Impulse IM200 F18 User's Manual
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1. A warnine Always wear EYE and EAR safety gear when working with or in the Vicinity of the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer gt D Eye protection must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard 287 1 and should have side shields for increased protection NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITHTHE TOOL TheTrimMastert8 Finish Nalleris notato itia tool Careless and improper use may result in a serious accident NEVER CARRY THE TOOL WITH YOUR FINGER ON OR SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER This practice may result in the accidental discharge of a fastener NEVER OPERATE A MALFUNCTIONING TOOL Refer to the servicing or troubleshooting section ofthis manualtocorrect the problem Ifthe problem cannot be corrected stop using the tool and report it to your supervisor or Paslode representative DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE TRIGGER AND OR WORKCONTACTING ELEMENT PRESSED IN A fastener may be accidentally discharged Safety Instructions NEVER OPERATE THE TOOL WITH THE WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT REMOVED OR DISABLED This device helps reduce the possibilty of accidental fastener discharge by preventingthe ool rom operating until it is completely against the work surface NEVER operate the tol f the work contacting element is not working properly ALWAYS POINT THE TOOL AWAY FROM YOURSELF AND OTHERS WHEN CLEARING JAMS OR REMO2. Model Number PART NO IM200 F18 901000 PASLODE MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION The model number of each Paslode tool contains information about the tool and the fasteners that are used with it The following example illustrates the information contained in this tool model number M 200 Fig L Finish Nailer 18ga IMPULSE Maximum fastener length Technology in inches that can be used with tool 2 0 Copyright 2001 nas Too Wors ne
3. _B follower no m r tip nail count indicator battery compartment opposito sido Safety Instructions The following safety instructions have been included in his techsttpiiideyouwihbadeifomeionmcemm yr pg Fm Sate operation ofthe TrimMastar 8 Fish Natier DONOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE READANDUNDERSTANDALLSAFETYPREGAUTIONS 12 ig ov ENNA AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS Done spore i tots 120 F 49 C Fuel ana orth battery may Durst A ancer felasing ammalia gas The TrmMaster 18 Finish Nailer is an intemal 4 combustion device It produces hot exhaust Bases tnat may ignite FN 4 flammable materials This MARNING tool must not be used in a 7 This tool must be operated omtusbeenvionment Dt i eny ina weivontiated orth presarea ef DW environment because he Sombie materias fool exhausts een such as flammable monoxide similar to a gas chemicals adhesives chainsaw or lawnmower gasoline or solvents Exposure to carbon monoxide may cause dizziness nausea or pum Da nat attempt io operate this tool until My OESS T aime ee pe mum a te a sey o Mee precautions and Nailer fuel cell battery instructions may result in v and battery charger out a permanent loss of tf the reach of children Vision serious personal or even fatal injury property damage andior tool damage
4. Replace with fresh fuel celivalve and dispose of spent cell valve properly 2 When replacing fuel cell also clean the air fter for optimum tool operation NOTE Altitude Restriction Impulse technology is powered by an internal combustion engine and are effected by altitude The tool may lose power or not cycle consistently at elevations of 4000 feet or greater When using the tool at elevations of 4000 feet it is recommended to use the blue high altitude fuel metering valve part 219247 Fuel Cell and Metering Valve Installing Metering Valve to Fuel Cell Prior to Use To install the metering valve to a fuel cell 1 Press downward on the front side of the valve stem side until it seats 2 Press downward on the rear side of the valve until it seats 3 The valve is now completely seated onto the fuel can and can be inserted into the tool ET NOTE Impulse fuel cell are marked with expiration date on the bottom of the can For maximum performance use fuel before expiration date A ancer Paslode Fuel is flammable Do not smoke when installing the metering valve Inserting Fuel Cell Inserting the metering valve fuel cell assembly into tho TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer is very simple To begin press up at the bottom of the actuator cover and pivot outward to open The cover will swing out of the way Next with the metering valve stem pointed towar
