Porter-Cable FM350A Instruction Manual

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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15

FRANÇAISE : PAGE 27

CLIPPED HEAD

FRAMING NAILER

MODEL FM350A

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. 910426 - 05-30-03

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Page 1 CLIPPED HEAD manual FRAMING NAILER MODEL FM350A IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
Page 2 ✦ ✦ PORTER CABLE Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305 ENGLISH EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY W e d e c l a r e u n d e r o u r s o l e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t h a t t h i s p r o d u c t i s i n...
Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
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. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. Read and understand tool labels and 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 glasses have “Z87”...
Page 5 Fig. 8. 15. Do not use tool without safety warning label. If label is missing, damaged or unreadable, contact your Porter-Cable Service Center for a replacement. Fig. 9. 16. Only use parts, fasteners and accessories approved by Porter-Cable.
Page 6: Technical Specifications
21. Remove finger from trigger when not Fig. 14 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 using or handling the tool.
Page 7: Employer's Responsibilities
If an in-line oiler is not available: place five or six drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil into the tool’s air inlet at the beginning of each workday.
Page 8: Preparing The Tool
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. Do not load fastener strip into magazine backwards.
Page 9: Operating Instructions
6. Adjust directional exhaust deflector (A) Fig. 22, so that the 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 for the current application.
Page 10 Fig. 24 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.
Page 11: Clearing A Jammed Fastener
Fig. 27 Fig. 26 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: Cleaning
Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage tool. If tool is used without an in-line oiler: place 5 or 6 drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Contact a Porter-Cable Service Facility. 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.
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, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
Page 15 Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...

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