purchased.
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
Before operating this tool, carefully read and understand all instructions in Important
Safety Instructions.
ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove fasteners from
magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
TRIGGER
Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental
firing. Never carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump action mode (contact actuation mode)
tool will drive a fastener if contact trip is bumped while trigger is pulled.
In accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2002, the PORTER-CABLE nailers are
assembled with a sequential action trigger.
NOTE: However, a bump action trigger kit may be
to ReplAce seqUentiAl tRiggeR
Trigger Removal (Fig. 2)
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Remove rubber grommet (N) from end of trigger pin (M).
3. Remove trigger pin.
4. Remove trigger assembly from trigger cavity under the handle of the tool housing.
Trigger Installation
1. Insert the trigger kit into trigger cavity.
2. Ensure that trigger spring (O) is placed around the trigger valve stem.
3. Align the holes of the trigger with the housing holes, then insert the trigger pin (M)
through the entire assembly.
4. Push the rubber grommet (N) onto the end of the trigger pin.
OpERATION
pREpARING THE TOOL
Read the section titled
Important Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools
at the beginning of this manual. Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and
hearing protection [ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)] when operating this tool. Keep the nailer pointed
away from yourself and others. For safe operation, complete the following procedures and
checks before each use of the nailer.
NOTE: These nailers are designed to be used without oil.
1. Before you use the nailer, be sure that the compressor tanks have been properly
drained.
2. Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
3. Lock the magazine release in the back position and remove all fasteners from the
magazine.
4. Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip and pusher assemblies. Do not
use tool if either assembly is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the
contact trip restrained in the up position.
5. Check air supply. Ensure that air pressure does not exceed recommended operating
limits; 70 to 120 psi, (4.9 to 8.3 bar, 5 to 8.5 kg/cm
2
).
6. Connect air hose.
7. Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets. Never use a tool that leaks or has
damaged parts.
LOADING THE TOOL (Fig. 3)
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury
may result.
Never load fasteners with the contact trip or trigger activated. Personal injury
may result.
Always disconnect the tool from the air supply before making any
adjustments or attemping any repairs to the tool.
1. Read all
safety Warnings before using tool.
2. Connect the tool to air supply.
3. Push the magazine release (F) and slide magazine (E) to open chamber.
4. Position nailer on a stable surface so contact trip is pointing upward and away from
you.
5. Insert fasteners into the chamber.
6. Slide magazine until it clicks, securing the magazine.
ACTUATING TOOL
To reduce the risk of injury,
AlWAYs wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/
CSA Z94.3)] and hearing protection [ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)] when operating this tool.
The tool can be actuated using one of two modes: single sequential action trigger mode and
bump action trigger mode.
Sequential action trigger -
Red trigger (Fig. 1)
The sequential action triger’s intended use is for intermittent fastening where very careful and
accurate placement is desired.
To operate the nailer in sequential action mode:
1. Depress the contact trip firmly against the work surface.
2. Pull the trigger.
A fastener will be driven each time the trigger is pulled as long as the contact
trip remains depressed which could result in accidental driving.
Bump action trigger -
Black trigger (Fig. 1)
The bump action trigger’s intended use is for rapid fastening on flat, stationary surfaces.
Using the bump action trigger, two methods are available:
place actuation and bump
actuation.
To operate the tool using the pLACE ACTUATION method:
1. Pull the contact trip against the work surface.
2. Pull the trigger.
To operate the tool using the BUMp ACTUATION method:
1. Pull the trigger.
2. Push the contact trip against the work surface. As long as the trigger is pulled, the tool
will drive a fastener every time the contact trip is depressed. This allows the user to
drive multiple fasteners in sequence.
Do not keep trigger pulled when tool is not in use.
ADJUSTING DEpTH (Fig. 4)
To reduce risk of serious injury from accidental actuation when
attempting to adjust depth, AlWAYs:
• Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
• Avoid contact with trigger during adjustments.
The depth that the fastener is driven can be adjusted using the depth adjustment next to the
trigger of the tool.
1. To drive the fastener shallower, rotate the depth setting wheel (J) to the right.
2. To drive a fastener deeper, rotate the depth setting wheel (J) to the left.
CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove fasteners from
magazine before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. Serious personal injury
may result.
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Push the magazine release (F) and slide magazine to open chamber.
3. Position stapler on a stable surface so contact trip is pointing upward and away from
you.
4. Remove ALL fasteners in the top chamber of the magazine.
5. Remove bent fastener, using pliers if necessary.
6. If driver blade is in the down position, insert screwdriver or other rod into nosepiece
and push driver blade back in position.
7. Reinsert fasteners into the top chamber of the magazine (see
Loading the Tool).
8. Slide magazine until it clicks, securing the magazine.
9. Reattach air supply.
NOTE: Should fasteners continue to jam frequently in nosepiece, have tool serviced by an
authorized PORTER-CABLE service center.
colD WeAtheR opeRAtion
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Make sure compressor tanks have been properly drained prior to use.
2. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
3. Make certain all fasteners have been removed from magazine.
4. Lower air pressure to 80 psi or less.
5. Reconnect air and and load nails into magazine.
6. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber to lubricate o-rings.
7. Turn pressure up to operating level (not to exceed 120 psi) and use tool as normal.
8. Always drain the compressor tanks at least once a daily.
hot WeAtheR opeRAtion
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of direct sunlight as excessive heat can
deteriorate bumpers, o-rings and other rubber parts resulting in increased maintenance.
BELT HOOK (FIG. 1)
The PORTER-CABLE nailers include an integrated belt hook (I) and can be hooked to either side
of the tool to accommodate left or right handed users.
If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.
To remove belt hook:
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Lift the lever and slowly move the belt hook to the direction of the trigger.
Never use belt hook with bump action trigger installed on tool.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove fasteners from maga-
zine before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHART
ACTION
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hoW
Drain compressor tanks
and hoses daily.
Prevents accumulation
of moisture in com-
pressor and nailer.
Open petcocks or other
drain valves on compressor
tanks. Allow any accumulated
water to drain from hoses.
Clean magazine, magazine
release and contact
trip mechanism.
Permits smooth opera-
tion of magazine, reduces
wear and prevents jams.
Blow clean with compressor
air. The use of oils, lubricants
periodically or solvents is
not recommended as they
tend to attract debris.
Before each use, check
to insure all screws,
nuts and fasteners are
tight and undamaged.
Prevents jams, leaks
and premature fail-
ure of tool parts.
Tighten loose screws
or other fasteners using
the appropriate hex
wrench or screwdriver.
CLEANING
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic
parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a
cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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