5. svn 650215 z 4 Restrict Field Service to the Following Ci CHECKING THE ENERGY LEVEL OF THE BATTERY RECHARGING tHe eatery Ci CHECKING THE FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVE REPLACING THE FUEL CELL Li CLEANING REPLACING THE AIR FILTER C crearne A JAM JSLEANING THE TOOL Seo cleaning manual Attempts to go beyond these procedures could result in serious personal injury or damage to the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer and voiding the warranty There are certain problems you may encounter when you are using the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer that you willbe able to correct on the work site The following field service procedures are the only service procedures you should attempt Anything else that may appear wrong with the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer should only be diagnosed and repaired by fully trained service technician It you have any reason to believe that your problem is beyond the service procedures in this manual contact your Paslode representative immediately A vance Never attempt any maintenance of a Paslode Cordless tool without first removing the fuel cell and battery Maintenance should be started only after the tool is completely inoperative Battery Check Periodically check on the battery indicator light the light inthe handle of the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer When encountering a problem the first step should always be to make sure the battery has enough charge
6. Cordless 18 Finish Nailer is powered by a motor similar to the one that powers an automobile The Cordless 18 Finish Nailer ignites a fuel and air mixture to produce the energy to drive the motor which in tum drives the fastener The Cordless 18 Finish Nailer is totally self contained It carries its own fuel supply and battery along with a supply of fasteners For ease of use this manual is divided into sections see Contents Each section of the manual is written with you the tool operator in mind We have left out many of the technicalterms so thatyou can easily understand howto get the maximum performance from your Cordless 18 Finish Nailer and how to avoid damaging the tool or injuring yourself But to accomplish this we need you to do two things 1 READ THE MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER BEFORE USING THE TOOL 2 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL The Finish nailer should be handled like other power fastening tools that you use Like most tools when used improperly injury could result If you are going to allow others to use the Finish nailer itis your responsibilty to make sure that they also read and comply with the instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the tool Should youhave questions about he Finish nailer or wish to obtain additional copies of this manual please contact your Pasiode representative The space belowis provided o that you may record your representative s name address
7. forward 3 Clear jam and push driver blade back up to its normal position 4 Clase front guide and atchit Checkthatwork contacting element moves freely Yel N i 15 Servicing Air Filter Open the cover by pressing slightly above the adapter and pivoting the cover open The air fiter simply lifts out Tap the fter GENTLY to remove any dust Checkand clean the air fiter every two days Soap and water restores the fiter to a Ike new condition COVER FILTER End of Workday Routine These simple steps are based on maintaining the safety and operational efficiency of the Impulse 18 Ga Brad Nailer Before you leave the work site 1 Remove battery and store in tool case Always use the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer case for transporting and storing the tool 2 Dispose ofall empty tuel cells Remember to dispose of these cells where they will not be crushed punctured burned or found by children When you get home 1 Place the battery in its charger iit needs charging as indicated by the red charge light on the handle 2 Wipe yourTrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer with a clean soft cloth 3 Remove and clean the fiter every two days 4 Check workcontacting elementto ensureitis operating freely Paslode Cordless Tool Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the Impulse 18 Ga Brad Nailer No Mar Replacement Tip Hard Tip Part No 901048 No Mar
