All-Power APC4004 Owner's manual

Brand: All-Power

Model: APC4004

Category: Nail Gun

Type: Owner's manual

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Table of Contents

Topic Page

Safety Guidelines - Definitions 3

Hazard Warnings 4

Additional Warnings 14

Compressor 16

Finish Nailer 27

Troubleshooting 33

Service & Repair 36

General Parts Listing 37

Limited Warranty 38

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN

THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL

INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/ OR VOIDING OF YOUR

WARRANTY.

ALL POWER AMERICA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

DAMAGE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Owner’s Manual

Safety Guidelines - Definitions

This manual contains important information that you need to know and

understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT

EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this

information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Save These Important Safety

Instructions!

Read and understand all of these safety instructions. Be

sure to retain them for future use.

WARNING! WARNINGS INDICATE A CERTAINTY OR STRONG

POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF INSTRUCTIONS

ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

CAUTION: CAUTIONS INDICATE A POSSIBILITY OF

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT

FOLLOWED.

Note: Notes give helpful information.

WARNING! IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS

PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY

DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. WHEN USING AIR

TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE

FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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Hazard Warnings

Dust

These chemicals may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Lead from lead-based paints

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this

type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear

MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face masks or respirators when

using such tools.

Always follow basic safety precautions when using air tools to reduce the

risk of personal injury.

Bursting

Rust can weaken the tank. Drain the condensed water from the tank after

each use to reduce rusting. If a leak is detected in the tank, replace the tank

immediately. Do not weld, drill or modify the air tank of this compressor.

Welding or modifications on the air compressor tank can severely impair

tank strength and cause an extremely hazardous condition. Welding or

modifying the tank in any manner will void the warranty.

Check the manufacturer’s maximum pressure rating for air tools and

accessories. Compressor outlet pressure must be regulated so as to never

exceed the maximum pressure rating of the tool. Relieve all pressure

through the hose before attaching or removing accessories.

Do not adjust the pressure switch or relief valve for any reason. Doing so

voids all warranties. They have been preset at the factory for the maximum

pressure of this unit. Personal injury and/ or property damage may result if

the pressure switch or the relief valve are tampered with.

Do not use plastic or pvc pipe for compressed air. Use only galvanized steel

pipe and fittings for compressed air distribution lines.

WARNING! SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING,

GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO

CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Owner’s Manual

Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Eye or Head Injury

What could happen:

Air powered equipment and power tools are capable

of propelling materials such as fasteners, metal chips,

saw dust, and other debris at high speed, which could

result in serious eye injury.

Compressed air can be hazardous. The air stream

can cause injury to soft tissue areas such as eyes,

ears, etc. Particles or objects propelled by the stream

can cause injury.

Tool attachments can become loose or break and fly

apart propelling particles at the operator and others in

the work area.

How to prevent it:

Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1 safety glasses with side shields.

Never leave operating tool unattended. Disconnect air hose when tool is

not in use.

For additional protection, use an approved face shield in addition to

safety glasses.

Make sure that any attachments are securely assembled.

Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person or any part of the

body. Equipment can cause serious injury if the spray penetrates the

skin.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Fire or Explosion

What could happen:

Abrasive tools such as sanders and grinders, rotating

tools such as drills, and impact tools such as nailers,

staplers, wrenches, hammers, and reciprocating saws

are capable of generating sparks which could result in

ignition of flammable materials.

It is normal for the compressor motor and pressure

switch to produce sparks while operating. If sparks

come into contact with vapors from gasoline or other

solvents, they may ignite, causing fire or explosion.

Exceeding the maximum pressure rating of tools or

accessories could cause an explosion resulting in

serious injury.

How to prevent it:

Never operate tools near flammable substances such as gasoline,

cleaning solvents, etc.

Work in a clean, well ventilated area free of combustible materials.

Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or other bottled gases as a power

source for air tools.

Use compressed air regulated to maximum pressure at or below the

rated pressure of any attachments.

Never connect to an air source that is capable of exceeding 200 psi.

Always verify prior to using the tool that the air source has been

adjusted to the rated air pressure range.

Never spray flammable liquids in a confined area. Do not spray where

sparks or flame are present.

Do not smoke while spraying.

Keep compressor as far from spray area as possible.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Hearing Loss

What could happen:

Long term exposure to noise produced from the

operation of air tools can lead to permanent hearing

loss.

How to prevent it:

Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing protection when using a compressor.

