POWERNAIL 445FSW Use and Care Manual
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1. 1 09 445 29320 BODY 2 09 445 29321 CAP S 3 09 445 29703 HANDLE LONG 1 A A 6 4 09 445 29703 1 HANDLE SHORT 1 A A 7 5 09 445 29704 HANDLE HALF 1 A A 6 A 7 A 19 6 09 445 29705 ADAPTER FOOT 1 S 7 09 445 29706 FOOT 1 S A A 8 A 9 A 16 8 09 445 29707 SAFETY YOKE 1 S 9 09 445 29710 PISTON ROD 1 S A K A 10 A 21 10 09 445 29711 PISTON 1 S A K A 10 A 21 11 09 445 29830 RETURN CYLINDER 1 S A K A 10 A 21 12 09 445 29831 PLUNGER 1 S K A A 10 A 21 13 09 445 29715 CYLINDER SLEEVE 1 S 14 09 445 29303 DRIVING BLADE 1 S A K A 10 A 21 15 09 445 29719 BODY PLATE 062 Thick 1 S 16 09 445 29720 TRIGGER 1 S A A 6 A 7 A 15 17 09 445 29721 SUPPORT RING 1 S K A 21 18 09 445 29722 RUBBER CAP 1 S K A 20 A 21 19 09 445 29723 RUBBER SEAT 1 S K A_ _A 5 10 20 21 20 09 445 29724 RUBBER BUMPER 1 S K A _ A 10 A 20 A 21 21 09 445 29725 PLUNGER SEAL SET 1 S K A_ A 5 10 20 21 22 09 200 3026 PISTON U CUP SEAL 1 S K A_ A 5 10 20 21 23 09 200 3027 RETURN CYLINDER U CUP SEAL 1 S K A_ A 5 10 20 21 24 09 200 3028 PISTON ROD U CUP SEAL 1 S K A_ A 5 10 20 21 25 09 445 29729 PLUNGER WIPER SEAL 1 S K A _ A 5 A 20 A 21 26 09 445 29731 RETURN CYLINDER O RING GASKET 1 S K A_ A 5 10 20 21 27 09 445 29732 TRIGGER CABLE LONG 1 S A A 6 28 09 445 29732 1 TRIGGER CABLE SHORT 1 S A A 7 29 09 445 29733 SAFETY YOKE SPRINGS 2 S 30 09 445 29326 STAPLE PUSHER SPRING 1 A A 8 A 9 31 09 445 29327 8 32 X 5 16 B H C S CHANNEL 2 S A A2. For those looking for the ease of use of a pneumatic tool the Powernailer Model 445FS provides several distinct advantages Like our Model 45 and 445 the Model 445FS can staple down 1 2 3 4 and 33 32 tongue and groove hardwood flooring through the use of easy to change no mar adapter plates The Model 445FS stapler is designed for use with 1 1 2 1 3 4 and 2 PowerStaples To use the Model 445FS simply snug up the flooring with the rubber mallet pull the safety trigger and tap the plunger with the rubber capped mallet end and let the Stapler drive and set the staple at the correct 45 degree angle For a superior pneumatic Stapler look to the company that has been the industry s quality leader for over 50 years POWERNAIL COMPANY INCORPORATED For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com OPERATION Read these instructions carefully before you use the Stapler connected to the Stapler keep body parts away from the staple discharge path Disconnect the air line before making adjustments or repairs on the Stapler Only connect air to an unloaded Stapler so as to prevent accidental discharge Consult the drawing for the appropriate adapter pad to use with the thickness of flooring you are installing Rack the flooring into place with the rubber end of the mallet supplied with the Stapler Place the Stapler Adapter Foot on the tongued edge of the flooring st
3. 8 32 09 445 29328 8 32 X 1 4 F H C S CHANNEL 1 S A A 8 A 9 A 21 33 09 445 29329 STEEL STAPLE PUSHER 1 S A A 8 A 9 A 21 34 09 445 29736 1 2 ADAPTER PAD ACCESSORY 1 S A 1 35 09 445 29737 5 8 ADAPTER PAD STANDARD 1 S A 2 36 09 445 29738 3 4 ADAPTER PAD STANDARD 1 S A A 3 37 09 445 29739 1 4 x 3 4 DOWEL PIN TRIGGER 1 S 38 09 445 29740 1 4 x 1 2 DOWEL PIN DRV BLADE 1 S A 10 A 20 A 21 39 09 445 29815 HANDLE EXTRA LONG 1 A A 15 40 09 445 29816 TRIGGER CABLE EXTRA LONG 1 S A A 15 KEY S Sold Separately A Sold as part of assembly K Sold as part of a Kit For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com 8 MODELS 445FS PARTS LIST CONTINUED serie cies pees TON 09 445 29331 10 32 x 1 2 S H C S STANDOFF 1 S A re 09 445 29325 TWO PART CHANNEL W TWO B H C S 1 S A s 43 09 445 29305 GATE PLATE 1 S A A 8 A 20 A 21 44 09 445 29330 GATE 1 S A A 8 A 20 A 21 45 09 445 29756 1 4 X 1 STANDOFF SPACE CHANNEL 1 S A A 8 46 09 445 29742 1 4 20 X 7 8 S H C S XL HANDLE ONLY 1 S 47 09 445 29743 1 4 20 X 1 S H C S CAP 4 S 48 09 445 29744 1 4 20 X 3 4 S H C S HANDLE 6 S 49 09 445 29747 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 S H C S FOOT 4 A 50 09 445 29748 5 8 18 JAM NUT DRIVING BLADE 1 S A K A 10 A 20 A 21 51 09 445 29317 10 32 X 1 S H C S w Patch FOOT 4 S K A A 8 A 21 52 09 445 29832 10 32 X 3 4 S