8. take 5 minutes to 2 hours time willbe dependant on the amount of discharge of the battery to recharge Important Charging Notes NT y y CHEMICAUEXPLOSION HAZARD Read ALL instructions be tore charging or using bat tery Failure to follow ALL instructions may result in fire severe bums or re lease of toxic materials Battery Disposal The Paslode batteries contain cadmium and must be recycled or disposed of properly It is illegal in some areas to place a nickel cadmium battery into the trash or solid waste stream You may contact your local recycling center tor information on where to retur the spent battery or cal 1 800 822 8837 for information on Ni Cd battery recycling in your area REAR VIEW OF Wall Mount Unit CHARGER BASE 3 sufre THE PASLODE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Battery and Charging System Charging Instructions 4 Remove wall mount unit with the orange label from the tool case and plug into a 120V AC outlet Set orange charger on a stable surface and insert wall mount units plug into plug receptacle on the back of the charger see picture A green light indicates power is on and charger circuit is ready 2 Remove the battery trom tool or case and insert terminals down into charger The red light will come on indicating that the battery is charging and the green light will go out NOTE If battery is completely discharged the red light and the gree
9. to operate the tool When the work contacting element is depressed on work piece the fan motor will tum on and the blinking green indicatorlightwiltum solid green Ifthe indicator light blinks red or glows red recharge the battery Servicing Fuel Cell Check It the Impulse 18 Ga Brad Naile s fan operates and the indicatorlightis green but the tool will not cycle or does not drive fasteners completely check the fuel cell With the fuel cell out of the tool check to see ifthe cell stil contains fuel andthatthe metering valveis working To determineif there is anyfuelleftinthe fuel cell holdin the upright position and simply place the metering stem against a solid object and gently push about three or four imes A small amountof uel should be released each ime AL cancer Wear safety glasses when performing this test Never perform this test near an open flame or sparks while smoking or where the fuel may get into your eyes It fuel is not released with each operation of the metering valve this indicates that there is no more fuel left in the cylinder and it must be replaced Dispose of the empty fuel cell properly see page 16 Clearing a J am An occasional problem you may encounter is a jammed fastener Because of the unique design of the TrimMaster 187 Finish Nailer clearing a jammed fastener is easy 1 Remove the battery 2 Pullthe latch releasing front guide Pivot front guide
10. PPaslde Part No 901000 CORDLESS 18 Gauge Finish Nailer 18 GAUGE CORDLESS FINISH NAILER OPERATING MANUAL IMPORTANT DO NOT DESTROY Itis the customer s responsibility to have all operators and service personnel read and understand this manual Panen USA 2001 lina Too Works Inc www paslode com Contents Subject Page Introduction and Warranty 2 An Overview of TrimMastort8 Finish Nailer 3 Safety Instructions 4 Battery and Charger 7 Fuel Gell and Metering Valve 9 Preparing TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer for Use 12 TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer Operation 13 Fasteners and Applications D Servicing 15 Troubleshooting 7 The Impulse battery charger system meets all safely requirements for power tools P Paslode s a trademark Paslode An linais Tool Works Company 888 Forest Edge Drive Vernon Hills Ilinois 60061 www paslode com P Paslode EAS Power Nailers are made in the U S A and are protected by one or more of the folowing U S patents 440722 4483280 4483474 4 522 162 Other patents issued and pending Paslode is a member ot EN Bal A ISANTA v Introduction and Warranty TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer Operating Manual This manual is intended to acquaint you with the Paslode Cordless 18 Finish Nailer Unlike other power fastening tools the Cordless 18 Finish Nailer is powered by an internal combustion linear motor In simpler terms your
11. Replacement Tip Soft Tip Part No 901067 Battery Part No 404717 Extra battery allows use of one battery while spare battery is being charged Tinted Safety Glasses Part No 402512 Cuts glare while affording eye protection Ch i Safety Glasses Part No 402510 Impulse Oil Part No 401482 Battery Charger Kit Part No 900200 Automotive Adapter Part No 900507 TrimMastor 18 Finish Nailer Case Part No 901058 High Altitude Valve Kit Part No 219247 Contact your Paslode representative for additional information Tools A 9 64 Hex Wrench Part No 900736 is provided with each TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer 16 Troubleshooting Preparing Tool for Operation Battery Charger Problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Banery does not appear to accept charge when batery Is plugged into e charger inoperative indicator igh on charger or detective changer Try battery in too ater a tul charge cycle oaa indcator ight 1s red charger not propery Replace charger or monitor charging imo to ensure battery has adequate ta le normal fol warm after proper charging Battery damaged or cycle Me exhausted Replace banery Charger gats iud noise or smokes during charging cycle Charger cord or wall plug ge s no Damaged charger Discontinue use immediate and unplug fom power source Replace charger and tag or dispose of charger to prevent aci
