7 - ENG
OPERAT
OPERATION
PREPARING THE TOOL
Read the section titled
Important Safety Instructions
at the beginning
of this manual . Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this tool . Keep the
tool pointed away from yourself and others . For safe operation, complete the following
procedures and checks before each use of the nailer .
To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, only use PORTER-CABLE pneumatic
tool oil or a non-detergent SAE 20 weight oil . Oil with additives or detergent will damage tool
parts .
1 . Before you use the tool, be sure that the compressor tanks have been properly drained .
2 . Lubricate tool:
a . Use PORTER-CABLE pneumatic tool oil or a non-detergent S .A .E . 20 weight oil .
DO NOT use detergent oil or additives as they will damage O-rings and rubber
parts .
b . Use a filter when possible .
c . Add 5 to 7 drops of oil in the air fitting a least twice a day .
3 . Wear eye and ear protection .
4 . Remove all fasteners from the magazine .
5 . Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip . Do not use tool if assembly is
not functioning properly .
NEVER
tamper with the contact trip .
NEVER
use a tool that
has the contact trip restrained in the actuated position .
6 . Check air supply: Ensure air pressure does not exceed recommended operating limits;
70 to 120 psi, (4 .9 to 8 .3 bar, 5 to 8 .5 kg/cm2) .
7 . Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others .
8 . Connect air hose .
9 . Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets . Never use a tool that leaks or has
damaged parts .
To reduce the risk of personal injury, disconnect tool from air
supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work
area, moving tool to another location or handing the tool to another person.
LOADING THE TOOL (FIG. 1, 2–5)
Disconnect air line from tool and remove fasteners from magazine
before making adjustments or personal injury may result.
Keep tool pointed in a safe direction when loading fasteners or
personal injury may result.
1 . Read all
Safety Warnings
before using tool .
2 . Retract pusher (D) until it is in the locked position .
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