4. H C S PLUNGER 1 S K A 10 A 21 53 09 445 29757 1 4 20 X 1 2 F H C S PAD 1 S 54 09 445 29758 1 4 20 SPLIT RING LOCK WASHER 4 S 55 09 445 29759 3 8 NPT 45 DEGREE STREET ELBOW 1 S 56 09 445 29760 8 32 x 3 8 B H C S CABLE 1 S 57 09 445 29836 10 32 x 3 8 S H C S GATE 2 S K A 8 A 20 A 21 58 09 445 29313 6 32 x 1 2 F H C S GATE 2 S A 8 A 20 A 21 59 09 445 29819 030 PLASTIC SHIM 2 S 60 09 445 29738 1 22mm ADAPTER PAD 1 A KEY S Sold Separately A Sold as part of assembly K Sold as part of a Kit Assemblies Kits amp Accessories ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 09 445 29736 1 2 ADAPTER PAD gt i 09 445 29737 5 8 ADAPTER PAD i A 3 09 445 29738 3 4 ADAPTER PAD 1 A 4 09 445 29757A 8 OZ AIR TOOL OIL 1 A 5 09 200 3058A SEAL KIT 1 EACH OF ALL SEALS 1 A 6 09 445 29759A LONG HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 A 7 09 445 29760A SHORT HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 A 9 09 445 29365A STAPLE CHANNEL ASSEMBLY 1 A 10 09 445 29363A STAPLE PUSHER ASSEMBLY 1 A 11 09 445 29364A DRIVING BLADE ASSEMBLY W SEAT 1 A 12 09 445 29765 3 8 x 50FT RUBBER HOSE W FITTINGS 1 A 13 09 445 29766 3 8 M amp F COUPLING SET 1 A 14 09 445 29767 HOSE CLAMP 1 A 15 09 445 29768 BOX WRENCH 2 A 19 09 445 29824A EXTRA LONG HANDLE ASSEMBLY 2 A 20 09 445 5421 AIR GAUGE 1 A 21 09 445 5421R FILTER REGULATOR GAUGE 1 A 24 09 AW 445 ALLEN WRENCH SET 1 A 25 09 445FS TU KIT TUNE UP KIT FOR 445FS 1 A 27 09 445FS OVH
5. Plunger into the top cavity of the Body Line up the holes and install the three Plunger retaining screws It is important that the three 10 32 screws are tight or air leakage will occur 9 Position the Safety Yoke in the Plunger groove 10 Install the Body Cap and Plunger Rubber Cap 11 Turn the Stapler upside down Install the Rubber Bumper Staple Channel Assembly and Adapter Foot Be sure to align up the Driving Blade with the slot in the Foot before the Nailer is closed up 12 NEVER FIRE THE STAPLER WITHOUT THE RUBBER BUMPER INSTALLED IT WILL DAMAGE THE STAPLER TO CLEAR A STAPLE JAM 1 It helps to tap the Driving Blade back to the retracted position before trying to remove a jammed staple The spare Driving Blade works best for this 2 Try to pull the jammed staple out of the gate with a pair of long nose pliers If this does not work remove the four 4 cap screws holding the Foot Gate and Staple Channel Assembly together 3 Separate the Foot and gate with a screw driver just enough to cleat out the jammed Staple 4 Put thread locking compound on all screws and reassemble the components For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com Model 445FS Parts List For this parts list and other Powernailer schematics please visit the Powernail Parts Store at a laa ele ea