12. VING FASTENERS Pull the follower slightly back and push the release lever Tip the tool nose up slighty and fasteners should slide out of the rear of the magazine If fasteners are jammed refer to the appropriate servicing section of this manual NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMASTER 18 FINISH NAILER IF PARTS ARE LOOSE DAMAGED OR MISSING 10 DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS INTO KNOTS OR ON TOP OF OTHER FASTENERS A fastenor may ricochet and cause serious injury 11 OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON THE WORKPIECE d wee TheTrimMaster18 Finish Nailer should be operated only when it is in contact with the work surface When fastening thin materials such as plywood be sure to position the tool so that the fastener is driven into the underlying piece Safety Instructions 12 NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS INTO AREAS WITH CONCEALED HAZARDS Always check the area behind the work surface for electrical wring gas pipes water pipes sewer drains or other potential hazards 13 ALWAYSMAINTAINSECURE ANDUNOBSTRUCTED FOOTING WHEN ON LADDERS PLATFORMS OR OTHER HIGH LOCATIONS A warnine Never over reach since tool recoil may cause a loss of balance Always be aware of edges and drop of s when naling on rooftops and other high locations Keep them in full view 14 ALLOWONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TOOPERATE THE TRIMMASTER 18 FINISH NAILER a B B warno Only persons who have re
13. ad and fully understand all tool operation safety and maintenance instructions should ealiowedto operato the tool Battery Disposal 15 PROPERLY STORE FUEL CELL pum Always store fuel cels where they will not be exposed to an open flame sparks or temperaturesabove 120 F 49 C 16 ALWAYS STORE THE TOOL WITH THE FUEL CELL AND BATTERY REMOVED Store the fuel cellinthe case with the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer 17 KEEP THE TOOL CLEAN A clean tool is less likely to jam or malfunction 18 KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAR OF THE WORK AREA SURFACE pum A fastener may exit at an angie unexpectedly and cause injury The Paslode batteries contains cadmium and must be recycled or disposed of properly I is ilegal in some areas to place a nickel cadmium battery into the trash or solid waste stream You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery or call 1 800 822 8837 for information on Ni Cd battery recycling in your area Battery and Charging System The Paslode Cordless tools come with a recharge able battery and its own charging system This charging system is the only one that wil work with the Pasldoo batteries either round or oval The first step in preparing a new tool for operation is to fully charge the battery New batteries are shipped discharged and must be charged prior to first use Batteries wil
14. and telephone number For the nearest Paslode representative call 1 800 682 3428 Name oy Sae Zp Telephone Number Paslode warantes hat new Cordless power fastening tc pants ard accessories wa be tree fom defects in material and Norkmarship or the period shown below afiar ho date of olvenyto the orginal user ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY one year warranty wil apply to all parts except hose listed Beto nomi wearing fateor pare which are speciicaly covered by an extended waranty FIVE YEAR EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY A tiv year waranty wil apply to al molded nylon parts Cap and Gro Hande Halves and Actuator Trager 90D4Y LIMITED WARRANTY A90 day warranty apps to he folowing parts wich are Considered normal wear par Bumper Driver Blades O Rcs Cordless Warranty and Limitations js WARRANTY STATEMENT Paslode s ol ably hereunder wil be to replace any part or accessory which provee tobe defectve within e specie tme period Any replacement part or accessory provided in accordance wih ta waranty wil cany a waranty tori balance of the period f warranty aplicable to ho part it qepacos Thie warranty does ot apply 1o part replacement required due Thi warranty s void on any co which has been subjected to misuse abuse accidental orintentonal damage usewit fasteners tuel paneres battery chargera not meeting Paslode specication size or quanti improper maintained repaired wih other tnan genuine Pa
