899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM 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.
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899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 3 DISCONNECT TOOL FROM AIR Fig. 5 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.
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899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM Page 4 17. REMOVE FINGER FROM TRIGGER Fig. 10 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. 18.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model FCN200 is a heavy duty, pneumatic flooring cleat nailer. It is designed to install tongue and groove hardwood flooring with L-shaped flooring cleats. Flooring in thicknesses of " and 2" length flooring cleats respectively. See ACCESSORIES Listing in back of this manual.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:01 PM 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.
The tool will not fire unless the safety trigger is pulled before the mallet blow. NOTE: When Using Tool to install Pre-finished Flooring The Porter-Cable FCN200 was designed for installing both unfinished and pre-finished hardwood flooring. Care must be used however when installing pre-finished flooring to ensure that the finish is not damaged by the tool.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM 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.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM 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.
899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any Service Procedure. SYMPTOM PROBLEMS 1. Air leak near top of Loose screws. tool or in trigger area. Worn or damaged o-rings or seals. 2. Tool does nothing or Inadequate air supply.
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899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM 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 for a catalog or for the name of your nearest www.porter-cable.com supplier.
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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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899223 - 05-31-01.qxd 2/19/02 2:02 PM PORTER-CABLE • DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE • DELTA) (CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER-CABLE • DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable • Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable • Delta) (Locations où...