STAPLER Tool application letter Maximum fastener length, in inches that can be used with the tool 00 -S 00 P Type of tool ( P= powerpack) ( DL= double length) Gauge of fastener Indicates crown size ( W = wide) ( S = standard) ( I = intermediate) ( N = narrow) Maximum fastener length in millimeters O 000 / NAILER Tool application letter Maximum fastener length, in inches that can be used with the tool /O 000 Type of tool ( C = coil nailer) ( S = strip nailer) ( F = finish nailer) ( R = Roof nailer) Power Pack C P00 Maximum fastener length in millimeters Paslode is a member of: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Paslode pnuematic tool. You have made a wise choice. A Paslode tool is a professional quality tool that combines power and speed in a light weight design for versatile operation in a variety of industial and construction applications. Please take the time to review this entire manual and all other documentation that came with the tool. They will help you to become familiar with operating a power fastening tool. Be sure to read the safety instructions carefully before using your new tool. Also read Paslode's warranty statement in the back of this manual. Even though Paslode ia a leader in the power fastening business, we continually strive to find new and better ways of improving our products. That is a commitment we've made to our most important asset: our customer. Paslode also manufactures a line of cordless tools featuring Impulse Technology, which are not covered in this manual. For maintenance and safety information on the line of cordless tools, consult the operating manuals for those tools. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 2 AIR SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................. 3 TOOL INSTALLATION...................................................................................................... 5 TOOL OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 5 TOOL LOADING............................................................................................................... 6 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 9 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................12 TOOL WARRANTY.................................................................................Inside Back Cover SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FIRST These safety instructions provide information necessary for safe operation of Paslode® tools. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION Always wear hearing and eye protection devices, including side shields, when operating or working in the vicinity of a tool. THE TOOL MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED Do not throw the tool on the floor, strike the housing in any way or use the tool as a hammer to knock material into place. NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL The tool is not a toy so do not use it like one. Never engage in horseplay with the tool or point it at yourself or any other person, even if you think it is not loaded. NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY Check the magazine for fasteners that may be left in the tool. Even if you think the tool is empty or disconnected, never point it at anyone or yourself. Unseen fasteners could fire from the tool. NEVER CLAMP THE TRIGGER IN A LOCKED OR OPERATING POSITION The trigger of the tool must never be tampered with, disabled or clamped in a locked or operating position since this will cause the tool to drive a fastener any time the work contacting element depressed. DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE AIR LINE CONNECTED, OR WITH THE TOOL TRIGGER OR WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT DEPRESSED When loading fasteners into the tool be sure you disconnect the air line and that you do not depress the trigger or work contacting element. OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON A WORKPIECE The tool should be operated only when it is in contact with the workpiece. Even then you should be careful when fastening thin material or working near the edges and corners of the workpiece since the fasteners may drive through or away from the workpiece. DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE THE WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called a work contacting element, to help prevent accidental firing. Never tamper with, disable or remove the work contacting element. Do not use the tool unless the work contacting element is working properly. The tool could fire unexpectedly. DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USE Always disconnect the tool from ...