15. d the front of the tool insert the metering valve uel cell assembly Fuel Cell and Metering Valve As you slide the metering valve fuel cell assembly into the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer you will notice a yellow adapter at the top of the cylinder pocket As shown in the illustration this adapter is designed to ensure that the metering valve stem is properly aligned with the small hole or orifice that leads to the combustion chamber Insert the metering valve stem into the orifice of the yellow colored adapter Fuel Cell E T Nis Metering L metering Valve Stem Close the actuator cover to complete the loading of tuel in the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer Do this by swinging it up and over the fuel valveicylinder assembly and pushing down until the actuator cover snaps into position v 2 PUSH DOWN Be sions sack Preparing the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer for Use Fasteners The T mMaster 18 Finish Nailer drives Paslode 18 gauge fasteners designed to be used with the tool The se of fasteners that do not meet Paslode standards could cause tool damage and will void all warranty claims Loading Fasteners Press the release latch with your thumb and pull the rail cover to the full open position Place the 18 gauge finish nails into the rail with the points resting in the bottom of the rail Slide the rail cover forward t
16. dental re use or comnecton to power Normal Stage of Operation SVMPTON POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Fan doesnot run binking red or sod red Banery ls not charged Charge batery Banery terminals are oly diny or corroded Clean banery terminais win sot co Fan does not un or runs slower tran narmal tol ndcator ight i sald red Banery is discharged Charge batery does not depress ly tol doesnot operate Workcconacing element is bent or bulup of debris in wack recs operan Remove and inspect lower probe Cean the track Repair or replace lower probe as required Lookout esr is engaged Add sip of ra Tool wil not cycle tan runs indicator ight Fuel Cel emoy Replace fus c is sold green Sark wre auto spark lo Remove cap and spark plug and replace cover Spak pug s diy Clean tol cider head NGSpark i generi Return too to authorized Paslode dealer or 7 Troubleshooting Normal Stage of Operation SYWTOU POSSIBLE PROBLEIS SERVICE TPO operates Fusce is iow Check uel cel and replace as required There may be oss ol seal 1n combuston elaman agarat chamber workpiece tor one mite Pul roger Fastener doss not ave there la leak that ool operates properly but fasteners elementis not adjusted sometimes over driven and sometimes property for the type of
17. iled with agas calledthe propellant which is under pressure To eject the fuel propellant pressure squeezes the inner fuel container much as you squeeze a tube of toothpaste This squeezing action ensures that all the fuel is used and that the Paslode Cordless Finish nailer can operate in any position Because of this container within a container design you might hear the sound of fluid when shaking the fuel cell ater all the fuel has been used This is the propellant which remains between the containers even after all the fuel has been expelled If you expose the empty tuel cell to extreme temperatures the propellant gas will expand and could cause the container to burst releasing flammable gases Metering Valve The metering valve contains a fuel metering system toinject the correct amount of fuel into the combustion chamber The metering valve with the yellow face is the only valve that will operate properly with the TrimMaster 18 Finish 2 A warna Sunlight can raise the inside temperature of an unventilated car or van to above 140 F 60 C Do not puncture or attempt to open the fuel cell it is non refilabie Do not incinerate reclaim or recycie the fuel cell Donotsmokewhile installing or operating the metering valve Do not inhale the spray Keep out of the reach of children Store tuel celis in well ventilated areas only NOTE 1 Do not attempt io reuse the metering valve
18. material being as required when material deny or Under driven fastened o materal ben fastened changes ool operates burro fastener is arven Wrong fasteners being used Use oriy fasteners mesting Paslode pocfstons Check Fasteners and secon or aetener pes and Sizes recommended or use impulse tol Folower not proper engaged bend fastener Postion flower behing fastener sip and se engage stp ame fastener lear jam Tool operates erratcaly or appears tobe Fuel oslis iow Check tvel cel losing power tol indicator gni green Spark plug wire is loose Check spark plug wre Nr iteris diny causing oo to overheat Remove ar Mar and dlean Use soap and water 1o remove stubom debris Tools de Clean tol Tool operated and drove fasteners but sutupdmanddebisondrverbadeori clean driver bade and nose bore win diver biade did notretum toup positon nose tore degreasor cleaner Tools dry Clean tot Clean rack c replace wo contacting Combustion chamber does not drop ater Worcconactng element is bent oris diny element t nailer will not operate after following the above service directions return the tool to an authorized Paslode representative for service For the nearest Paslode representative call 1 800 682 3428 For Technical support call 1 800 222 6990 An lineis Tool Works Paslode A68 Foros Edge Drive Vermon Hils Minas 60081 wu pasted com
