OPERATION
Unload tool and rest it onto the subflooring, Connect the hose
and cycle tool once or twice without fastener. After loading the
tool, the tool is ready for use.
Use only the 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) hammer supplied with the tool.
The use of other type of hammers may affect performance.
The rubber face of the hammer can be used with care to help
position the boards.
With the flooring firmly in place, position the
tool onto the flooring and apply downward
pressure to ensure proper seating of the
fastener. Strike the head cap with the hammer
to activate the tool,
Use only the
RUBBER FACE
of the hammer to activate the tool. Using
the steel end will damage the tool and void
the warranty.
If wood is slightly twisted, hitting
the tool with more force will assist in pulling the board up
snugly.
NEVER
strike the head cap when the tool is not sitting
on the working surface.
O
PERATING THE TOOL WHEN THE SAFETY CONTACT IS
NOT FULLY DEPRESSED WILL CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR
OR DAMAGE TO THE DRIVING BLADE
,
PISTON AND
CYLINDER
.
Be it raw, factory finished or engineered, hardwood is a natural
material subject to various factors, such as humidity,
subflooring, installation procedure, type of tools, fasteners,
etc
.
Installer should always ensure optimal surface preparation,
comply with all manufacturers recommendations and conduct
a pre-installation test prior to beginning any installation.
B
EFORE STARTING AN INSTALLATION
,
FASTEN DOWN
FEW BOARDS TO ASCERTAIN THAT YOU ARE USING THE
RIGHT FASTENER AND THAT THE TOOL IS PROPERLY
ADJUSTED
.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Most adjustments to the tool can be made with the 3/16" Allen
wrench supplied with the tool.
Disassembly of the tool must be done in a clean environment.
Some parts can be easily damaged if disassembled with
improper tools or by inadequate methods. Maintenance should
only be performed by trained personnel. Use only genuine
P
RIMATECH
replacement parts.
T
O PREVENT INJURY
,
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE AIR
SUPPLY HOSE WHEN SERVICING OR DISASSEMBLING
THE TOOL
.
When servicing the tool, do not twist or force any parts.
Damage may result from such abuse. Contact your P
RIMATECH
distributor for more information.
When opening the tool for maintenance, always clean all
components of dirt, grit, or particles. Inspect the tool carefully
for broken parts or excessive wear, and replace if necessary.
When ordering parts, be sure to specify the right part number,
as well as the tool serial number.
A
FTER ANY MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL
,
REMOVE
ALL
F
ASTENERS BEFORE CONNECTING AIR AND
ACTUATE THE TOOL REPEATEDLY OVER A PIECE OF
WOOD OR SUBFLOORING TO INSURE PROPER
OPERATION
.
