Freeman RPCN45D Installation Guide
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1. REEMAN MODEL PCN45 COIL ROOFING NAILER HTTP WWW FRE QOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 PRIME GLOBAL PROD INC WARNING Failure to follow wamings could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM e 1 888 669 5672 PRIME GLOBAL PRODUCTS INC 8 HIN I b SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FREEMAN MODEL PCN45 GENERAL SAFETY RULES P1 UNPACKING P3 FEATURES P3 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST P4 ADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINE P4 LOADING NAILS P4 REMOVING THE FASTENERS P5 FIRING LOCK P5 SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE P6 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT P6 USING HOOK P7 FIRING THE TOOL P7 CLEARING JAMS P7 USING THE SHINGLE GUIDE P8 MAINTENANCE P8 RECOMMENDED HOOKUP P9 TROUBLE SOLVING P9 WEARING PARTS P9 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 PCN45 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 and dry place for future reference SYMBOLS A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to2. shippin Do not 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 Coil roofing nailer Air connector Adjustment tools Lubrication oil Anti dust cap Instruction manual Safety goggles Belt hook 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 120pcs Tool weight 5ibs Air inlet 1 4 NPT Fasteners osio Gm PRIME GLOBAL PRODUCTS INC WWW FREEMANTOOLS cOm 300 609 5672 Compatible with All 15 Wire Collated Roofing Nails HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 03 MODEL PCN45 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 For long lasting durability COMFORT GRIP HANDLE For increased comfort and control MAGNESIUM BODY Light weight tool great for ext
3. aning 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 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 08 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PCN45 FREEMAN RECOMMENDED HOOKUP CAUTION The air compressor must be able to maintain a minimum of 70psi when the tool is being used An inadequate air supply can cause a loss of power and inconsistent driving WARNING Do not connect with an air compressor which can potentially exceed 200psi As tool may burst possibly causing injury Br rte Way lee Fiter ry a ick ec z a comei o fer Regulator TROUBLE SOLVING SUGGESTED PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Air leaking near the top of t
4. coil 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 warning can result in serious personal injury 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 Disconnect the tool from air resource 2 Open the feeder cover and magazine cover 3 Remove fasteners from the tool 4 Remove jammed fastener using pliers or a screwdriver if required Reconnect the tool to the air resource Reload the tool with fasteners Close the magazine cover Close the feeder cover securely Noa 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 07 MODEL PCN45 FREEMAN USING THE SHINGLE GUIDE The shingle guide is on the bottom of the tool It is used to p
5. e 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 PCN45 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 Avoid unintentional misfires Always use caution to avoid accidentally firing Do not point towards yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not Use only fasteners that are recommended for your models Do not use the wrong fasteners or load the fasteners wrong 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 cause Do not use tool if trigger dose not actuate properly Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is dangerous and m
6. ended use AIR FILTER Keeps interior components debris free extending tool life FIRE LOCK Prevents accidental firing when the tool is not in use ADJUSTABLE DEPTH Depth is easily adjustable for various applications NON MARRING SAFETY CONTACT Eliminates damage to working surfaces OPERATION 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 ADJUSTING THE OFFSET MAGAZINE The load feature is designed for quick and easy reloads To avoid jamming always adjust the magazine to the correct Position for the size nails you want to use There is an adjustment indicator A inside the magazine to help you choose the right position To adjust the magazine pull up on the spool B to the desired position and then rotate it clockwise to set it Rotate it counterclockwise to lower the nail tray C 3 A y4 Position indicator A 3 Nailtray c SPOONB LOADING NAILS Connect the tool to the air supply Depress the feeder cover latch D and open the cover E Open the magazine cover G Slide the coil of nails onto the spool c with the nails pointing down Insert the first nail into the feeder F The first nail should sit in the nose of the tool Position the second nail between the guides H the nail heads should lie in the track Close the magazi
7. he 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 Fasteners are jammed in the tool frequently 3 Bent fasteners 4 Dirty magazine 5 Loose magazine 6 Wrong fasteners A WARNING 2 Wom or damaged O rings or seals 2 Wom or damaged O rings or seals 1 Inadequate air supply 4 Wom or damaged O rings or seals 1 Drive channel is wom 2 Piston is broken or worn 1 Tighten screws 2 Install overhaul kit 1 Tighten screws 2 Install overhaul kit 1 Make sure the air compressor is set between 70psi and 110psi 2 Add about 2 3 drops of lubricatior 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 freemantools com HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 09
8. lace a shingle the desired distance from the front edge of the previous row of shingles 1 Disconnect the tool from the air resource 2 With the nose of the tool pointed away from you 3 Pull the lever P on the Measurement guide O to loose the Measurement guide slide the guide to the desired measurement 4 Pull the lever P back to fasten the Measurement guide 5 Reconnect the tool to the air resource Spacing selector N U Measurement guide O A WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before removing or replacing the no maring pad or replacing the no marring pad Failure to do so could 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 LUBRICATION Frequent but not excessive lubrication is required for best performance Oil for the tool added through the air line connection and will lubricate the internal parts Do not 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 cle
9. nd 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 supports Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Make sure the hos
10. ne cover G Securely close the feeder cover E snapping it into place Be sure that the feeder cover is locked before resuming operation a po Vo 2 oN 04 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PCN45 FREEMAN Feeder cover E Feeder cover latch D Feeder F Guides H Magazine cover G 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 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 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 Never load fasteners with the workpiece contact or trigger activated Doing so could result in possible serious personal injury REMOVING THE FASTENERS 1 Disconnect the tool from the air supply 2 Open the feeder cover E and magazine cover G 3 Lift the fasteners strip from the spool C and remove the remaining coil fasteners FIRING LOCK The tool is equipped with a firing lock button beside the trigger Make sure it is in the position
11. of the Lock Symbol J when tool is not in use Before using the tool tum the FIRING LOCK to the position of the Unlock Symbol K HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 05 MODEL PCN45 Unlock symbol K Lock Symbol J Lock button 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 actual 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 If finer adjustments are needed use the drive depth adjustment on the tool DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The driving depth of the fasteners are adjustable To adjust the depth use the drive depth adjustment 1 Disconnect the tool from the air resource 2 Tum the Adjustment wheel L left or right to change the driving depth Fllowing the adjustment Symbol M printed on the tool The adjustment symbol is on the right side of the tool 3 Reconnect the tool to the air resource 4 Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired depth is set Adjustment wheel L Adjustment Symbol M CAUTION It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for
12. ople around Do not 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 injur
13. the application To determine depth of drive first adjust the air pressure and drive a test fastener Never exceed 120psi USING 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 M 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 screw and bolt M 06 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PCN45 FREEMAN Hook on the left side Hook on the right side NOTE Placing the hook on the left side may cause inconvenience while opening the magazine For most convenient operation place hook on right side FIRING THE TOOL CONTACT ACTUATION MODE The tool is specially designed for contact actuation mode This allows for very fast repetitive fastener placement 1 Connect the tool to the air supply 2 Grip the tool firmly to maintain control 3 Squeeze and hold the trigger Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact and drive a fastener 4 Allow the tool to recoil away from the work surface as the fastener is driven NOTE The tool may also be operated by depressing the workpiece contact against the surface and squeezing the trigger A WARNING During normal use the tool will re
14. 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 WARNING _ Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided A could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided A CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injury 5 Without symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION 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 yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not PERSONAL SAFETY Always wear eye protection Operator a
15. ust be repaired Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is 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 pe
16. y 02 HTTP WWW FREEMANTOOLS COM 1 888 669 5672 MODEL PCN45 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
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