BRAD NAILER
208-5024
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER
MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Safety Instructions .......................................................... Page 2
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,
Operation Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure ............... Page 5
Product Specifications ................................................... Page 6
Depth Adjustment ........................................................... Page 7
Loading the Tool ............................................................. Page 8
Tool Operation ................................................................ Page 9
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool ..................................... Page 11
Troubleshooting .............................................................. Page 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols, such as "DANGER," "WARNING" and
"CAUTION," before using this pneumatic tool.
SYMBOL SAFETY ALERT: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or photographs.
Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious injury
to yourself or others. Always follow the safety precaution to reduce the risk of fire and personal
injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious
injury to yourself or others. Always follow the safety precaution to reduce the risk of fire and
personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to
yourself or others, or property damage. Always follow the safety precaution to reduce the risk
of fire and personal injury.
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Additional Safety
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protection will be required in some
environments. For example, the working
area may include exposure to noise level
which can lead to hearing damage. The
employer and user must ensure that any
necessary hearing protection is provided
and used by the operator and others in
the work area. Some environments will
require the use of head protection
equipment. When required, the employer
and user must ensure that head
protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1 is
used.
1. EYE PROTECTION, which conforms to
ANSI specifications and provides protection
against flying particles both from the FRONT
and SIDE, should ALWAYS be worn by the
operator and others in the work area when
connecting to air supply, loading, operating,
or servicing this tool. Eye protection is
required to guard against flying fasteners
and debris, which could cause severe eye
injury.
2. The employer and/or user must ensure
that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to the
requirements of the American National
Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1, and provide
both frontal and side protection.
3. NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles
and face shields alone do not provide
adequate protection.
4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts.
5. Keep fingers away from trigger when not
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
7. Do not use on a ladder or unstable
support. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
8. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
9. When servicing a tool, use
only identical
replacement parts. Use
of unauthorized
parts may create a risk of injury.
11. Always wear safety glasses with side
shields. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of eye injury.
12. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust
mask if the operation is dusty. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
13. Protect your hearing. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of
operation. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
14. Make sure the hose is free of
obstructions or snags. Entangled or snarled
hoses can cause loss of balance or footing
and may become damaged.
15. Use the tool only for its intended use.
Do not discharge fasteners into open air.
16. Use the Masterforce pneumatic tool only
for the purpose for which it was designed.
17. Use only the fasteners recommended
for this tool. Use of the wrong fasteners
could result in poor fastener feeding,
jammed fasteners, and nails leaving the tool
at erratic angles. If fasteners are not
feeding smoothly and properly, discontinue
their use immediately. Jammed and
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10. Know your pneumatic tool. Read the
operator's manual carefully. Learn its
applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
improperly feeding fasteners could result in
serious personal injury.
1
.
Never use this tool in a manner that could
cause a fastener to be directed toward the
user or others in the work area.
.
Always be aware that misuse and
improper handling of this tool can cause
injury to yourself and others.
2
.
Never leave a tool unattended with the air
hose attached.
2
.
Do not operate this tool if it does not
contain a legible warning label.
2
.
Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air
or does not function properly.
Do not use supply sources which can
potentially exceed 200 P
as tool may
burst, possibly causing injury.
The connector on the tool must not hold
pressure when air supply is disconnected. If
a wrong fitting is used, the tool can remain
charged with air after disconnecting and thus
will be able to drive a fastener even after the
air line is disconnected, possibly causing
injury.
Do not pull trigger or depress contact tip
while connected to the air supply as the tool
may cycle, possibly causing injury.
Always disconnect air supply: 1.) Before
making adjustments; 2.) When servicing the
tool; 3.) When clearing a jam; 4.) When tool is
not in use; 5.) When moving to a different
work area, as accidental actuation may
occur, possibly causing injury.
When loading tool: 1.) Never place a hand or
any other part of the body in fastener
discharge area of tool; 2.) Never point tool at
anyone; 3.) Do not pull the trigger or depress
the tip as accidental actuation may occur,
possibly causing injury.
1. Always handle the tool with care: 1.)
Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never pull
the trigger unless nose is directed toward
the work; 3.) Keep others a safe distance
from the tool while tool is in operation as
accidental actuation may occur, possibly
causing injury.
2. The operator must not hold the trigger
pulled on contact tip tools except during
fastening operation as serious injury could
result if the tip accidentally contacted
someone or something, causing the tool to
cycle.
3. Keep hands and body away from the
discharge area of the tool. A contact tip
tool may bounce from the recoil of driving a
fastener and an unwanted second fastener
may be driven, possibly causing injury.
4. Check operation of the contact tip
mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if
the tip is not working correctly as
accidental driving of a fastener may result.
Do not interfere with the proper operation of
the contact tip mechanism.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other
fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep
angle as this may cause deflection of
fasteners, which could cause injury.
