Freeman PFN64K Use and Care Manual
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1. Rear of magazine C 04 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PFN64 FREEMAN A WARNING The tool may fire when it first connected to the air resource Always connect the tool to the air resource before loading fasteners to prevent injury from unintended cycling Always make sure the tool s magazine is empty at the beginning of each work session before connecting to an air resource A WARNING Use only the fasteners recommended for use with this tool The use of any other fasteners could result in tool malfunction leading to serious injuries A WARNING Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others when loading fasteners Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Never load fasteners with the workpiece contact or trigger activated Doing so could result in possible serious personal injury UNLOADING FASTENERS Unloading is the reverse of loading except always disconnect the air resource before unloading A WARNING Always unload all fasteners before removing tool from service WARNING Always disconnect the air resource before unloading CLEARING JAMS Occasionally a fastener may become jammed in the firing mechanism of the tool making the tool inoperable To remove a jammed fastener follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the tool from air resource 2 Remove fasteners from the tool Failure to do so will cause the fa2. carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger Accidental discharge could result Choice of triggering method is important Check manual for triggering options During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener This is a normal function of the tool Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the tool against the work Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from the tool Grip the handle firmly and let the tool do the work Failure to heed this waming can result in serious personal injury Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury Do not actuate the tool unless you intend to rive a fastener into the workpiece Always handle the tool with care Respect the tool as a working implement Never engage in horseplay Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward the work Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur possibly causing injury AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS The connector on the tool must not hold pressure when air supply is disconnected If an incorrect fitting is used the tool can remain charged with air after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is disconnected possibly causing injury 02 HTTP WWW
3. the tool against the work Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from the tool Grip the ae firmly and let the tool do the work re to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury MAINTENANCE A WARNING Any time inspection maintenance and cleaning are done Disconnect the tool from the air resource Empty the magazine completely ANTI DUST Each FREEMAN tool is packed with an anti dust cap on the air connector Keep the anti dust cap cover the air connector when the tool is notin use 06 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PFN64 FREEMAN LUBRICATION The tool is uniquely designed not to need daily lubrication But lubrication is required for best performance after long periods use Oil for pneumatic fastening tools is added through the air line connection and will lubricate intemal parts Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals and bumpers in the tool resulting in poor tool performance and frequent tool maintenance CAUTION Lubricate tool only with specified lubricants CLEARING Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and maybe damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products
4. FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PFN64 Do not use oxygen combustible gases or bottled gasses as a power source for this tool Explosion may occur causing injury or death Do not connect with an air compressor which can potentially exceed 200 Psi As tool may burst possibly causing injury Always disconnect air resource Before making adjustments When servicing the tool When clean a jam When tool is not in use When moving to a different work area as accidental actuation may occur causing injury LOADING TOOL Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of tool Never point tool at anyone Do not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece contact as accidental actuation may occur possibly causin WARNING The warnings and precautions discussed above cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the user that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the user UNPACKING This tool has been shipped completely assembled Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shippin Do not
5. REEMAN MODEL PFN64 16 GA 2 1 2 STRAIGHT FINISH NAILER ee U J en O oy HTTP WWW FREEMAN M 1 888 669 567 2 PRIME GLOBAL PRODUC baie o p WARNING Failure to follow Warnings could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY ill Il Bl lil SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 888 669 5672 IME GLOBAL PRODUCTS INC FREEMAN MODEL PFN64 GENERAL SAFETY RULES P1 UNPACKING P3 FEATURES P3 OPERATION USING BELT HOOK P4 ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST P4 LOADING FASTENERS P4 UNLOADING FASTENERS P5 CLEARING JAMS PS NO MARRING PAD P6 SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE P6 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT P6 FIRING THE TOOL P6 MAINTENANCE P6 RECOMMENDED HOOKUP P8 TROUBLE SOLVING P8 WEARING PARTS P8 A WARNING The warnings and precautions discussed in the manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the user that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the user HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PFN64 FREEMAN SAVE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety wamings and precautions operating inspection maintenance Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe an
