How to Use a Nailer Air Compressor
Compressors provide the air which a pneumatic nailer needs to push a nail into the object to be nailed. Compressors can be used to provide compressed air to various pneumatic tools in addition to nail guns. The latest compressors have tiny tanks, so they can be very compact and light. The newest ones don't need oil either, so they can be simple to maintain. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Read the maximum allowable recommended pressure which will be marked on the nailer, or noted in the instruction manual. Make sure this pressure rating isn't exceeded by the compressor.
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Inspect the air compressor for any damage.
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Drain the tanks of any moisture. Moisture is a by-product of air compressing. Verify the compressor is off. Holding the handle, tilt the compressor in the direction of the drain cock, so they are at the bottom of the tank. Turn the drain cock which will open the valve. Keep the compressor at an angle until all the moisture is drained.
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Check the tank pressure. It should be at zero pounds per square inch (PSI.)
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Attach the air hose that comes from the nailer to the discharge line on the compressor. The discharge line is the orifice adjacent to the regulator knob and the tank pressure gauge. The discharge line isn't the drain cock, which is underneath the tank and the only other orifice.
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Plug the compressor into a grounded power outlet.
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Switch the compressor on. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the pressure constant. It's normal when the compressor does this.
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Adjust the pressure regulator to keep the pressure setting within the nailer's parameters. Air pressure is increased by turning the knob clockwise and decreased by turning it counterclockwise.
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Tips & Warnings
To shut the unit off, just press the Off switch.
Don't touch moving parts. Keep any guards in place on the compressor.
Don't override the safety valve or the compressor could blow-up. It's most likely preset at 140 PSI.
