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MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART 

BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A PORTER-

CABLE SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1 888 848-5175.

 

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, AlWAyS disconnect 

air from tool and engage trigger lock, before all repairs.

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pROBleMS

SOlUTIOnS

Air leak near top of 

tool or in trigger area

Loose screws.

Tighten screws. 

Worn or damaged 

o-rings or seals.

Install Overhaul Kit. 

Tool does nothing or 

operates sluggishly

Inadequate air supply.

Verify adequate air supply.

Inadequate lubrication.

Put 5 or 7 drops of 

oil into air inlet.  

Worn or damaged 

o-rings or seals.

Install Overhaul Kit.

Air leak near 

bottom of tool

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

Worn or damaged 

o-rings or bumper.

Install Overhaul Kit.

Tool jams frequently

Incorrect fasteners.

Verify approved fasteners 

of correct size and 34° 

collation angle.  

Damaged fasteners. 

Bent collation wire. 

Replace with undamaged 

fasteners.

Canister or nose screws loose Tighten screws.
Canister is dirty.

Clean magazine. 

Driver tip is worn or damaged. Install Driver Maintenance Kit.

Other

Contact a PORTER-CABLE  

Authorized Warranty 

Service Center

TOOl SpeCIFICATIOnS

FC350B

Height (inch/mm) 

14.76/375

Width (inch/mm)

4.72/120

length (inch/mm)

19.09/485

Weight (lbs/kg)

7.28/3.30

Recommended Operating pressure  70-120 psi (4.8 to 8.3 bar)
Air Consumption per 100 cycles

9.74 CFM

loading capacity

80 nails

Summary of Contents for FC350B

Page 1: ...dora para estructuras con cabezal recortadoa www portercable com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO Française Page 17 Español Página 34 Instruction manual Manuel d instructions Manual de instrucciones 9R195706RA ...

Page 2: ...ssor rated at over 175 psi The tool operating pressure must never exceed 175 psi even in the event of regulator failure Fig C Only use an air hose that is rated for a maximum working pressure of at least 150 psi 10 3 bar or 150 of the maximum system pressure whichever is greater Fig D 70 psi 4 9 bar Fig C Fig B Fig A Fig D Important Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools save these instructions W...

Page 3: ...efore loading fasteners to prevent an unintentional fastener discharge during connection The tool driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is connected to the air supply Do not load fasteners with the trigger or the contact trip depressed to prevent unintentional driving Do not remove tamper with or otherwise cause the tool trigger or contact trip to become inoperable Do not tape or tie trigger o...

Page 4: ...f material The workpiece may split causing the fastener to ricochet injuring you or a co worker Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood shiner causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material Drive the nail perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of injury Fig N Do not drive nails onto the heads of other fasteners or with the tool at too steep an angle Perso...

Page 5: ...d Double Fires Do not engage the tool against the work surface with a strong force Allow the tool to recoil fully after each actuation Use sequential action trigger When bump actuating the nailer always keep tool in control Inaccurate placement of tool can result in misdirected discharge of a fastener Sequential action trigger When using the sequential action trigger do not actuate the tool unless...

Page 6: ...respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure Direct particles away from face and body Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use dust collection system wherever possible ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT ANSI Z87 1 eye prote...

Page 7: ...e operator to select either single sequential action trigger mode or bump action trigger mode In accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT 101 2002 the trigger is assembled in the single sequential action trigger mode To change the trigger mode see Actuating Tool instructions in the Operation section of the manual The selectable trigger also has a trigger lock button to keep the trigger locked at all ...

Page 8: ...CABLE pneumatic tool oil or a non detergent S A E 20 weight oil DO NOT use detergent oil or additives as they will damage O rings and rubber parts b Use a filter when possible c Add 5 to 7 drops of oil in the air fitting a least twice a day 3 Wear eye and ear protection 4 Ensure canister is empty of all fasteners 5 Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip Do not use tool if assembly i...

Page 9: ...l cause the tool to jam Actuating Tool To reduce the risk of injury ALWAYS wear proper eye ANSI Z87 1 CAN CSA Z94 3 and hearing protection ANSI S12 6 S3 19 when operating this tool The tool can be actuated using one of two modes single sequential actuation trigger mode and contact actuation trigger mode Single Sequential actuation trigger Fig 5 Allow the tool to recoil off the work surface after a...

Page 10: ... 4 Then push the trigger lock button back up to the un locked position Adjusting Depth Fig 7 To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when attempting to adjust depth ALWAYS Disconnect air supply and engage trigger lock Avoidcontactwithtriggerduringadjustments The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment wheel G The depth of drive is factory adj...

Page 11: ...to provide increased depth of drive for toe nailing applications Clearing a Jammed Nail Fig 1 11 13 Disconnect air line from tool engage trigger lock and remove fasteners from magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece keep the tool pointed away from you and follow these instructions to clear 1 Disconnect the air supply from the tool ...

Page 12: ... all fasteners have been removed from magazine 4 Put 5 to 7 drops of PORTER CABLE pneumatic tool oil in the air inlet 5 Lower air pressure to 80 psi 5 5 bar or less 6 Reconnect air and load nails into magazine 7 Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber to lubricate O rings 8 Turn pressure up to operating level not to exceed 120 psi and use tool as normal 9 Re lubricate at least once daily 1...

Page 13: ...screwdriver CLEANING Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non metallic parts of the tool These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap Never let any liquid get inside the tool never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid REPAIRS For assistance with your tool visit our website at www portercable com for a ...

Page 14: ...use For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information visit www portercable com or call 1 888 848 5175 U S Canada Only This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces In addition to the warranty ...

Page 15: ...oil into air inlet Worn or damaged o rings or seals Install Overhaul Kit Air leak near bottom of tool Loose screws Tighten screws Worn or damaged o rings or bumper Install Overhaul Kit Tool jams frequently Incorrect fasteners Verify approved fasteners of correct size and 34 collation angle Damaged fasteners Bent collation wire Replace with undamaged fasteners Canister or nose screws loose Tighten ...

Page 16: ...may have difficulty at very rapid rates Compressor will be adequate only when tools are utilized at slow production rates punch out or occasional use NR Not Recommended Portable Handcarry 3 2 4 CFM 5 5 hp Gas 2 hp Elec 8 9 CFM 8 hp Gas 14 16 CFM Industrial 23 CFM Number of Tools Connected to Compressor 1 2 3 4 NR 5 NR 6 NR NR 7 NR NR 8 NR NR ...

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