6. Do not drive fasteners close to the edge
of the workpiece as the wood may split,
allowing the fastener to be deflected,
possibly causing injury.
Do not point the tool toward yourself or
anyone, whether it contains fasteners or not.
Always ensure that the contact tip is
fully positioned above the
workpiece. Positioning the contact tip
only partially above the workpiece could
cause the fastener to miss the
workpiece completely and result in serious
personal injury.
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Do not use the tool as a hammer.
1
.
Do no exceed recommended maximum
operating pressure. The air supply must
be capable of maintaining the operating
pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in
supply can reduce the tool’s driving
power. Refer to “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” for setting the correct
operating pressure for the tool.
Use only clean regulated compressed air as a
power source for this tool. NEVER USE
OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE GASES, OR
BOTTLED GASES AS A POWER SOURCE
FOR THIS TOOL AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE.
A pressure regulator with an operating
pressure of 0 - 125 PSI (0 - 8.79 kg/cm
2
) is
required to control the operating pressure for
safe operation of this tool. Do not connect
this tool to air pressure which can potentially
exceed 200 PSI (14 kg/cm
2
) as tool may
fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.
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
instructions on proper maintenance of your
filter. A dirty and clogged filter will cause a
pressure drop which will reduce the
tool's performance.
Do not use oxygen,
combustible gases, or bottled gases as a
power source for this tool as tool may
explode, possibly causing injury. Keep the
tool pointed away from yourself and others
when connecting air source.
Install a male plug on the tool which is free
flowing and will release air pressure from
the tool when disconnected from the
supply source.
Air hoses should have a minimum of 150
PSI (10.6 kg/cm2) working pressure rating or
150 percent of the maximum pressure that
could be produced in the air system. The
supply hose should contain a fitting that will
provide "quick disconnecting" from the male
plug on the tool.
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ACCU-SHOT SLIM NOSE
Accu-shot slim nose provides user with precision and accuracy in nailing placement
SWIVEL CONNECTOR
The dry fire lockout is designed to prevent wearing out of the workpiece.
The tool-free depth adjustment lets the operator select precise driving depth of the fastener.
LIGHTWEIGHT
MAGNESIUM
HOUSING
NO-MAR
TIPS
DRY FIRE
LOCKOUT
TOOL-FREE
JAM RELEASE
SELECTABLE
TRIGGER
TOOL-FREE
ADJUSTABLE
EXHAUST
OIL-LESS
MOTOR
TOOL-FREE DRIVE
DEPTH ADJUST
Accu-Shot
Slim Nose
SWIVEL
CONNECTOR
Always disconnect air supply: 1. Before making adjustments; 2.
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not in use; 5.
When moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuation may occur,
possibly causing injury.
The depth adjustment feature provides close 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.
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DEPTH 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 tool to the air supply.
4. Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired depth is set.
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LOADING
1. With magazine fully open, insert fasteners.
Set nail strip into the magazine and keep the
points of nails in contact with groove.
2. Push magazine forward to close.
• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge
area of tool while the air supply is connected.
• Never 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 tip mechanism while loading
the tool.
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TOOL OPERATION
OPERATION
Sequential Tip Operation Contact Tip Operation
A. SINGLE FASTENER PLACEMENT: To operate the tool in this manner, first position the contact tip on the
work surface, WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact tip 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 the trigger after each operation.
B. RAPID FASTENER OPERATION: To operate the tool in this manner, hold the tool with the contact tip
pointing towards but not touching the work surface. Pull the trigger and then tap the contact tip against the
work surface using a bouncing motion. Each depression of the contact tip will cause a fastener to be driven.
The SEQUENTIAL TIP MODEL contains a contact tip that operates in conjunction with the trigger to drive a
fastener. To operate a sequential tip tool, first position the contact tip on th
e work surface WITHOUT PULLING
THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact tip and then pull the trigger to drive a fastener. As long as the contact tip is
contacting the work and is held depressed, the tool will drive a fastener each time the trigger is depressed. If
the contact tip is allowed to leave the work surface, the sequence described above must be repeated to drive
another fastener.
EYE PROTECTION,which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides
protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE, should
ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when connecting to
air supply, loading, operating, or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to
guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the Americ
an National
Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1
, and provide both frontal and side protection.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide
adequate protection.
Additional Safety Protection will be required in some environments. For example,
the working area may include exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing
damage. The employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection
is provided and used by the operator and others in the work area. Some environments
will re
quire the use of head protection equipment. When require
d, the employer
and user must ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1 is used.
I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
II. REFER TO " PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" IN THIS MANUALTO IDENTIFY THE
OPERATING SYSTEM ON YOUR TOOL.
The operator must not hold the trigger pulled on contact tip tools except during fastening
operation, as serious injury could result if the tip accidentally contacted someone or
something, causing the tool to cycle.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool. A contact tip tool may
bounce from the recoil of driving a fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be
driven, possibly causing injury.
