Powermate VX CHFN35P, Operator'S Manual

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5 - ENG LISH
CONNECTING AIR SUPPLY
WARNING
Never use oxygen or other bottled gases as a power
source. Explosion may occur. Combustible gases and other
bottled gases are dangerous and may cause the tool to
explode.
WARNING
Never connect the tool to an air source that is capable
of producing air pressure exceeding 200PSI.
Excessive
pressure can cause abnormal operation or cause the tool to
burst, resulting in personal injury.
WARNING
Do not exceed maximum recommended air pressure
marked on the tool. Verify prior to using the tool that the
air source has been adjusted within the rated air-pressure
rang. Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly
and check it at least twice a day. Tools operated in excess of
their maximum pressure rating may operate abnormally or
burst resulting in personal injury.
To connect the tool to the compressor only use
pneumatic air hoses that meet the following criteria:
1. Minimum hose pressure rating, 200PSI.
2. Minimum hose inner diameter, 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
3. Maximum hose length, 100 feet (30.5 meters).
FIG. 4
Connect the air supply:
• Snap the air hose onto the quick connector.
• Check for air leakage. If leakage is noted, cease using
the tool immediately and have the tool repaired by a
qualified service technician.
• Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and
check it at least twice a day.
TOOL TESTING
DANGER
OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA MUST
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHICH
CONFORMS TO ANSI Z87.1 SPECIFICATIONS.
WARNING
NEVER USE TOOL UNLESS SAFETY IS OPERATING
PROPERLY.
Before actually beginning the nailing work, test the tool by
using the check list below. Conduct the test in the following
order. If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the tool and
have the tool repaired by a qualified service technician.
1. Disconnect air hose from tool. Remove all nails from tool.
• ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED. I f any screws
are loose, tighten them.
•
THE SAFETY AND TRIGGER MUST MOVE
SMOOTHLY.
2. Adjust the air pressure to 70PSI, connect the air hose.
Do not load any nails in the tool.
•
THE TOOL MUST NOT LEAK AIR.
3. Remove the finger from the trigger and press the safety
against the wood.
•
THE TOOL MUST NOT OPERATE.
4. Separate the safety from the wood. Next, point the tool
downward, pull the trigger and then wait in that position
for 5 seconds or longer.
• THE TOOL MUST NOT OPERATE.
5. a. Without touching the trigger, depress the safety
against the workpiece. Pull the trigger.
• THE TOOL MUST OPERATE
b. Hold the trigger back while separating the safety from
the wood.
The tool will remain in operated status(the driver
blade will remain at the bottom).
c. Remove the finger from the trigger.
Tool operation will end (the driver blade will return to
the top).
6. If no abnormal operation is observed, you may load nails
in the tool. Drive nails into the workpiece that is the same
type to be used in the actual application.
•
THE TOOL MUST OPERATE PROPERLY.
NAIL LOADING
WARNING
When loading the tool’s magazine, check that the nail
tips contact the wear rail and slide smoothly against
the surface of the magazine.
If the nails are not loaded
properly, the tool will misfire and nails can be deflected,
causing the tool to react in an unexpected manner, and
damage the tool.
1. Connect air supply.
2. Hold tool handgrip securely, and pull pusher back until it
locks in latched position at rear of magazine.
3. Insert nail strip into magazine, with nail points angled
forward and down.
4. Pull push back, press release lever, and slide pusher
forward against nails.
5. Tool is now loaded and ready for normal operation.