6. S 1 Inadequate air supply 4 Wom or damaged O rings or seals Fasteners are jammed 1 Drive channelis wom 2 Piston is broken or wom SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS 1 Tighten screws 2 Wom or damaged O rings or seals 2 Install overhaul kit 1 Tighten screws 2 Wom or damaged O rings or seals 2 Install overhaul kit 1 Make sure the air compressor is set between 70psi and 1 10psi 2 Add about 2 3 drops of lubrication into the air connector 3 Clean exhaust channel 4 Install overhaul kit 1 Fix the drive channel 2 Replace the piston 3 Remove the bent fasteners replace with the right fasteners 4 Clean magazine 5 Tighten screws 6 Verify that fasteners are the correct size Use only Freeman Authorized Repair Parts For questions please call 1 888 669 5672 or visit our website at http www freemantools com WEARING PARTS Repair parts can be ordered from our website http www reemantools com 08 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PFN64 MEMO HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672
7. al job Drive a test fastener with the air pressure set at 90 95psi Raise or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting that will perform the job with consistent results It may be possible to achieve the desired depth with air pressure adjustments alone DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The driving depth of the fasteners are adjustable To adjust the depth use the drive depth adjustment wheel F on the tool 1 Disconnect the tool from the air resource 2 Tum the depth wheel left or right to change the driving depth 3 Reconnect the tool to the air resource 4 Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired depth is set Adjustment wheel F CAUTION It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for the application To determine depth of drive first adjust the air pressure and drive a test fastener Never exceed 120psi FIRING THE TOOL SINGLE SEQUENTIAL MODE The tool is specially designed for single sequential mode This mode requires the trigger to be pulled each time a fastener is driven The tool can be actuated by depressing the work contact element against the work surface followed by pulling the trigger The trigger must be released to reset the tool before another fastener can be driven A WARNING During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener This is a normal function of the tool Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding
8. d dry place for future reference SYMBOLS A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely this manual Save this manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool In this manual on the labels packages and all other information provided with this tool The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this tool SYMBOLS SIGNAL MEANING A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage GENERAL SAFETY RULES WORK AREA Keep the work area clean and well lighted Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of accidents Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust The tool creates a spark which may ignite flammable liquids gases or dust Keep bystanders children and others away while operating the tool Distractions could result in improper use and cause injury Avoid unintentional misfires Always use caution to avoid accidentally firing Do not point towards y
9. discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool if any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 669 5672 PACKING LIST Straight finish nailer Air connector Adjustment tools Lubricating oil Instruction manual Belt hook Anti dust cap Safety goggles A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Operation pressure 70 110psi Nails capacity 100pcs Tool weight 4ibs Airinlet 1 4 NPT Fasteners 16 Gauge 0 118 3mm 25m 30mm 35mm 40mm 45mm 1 3 4 50mm 2 9 055 Simm V2 i E Compatible with Porter Cable Paslode Senco amp All Generic 16 Gauge Straight Nails HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 03 MODEL PFN64 FREEmAn FEATURES 360 ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST Allows user to direct air away from debris OIL FREE DESIGN For less maintenance ONE PIECE DRIVER BLADE For increased durability ANODIZED ALUMINUM CYLINDER AND MAGAZINE For long lasting durability COMFORT GRIP HANDLE For increased co
10. mfort and control ERGONOMICALLY ENGINEERED BODY Rugged and Comfortable resulting in a light weight tool great for extended use AIR FILTER Keeps interior components debris free extending tool life ADJUSTABLE DEPTH Depth is easily adjustable for various applications QUICK JAM RELEASE Allows for easy access clearing in the event of a jam NON MARRING SAFETY CONTACT Eliminates damage to working surfaces OPERATION USING BELT HOOK The tool is packed with a separate hook system Assemble the hook on the tool before using the hook The hook can be positioned on both left and right sides 1 Loosen and remove the hook screw and bolt A Save the screw and bolt for future use 2 Position the hook in your preferred position Using the longer screw packed with hook fasten hook to tool Hook bolt A ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST The adjustable exhaust on the cap of the tool allows users to direct the exhaust according to operator preference To adjust the direction tum the exhaust cap in the desired direction LOADING FASTENERS 1 Connect the tool to the air resource 2 Pull pusher B back until the fasteners follower falls behind the fasteners Insert strip of fasteners into rear of magazine C Be sure the fasteners are pointed downward 3 Pull pusher to let it go back to move the fasteners up to the driving mechanism The pusher will stop when it rests against the end of the fastener
11. ourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not PERSONAL SAFETY Always wear eye protection Operator and others in the work area should always wear ANSI approved safety goggles with side shields Eye protection is used to guard against flying fasteners and debris which may cause severe eye injury You can use the goggles packed with the tool Always wear hearing protection when using the tool Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss Use safety equipment A dust mask non skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for the applicable conditions Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating the tool may cause serious injury Avoid unintentional firing Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasteners especially when connecting the tool to the air supply Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Do not use on a ladder or unstable suppor
12. penetration oils ect come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury COLD WEATHER OPERATION For cold weather operation near and below freezing the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation We recommend the use of air tool lubricant or permanent antifreeze ethylene glycol as a cold weather lubricant CAUTION Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the tool s operating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 07 FREEMAN MODEL PFN64 RECOMMENDED HOOKUP CAUTION A WARNING The compressor must be able to Do not connect with an air compressor maintain a minimum of 70psi when the tool is being used An inadequate air supply can cause a loss of power and inconsistent driving Me TROUBLE SOLVING Quick Se et 33 ig which can potentially exceed 200psi As tool may burst possibly causing injury Regulator PROBLEMS Air leaking near the top of the tool or in the trigger area 1 Loose screws Air leaking near the 1 Loose screws bottom of the tool Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly 2 Toolis too dry 3 Exhaust blocked in the tool frequently 3 Bent fasteners 4 Dirty magazine 5 Loose magazine 6 Wrong fasteners A WARNING POSSIBLE CAUSE
13. steners to eject from the front of the tool Pull up on the latch D and open the jam release E Using caution not to bend or damage the driver blade using pliers or a screwdriver if required to clear the jammed fastener Close the jam release and latch Reconnect the tool to the air resource Reload the tool with fasteners 2 a Noa LN Jam release E Latch D A WARNING Make sure there is no fastener in magazine before clearing a jam A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air source whenever clearing a jam After disconnecting the tool from the air compressor there should still be enough air pressure to fire the tool After the air hose is disconnected always fire the tool into scrap wood repeatedly to make sure all of the compressed air is expended HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 05 MODEL PFN64 FREEmAn NO MARRING PAD The no marring pad attached the nose of the tool helps prevent marring and denting when working with softer woods A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air resource before removing or replacing the no marring pad or replacing the no marring pad Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE The amount of air pressure required depends on the size of the fasteners and the workpiece material Begin testing the depth of drive by driving a test nail into the same type of workpiece material used for the actu
14. t force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which itis designed Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding a tool by hand or against the body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Do not use the tool as a hammer Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward anything other than the workpiece Always carry the tool by the handle Never carry the tool by the air hose Do not use the tool if it leaks air or does not function properly Do not operate the tool if it does not contain alegible warning label TOOL SERVICE Use only accessories that are identified by the manufacturer for the specific tool model Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury Use only the lubricants supplied with the tool or specified by the manufacturer Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel OPERATION Donot drive fasteners near edge of material The workpiece may split causing the fastener or ricochet injuring you or people around Do not
15. ts Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Make sure the hose is free of obstructions or snags Entangled or snarled hoses can cause loss of balance or footing and may become damaged resulting in possible injury HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 01 MODEL PFN64 AN TOOL USE AND CARE Know this tool Read manual carefully learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Use only fasteners that are recommended for your models Do not use the wrong fasteners or load the fasteners incorrectly Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Maintain tools with care Keep tool clean A properly maintained tool reduces the risk of binding and is easier to control Store tools out of the reach of children and other untrained people Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Check operation of the tool before use Do not use the tool if the workpiece contact mechanism is not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may occur Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate properly Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired Do no
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