TOOL OPERATION
Your Paslode tool requires lubrication before you
use it for the first time. Disconnect the air supply
before lubricating
Put one drop of oil (included with
Switching the Trigger
The tool is manufactured with a trigger that can be
switched from sequential operation to a bump drive
before lubricating. Put one drop of oil (included with
tool) into air fitting. To use tool follow these steps:
1. SAFETY - All tool operators and their immediate
supervisors must become familiar with the operator
safety instructions before operating the tool. The
instructions are on page 4 of this manual.
switched from sequential operation to a bump drive
operation. The trigger is placed in the sequential
operating position when the tool was manufactured.
To switch the trigger to the Bump fire operating
position follow these instructions, as illustrated on the
label tag affixed to the trigger:
Step 1 - Remove roll pin
Step 2 - Lower safety
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2. Included with each tool are one copy of this
Safety and Maintenance manual and one copy of
the Tool Schematic. Keep these publications for
future reference.
3. Install the male air fitting (if not already fitted) The
fitting must be a male pneumatic type that
discharges the air from the tool when the air line is
Step 3 - Pull out safety plunger and spring
Step 4 - Replace single fire plunger with bump fire
plunger
Sequential Operation
The sequential operating kit prevents successive or
"bump” driving.
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Depress the work contacting element and hold it
discharges the air from the tool when the air line is
disconnected.
4. Install a filter/regulator/lubricator unit, with a
gauge as close as practical to the tool, preferably
within ten feet. In general, no other special
installation is required.
Depress the work contacting element and hold it
against the work surface before pulling the trigger.
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After each fastener is driven, completely release the
trigger and lift the tool from the work surface.
Precision Placement Driving
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Grasp the tool handle firmly and place the bottom of
the work contacting element firmly against the work
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5. If the operator is working at a bench or table, it is
usually best to run the air line underneath the bench.
A small tray under the bench top can hold the
fastener supply and the tool when not in use.
6. If this tool does not work when it is first
connected, do not try to make repairs. Call your
Paslode representative immediately
piece until it is completely depressed.
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Squeeze the trigger to drive the fastener.
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Lift the tool from the work piece.
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Repeat the procedure for the next fastener.
Successive (bump) Driving
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Grasp the handle firmly.
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Squeeze the trigger and move the tool along the
Paslode representative immediately.
Loading of Nails
Step 1 - Grasp the handle firmly.
Step 2 - Pull the follower to the rear of the magazine
until it is engaged at the rear of magazine.
Step 3 - Insert one or two strips of nails into the rear
of the magazine.
Squeeze the trigger and move the tool along the
work piece with a bouncing motion, depressing the
work contacting element at the points where you want
to insert a fastener.
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Keep the trigger depressed and continue to bump
the work contacting element against the work piece,
positioning the tool above as carefully as possible.
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When the desired number of fasteners have been
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Step 4 – Lift follower release switch at rear of
magazine.
driven, release the tool trigger to avoid unintentional
fastener discharge.
WARNING
Do not clamp or hold trigger with anything other than your hand.
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