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Release the triger. The trigger must return to the trigger stop on the frame.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Pull the trigger and press the contact tip against the work surface.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
With finger off the trigger, press the contact tip against the work surface. Pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
TOOL OPERATION CHECK
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Use the Masterforce pneumatic tool only for the purpose for which it was designed.
• Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward the
user or others in the work area.
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the tool by the air hose.
• Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to
yourself and others.
• Never clamp or tape the trigger or contact tip in an actuated position.
• Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose attached.
• Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible WARNING LABEL.
•
Do not
•
continue to use a tool that leaks air or does not function properly.
Notify Masterforce
service center if your tool continues to experience functional
problems.
Keep the tool away from yourself and others when connecting air
source.
Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation
check.To reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others, check the
tool before beginning work each day or if the tool is dropped,
received a sharp blow, been run over, etc. If the tool does not work
as it should, contact Masterforce service center immediately.
1. CONTACT TIP OPERATION:
With finger off the trigger, press the contact tip against the work surface.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger. Press the contact tip against the work surface.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
Without touching the trigger, press the contact tip against the work surface, then pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
2. SEQUENTIAL TIP OPERATION:
Press the contact tip against the work surface, without touching the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost
or ice formation on the tools operating valves and mechanisms that
could cause tool failure.
Loose nose screws‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
0-ring or Gasket is cut or crack‥‥‥‥
Bumper cracked/worn‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Damaged gasket or seal‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Loose nose screws‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Air supply restrition‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Tool dry, lack of lubrication‥‥‥‥‥‥
Worn head valve O-rings ‥‥‥‥‥‥
Head valve stuck in cap‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Tool dry, lacks lubrication‥‥‥‥‥‥
O-rings/seals cut or cracked‥‥‥‥‥
Trigger assembly worn/leaks‥‥‥‥‥
Dirt/tar build up on driver‥‥‥‥‥‥
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly on
buttom bumper‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Head valve dry‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Air pressure too low‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Worn bumper‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Tar/dirt in driver channel‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Air restriction/inadequate airflow through
quick dissconnect socket and plut‥
‥
‥‥
Worn piston O-ring‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Too dry, lacks lubrication‥‥‥‥‥‥
Low air pressure‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Loose magazine nose screws‥‥‥‥
Fasteners too short for tool‥‥‥‥‥‥
Bent fasteners‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Wrong size fasteners‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Leaking head cap gasket‥‥‥‥‥‥
Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn‥‥‥‥‥
Broken/Chipped driver‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Dry/dirty magaine‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Wrong size fasteners‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Bent fasteners‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Loose magazine/nose screws‥‥‥‥
Broken/chipped driver‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥
Frame/nose leaksair
Frame/cap leaksair
Failure to cycle
Lack of power; slow to cycle
Skipping fasteners; intermittent
feed
Fasteners jam in tool
Tighten and recheck
Replace O-ring or gasket
Replace bumper
Replace gasket or seal
Tighten and recheck
Check air supply equipment
Use Lubricant
Replace O-rings
Disassemble/Check/Lubricate
Use Lubricant
Replace O-rings/seals
Replace trigger assembly
Disassemble nose/driver to chean
Disassemble to correct
Disassemble/lubricate
Check air supply equipment
Replace bumper
Disassemble and clean nose and driver
Replace quick dissconnect fittings
Replace O-ring, check driver
Use Lubricant
Check air supply system to tool
Tighten all screws
Use only recommended fasteners
Discontinue using these fasteners
Use only recommended fasteners
Tighten screws/replace gasket/O-ring
Replace O-ring
Replace driver (check piston O-ring)
Clean/lubricate, use Lubricant
Use only recommened fasteners
Discontinue using these fasteners
Tighten all screws
Replace driver
TROUBLESHOOTlNG
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
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NOTES
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This MASTERFORCE® brand power tool carries our famous No Hassle 3-Year
Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this MASTER-
FORCE® power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within three (3) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring the tool
with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store. At
its discretion, MASTERFORCE® agrees to have the tool or any defective part(s)
repaired or replaced with the same or similar MASTERFORCE® product or part
free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original
purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited
warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of
the Merchandise.
This warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades,
brushes, belts, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries; (2) shall be void if this tool is
used for commercial and/or rental purposes; and (3) does not cover any losses,
injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty does give you specic legal
rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Be careful,
tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained. Seller’s employees are not
qualied to advise you on the use of this merchandise. Any oral representation(s)
made will not be binding on seller or its employees. The rights under this limited
warranty are to the original purchaser of the merchandise and may not be trans-
ferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties,
expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability and tness for a
particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or conse-
quential 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 replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided
above. For insurance purposes seller is not allowed to demonstrate any of these
power tools for you.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts -
Please call toll free at: 1-888-728-0800 (M-F 8am - 6pm)
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BRAD NAILER
3 -YE AR
LIMITED WARRANTY
Menards, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 54703
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