6. Stapler Body 1 cavity 6 Remove the Return Cylinder O Ring Gasket 26 located on the top of the Return Cylinder under the Plunger 7 Turn the Stapler over and remove the four cap screws 49 that fasten the Adapter Foot and Staple Channel Assembly to the Stapler Body and lift the Assembly off the Body 8 Remove the Rubber Bumper 20 9 Pull the Driving Blade Assembly out of the Stapler Body by pulling on the Driving Blade 10 Hold the Piston Rod 9 with an 11 16 socket over its hex end opposite the Piston Do not use pliers or a vise anywhere on the metal parts they can damage the sealing surfaces 11 Use the supplied box wrenches to remove the 5 8 18 Jam Nut 51 Remove the Dowel Pin 38 and Driving Blade 14 12 Unscrew the Piston from the Piston Rod using the supplied box wrenches and separate the Piston Piston Rod and Return Cylinder TO REPLACE THE SEALS Rubber Seat 19 1 Remove the Cylinder Sleeve 13 The Cylinder Sleeve should slide out of the Stapler Body when you pull out the Driving Blade Assembly 2 Remove the metal Support Ring 17 and Rubber Seat from inside the Stapler body Note that the chamfer on the inside of the Rubber Seat faces the BOTTOM of the Stapler do not OPERATION continued reverse the direction of the chamfer when you replace the Rubber Seat 3 Replace the Rubber Seat Support Ring and Cylinder Sleeve Be sure to re install the steel Cylinder S
7. 0 psi maximum replace all seals Stapler 4 Plunger screws loose Tighten 3 plunger screws leaks air 5 Cracked or damaged body Replace body 6 Seals worn out Replace all seals 7 Seals need to be seated Dry fire Stapler Bottom 1 Operated without rubber bumper installed Replace damaged parts of stapler cracked off 2 Excessive air pressure used Replace damaged parts 1 Not using Powerstapler Staples Use Powerstapler Staples only 2 1 3 4 1 1 2 Lengths 2 Continued use after a short hit Clear staple immediately after short hit 3 Staple pusher damaged or spring broken Replace staple pusher assembly Staples jam a inn iler 4 Staple channel loose Tighten staple channel retaining screws 5 Bent staple stuck in staple guide Disassemble and clear out bent staple 6 Hit another set staple or hard object Move from obstruction 7 Stapler gate worn out Replace staple gate bare 1 Safety trigger not being depressed Replace damaged plunger safety yoke and plunger seal OCKe up won t p 12 Lack of lubrication Manually lubricate through male air inlet fitting move or fire 13
8. EEE POWERNAIL CO c 1300 Rose Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 Phone 1 800 323 1653 Website http www powernail com Operation and Maintenance Manual Models 445FS Pneumatic PowerStapler For this parts list and other Powernailer schematics please visit the Powernail Parts Store at http www powernail com WARNING Read this manual before you use this Stapler If you are uncertain about the operation of the Follow all safety warnings and instructions Stapler call us directly a 1 800 323 1653 for Do not attempt any disassembly or repairs assistance or contact the closest Powernail while the air line is connected Always Dealer for help Please retain this information for disconnect the air line first Do not use future reference i lated ai excessive unregulated air pressure REV 03 09 TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES Always wear approved front and side EYE PROTECTION when operating this Stapler Others in the work area should also wear front and side EYE PROTECTION Eye protection will help guard against flying staples and debris which could cause severe eye injury EAR PROTECTION may be required to prevent hearing damage when there are high noise levels in the work area Always DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY before making any adjustments repairing clearing jams or when the Stapler is not in use Never attach the female end of a quick disconnect to the Stapler This will trap air inside the Stapler and permit it
