Porter-Cable FC350A Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable FC350A Instruction Manual

Clipped head framing nailer

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CLIPPED HEAD
FRAMING NAILER
MODEL FC350A
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. Record
these numbers
in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
Part No. 910412 - 05-23-03

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  • Page 1 CLIPPED HEAD FRAMING NAILER MODEL FC350A 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.
  • Page 2 Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North PORTER÷CABLE Jackson, TN 38305 GB ENGLISH EC-DECLARATION CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the regulations EN292-2: section 3 of 1992 EN292-1 : section 5 of 1992 ENI050:1993 EN792 13:2000 E ESPANOL...
  • Page 3 This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4 1. Readand understand tool labels Fig.1 manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS iNJURY. Fig. 1. 2. Operator and others in work area MUST Fig. 2 wear safety glasses with side shields. These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved...
  • Page 5 Do not connect tool to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 PSI (13.7 BAR). 10. All air line components (hoses, connectors, filters, regulators, etc.} must be rated for a maximum working pressure of at least 150 PSI (10.3 BAR) or 150% of the maximum system pressure,...
  • Page 6 21. Remove finger from trigger when not driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger. In "Contact Actuation Mode" tool will fire a fastener if safety is bumped while trigger is depressed. Fig. 14. 22. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when...
  • Page 7 Employer mustenforce compliance w iththe safety warnings a ndallother instructions contained inthismanual. Keep thismanual available forusebyallpeople assigned tousethistool. Forpersonal safety andproper o peration o f thistool,readandunderstand toollabels andmanual. Failure t o follow warnings c ouldresult i n DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Read andfollow allofthese instructions carefully. Porter-Cable Model F C350A is a heavy dutypneumatic framing nailer.
  • Page 8 PREPARING THE TOOL 1. After reading and understanding this entire manual, connect tool to air supply (Fig. 18). 2. Orient a strip of approved fasteners with points down (A) Fig. 19, align, and insert into the magazine "T" slot points first.
  • Page 9 6. Adjust directional exhaust deflector (A) Fig. 22, so that exhaust air blast will be directed away from the operator. The exhaust deflector provides eight detented positions for directing the exhaust blast away from the operator. Grasp the deflector and rotate it to the desired position...
  • Page 10 Fig. 23 _Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person. _Clean and inspect tool daily. Carefully check for proper operation of trigger and safety mechanism. Do Not use the tool unless both the trigger and the safety mechanism are functional,...
  • Page 11 CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER _Disconnect tool from air supply. 1. Remove any remaining fasteners from the nailer. A. Place finger in recess (A) Fig. 28, and depress lever to release follower mechanism. B. With follower release button (A) Fig. 28 depressed, slide follower all the way to the front of the magazine.
  • Page 12 Fig. 30 Fig, 31 CLEAN AND iNSPECT DAILY _Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning inspection. Correct all problems before placing the tool back in use. Wipe tool clean inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flammable cleaning solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary.
  • Page 13 _Disconnect toolfrom airsupply before performing anyService Procedure. SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS 1. Air leak near top of Loose screws. Tighten screws. tool or in trigger area. Worn or damaged Install Overhaul Kit. o-rings or seals. 2. Tool does nothing or Inadequate air supply. Verify adequate air supply.
  • Page 14 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,...
  • Page 15 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 0 Servicio pare su Herramienta en los Siguie14tes Centros de Porter-Cable = Delta)

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