CONNECTION & AIR SUPPLY
This tool requires clean & dry air. The use of a filter and
a pressure regulator is recommended.
Use a detachable male coupler with 3/8" NPT male
treads. The use of a 3/8" (1 cm) diameter air supply
hose is recommended. A smaller hose or a hose longer
than 50' (15 m) could cause a pressure drop when the
tool is activated repeatedly.
Always use a free-flow connection for the
compressed air supply to prevent that the
tool stays charged after disconnecting the air
supply hose.
Unload tool before connecting air to prevent
accidental discharge.
To prevent injury or accidental damage to the
finished surface of the installed floor, rest the
tool onto the subflooring when connecting air,
moving tool to a different work area, loading
the tool or performing any maintenance to the
tool.
Dirt, dust, and other particles in the air supply can
cause sluggish operation or premature wear. Drain
water from the compressor tank regularly. The
compressor start-stop limits should be set to deliver an
air pressure of at least 100 psi (7 bar) at all times.
Consult the compressor manual or dealer for
instructions on how to make this adjustment.
This tool is designed to be operated with a compressed
air pressure of 80 to 100 psi (5.5-7.0 bar). Air pressure
of 90 psi (6.2 bar) is adequate for most situations,
although occasionally, a higher pressure could be
necessary. Never not use a compressed air pressure
higher than 110 psi (7.6 bar).
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This tool requires minimal lubrication. Use
only detergent-free oil such as
t h e
P
aslode Pneumatic Lubricating Oil
. Few
drops of oil weekly in the air inlet
is
s
ufficient.
Other types of lubricant may
degrade the
seals.
Check periodically to make sure that the head
assembly is fully screwed onto the main body. A loosen
head will damage the tool.
LOADING THE TOOL
This tool can be used with either standard 16ga
flooring cleats or with 15½ga flooring staples:
• L-type 16
GA
nails in lengths of 1½" (38 mm), 1¾"
(45 mm) or 2" (50 mm)
• ½" crown 15½
GA
staples in lengths of 1½" (38 mm),
1¾" (45 mm) or 2" (50 mm)
Use only the type of fasteners identified on
the magazine. The use of any other type of
fasteners will damage the tool.
Loading the tool with flooring staples:
• Press the lock and open the magazine cover.
• Insert one or two strips of flooring staples over the
central guide of the magazine as illustrated below
(left).
• Push the magazine cover forward into its locked
position.
Loading the tool with L-type 16
GA
flooring nails:
• Press the lock and open the magazine cover.
• Place a strip of flooring cleats against the inner side
of the magazine, the “L” head of the cleats engaging
the groove as illustrated below (right). Small magnets
will hold it in place.
• Push the magazine cover forward into its locked
position.
Unloading cleats or staples
• To remove fastener from the magazine, press the
lock and open the magazine cover
• Tilt the tool to slide back remaining fastener and take
them out.
Always operate the tool with fasteners in
magazine. Damage may occur if the tool is
operated without fasteners.