Risk to Breathing/Inhalation

Hazard

What could happen:

Abrasive tools such as grinders, sanders, and cut-off

tools generate dust and abrasive materials which can

be harmful to human lungs and respiratory system.

Some materials such as adhesives and tar contain chemicals whose

vapors could cause serious injury with prolonged exposure.

How to prevent it:

Always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or

respirator when using such tools. Read all instructions and be sure that

your respirator mask will protect you.

Always work in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.

Never directly inhale the compressed air produced by a compressor. It is

not suitable for breathing purposes.

Be certain to read all labels when you are spraying paints or toxic

materials, and follow the safety instructions.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Injury

What could happen:

Tools left unattended, or with the air hose attached

can be activated by unauthorized persons leading to

their injury and/or injury to others.

Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials

throughout the work area.

A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part

of the tool increases the risk of personal injury.

Using inflator nozzles for duster applications can

cause serious injury.

Air tools can become activated by accident during

maintenance or tool changes.

Air tools can cause the work-piece to move upon

contact leading to injury.

Loss of control of the tool can lead to injury to self or

others.

Poor quality, improper, or damaged tools such as

grinding wheels, chisels, sockets, drills, nailers,

staplers, etc., can fly apart during operation,

propelling particles throughout the work area causing

serious injury.

Fasteners could ricochet or be propelled causing

serious injury or property damage.

Improperly maintained tools and accessories can

cause serious injury.

There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.

The compressor unit starts automatically. Serious

injury could occur from contact with moving parts.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Injury (cont’d)

How to prevent it:

Remove air hose when tool is not in use and store tool in secure location

away from reach of children and or untrained users.

Use only parts, fasteners, and accessories recommended by the

manufacturer.

Keep work area clean and free of clutter. Keep children and others away

from work area during operation of the tool.

Keep work area well lit.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the tool on.

DO NOT use inflator nozzles for duster applications.

Remove air hose to lubricate or add grinding attachments, sanding

discs, drills, etc. to the tool.

Never carry the tool by the hose.

Avoid unintentional starting. Don’t carry hooked-up tool with finger on

trigger.

Repair servicing should be done only by an authorized service

representative.

Use clamps or other devices to prevent movement.

Never operate tool while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance of all times.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not

operate tool when you are tired.

Always use tool attachments rated for the speed of the power tool.

Never use tools which have been dropped, impacted or damaged by

use.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Injury (cont’d)

Use only impact grade sockets on an impact wrench.

Do not apply excessive force to the tool. Let the tool perform the work.

Never point discharge of tool at self or others.

Do not pull trigger unless tool contact safety device is against work

surface.

Never attempt to drive fasteners into hard surfaces such as steel,

concrete, or tile.

Take care to avoid driving a fastener on top of another fastener.

Position tool carefully so that fasteners will be delivered to the proper

location.

Use only accessories identified by the manufacturer to be used with

specific tools.

Maintain the tool with care.

Keep a cutting tool sharp and clean. A properly maintained tool, with

sharp cutting edges reduces the risk of binding and is easier to control.

Check for misalignment of binding or moving parts, breakage of parts,

and any other condition that effects the tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using.

Use of an accessory not intended for use with the specific tools

increases the risk of injury to persons.

Always shut off the compressor, remove the plug from the outlet, and

bleed all pressure from the system before servicing the compressor, and

when the compressor is not in use.

Do not operate the unit with the shroud removed.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Electric Shock

What could happen:

Using air tools to attach electrical wiring can result in

electrocution or death.

Improper electrical connections can result in fires,

electrocution, or death.

This tool is not provided with an insulated gripping surface. Contact with

a “live” wire makes exposed metal tool parts “live”, resulting in possible

electrocution or death.

Fasteners coming in contact with hidden electrical wiring could cause

electrocution or death.

How to prevent it:

Never use nailer/staplers to attach electrical wiring while energized.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is grounded.

Thoroughly investigate the work piece for possible hidden wiring before

performing work.

A licensed electrician in accordance with all local and national codes

must install all wiring.

Never use an electric air compressor outdoors when it is raining or on a

wet surface, as it may cause an electric shock.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Entanglement

What could happen:

Tools containing moving elements or driving other

moving tools (grinding wheels, sockets, sanding

discs, etc.) can become entangled in hair, clothing,

jewelry, and other loose objects, resulting in injury.

How to prevent it:

Never wear loose fitting clothes, or apparel which contains loose straps

or ties, etc. which could become entangled in moving parts.

