Manual

Preparing the TrimMaster 18- Finish Nailer for Use
Fasteners
The TrimMaster 18TM Finish Nailer drives Paslode®18
gauge fasteners designed to be used with the tool. The
use of fasteners that do not meet Pasloda 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 to the locked postion.
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Follower
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In the illustration above, you will 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.
Impulse" and Outdoor Weather
Use the TrimMaster 18TM Finish Nailer outdoors, in dry
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 Nailerrequirescooling of
the motor assembly to operate properly.The fan
normally providesthe necessary air flow to permit
continuousoperation.Wheneverthe TdmMaster 18TM
Finish Nailer is idle for extended pedods, keep the
fuel andtooloutofdirectsunlightandin surroundings
where temperatures will not exceed 120°F (49°C).
Afterextended pedodsof continuoususe, it may be
necessaryto cool the Impulse motorby settingtool
aside for 10-15 minutes or until the tool operates
normally. An overheated toot may not drive nails
completelyor 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 placingthe tool in a
heated buildingor vehicle. Never expose the tool,
fuel cell or batteryto flame
A CAUTION
The TrimMaster18TM Finish Nailer should notbe
used inthe rain or where excessivemoistureis
present.The use ofthe ImpulseTechnology
under these conditionsmay result indamage to
toolcomponentsand cause the tool to
malfunction.
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