer is equipped...
Instruction Manual
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... it will not operate properly.) 2 Pull the trigger with the following "Method of the push lever will drive a nail. Otherwise, it recoils after nailing. 1 Set the switching device to the downward position (to set to CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM). (Set the switching device to drive a nail. 4 Move the Nailer along the workpiece with a bouncing motion. This Hitachi nailer may be operated in work area. ● Keep hands and body away...
... it will not operate properly.) 2 Pull the trigger with the following "Method of the push lever will drive a nail. Otherwise, it recoils after nailing. 1 Set the switching device to the downward position (to set to CONTACT ACTUATION MECHANISM). (Set the switching device to drive a nail. 4 Move the Nailer along the workpiece with a bouncing motion. This Hitachi nailer may be operated in work area. ● Keep hands and body away...
Instruction Manual
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... SEQUENTIAL TRIP MECHANISM may reduce nailing depth due to its thickness. If nail strips are followed, safe operation is less likely to drive an unwanted nail if you wnat to drive a nail and then pull the trigger. Re-adjustment of nailing depth is driven, completely release the trigger and lift the tool off the work area. and 4) open the petcock on the Nailer; USING THE NOSE CAP If...
... SEQUENTIAL TRIP MECHANISM may reduce nailing depth due to its thickness. If nail strips are followed, safe operation is less likely to drive an unwanted nail if you wnat to drive a nail and then pull the trigger. Re-adjustment of nailing depth is driven, completely release the trigger and lift the tool off the work area. and 4) open the petcock on the Nailer; USING THE NOSE CAP If...
Instruction Manual
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.... ⅜ When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of the Nailer. WARNING ● Disconnect air hose and remove all nails. 3 Release the lock lever and open guide plate. 4 Remove the jammed nail with a slotted-head screwdriver. 3 5 Close guide plate and latch. 1 Disconnect air hose 6 In case of reach children. 22 Operator troubleshooting (See page 25) 4. Clearing a jam Lock lever Remove a jammed nail in the following order: 1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE. 2 Remove all nails from those on your...
.... ⅜ When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of the Nailer. WARNING ● Disconnect air hose and remove all nails. 3 Release the lock lever and open guide plate. 4 Remove the jammed nail with a slotted-head screwdriver. 3 5 Close guide plate and latch. 1 Disconnect air hose 6 In case of reach children. 22 Operator troubleshooting (See page 25) 4. Clearing a jam Lock lever Remove a jammed nail in the following order: 1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE. 2 Remove all nails from those on your...
Instruction Manual
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... the operation and maintenance of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. code numbers and/or design) may be helpful if presented with the tool to incorporate the latest technological advancements. B: Code No. Used D: Remarks Warning Label CAUTION: ● Repair, modification and inspection of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. MODIFICATIONS: Hitachi Power Tools are...
... the operation and maintenance of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. code numbers and/or design) may be helpful if presented with the tool to incorporate the latest technological advancements. B: Code No. Used D: Remarks Warning Label CAUTION: ● Repair, modification and inspection of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. MODIFICATIONS: Hitachi Power Tools are...
Instruction Manual
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... lever working Promote operator safety and Blow clean daily. nailing. NOTE: Specifications are subject to normal flow. Open manual petcock. direction opposite to change without any obligation on air compressor tank. 24 Clean magazine and feeder Prevent a jam. Lubricate the Nailer after Extend the Nailer life. Maintenance chart ACTION WHY HOW Drain air line filter daily. Keep the Nailer operated properly. All quality Nailers will eventually require servicing or replacement...
... lever working Promote operator safety and Blow clean daily. nailing. NOTE: Specifications are subject to normal flow. Open manual petcock. direction opposite to change without any obligation on air compressor tank. 24 Clean magazine and feeder Prevent a jam. Lubricate the Nailer after Extend the Nailer life. Maintenance chart ACTION WHY HOW Drain air line filter daily. Keep the Nailer operated properly. All quality Nailers will eventually require servicing or replacement...
Instruction Manual
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English Operator troubleshooting Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below. PROBLEM Nailer operates, but does not drive fully at faster nailing speeds. Weak drive. Check air pressure. Nails jam. Check for replacement. Nail feeder damaged? CORRECTION Clear a jam page 22. Replace ribbon spring. Nail feeder damaged? Piston O-ring worm or damaged? Driver blade worn? Drives properly during normal operation, but no nail is bent. --- Replace nail feeder. Contact Hitachi for proper nails. Ribbon spring weakend...
English Operator troubleshooting Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below. PROBLEM Nailer operates, but does not drive fully at faster nailing speeds. Weak drive. Check air pressure. Nails jam. Check for replacement. Nail feeder damaged? CORRECTION Clear a jam page 22. Replace ribbon spring. Nail feeder damaged? Piston O-ring worm or damaged? Driver blade worn? Drives properly during normal operation, but no nail is bent. --- Replace nail feeder. Contact Hitachi for proper nails. Ribbon spring weakend...
