Maintenance - Porter-Cable DA250C Instruction Manual

2. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
3. Make certain all fasteners have been removed
from magazine.
4. Lower air pressure to 80 p.s.i.g. (5.6 kg/cm2) or less.
5. Reconnect air and and load fasteners into magazine.
6. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber to
lubricate o‑rings.
7. Turn pressure up to operating level [not to exceed
120 p.s.i.g. (8.5 kg/cm2)PORTER‑CABLE.
8. Always drain the compressor tanks at least once a daily.
Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out
of direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate
bumpers, o‑rings and other rubber parts resulting in
increased maintenance.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental actuation
can cause injury.
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Action Why
Drain compressor Prevents
tanks and accumulation of
hoses daily. moisture in
compressor
and nailer.
Clean magazine, Permits smooth
magazine release operation of
and contact magazine,
trip mechanism. reduces wear and
prevents jams.
Before each use, Prevents jams, leaks
check to insure all and premature
screws, nuts and failure of tool parts.
fasteners are tight
and undamaged.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact PORTER‑CABLE call 1‑888‑848‑5175 or visit our
website: www.portercable.com.
Belt Hook (Fig. J)
The PORTER‑CABLE nailers include an integrated belt hook
and can be rotated to either side of the tool to accommodate
left‑ or right‑ handed users. It can also be rotated out of the
way when not in use.
If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
To Remove Belt Hook
1. Lock‑off trigger
2. Disconnect the tool from air supply.
3. Using the appropriate hex wrench, remove the end cap
4. Remove the belt hook
5. Replace end cap and gasket. Ensure that the three screws
How
Open petcocks or
6. Replace and tighten air fitting.
other drain valves on
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compressor tanks. Allow 
any accumulated water to
drain from hoses.
Blow clean with
compressor air. The use of
oils, lubricants periodically
or solvents is not
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Tighten loose screws
or other
fasteners using the
appropriate hex wrench •
or screwdriver.
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by PORTER‑CABLE, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
PORTER‑CABLE recommended accessories should be
used with this product.
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screws from the end cap 17
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are tight.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should
be performed by a PORTER‑CABLE factory service center
or a PORTER‑CABLE authorized service center. Always
use identical replacement parts.
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of the tool.
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