19. n light may alternate back and forth for up to 20 minutes This safety feature slowiy recharges the battery unti itis ready to accept the full charging current Ifthe red and green lights continue to alternate after 20 minutes replace the battery 3 After charging is complete the red light will go out and the green light will come on indicating that the battery is fully charged The charger will keep the battery at full charge until it is removed 4 Unplug the wall mount unit fram the charger and remove the wall mount unit from the 120V AC outlet CHARGING TIMES First charge new battery Discharged Battery 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours CHARGING DON T 1 Do not charge battery outdoors or in temperatures below 40 F 5 C 2 Do not allow metal objects to come in contact with battery terminals 3 Do not puncture or attempt to open battery case or celis 4 Do not store battery where it will be subjected to Temperatures above 120 F 49 C 5 Do not incinerate battery amp Do not use a defective battery charger one that over heats andlor smokes when plugged in 7 Do not immerse the battery in water PaslodeCharging System Accessories Battery Charger Kit Part No 900200 Wall Mount Transformer Part No 900477 Battery Charger Base Part No 900476 Automotive Adapter Part No 900507 Cannot use with previous gray in color charging system components Battery and Charging Sys
20. ns the fuel cell indicator light and the trigger The Motor contains the cover and filter the motor housing the nose and the work contacting element The Magazine contains the components to load and control the fastener and the battery forthe Cordless 18 Finish nailer removable cover amp filter cap motor housing motor quick clear cover Specifications Dimensions Weight wih batey 4 lbs 140z Height 11 1 2 inches Length 11 inches Magazine Straight 18 Ga Cycle Rate Intermittent Operation 2 to 3 nails per second Continuous Operation 500 nails per hour NOTE Exceeding these cycle rates could cause the tool to overheat resulting in loss of performance or damage to tool components Byusingthe TrmMaster18 Finish nailer at itsrecommended cyclerate you wil be able to drive several thousand nails in a typical workday Fastenor 18gauge straight F 18 Series Chisel Point Magazine Capacity 2 nail strips or 100 fasteners Batter 6 volts DC Provides enough energy to dive approximately 4000 fasteners on a full charge Fuel Cell Liquid hydrocarbon Provides enough fuel to drive approximately 1200 fasteners Shelf ife 12 months lj SZ tuel cell compartment Pur soft grip amp reversable belt hook magazine release latch Magazine battery indicator light opposite side adjustable depth of drive opposite side
21. o the locked postion Impulse and Outdoor Weather Use the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer outdoors indry weather when the nailer fuel cell and battery are between 20 F 7 C and 120 F 49 C HOT WEATHER OPERATION The TrimMaster18 Finish Nailer requires cooling of the motor assembly to operate properly The fan normally provides the necessary air flow to permit continuous operation Whenever the TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer is idle for extended periods keep the fuel and tool out of direct sunlight and in surroundings where temperatures will not exceed 120 F 49 C Atter extended periods of continuous use it may bo necessary to cool the Impulse motor by setting tool aside for 10 15 minutes or until the tool operates normally An overheated tool may not drive nails completely or may operate erratically COLD WEATHER OPERATION Fuel cells at cold temperatures lose the required propellant pressure Bring the tool fuel cell and battery above 20 F 7 C by placing the tool in a heated building or vehicle Never expose the tool fuel cell or battery to flame Y Follower In the illustration above you wil see an indicator arrow on the side of the follower When the indicator arrow is in the reload area marked on the side of the magazine you may insert a new strip of nails A canon The TrimMaster18 Finish Nailer should not be used in the rain or where excessive moisture is pre
