8-GAUGE 2-INCH BRAD NAILER Model # 61720 bit.ly/wenvideo IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules for Nailers Know Your Nailer Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded View Parts List Warranty 2 3 4 7 7 9 10 11 12 13 TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: Operating Pressure Range: Air Inlet: Nail Size Range: Nail Diameter: Air Consumption: Magazine Capacity: Weight: Package Contents: 2 61720 60 psi - 100 psi 1/4˝ NPT 3/4˝ - 2˝ 18 Gauge 1.8 CFM 100 3.
SAFETY INTRODUCTION Hello! Thank you for purchasing the WEN Brad Nailer. Safe operation of this pneumatic tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your tool works. The purpose of the following safety symbol is to attract your attention to possible dangers. We don’t want any of our beloved WEN customers accidentally injuring themselves.
SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not use your tool until the following steps have been read and understood 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual, no matter how boring it may be. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered, and well lit.
SAFETY RULES 13. USE ONLY clean dry and regulated air. Condensation from an air compressor can rust and damage the internal workings of the tool. 14. DO NOT USE BOTTLED GASES to power this tool. Bottled compressed gases including but not limited to oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen, propane, acetylene or air are not for use with pneumatic tools. Never use combustible gases or any other reactive gas as a power source for this tool. DANGER OF EXPLOSION AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. 15.
SAFETY RULES 28. KEEP FACE AND BODY PARTS away from the back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing into hard or dense material. 29. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS near the edge of your work material. The workpiece may split, causing the fastener to ricochet, injuring you or a bystander. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material.
KNOW YOUR NAILER 1- Jam-Clearing Latch 2- Contact Trip 3- Low Nail Indicator Window 4- Magazine 5- Air Inlet 6- Trigger 7- Exhaust 8- Depth Adjustment Wheel OPERATION WARNING - if any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in a possibly serious personal injury. LUBRICATION This tool requires lubrication before each use (especially the first use).
OPERATION LOADING THE FASTENERS CAUTION: Always connect the nailer to the air supply before loading fasteners. Otherwise a misfire may occur. 1. Depress the lock to release the movable magazine and pull the magazine out fully. 2. Place a full clip of the specified type and size fasteners on the fixed magazine. Up to 100 fasteners may be loaded in the magazine. 3. Push the movable magazine forward until it locks in place.
OPERATION CLEARING JAMMED NAILS WARNING: Disconnect the air line from the tool and remove all fasteners before removing jammed nails to avoid personal injury. If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others and follow these steps: 1. Disconnect air supply from tool. 2. Press magazine lock to release movable magazine. 3. Push down jam clearing latch and pull up to open front plate. 4. Remove jammed nail, using pliers or other tools if necessary. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur or risk serious personal injury. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by authorized personnel at a certified WEN service center. Problem Air leaking at Trigger area Solution 1. Check and replace O-ring. 2. Check and replace trigger valve head. 3. Check and replace trigger valve stem, seal or O-ring.
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PARTS LIST Item 12 Stock # Description 1 61720-001 SCREW 2 61720-002 BUSHING 3 61720-003 4 Item Stock # Description 37 61720-037 O-RING 15×1.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN CONSUMER POWER TOOLS PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
