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IMPORTANT!

DO NOT DESTROY

It is the customer's responsibility to have
all operators and service personnel read
and understand this manual.

OPERATING MANUAL

16 GA

UGE CORDLESS

ANGLED

FINISH NAILER

Model: IM250A
Part No. 900600
Angled Finish Nailer

Printed in U.S.A.
© 2002 Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
405630-9
03/02

www.paslode.com

CORDLESS

Summary of Contents for IM250A

Page 1: ...o have all operators and service personnel read and understand this manual OPERATING MANUAL 16 GAUGE CORDLESS ANGLED FINISH NAILER Model IM250A Part No 900600 Angled Finish Nailer Printed in U S A 2002 Illinois Tool Works Inc 405630 9 03 02 www paslode com P CORDLESS ...

Page 2: ...asteners and Applications 14 Servicing 15 Troubleshooting 17 The Impulse battery charger system meets all safety requirements for power tools is a trademark Paslode An Ilinois Tool Works Company 888 Forest Edge Drive Vernon Hills Illinois 60061 www paslode com Power Nailers are made in the U S A and are protected by one or more of the following U S patents 4 403 722 4 483 280 4 483 474 4 522 162 O...

Page 3: ...ions Paslode warranties that new Impulse power fastening tools parts and accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period shown below after the date 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 FI...

Page 4: ...Height 11 1 2 inches Length 10 3 4 inches Magazine Angled use Paslode angled fasteners only Cycle Rate Intermittent Operation 2 to 3 nails per second Continuous Operation 500 nails per hour NOTE Exceeding these cycle rates could cause the tool to overheat resulting in loss of performance or damage to tool components By using the Paslode Angled Finish nailer at its recommended cycle rate you will b...

Page 5: ...soline or solvents WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read and understood all safety precautions and manual instructions Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in a permanent loss of vision serious personal or even fatal injury property damage and or tool damage WARNING Do not expose the tool to temperatures in excess of 120 F 49 C Fuel and or ...

Page 6: ... cause serious injury 11 OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON THE WORKPIECE 1 Eye protection must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87 1 and should have side shields for increased protection 2 NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else 3 NEVERENGAGEIN HORSEPLAY WITHTHETOOL The Paslode Angled Finish Nailer is not a toy it is a tool Careless and improper use may result ...

Page 7: ...r over reach 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 Only persons who have read and fully understand all tool operation safety and maintenance instructions should be allowed to operate the tool WARNING A fastener may exit at an angle unexpectedly and cause injury WARNING Al...

Page 8: ...tery where it will be subjected to temperatures above 120 F 49 C 5 Do not incinerate battery 6 Do not use a defective battery charger one that over heats and or smokes when plugged in 7 Do not immerse the battery in water Impulse Charging System Accessories Battery Charger Kit Part No 900200 Wall Mount Transformer Part No 900477 Battery Charger Base Part No 900476 Automotive Adapter Part No 900507...

Page 9: ...period the batterywilldischargecompletelyandwillrequirerecharging IMPORTANT Should your battery terminals become corroded and cause poor electrical contact clean the terminals using a soft cloth Battery Indicator Light On the right side of the handle is a small plastic lens This isthebatteryindicatorlight Whenyouinsertafully charged battery into the tool you will see a blinking green light If the ...

Page 10: ...erandtheoutercylinderisfilledwithagas 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 Paslode Finish nailer can operate in any position Because of this container within a container design you might hear the sound of fluid...

Page 11: ...o a fuel cell 1 Press downward on the front side of the valve stem side until it seats 2 Press downward on the rear side of the valve until it seats 3 The valve is now completely seated onto the fuel can and can be inserted into the tool 1 2 3 NOTE Impulse fuel cell are marked with an expiration date on the bottom of the can For maximum performance use fuel before expiration date ...

Page 12: ...ow adapter at the 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 yellow colored adapter Fuel Cell and Metering Valve Close the actuator cover to complete the loading of fuel in the Pas...

Page 13: ... of the magazine and insert one or two strips Push the nails strips forward STEP 2 Next while applying pressure to the release lever pull the follower toward the rear of the magazine until the follower passes the last strip of fasteners Release the lever on the follower and let the follower push the nails forward into the nose of the tool In the illustration above you will see an indicator arrow o...

Page 14: ...components Turn adjustment wheel in either direction Operation DANGER The work contacting element and nose will become hot after prolonged or rapid use If it becomes necessary to adjust the work contacting element avoid touching with bare hands DANGER This tool must be operated in a well ventilated environment because the tool exhausts carbon monoxide similar to a chainsaw or lawn mower Exposure t...

Page 15: ...rative trim The Paslode Angled Finish Nailer drives Paslode 16 Gauge angled finish nails Fasteners are collated into strips of 50 for easy loading Paslode fasteners are designed to be used in Paslode tools use of other fasteners may cause damage to the tool or injury to the tool operator Fasteners PART NO LENGTH APPLICATION 650044 1 1 4 Cap Shoe Molding 650045 1 1 2 Baseboard Crown Chair 650046 1 ...

Page 16: ...y place the metering stem against a solid object and gentlypushaboutthreeorfourtimes Asmallamountoffuel should be released each time DANGER Wear safety glasses when performing this test Never perform this test near an open flame or sparks while smoking or where the fuel may get into your eyes If fuel is not released with each operation of the metering valve this indicates that there is no more fue...

Page 17: ...e the battery in its charger if it needs charging as indicated by the red charge light on the handle 2 Wipe your Paslode Angled Finish Nailer with a clean soft cloth 3 Remove and clean the filter every two days 4 Checkworkcontactingelementtoensureit isoperating freely Impulse Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the Paslode Angled Finish Nailer No Mar Replacement Tip Part No 9007...

Page 18: ...YMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Normal Stage of Operation Fan does not run tool indicator light is blinking red or solid red Fan does not run or runs slower than normal tool indicator light is solid red Battery is not charged Battery terminals are oily dirty or corroded Battery is discharged Charge battery Clean battery terminals with soft cloth Charge battery SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Wo...

Page 19: ...ickness of material being fastened changes Use only fasteners meeting Paslode specifications Check Fasteners and Applications section for fastener types and sizes recommended for use in Impulse tool Position follower behind fastener strip and engage strip Clear jam Check fuel cell Check spark plug wire Remove air filter and clean Use soap and water to remove stubborn debris Clean tool Normal Stage...

Page 20: ... model number of each Paslode tool contains information about the tool and the fasteners that are used with it The following example illustrates the information contained in this tool model number IMPULSE Technology Maximum fastener length in inches that can be used with tool 2 5 Angled Finish Nailer 16ga IM 250 A ...

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