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WARNING!

PRIOR TO OPERATING THE PA351 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS.

PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR POWDER
ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND A POWERS FASTENERS QUALIFIED OPERATOR CARD
MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE TOOL. STATE, LOCAL, OR OTHER REGULATIONS SHOULD ALSO 
BE FOLLOWED. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE USE OF POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS MAY
PERIODICALLY BE REVISED. ANY SUCH REVISIONS MAY CHANGE THE SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. POWERS FASTENERS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH REVISIONS WHICH
OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY
WITH THE CURRENT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL.

DANGER! - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

NEVER CLOSE TOOL WITH ANY PART OF HAND OVER MUZZLE END.

OPERATORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.

ALWAYS ASSUME TOOL IS LOADED. DO NOT PLACE A FINGER ON THE TRIGGER OF LOADED TOOL UNTIL MUZZLE
END IS AGAINST WORK SURFACE AND YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A FASTENING. NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND OVER
THE MUZZLE WITH A POWDER LOAD IN THE TOOL. IF THE TOOL ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGES THE PISTON OR
FASTENER MAY PENETRATE YOUR HAND RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR OF THIS TOOL COMPLETELY READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE ENTIRE
TOOL MANUAL AND COMPLETES THE OPERATOR’S EXAM ON THE LAST PAGE. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID
UNTIL THE TEST IS RECEIVED, WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT,
AND REVIEWED BY POWERS FASTENERS, INC.

PA

351 

MANUAL CAT. NO. 49072 1/07

MODEL 

PA351                                                                                                

CAT. NO.

50266/Deluxe

DO NOT OPERATE THE PA351 TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE

READ THIS MANUAL AND RECEIVED THE PROPER

TRAINING ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A10.3-1995.

WARNING

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Low Velocity Powder Actuated Fastening Tool

OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for PA351

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Page 2: ...the shank of the fastener to hold it in place As the diameter of the fastener shank is increased the load yyy yyy Warranty All warranties of the products described herein expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purposes are specifically excluded except for the following Powers Fasteners will repair or replace at its sole option any tool part or f...

Page 3: ... those obtained with a smooth shank For optimum performance the fastener point should completely penetrate the steel Normally a minimum of 1 4 is allowed for the point length An increase in performance can be expected until the fastener no longer completely penetrates through the steel At this point the elastic properties of the steel cause a compression force to be developed at an angle against t...

Page 4: ...5 Do not operate the tool until you learn and understand the color code numbering system used to identify the power level of powder loads OPERATING THE TOOL 1 Only use fasteners and powder loads designed for this tool as supplied by Powers Fasteners 2 Do not use powder actuated tools in a flammable or an explosive atmosphere 3 Do not fire a tool without a fastener The piston will impact the work s...

Page 5: ...mum power 3 medium power 6 maximum power Note Start with minimum power If the fastener does not penetrate deep enough increase the power To make a fastening place the tool against the work surface Hold the tool firmly with two hands and press down Then squeeze the trigger Always hold the tool perpendicular to the work surface Hold the tool firmly against the work surface to avoid excessive recoil ...

Page 6: ...age 10 Turn piston return spring out of engagement slots on piston return spring sleeve 1 Slide piston return spring sleeve over spring 2 Remove piston stopper clip 3 Remove halves of piston stopper 4 Remove piston from piston guide 5 Screw on nut collar Put on nose piece 8 Push in green pin and rotate until red dot is shown 9 Turn connecting sleeve until button engages red area Tool is locked 10 ...

Page 7: ... frequently as required by the frequency of tool use No Description No Description No Description 1 Magazine Box 2 Nail Suplier 3 Knob For Nail Suplier 4 Screw W Ring 5 Spring For Hook 6 Open Knob 7 M4 Nut 8 Flat Spring 9 M4x 8 Screw 10 Spring Bobbin 11 Bobbin Pin 12 Open Pin 13 Piston Guide Nut 14 Magazine Box Returing Spring 15 Fixing Sleeve C Clip 16 Steel Ball 4 8 Mm 17 Fixing Sleeve 18 Round ...

Page 8: ...mber 1 6 next to each color listed Red ___ Brown ___ Green ___ Yellow ___ Gray ___ Purple ___ 19 The weakest power level should be used when making the first fastening True False 20 You can fasten into welded areas of steel True False PA351 The proper procedure if a powder load fails to ignite is to hold the tool against the work surface and wait 30 seconds then proceed exactly as directed in the ...

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