22. ol may lose power or nat cycle consistently at elevations of 4000 feet or greater When using the tool at elevations of 4000 feet it is recommended to use the blue high attitude fuel metering valve part 219247 13 Fasteners and Applications Applications The TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer is suited for a variety of applications These include securing door and window casings attaching baseboards where walls meet floors attaching moldings where walls meet ceilings securing paneling securing chair rails picture molding and other decorative trim Crown Molding Window Casings Door Ir Casings Hand Rail Chair Rail j Wainscoting apron wes TITITI i Paneling Stairs poor Sam Baseboard Molding Gap amp Base Shoe Fasteners The TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer drives Pasic loading Paslode fasteners are designed to b tool or injury to the tool operator lode 18 Gauge finish nails Fasteners are Yo used in Paslode tools use of other fast Cabinets collated into strips of 50 for easy teners may cause damage to the Fuel THE IMPULSE 18 Ga BRAD NAILER DRIVES Fastener Fastener Length Applications THESE NAILS Pack Pack 650267 eso se Laes p ang oet 650268 650212 1 650259 650213 vU S570 smUna TAE
23. sent The use of the Impulse Technology under these conditions may result in damage to tool components and cause the tool to malfunction B TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer Operation Operation PRESS WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT AGAINST THE WORK SURFACE Fan motor stars fuel is injected into combustion chamber and mixed with air by the fan SQUEEZE TRIGGER Spark plug ignites the fuel air mixture driving the piston assembly down on the fastener RELEASE TRIGGER LIFT TOOL Combustion chamber opens Fan exhausts hot gases and cools internal components Turn adjustment wheel in either direction Depth of Drive Adjustment Remove the battery before adjusting the depth of drive The depth of drive adjustment is done by turning the adjustment wheel as shown by the arrows on the side ofthe tool A vancer NOTE Altitude Restriction The work contacting element and nose will become hot after prolonged or rapid use If it becomes necessary to adjust the work contacting element avoid touching with bare hands d ommon This tool must be operated in a well ventilated environment because the tool exhausts carbon monoxide similar to a chainsaw or lawn mower Exposureto carbon monoxide may cause dizziness Impulse technology is powered by an internal combustion engine and are effected by altitude The to
24. slode placement parta damaged e ranes or handing or which in Pasiedes opion has been altered or repaired in a way that affects rdebacts om ho periormance of the to PASLODE MAKES NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED RELATING TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS OR OTHERWISE EXCEPTAS STATEDABOVE andPasides liy AS STATED ABOVE AND AS ASSUMED ABOVE ne otal oier warranties arising out of orin connection with he use and performance ofthe 1001 except to the tet oiner wise provided y applicatie lam PASLODE SHALL IN NO EVENT BE UABLE FORANY DIRECT INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR PRODUCTION SPOILAGE OF MATERIALS INCREASED COST OF OPERATION OR OTHERWISE An Overview of the Cordless TrimMaster 18 Finish Nailer Description The TrimMaster 18 Finishnailer is a self contained fully portable nailer that uses liquid hydrocarbon fuel to power a unique linear drive internal combustion motor Inorderfor you to fully understand the information contained in this manual you need a basic understanding of the TrimMaster 18 Finish nailer As you can see in the illustration below the Impulse Finish nailer is made up of three major areas handle motor and magazine As you examine the TrimMaster 18 Finish nailer become familiar with the three major areas and the various components located in each of them The Handle contai
25. tem Battery Indicator Light On the right side of the handle is a smal plastic lens This isthe battery indicator light When you insert afully charged battery into the tool you will see a blinking green light Ifthe indicator light blinks red recharge the battery Inserting Battery 1 Load the battery contacts first into the TrimMaster 18 Finish nailer 2 Push battery fully forward into its locked position 3 To remove battery push down on locking tab and slide battery out NOTE If battery is left in tool for an extended period tho battery vil discharge completely and wil require recharging IMPORTANT Should your battery terminals become corroded and cause poor electrical contact clean the terminals using a soft cloth Clean the ES n Fuel Cell d vanan HAZARD Read ALL safety instructions before using or handing the fuel cal Failure to follow ALL instructions may result in explosionorfire This may cause severe personal injuries or property damage 1s Keep the fuel cell away from heat sparks and open flame 1w fan oe Exposuretotemperatures above 120 F 48 C may cause the fuelcellio burst releasing flammable gas EXPLOSION FIRE Fuel Cell and Metering Valve There is a second container inside the fuel cell The inner container holds the fuel The space between the inner container andthe outercylinderis f
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