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CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
1. CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply.
2. Open magazine and remove any remaining fasteners.
CAUTION: Remove fasteners from tool before opening the fastener
guide plate. Fasteners are under pressure and may shoot out of
magazine which could cause injury.
3. Depress the quick release latch and open the fastener guide plate (see
Fig. 20).
4. Remove the jammed fastener (see Fig. 21).
5. Depress the quick release latch, close the fastener guide plate, and
release the latch.
NOSE CUSHION
This tool is equipped with a rubber
nose cushion (A) Fig. 22, that
prevents marring of finished surfaces
by the metal safety during normal
operation. The nose cushion can be
removed and stored in the rear area
of the magazine (B) Fig. 22, when it is
not required.
CAUTION: Disconnect tool from
air supply before removing or
reinstalling rubber nose cushion.
MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY
CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning and
inspection.Correct all problems before placing the tool back in use.
Wipe tool clean and inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flammable cleaning
solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary. DO NOT SOAK tool with
cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal parts.
Inspect trigger and safety mechanism to assure system is complete and
functional: no loose or missing parts, no binding or sticking parts.
Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage tool.
If tool is used without an in-line oiler: place 5 or 6 drops of Porter-Cable Air
Tool Oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
A
B