WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND 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.
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Fig. 5. 12. 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. 6. 13. ONLY USE PARTS, FASTENERS, AND ACCESSORIES recommended by Porter-Cable.
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901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 17. REMOVE FINGER FROM TRIGGER when not driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger on trigger. Fig. 10. 18. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when using or handling the tool. 19. FIRE FASTENERS INTO WORK SURFACE ONLY: never into materials too hard to penetrate.
901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Request, and follow, all safety information available from your material supplier. SYMBOL Min. Max. …/min SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER AND BATTERIES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Porter-Cable Battery Charger. 11:52 AM Page 6 DEFINITION volts amperes hertz watts...
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(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery. CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, Porter-Cable charger should only be used to charge Porter-Cable battery pack. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Do not charge Porter-Cable battery pack with any other charger.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model BN200V12 is a heavy duty, cordless, pneumatic brad nailer. It is designed to install 18 ga. brad nails of various lengths from 2". The tool comes equipped with Porter-Cable exclusive Twin Power Source Technology (TPS)™, utilizing a built in, battery powered, air...
If an in-line oiler is not available and/or Internal air is used: place 5 - 6 drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil into the tool’s male connector air inlet at the beginning of each workday. NOTE: To add oil, the male connector must be rotated to the 12 o’clock position (B) Fig.
901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 Fig. 14 ← → ← Fig. 17 USING THE TOOL Complete all steps of PREPARING THE TOOL before using the tool. To fasten, move switch (A) Fig. 19 to desired position, grip tool firmly, position nose of tool onto work surface, push forward on tool to depress safety, and squeeze trigger to fire a fastener while allowing tool to recoil.
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901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply and/or remove battery 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 and safety mechanism.
901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply and/or remove battery. Open magazine and remove any remaining fasteners (see Fig. 16). CAUTION: Remove fasteners from tool before opening the fastener guide plate. Fasteners are under pressure and may shoot out of magazine which could cause injury.
901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 BATTERY OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL Before using your cordless Nailer for the first time, the battery pack should be fully charged. If the battery pack is installed in the Nailer, remove it by following instructions under INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK. As a battery pack approaches the discharged state, you will notice a sharp drop in tool performance.
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901891 - 08-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 DIAGNOSTICS The Porter-Cable Charger is equipped with a diagnostic system that automatically checks the battery pack each time a pack is inserted into the charger. If no problems are found, the charger will automatically switch to “Fast Charge”...
Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage tool. If tool is used without an in-line oiler: place 5 - 6 drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.
Replace w/undamaged fasteners. Tighten screws. Clean magazine. Install Driver Maintenance Kit. Use normal setting to maximize efficiency of tool. Rotate quick connect valve to the 8:00 “closed” position. to reset controls. Recharge or replace battery. “discharged”. Contact a Porter-Cable Service Facility.
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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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Pour obtenir des pièces et accessoires pour les produits Porter-Cable • Delta, s’adresser à tout distributeur Porter- Cable • Delta, centre de service agréé ou centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable • Delta. Si vous n’avez accès à aucun de ces centres, appeler le 888-848-5175 et on vous dirigera vers le centre de service d’usine Porter-Cable •...
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