9. KIT_ OVERHAUL KIT FOR 445FS 1 POWERSTAPLER MODEL 445FS Pneumatic Seal Part Numbers and Locations SEAL P N amp LOCATION 26 SS RETURN CYLINDER O RING GASKET 09 445 29731 25 PLUNGER WIPER SEAL 09 445 29729 24 PISTON ROD U CUP SEAL 09 200 3028 INSTALL AS SHOWN 21 PLUNGER SEAL 09 445 29725 23 RETURN CYLINDER U CUP SEAL 09 200 3027 INSTALL AS SHOWN 19 RUBBER SEAT 09 445 29723 INSTALL AS SHOWN 22 PISTON U CUP SEAL d 09 200 3026 INSTALL AS SHOWN 11 POWERSTAPLE LENGTH DETERMINATION CHART This chart will assist you in determining the proper length of PowerStaple to use for various thicknesses of flooring Approximate vertical penetration of the PowerStaple under the hardwood floor is shown for each application This is only a guide Results should be tested in the field before proceeding 33 32 FLOORING NE FLOORING UNDERLAYMENT Soe eo E Ea ae e DeeS 2 POWERSTAPLE 15 5 GAGE 3 4 UNDERLAYMENT UNDERLAYMENT UNDERLAYMENT 2 POWERSTAPLE 2 POWERSTAPLE 2 POWERSTAPLE 15 5 GAGE 15 5 GAGE 15 5 GAGE 3 4 FLOORING 3 4 _t UNDERLAYMENT gt UNDERLAYMENT 4_3 74 POWERSTAPLE UNDERLAYMENT 1 3 4 POWERSTAPLE 1 3 4 POWERSTAPLE 15 5 GAGE 15 5 GAGE 15 5 GAGE f 3 4 FLOORING UNDERLAYMENT 1 1 2 POWERSTAPLE UNDERLAYMENT 1 1 2 POWERS
10. TAPLE UNDERLAYMENT 1 1 2 POWERSTAPLE 15 5 GAGE 15 5 GAGE 15 5 GAGE 12 POWERSTAPLER MODEL 445FS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART a PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1 Zero of Low air pressure Check air supply for 70 psi minimum to 110 psi maximum 2 Lack of lubrication Manually lubricate through male air inlet fitting Driving 3 Excessive dirt inside Stapler Disassemble and clean blade does 4 Bent or burred driving blade Replace driving blade not retract 5 Seals worn out Replace all seals 6 U Cup Lip Seals installed upside down Replace all seals 7 Seals need to be seated dry fire Stapler 1 Low air pressure Turn up air pressure to 70 110 psi max Driving 2 Lack of lubrication Manually lubricate through male air inlet fitting none 3 Air supply restricted by small orifice Use 1 4 minimum diameter air fittings slowly 4 U Cup Lip Seals installed upside down Replace all seals 5 Excessive dirt inside nailer Disassemble clean and lubricate 1 Low air pressure Turn up air pressure to 70 110 psi max 2 Broken Driving Blade Replace Driving Blade ps pte 3 Stapler hit hard surface Move from obstruction 4 Driving blade jam nut came loose Retighten or replace jam nut 5 Worn out gate Replace gate 1 Air supply fittings loose Tighten all air line fitting connections 2 Dry wall dust in Stapler Rebuild Stapler 3 Excess air pressure blew out seals Check air supply for 11
11. after frequent removals it should be replaced 8 Check the fit there should be some sideways movement between the Driving Blade and the Jam Nut assembly This is desirable and helps the blade to align itself with the mating parts 9 Reassemble the components Be sure to align the Driving Blade with the slot in the Adapter Foot Assembly SEAL REPLACEMENT There are 7 seals that may require replacement We recommend that you have your POWERNAIL Dealer replace the Seals SEAL KIT You may choose to buy a Seal Replacement Kit and replace the seals yourself It is good practice to replace all seals at one time regardless if only one seal needs replacement SEAL DESCRIPTION amp NUMBER 1 Rubber Seat 19 2 Plunger Seal Set 21 3 Piston U Cup Lip Seal 22 4 Return Cylinder U Cup Lip Seal 23 5 Piston Rod U Cup Lip Seal 24 6 Plunger Wiper Seal 25 7 Return Cylinder O Ring Gasket 26 To change Seals follow these procedures Be sure the air line is disconnected from the Stapler first before making any repairs Consult the illustration for the name and location of the following component parts DRIVING BLADE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1 Disconnect the air supply 2 Remove Rubber Plunger Cap 18 3 Unscrew amp remove Body Cap 2 4 Push Safety Yoke 8 aside and unscrew the three 10 32 cap screws holding the Plunger 12 to the Return Cylinder 11 5 Pull the Plunger up and out of the
