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Fasteners
The TrimMaster 18
™
Finish Nailer drives Paslode
®
18
gauge fasteners designed to be used with the tool. The
use of fasteners that do not meet Paslode standards
could cause tool damage and will void all warranty
claims.
Loading Fasteners
Press the release latch with your thumb and pull the rail
cover to the full open position.
Place the 18 gauge finish nails into the rail with the points
resting in the bottom of the rail.
Slide the rail cover forward to the locked postion.
In the illustration above, you will see an indicator arrow on
the side of the follower. When the indicator arrow is in the
reload area, marked on the side of the magazine, you may
insert a new strip of nails.
Impulse
®
and Outdoor Weather
Use the TrimMaster 18
™
Finish Nailer outdoors, in dry
weather, when the nailer, fuel cell, and battery are
between 20
°
F (-7
°
C) and 120
°
F (49
°
C).
HOT WEATHER OPERATION
The TrimMaster18
™
Finish Nailer requires cooling of
the motor assembly to operate properly. The fan
normally provides the necessary air flow to permit
continuous operation. Whenever the TrimMaster 18
™
Finish Nailer is idle for extended periods, keep the
fuel and tool out of direct sunlight and in surroundings
where temperatures will not exceed 120
°
F (49
°
C).
After extended periods of continuous use, it may be
necessary to cool the Impulse motor by setting tool
aside for 10-15 minutes or until the tool operates
normally. An overheated tool may not drive nails
completely or may operate erratically.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Fuel cells at cold temperatures lose the required
propellant pressure. Bring the tool, fuel cell, and
battery above 20
°
F (-7
°
C) by placing the tool in a
heated building or vehicle. Never expose the tool,
fuel cell or battery to flame
Preparing the TrimMaster 18
™
Finish Nailer for Use
CAUTION
The TrimMaster18
™
Finish Nailer should not be
used in the rain or where excessive moisture is
present. The use of the Impulse
Technology
under these conditions may result in damage to
tool components and cause the tool to
malfunction.
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