Remove any jewelry, watches, identifications, bracelets, necklaces, etc.

which might become caught by the tool.

Keep hands away from moving parts. Tie up or cover long hair.

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Hazard Warnings (cont’d)

Risk of Cut or Burns

What could happen:

Tools which cut, shear, drill, staple punch, chisel, etc.

are capable of causing serious injury.

The pump and manifold generate high temperatures.

How to prevent it:

Keep the working part of the tool away from hands and body.

Do not touch the pump, manifold or transfer tube while the pump is

running. Allow them to cool before handling or servicing.

Keep children away from the compressor at all times.

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Additional Warnings

Finish Nailer

Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid

accidental firing.

Choice of triggering method is important. Read all pertinent directions in

this manual for approved triggering options.

Never point tool at yourself or others in work area.

Never use oxygen or other bottled gasses. Explosion may occur. Never

use combustible gases or any other reactive gas as a power source for

this tool: explosion and serious personal injury could result.

Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 70 to 120 PSI (4.8 to 8.3

bar). Never connect tool to any pressure that could potentially exceed

200 PSI (13.7 bar).

Always use an air hose that is rated for a maximum working pressure of

at least 150 PSI (10.3 bar) or 150% of the maximum system pressure,

whichever is greater.

Connect the tool to the air supply hose with a coupling that automatically

removes all pressure from the tool when the coupling is disconnected.

Disconnect the tool from the air supply hose before doing tool

maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving the work area,

moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person.

Never use a tool that is leaking air, has missing or damaged parts, or

that requires repair. Make sure all screws and caps are securely

tightened.

Never use tool if safety, trigger, or springs are inoperable, missing, or

damaged. Do not alter or remove safety, trigger, or springs. Make daily

inspections for free movement of both the trigger and safety mechanism.

Do not use the tool without its safety warning label. If the label is

missing, damaged or unreadable, contact your All Power America Service

Center for a replacement.

Only use parts, fasteners and accessories approved by All Power America.

Connect the tool to the air supply before loading fasteners to prevent a

fastener from being fired during connection. The tool driving mechanism

may cycle when tool is connected to the air supply.

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Additional Warnings (cont’d)

Finish Nailer (cont’d)

Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

No hor

seplay. Respect the tool as a working

implement.

Operator and bystanders must wear hard hats to

safegu

ard against possible injuries.

Do not load fasteners with the trigger or safety

depres

sed, to prevent unintentional firing.

Remove your finger from the trigger when not

driving f

asteners. Never carry the tool with a

finger on the trigger. The tool will fire a fastener if

the saf

ety is bumped while the trigger is

depres

sed.

Only fire fasteners into the work surface; never

into mat

erials too hard to penetrate.

Grip the tool firmly to maintain control while

allowing t

he tool to recoil away from work surface

as the f

astener is driven. If the safety element is

allowed to recontact the work surface before the

trigger is released, an unwanted fastener will be

ired.

Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners

or with the tool at too steep an angle. Fasteners

can ric

ochet causing personal injury.

Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the

work piece. Th

e work piece may split, allowing

e fastener to fly free or ricochet and cause

personal injury.

FOR CONTACT ACTUATION TOOLS ONLY, Do

not us

e on scaffoldings or ladders or for tasks in

which ch

anging location involves the use of

scaffoldings, stairs, ladders, and the like. Do not

use for s

pecific tasks transportation safety

systems o

r vehicles and wagons.

Only use All Power America approved fasteners.

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Compressor

This air compressor pump is capable of running continuously. However, to

prolong the life of your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75%

averag

e duty cycle be maintained; that is, the air compressor pump should

not run m

ore than 30-45 minutes in any given hour.

General operation

Depending on the CFM draw of the tools being operated, your new air

compres

sor can be used for operating paint sprayers, air tools, grease

guns, air brushes, caulking guns, sandblasters, inflating tires and plastic

toys, spr

aying weed killer and insecticides, etc. An air pressure regulator is

usual

ly necessary for most of these applications.

How it works

To compress air, the pistons move up and down in the cylinder. Air enters

rough the valve inlet on the down stroke and the discharge valve remains

closed. Air is compressed on the up stroke. The inlet valve closes and the

compres

sed air is forced out through the discharge valve, through the

check v

alve, and into the air receiver.

Wor

king air is not available until the compressor has raised the air receiver

pressur

e above that required at the service connection. The air inlet filter

openi

ngs must be kept clear of obstructions, which could reduce the air

compres

sor’s air delivery.

