899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:00 PM Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 13 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 25 Instruction manual FLOORING CLEAT NAILER MODEL FCN200 Patent No: 6,155,472 To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using pneumatic tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 3 9. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM AIR SUPPLY HOSE before doing tool maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, handing the tool to another person, or making adjustments. Fig. 5. 10. NEVER USE A TOOL that is leaking air, has missing or damaged parts, or requires repair. Make sure all screws and caps are securely tightened. Fig. 5 Fig. 6 11. NEVER USE TOOL IF TRIGGER mechanism is inoperable, missing or damaged.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 4 17. REMOVE FINGER FROM TRIGGER when not driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger: tool will fire a fastener if rubber cap is bumped while trigger is depressed. Fig. 10. Fig. 10 18. USE THE MALLET TO RACK THE WOOD STRIP, NOT THE NAILER. Fig. 11. 19. DO NOT USE THE METAL END OF THE MALLET TO STRIKE THE PLUNGER, use the rubber capped end only. 20. FIRE FASTENERS INTO WORK SURFACE ONLY: never into materials too hard to penetrate. Fig. 11 21.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 5 EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING: Employer must enforce compliance with the safety warnings and all other instructions contained in this manual. Keep this manual available for use by all people assigned to use this tool. For personal safety and proper operation of this tool, read and follow all of these instructions carefully. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model FCN200 is a heavy duty, pneumatic flooring cleat nailer.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 6 Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, handing the tool to another person, or making adjustments. PREPARING THE TOOL 1. After reading and understanding this entire manual, connect tool to air supply (see Fig. 15). WARNING: Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others at all times. Always connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 7 USING THE TOOL Complete all steps of PREPARING THE TOOL before using the tool. First position and closely fit together (rack) the flooring strip with the (metal) mallet. Position the tool on the tongued edge of the flooring strip (see Fig. 18) aligning the driver guide against the front of the flooring strip. Pull and hold the trigger and strike the rubber cap with the rubber mallet.
99223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM Page 8 WARNING: Never attempt to drive a fastener into material that is too hard. The fastener can ricochet causing personal injury. WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, handing the tool to another person, making adjustments. WARNING: Clean and inspect tool daily. Carefully check for proper operation of trigger mechanism.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM Page 9 Fig. 26 Fig. 25 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning and inspection. Correct all problems before placing the tool back in use. Wipe tool clean and inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flammable cleaning solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary. DO NOT SOAK tool with cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal parts.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any Service Procedure. SYMPTOM 1. Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area. PROBLEMS Loose screws. Worn or damaged o-rings or seals. SOLUTIONS Tighten screws. Install “OVERHAUL” Maintenance Kit. 2. Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly. Inadequate air supply. Inadequate lubrication. Worn or damaged o-rings or seals. Verify adequate air supply.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM Page 11 ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable · Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable · Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by Porter-Cable · Delta, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM Page 12 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its nailing and stapling tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
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