12. e felt Wiper Seal out of its groove in the Body Cap 2 2 Clean out the groove and insert a new felt OPERATION continued Wiper Seal Saturate the new felt Wiper Seal with oil Return Cylinder O Ring Gasket 26 1 Place a new O Ring Gasket in the groove on top of the Return Cylinder when you reassemble the Driving Blade Assembly 2 Wipe off the O Ring Gasket seal surface and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light Air Tool Oil lubricant REASSEMBLING THE STAPLER 1 Be sure the Rubber Seat Support Ring and Cylinder are installed in the Body and are facing the correct way 2 All seal surfaces must be clean and lubricated generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light Air Tool Oil lubricant Replace any part that shows signs of wear 3 Use care when installing the seals into their respective cavities Be sure the Seals are contained in their groove and do not come out as the parts slide together Generous cavity lead in chamfers have been provided to help Seal installation 4 Carefully insert the Piston Rod into the return Cylinder and screw the Piston onto the rod Be sure the Piston is facing the correct way ears up hex down 5 Assemble the Driving Blade Dowel Pin and Jam Nut on to the Piston Rod 6 Insert the Driving Blade Assembly up into the bottom of the Stapler Body Cylinder 7 Be sure there is a new O Ring Gasket in the top groove of the Return Cylinder 8 Insert the
13. ent air when over lubricated Excess oil could stain the wood flooring walls or furnishings Dry fire the Stapler without nails to purge excess oil before you begin to staple down flooring We will not be responsible for oil stains Before storing the Stapler lubricate and cycle the Stapler in insure internal parts are oil protected from corrosion TO LOAD MODEL 445 FS Pull back the steel staple pusher until it catches and locks in place on angle at rear end of center channel Place up to two clips about 100 PowerStaples into the Channel feed slot and allow to slide down channel into place Unlock steel pusher by pulling it back and up over ange so it slides on center channel until it makes contact with staples TO UNLOAD Disconnect air supply before unloading To remove staples from the staple Channel pull back steel staple pusher until it catches and locks in place on angle at rear end of the center channel Tilt stapler back so that any remaining staples may slide back down the channel towards rear of stapler Turn stapler over allowing staples to come out of slot on top of channel PARTS amp SERVICE When ordering parts include the part number part description PowerStapler model and serial number Be sure to state the quantity of the part s required Contact your Powernail Dealer for the necessary parts WARNING Never work on the Stapler if the air line is attached Always disconnect the air line from t
14. he Stapler first STAPLER DISASSEMBLY TO REPLACE RUBBER BUMPER 20 1 Disconnect the air supply 2 Remove the four 4 cap screws holding the Adapter Foot Foot and Staple Channel assembly to the main Body see illustration 3 Pull the Rubber Bumper out of the cylinder bore Replace the old Bumper if it shows signs of wear or it is split 4 Reverse these steps to reassemble the Stapler Be sure to align the Driving Blade with the slot in the Staple Channel Assembly while you reassemble the Stapler NEVER FIRE THE STAPLER WITHOUT THE RUBBER BUMPER INSTALLED IT WILL SEVERELY DAMAGE THE STAPLER TO REPLACE DRIVING BLADE 14 1 Disconnect the air supply 2 Remove the four socket head cap screws holding the Adapter Foot Foot and Stapler Channel Assembly to the body 3 Remove the Rubber Bumper 4 Pull the Driving Blade with pliers until the Piston is fully extended outward towards the bottom of the cylinder 5 Use the 15 16 inch box wrench supplied to unscrew the Driving Blade Jam Nut and remove it Hold the Piston from turning while unscrewing the Jam Nut by holding the piston OPERATION continued hex with the 1 1 8 box wrench supplied 6 Push out the 1 4 diameter blade retaining Dowel Pin and remove the broken Driving Blade stub 7 Install a new Driving Blade in the slot and replace the Dowel Pin Screw on the retaining Jam Nut using the same tools If the Jam Nut becomes worn and loose
