Disconnect the tool from the air source
whenever changing the foot plate.
Make sure there is no fastener in the
magazine before changing the foot
plate.
The amount of air pressure required
depends on the size of the fasteners and the
workpiece material.
Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a
test nail into the same type of workpiece
material used for the actual job.
Drive a test fastener with the air pressure
set at 90-95 psi.
Raise or lower the air pressure to find the
lowest setting that will perform the job with
consistent results.
Screws(H)
Foot plate(G)
SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE
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PF20LM
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Attach the tool to the air source. Start your
compressor and check the pressure,
making sure it is set between 70-115 psi. Do
not exceed the maximum 115 psi.
Hold the Hand grip (I) securely and press the
Foot plate(G) to the work surface. Make
sure the plate is over the fastener target
position.
OPERATING THE TOOL
The flooring nailer is designed for tongue and
groove flooring only. Place the nailer flush onto
the work surface and ensure that you are
striking at the tongue of the hardwood floor.
Tongue And Groove Flooring
Correct Placement
SUBFLOOR
Incorrect Placement
Lcleat
TONGUE & GROOVE
FLOORING
TONGUE & GROOVE
FLOORING
SUBFLOOR
Lcleat
NOTE: Please follow your wood manufacture’s
guidelines when doing your flooring
installations.
Hammer Cap (J)
Hand grip (I)
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Extreme caution must be used whenever
this tool is connected to an air source. If
the tool is dropped, or if the Hammer
Cap(J) is accidentally struck, then the tool
will fire a fastener, potentially causing
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Keep your feet off the tool.
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. Never exceed 115 psi.
An improperly functioning tool must not
be used. Do not actuate the tool unless
the tool is placed firmly against the work
piece.
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CHANGING THE FOOT PLATE
The tool is equipped with a factory pre-installed
5/8”&9/16” foot plate(G) and 2 additional
uninstalled foot plates, 5/16” and 3/8’’&1/2”, and
another 7/16” flooring shim.
To change the plate:
Disconnect the tool from the air source.
Empty the magazine completely.
Fire the tool into a piece of scrap wood to
ensure there is no compressed air or
fasteners left in the tool.
Set the tool on its side to expose the four
screws (H).
Remove the four screws (H), then remove
the foot plate.
Align the four screw holes in the
replacement foot plate with the four
threaded mounting holes.
Using the four screws you removed just
now, secure the replacement foot plate to
the tool.
Ensure the correct Foot Plate is installed by
firing into a scrap piece of flooring and
c h e c k i n g f o r p r o p e r f a s t e n e r
placement.
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UNLOADING L CLEATS
Disconnect the tool from the air source.
Pull back the pusher, pressing bypass lever
of the pusher allow to pusher to bypass
nails and slowly allow pusher to return to
nose of the tool.
Slide the fastener to the rear of magazine.
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Press down firmly so that the foot plate is
firmly contacting the work surface. Then,
using the mallet packed with the tool, strike
the Hammer Cap(J) firmly to drive the
fastener into work surface. Lift the tool off
the work surface. Repeat this process until
the job is completed.
When finished, make sure to store the tool
in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of
children and other unauthorized People.
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