Powermate VX HWFN3N1P, Operator'S Manual

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7 - ENG LISH
FIG. 11
Bolts
Foot Plate
Small
Plate
OPERATING THE TOOL
WARNING
Extreme caution whenever this tool is connected to an
air resource. If the tool is dropped, or if the hammer cap
is accidentally struck, then the tool will fire a fastener,
potentially causing SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING
Keep your feet off the tool.
WARNING
Before using the tool on a floor, test the tool on a scrap piece
of wood. Adjust the driving depth by providing more or less
air pressure.
1. Attach the tool to the air resource. Start your compressor
and check the pressure, making sure it is set between
70-115psi.
2. Hold the hand grip securely and press foot plate to the
work surface. Make sure the plate is over the fastener
target position.
3. Press down hard so that the foot plate is firmly contacting
the work surface. Then, using the mallet packed with the
tool, strike the hammer cap firmly to drive the fastener
into work surface. Lift the tool off the work surface.
Repeat this process until the job is completed.
FIG. 12
Hand Grip
Hammer Cap
4. When finished, make sure to store the tool in a clean,
dry, safe location out of reach of children and other
unauthorized people.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
WARNING
DO NOT USE A FROZEN TOOL. Allow tool to thaw before
using. Moisture frozen in the tool may impede internal
components resulting in the risk of injury and/or tool
damage.
When using the tool in cold conditions the tool will cycle
slower than usual while driving the first nails. The cycle rate
will increase as the tool warms up. Keep tool warm to avoid
reduced cycle rate.
MAINTENANCE
JAM CLEARING
Remove a jammed nail in the following order:
1. Disconnect air hose.
2. Remove all nails.
3. Try to fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood or flooring
to make sure that it's incapable of firing any fasteners.
4. Set the tool on its side to expose the two bolts and two
small plates under the screws.
5. Remove these two bolts and two small plate. Three nose
bolts can be seen after removing the front foot.
6. Remove three nose bolts, slide the driver guide out to
expose the jammed fastener.
7. Remove jammed fastener, using pliers or a screwdriver if
required.
8. Replace the driver guide and nose bolts.
9. Replace the front foot, plate and bolts back.
10.Press the driver guide against a piece of wood, and
test fire the fasteners several times to check for proper
operation. If the tool is properly firing, you may continue
using the tool. If the tool fails to perform properly,
immediately discontinue use and have the tool repaired
by a qualified service technician.
FIG. 12
Driver Plate
Bolts
Bolts