15. icate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light Air Tool Oil lubricant Return Cylinder U Cup Lip Seal 23 1 Use a bent paper clip or pick to remove the old U Cup Lip Seal from the internal seal groove inside the Return Cylinder Be careful not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new U Cup Lip Seal into the groove be sure it is not twisted in the groove Be sure the lips are facing the inside of the Return Cylinder as shown in the sketch PAGE 10 BZN re U cup Lip Seals 23 and 24 look alike but they are different DO NOT mix them up 3 Carefully wipe off the Lip Seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light Air Tool Oil lubricant Piston Rod U Cup Lip Seal 24 1 Remove the old U Cup Lip Seal from the seal groove with a bent paper clip or pick using care not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove and install a new U Cup Lip Seal Be sure the Lips are facing the right direction and are not twisted in the groove See the sketch PAGE 10 EZE she Lip seals 23 and 24 look alike but they are different DO NOT mix them up 3 Carefully wipe off the seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light Air Tool Oil lubricant Plunger Wiper Seal 25 1 Use a bent paper clip to pick out th
16. leeve with the chamfered inside edge facing the BOTTOM of the Stapler Plunger Seal Set 21 1 Remove the Teflon Seal and its O Ring expander from the groove using a bent paper clip or pick Be sure not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new O Ring into the seal groove by stretching it over the Plunger body Make sure the O Ring is not twisted in the groove Place a new Teflon Seal Ring into the seal groove over the O Ring 3 Carefully push the Teflon Seal Ring over the edge of the Plunger with your thumbs and into the groove Do this as quickly as possible to reduce stretching of the Teflon Seal Ring DO NOT OVER STRETCH THE TEFLON SEAL RING Be sure the Teflon Seal Ring is centered all around the seal groove and not twisted 4 Wipe off the Seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light Air Tool Oil lubricant Piston U Cup Lip Seal 22 1 Remove the old Piston U Cup Lip Seal from the Piston using a bent paper clip or pick being careful not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove or the edge of the Piston with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new U Cup Lip Seal into the groove Make sure the lips are not twisted in the groove and the lips face the top of the Nailer See the sketch PAGE 10 3 Carefully wipe off the U Cup Lip Seal surface with a clean rag and lubr
17. ler as excess oil will be discharged with the spent air and could stain the wood flooring walls or furnishings We will not be responsible for oil stains WARNING Detergent oil is not recommended and may damage the seals Consult the filter regulator lubricator manufacturer s recommendations for proper operation settings and unit maintenance The air source must continuously deliver 100 to 120 psi and 3 1 2 cubic feet of air per minute to operate the Stapler Connect a 1 4 minimum internal diameter and clean air hose to the Stapler Be sure the air regulator is set at 90 psi If the staple is