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Instruction
FINISH NAILER
manual
MODEL FN250A
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
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✦✦ PORTER CABLE Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305 GB ENGLISH EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the regulations EN292-2: section 3 of 1992 EN292-1: section 5 of 1992 EN1050: 1993 EN792 13: 2000 E ESPANOL DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD ”CE” Declaramos bajo nuestra sola responsabilidad que est e producto está en conformidad con las regulaciones EN292-2: section 3 of 1992 EN292-1: section 5 of 1992
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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. Read and understand tool labels and Fig. 1 manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Fig. 1. 2. Operator and others in work area MUST Fig. 2 wear safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have “Z87” printed or stamped on them). Fig. 2. 3. Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Fig. 3 4. Choice of triggering method is impor
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9. Do not connect tool to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 PSI (13.7 BAR). 10. Only use air hose that is rated for a maximum working pressure of at least 150 PSI (10.3 BAR) or 150% of the maximum system pressure, which ever is greater. 11. Connect tool to air supply hose with a coupling that automatically removes all Fig. 7 pressure from the tool when the coupling is disconnected. Fig. 7. Fig. 8 12. Disconnect tool from air supply hose before doing tool maintenance, clearing a jammed faste
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21. Remove finger from trigger when not Fig. 14 driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger. In “Contact Actuation Mode” tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped while trigger is depressed. Fig. 14. 22. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when using or handling the tool. 23. Fire fasteners into work surface only: never into materials too hard to penetrate. Fig. 15 Fig. 15. 24. Grip tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to recoil away
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EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Employer must enforce compliance with the safety warnings and all other instructions contained in this manual. Keep this manual available for use by all people assigned to use this tool. For personal safety and proper operation of this tool, read and understand tool labels and manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Read and follow all of these instructions carefully. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model FN250A is a he
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Never point tool at yourself or others. Always connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners (Fig. 18). Do not load fasteners with trigger or safety depressed. Only use approved Porter-Cable fasteners. Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses, and ANSI S3.19 approved hearing protection when preparing or operating the tool. Never use a tool that is leaking air, has missing or damaged parts, or requires re
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B B A A Fig. 24 Fig. 23 FASTENER GUIDE Fig. 25 A Fastener Guide (A) Fig. 23 and 24, is factory installed on Model FN250A. The Guide is held in place A with a bolt and nut (B) Fig. 23 and 24. The Fastener Guide must be used whenever driving fasteners that 1 are less than 1 /2" long. The Fastener Guide must be removed when 1 driving fasteners that are 1 /2" or more in length. When not in use, the fastener guide may be stored by attaching it to the rear bracket as shown in Fig. 25. OPERATING INSTRU
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Remove finger from trigger when not driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger: tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped. Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Never carry tool with finger on trigger. In “Contact Actuation Mode” tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped while trigger is depressed. Never point tool at yourself or others. Never attempt to drive a fastener into material that is too hard, or at too steep
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A Fig. 28 Fig. 27 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY 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
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2. Tool does nothing or Inadequate air supply. Verify adequate air supply. operates sluggishly. Inadequate lubrication. Put 5 or 6 drops of oil into air inlet. Worn or damaged Install Overhaul Kit. o-rings or seals. 3. Air leak near bottom Loose screws. Tighten screws. of tool. Worn or damaged Install Overhaul Kit. o-rings or bumper. 4. Tool jams frequently. Incorrect fasteners. Verify approved fasteners of correct size. Damaged fasteners. Replace w/undamaged fas
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PORTER-CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) (CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable Delta) (Locations où vous trouverez les pièces de rechange nécessaires ainsi qu’un service d’entretien) MINNESOTA Cleveland 44125 ARIZONA ILLINOIS Minneapolis 55429 8001 Sweet V