Item Value

Peak horsepower

1.5HP

Tank Capacity

2 Gallons

Voltage/Frequency/Amp 120V/60Hz/10

CFM Delivery at 90 PSI 2.4 CFM

Maximum Pressure 115 PSI

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Compressor (cont’d)

Electrical Requirements

Grounding requirements

The cord set and plug with this unit contains a grounding pin. This plug

MUST be used with a grounded outlet. Do not modify the plug provided. If it

does not fit the available outlet, a correct outlet should be installed by a

qualified electrician.

Make sure the outlet being used has the same configuration as the

grounded plug. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.

Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not use if there are signs of

damage.

If these grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are

in doubt as to whether the compressor id properly grounded, have the

installation checked by a qualified electrician.

Repairs to the cord set or plug MUST be made by a qualified electrician.

WARNING! IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING

REDUCES THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN ESCAPE WIRE

FOR THE ELECTRIC CURRENT. THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED. THE OUTLET BEING USED MUST BE

INSTALLED AND GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL

CODES AND ORDINANCES. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN

ELECTROCUTION.

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Electrical Requirements (cont’d)

Extension cords

Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cords will

cause voltage to drop, resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating.

Instead of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air

hose by attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional

lengths of hose as needed. If an extension cord must be used:

Use a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-

slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the product

The extension cord must be in good condition

The extension cord must be no longer than 50 feet

14-gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size locations as gauge number

decreases. 12 AWG and 10 AWG may also be used. (DO NOT USE 16

OR 18 AWG.)

Voltage and circuit protection

This air compressor can be operated on a 15 amp circuit if the following

conditions are met:

Voltage supply to the circuit must comply with the National Electrical

Code.

The circuit is not used to supply any other electrical needs.

Extension cords comply with the above specifications.

The circuit must be equipped with a 15-amp circuit breaker or 15 amp

time delay fuse. Time delay fuses should be marked “D” in Canada and

“T” in the US.

If any of the above conditions cannot be met, or if the operation of the

compressor repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it may be

necessary to operate it from a 20 amp circuit. It is not necessary to change

the cord set.

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Compressor (cont’d)

Installation and location

Locate the compressor in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. The compressor

should be located 12 to 18 inches from a wall or any other obstruction that

might interfere with the air flow through the fan blade belt wheel. Place the

compressor on a firm, level surface. The air compressor is designed with

heat dissipation fins that allow for proper cooling. Keep the fins or other

parts that collect dirt or dust clean. A clean compressor runs cooler and

provides longer service. Do not place rags, containers or other materials on

top of the compressor.

Controls

Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit.

ON/AUTO/OFF Switch:

Turn this switch ON to provide automatic power

to the pressure switch and OFF to remove power at the end of each use.

Pressure Switch:

The pressure switch automatically starts the motor

when the air tank pressure drops below the factory-set “cut-in” pressure.

It stops the motor when the air tank pressure reaches the factory-set

“cut-out” pressure.

Safety Valve:

If the pressure switch dies not shut off the air compressor

at its “cut-out” pressure setting, the safety valve will protect against high

pressure by “popping out” at its factory-set pressure (slightly higher than

the pressure switch “cut-out” setting).

Tank Pressure Gauge:

The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve

air pressure in the tank.

Outlet Pressure Gauge:

The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air

pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is

controlled by the regulator and is always less than or equal to the tank

pressure.

Regulator:

Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure

gauge. Turn regulator knob clockwise to increase pressure and

counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

Universal Quick-Connect Body:

The universal quick-connect body

accepts the three most popular styles or quick-connect plugs: industrial,

automotive (Tru-flate), and ARO. One hand push-to-connect operation

makes connections simple and easy.

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Controls (cont’d)

Cooling system:

This compressor contains an advanced design

cooling system that includes an engineered fan that blows air through

the vent holes in large amounts.

Air Compressor Pump:

Compresses air into the air tank. Working air is

not available until the compressor has raised the air tank pressure

above that required at the air outlet.

Drain Valve:

The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and is

used to drain condensation at the end of each use.

Check Valve:

When the air compressor is operating, the check valve is

open, allowing compressed air to enter the air tank. When the air

compressor reaches “cut-out” pressure, the check valve closes, allowing

air pressure to remain inside the air tank.

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All-Power APC4004 Owner's manual

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Model: APC4004

Category: Nail Gun

Type: Owner's manual

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