not countersunk below the surface of the wood turn up the air pressure but not over 120 psi Check for air supply leaks that waste air and starve the Stapler of air thereby reducing its performance There should be no orifice smaller than 1 4 in the air path between the Regulator and the Stapler OPERATION continued LUBRICATION If you do not use an in line lubricator you must lubricate the Stapler manually The frequency of lubrication is dependent upon the duty cycle of the Stapler Continuous duty requires more frequent oiling than intermittent duty At least every eight 8 hours place two to four drops of Air Tool Oil supplied with your Stapler into the disconnected air line male connector attached to the Stapler WARNING Do not over lubricate the Stapler excess oil mist or drops will be vented with sp
18. rip to be stapled Be sure the Adapter Foot is pressed tightly against the edge of the flooring strip above the tongue Be sure flooring strips are racked tightly Pull the Safety Trigger and tap the Stapler Plunger Rubber Cap with the rubber capped end of the mallet to discharge the Stapler WARNING It is not necessary to hit the Stapler hard to activate it Never hit the Stapler with excessive force or with the metal end of the mallet this will damage the Stapler Never use the Safety Trigger interlock to lock up the plunger and rack the wood with blows to the Stapler body This will severely damage the safety mechanism and Stapler This abuse and damage is not covered by the warranty Before each use check all screws to be sure they are tight Shock and vibration can loosen screws Do not over tighten any screw AIR SUPPLY The air must be clean and dry Dirty and or wet air will damage the Stapler A combination filter regulator lubricator is required for proper Stapler performance and should be placed close to the Stapler per manufacturers recommendations Drywall Dust e Using Pneumatic PowerStapler in drywall dust conditions will dramatically decrease the life of the Stapler e Drywall dust is abrasive when cycled through the Stapler it will cause excessive wear Fill the lubricator with a high quality Air Tool Oil Adjust the lubricator to the manufacturers recommendations Do not over oil the Stap
19. to be discharged Only the unrestricted male connection should be attached to the Stapler Use only regulated compressed air do not use bottled gases of any kind to power this Stapler Normal air pressure should not exceed 120 psi or damage to the Stapler and seals may occur Excess air pressure can cause the Stapler to explode THE TRIGGER IS A SAFETY DEVICE and should only be pulled when the Stapler is in proper position on the work surface and before the plunger is struck with the mallet Do not tie or tape down the safety trigger as the Stapler could discharge if dropped on the plunger The Stapler will not fire unless the trigger is pulled before the mallet blow Do not use the trigger safety as a lock up for the plunger then rack the wood using the locked up Stapler body It will severely damage the mechanism and the Stapler Use the mallet to rack the wood strip not the Stapler DO NOT USE THE METAL END OF THE MALLET TO STRIKE THE PLUNGER use the rubber capped end only Never place any part of the body in the discharge path of the Stapler when air is connected to the Stapler Always make sure Stapler is empty of staples before connecting air hose so as to prevent any accidental discharge from occurring Never leave the Stapler unattended while it is connected to an air supply DESCRIPTION The PowerStapler Model 445 FS Mallet Actuated Pneumatic Stapler is designed to bring Powernail quality to a pneumatic stapler
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