OPERATION
Unload tool and rest it onto the subflooring, Connect the hose and cycle tool once or twice
without fasteners.
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.
Eye protection is recommended and should be worn by the operator and
others in working area. Accidental ejection of fasteners or wood debris could
cause severe eye injury.
In some environments, ear protection might be required, as working
conditions may include exposure to high noise levels which lead to hearing
damage.
Wearing safety boots and a safety hat is also highly recommended.
N
OTE
: All the personal protection equipment must meet national standards.
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 manufacturer's
recommendations and conduct a pre-installation test prior 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
.
