How To Lubricate A Hitachi Nail Gun

Considering how much they can cost, and how hard they piece of work, air tools are really an investment. That's why oiling an air nailer (or stapler) is and so of import. It ensures a return on your investment--and that wearable parts, like O-rings, aren't prematurely fried. It's also super easy to do.

We've tackled a few "burning questions" most oiling an air nailer or stapler to proceed them running for years to come.

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How ofttimes should I oil my tool?

Daily. And if y'all're working on an extended project, oil the tool before y'all start working and again mid-fashion through the 24-hour interval (after a lunch break, for instance). If the nailer's sabbatum unused for a while, yous definitely want to oil it before using it once more.

What kind of oil should I use?

Only use lubricating oil fabricated specifically for pneumatic tools, such as Senco Pneumatic Tool Oil or Paslode Lubricating Oil .Other oils lack the correct viscosity or contain ingredients that can destroy the seals, disintegrate O-rings, or may fifty-fifty crusade combustion. Continue the WD40, compressor oil, motor oil, transmission fluid, etc. out of your air tools.

Likewise, if y'all're working in beneath-freezing conditions, you'll need a tool oil that's formulated for temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and contains anti-freeze. Effort Paslode Cold Weather condition Tool Oil .

What oil not to use on an air nailer

How much oil do I need?

All you need is 5-10 drops of oil. Driblet the oil into the air inlet, the nozzle where your air hose attaches to the tool.

What happens if I don't use tool oil?

The O-rings in the tool volition dry upwards, causing the tool to malfunction. It will also cause unnecessary wear on its components, and potentially cause corrosion. To learn more about maintaining your nail gun, read our mail service on How to Avoid Destroying Your Pneumatic Nailer .

Pro Tips:

Make certain the air tool is OFF before adding oil.
Do not oil the tool's magazine, as this attracts dust and dirt. You definitely don't want whatever debris stuck in the magazine, which tin cause fastener jams.
Drain the air compressor at the finish of each twenty-four hour period. This keeps condensation from building up in the compressor, inbound the tool, and then corroding it.

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