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OPERATING MANUAL

 CORDLESS

FRAMING  NAILER

Printed in U.S.A.

© 2010 Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

405658-5

03/10

Part No. 900420

IMPORTANT

DO NOT DESTROY

It is the customer's responsibility to

have all operators and service personnel

read and understand this manual.

Summary of Contents for 900420

Page 1: ...S FRAMING NAILER Printed in U S A 2010 Illinois Tool Works Inc 405658 5 03 10 Part No 900420 IMPORTANT DO NOT DESTROY It is the customer s responsibility to have all operators and service personnel read and understand this manual ...

Page 2: ...of delivery to the original user ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A one year warranty will apply to all parts except those listed below as normal wearing parts or parts which are specifically covered by an extended warranty FIVE YEAR EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY A five year warranty will apply to all molded nylon parts Motor Housing Cap and Grille Handle Halves and Actuator Trigger Magazine Parts 90 DAY LIM...

Page 3: ...10 13 Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer Operation 14 Fasteners and Applications 15 Servicing 16 Troubleshooting 18 The battery charger meets all safety requirements for power tools is a trademark An Ilinois Tool Works Company 888 Forest Edge Drive Vernon Hills Illinois 60061 Power Nailers are made in the U S A Paslode is a member of Preparing the Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer for Use Paslode ...

Page 4: ...ate Intermittent Operation 2 to 3 nails per second NOTE Exceeding these rates could cause tool to overheat resulting in loss of performance or damage to tool components By using the Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer at its recommended cycle rate you will be able to drive several thousand nails in a typical workday Fasteners 30 paper tape collation Minimum 2 inch x 113 diameter shank Maximum 3 1 4 in...

Page 5: ...ch as flammable chemicals adhesives gasoline or solvents WARNING Never attempt to operate this tool until you have read and understood all safety precautions and manual instructions Failure to follow all safety precautions instructions may result in a permanent loss of vision serious personal or even fatal injury property damage and or tool damage WARNING Never expose or store the tool fuel or bat...

Page 6: ...ORKPIECE 1 Eye protection must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87 1 and should have side shields for increased protection As an employer you are responsible for enforcing the use of eye protection equipment by the tool operator and all personnel in the work area 2 NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else 3 NEVER ENGAGEIN HORSEPLAY WITHTHETOOL The Cordl...

Page 7: ...ach since tool recoil may cause a loss of balance Always be aware of edges and drop offs when nailing on rooftops and other high locations Keep them in full view WARNING Always store tool fuel cells and battery where they will not be exposed to an open flame sparks or temperatures above 120 F 49 C WARNING Only persons who have read and fully understand all tool operation safety and maintenance ins...

Page 8: ...e on indicating that the battery is fully charged The charger will keep the battery at full charge until it is removed 4 Unplug the wall mount unit from the charger and remove the wall mount unit from the 120V AC outlet Charging Times First charge new battery 2 hours Discharged Battery 5 minutes to 2 hours Charging Don ts 1 Never charge battery outdoors or in temperatures below 40 F 5 C 2 Never al...

Page 9: ...ndwillrequirerecharging IMPORTANT Should your battery terminals become corroded and cause poor electrical contact clean the terminals using a fine emery cloth Battery Indicator Light The illustration is a close up of the side of the Paslode Cordless framer handle On the side of the handle is a small plastic lens This is the battery indicator light When you insert a fully charged battery into the t...

Page 10: ...nd container inside the fuel cell The inner container holds the fuel The space between the inner containerandtheoutercylinderisfilledwithagas calledthe propellant which is under pressure To eject the fuel propellant pressure squeezes the inner fuel container much as you squeeze a tube of toothpaste This squeezing action ensures that all the fuel is used and that the Cordless Framing Nailer can ope...

Page 11: ...ow Upon disposal used and unused fuel cells may be classified as ignitable hazardous waste waste code D001 under U S EPA regulations Hazardous waste generated by homeowners and contractors who perform routine maintenance for homeowners in their homes are not regulated by RCRA In general household wastes generated by homeowners and their contractors are exempt from hazard ous waste regulation becau...

Page 12: ... top of the cylinder pocket As shown in the illustration this adapter is designed to ensure that the metering valve stem is properly aligned with the small hole or orifice that leads to the combustion chamber Insert the metering valve stem into the orifice of the red colored adapter Fuel Cell and Metering Valve Close the actuator cover to complete the loading of fuel in the Cordless Framing Nailer...

Page 13: ...or extended periods keep the fuel and tool out of direct sunlight and in surroundings where temperatures will not exceed 120 F 49 C After extended periods of continuous use it may be necessary to cool the motor by setting tool aside for 10 15 minutes or until the tool operates normally An overheated toolmaynotdrivenailscompletelyormayoperateerratically COLD WEATHER OPERATION Fuel cells at cold tem...

Page 14: ...tempt to operate the Cordless Framing Nailer unless both adjustment screws are installed Intentional removal of an adjustment screw could result in improper tool operation loss of nail control and injury to tool user or bystanders PRESS WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT AGAINST THE WORK SURFACE Fan motor starts fuel is injected into combustion chamber and mixed with air by the fan SQUEEZE TRIGGER Spark plug...

Page 15: ...ited markets Smooth Shank For general construction carpentry and framing the most popular and versatile Ring Shank The ring shank provides improved withdrawal resistanceforapplicationswheretheresistancefromsmooth shank fasteners is not adequate floor decking crating pallets Hardened Steel For attaching wooden plates to green concrete foundations 2X furring strips to cinder block Hot Dipped Galvani...

Page 16: ...uld only be diagnosed and repairedbyafullytrainedservicetechnician Ifyouhaveany reason to believe that your problem is beyond the service procedures in this manual contact your Paslode representative immediately If fuel is not released with each operating of the metering valve this indicates that there is no more fuel left in the cylinder and it must be replaced Dispose of the empty fuel cell prop...

Page 17: ...harger if it needs charging as indicated by the red charge light on the handle 2 Wipe your Cordless Faming Nailer with a clean soft cloth 3 Remove and clean the filter every two days Paslode Cordless Faming Nailer Tool Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer No Mar Work Contacting Element Part No 901252 Battery Part No 404717 Clear Safety Glasses ...

Page 18: ...reen Lockout bracket is stuck in lockout position Work contacting element is bent or build up of debris in track restricts operation Follower is not behind fasteners Fuel Cell empty Spark wire out of spark plug Spark plug is dirty No spark is generated Check lockout If unable to free return tool to authorized Paslode dealer for service Remove and inspect lower probe Clean and lubricate track with ...

Page 19: ...de specifications Check Fasteners and Applications section for fastener types and sizes recommended for use in Cordless tool Position follower behind fastener strip and engage strip Clear jam Check fuel cell Check spark plug wire Remove filter element and clean Use soap and water to remove stubborn debris Normal Stage of Operation E C I V R E S S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P M O T P M Y S Tool op...

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