Senco SHF200 - Cleat Nailer Manual

Safety Warnings

	Read and understand tool labels and manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
	Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses with permanently attached side shields. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
	Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
	EXPLOSION HAZARD Never use tool in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of combustible materials such as flammable liquids, gases or dust.
	Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool; the tool will explode and cause serious injury.
	Always place yourself in a firmly balanced position when using or handling the tool. Use this tool for flooring installation, only.
Safety First. The only way to work.®	For information on the "SENCO Safety First Program", contact your SENCO representative.
	Always remove finger from trigger when not driving fasteners. Never carry the tool with finger on or under trigger. Tool will eject a fastener if the firing valve bumper is bumped.
	Always assume the tool contains fasteners. Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others. No horseplay. Respect the tool as a working implement.
	Use this tool for hardwood flooring installation over sub-floor, only. Never use it to install flooring directly over concrete.
	Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at too steep of an angle; the fasteners can ricochet and hurt someone.
	Disconnect tool from air before doing tool maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person.
	Always maintain the tool firmly in its working position (over the sub-floor) when connecting air. Never leave the tool laying down on its side while the air supply is connected. always carry or manipulate the tool by its handle.
	Make sure all screws and caps are securely tightened at all times. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger. Never use the tool if parts are missing or damaged.
	Never use a tool that leaks air or needs repair.

Tool Use

• Read "Safety Warnings" before using tool.
• With the tool sitting upright on the subfloor, connect air to tool. Always carry or manipulate the tool by its handle when connected to air supply.
  
• To load:
  With the tool sitting upright on the subfloor, insert strip of fasteners into rear of magazine. Use only genuine SENCO fasteners.
  
• Pull the feeder shoe back, fully, and slowly release it to engage behind the fasteners. Jamming may occur if the feeder clip is not engaged.
  
• Use the rubber face of the hammer to put the flooring firmly in place.
  
• The lip of the base should rest snugly against the tongue of the flooring. Downward pressure should be applied to ensure proper seating of the fastener.
  
• Activate the tool by pressing the trigger and lightly striking the head cap with the RUBBER FACE of the hammer supplied with the tool. Never strike the tool with the metal end of the hammer.
  
• Should a fastener jam occur, disconnect air supply.
  
• Release the feeder clip and remove fasteners from the tool.
  
• To clear the jam:
  
  1. Remove 4 KD0037 screws to separate base assembly and guide body/ magazine assembly from main body.
  2. Remove 4 KB6449 screws to separate guide body from magazine assembly.
  3. Remove 2 KD0030 screws to separate guide body plate from magazine assembly.
  4. Remove jammed fastener.
  5. Inspect feed assembly components for wear and damage.
  6. Reassemble in reverse.

Maintenance

• Read and understand "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" manual shipped with this tool before using tool.
• All screws should be kept tight. Loose screws result in unsafe operation and parts breakage.
  
• Squirt Senco pneumatic oil (5 to 10 drops) into the air inlet daily. (Depending on frequency of tool use.) Other oils may damage O-rings and other tool parts.
  
• Wipe tool clean daily and inspect for wear. Use non-flammable cleaning solutions only if necessary – DO NOT SOAK.
  
  
  Such solutions may damage O-rings and other tool parts.

Troubleshooting

Repairs other than those described here should be performed only by trained, qualified personnel. Contact SENCO for information at: 1-800-543-4596.

• Read section titled "Safety Warnings" before maintaining tool.

	SYMPTOM	SOLUTION
	Air leak near top of tool/Sluggish operation.	Verify air supply/tighten screws.
	Air leak near bottom of tool/Poor return.	Clean tool/tighten screws.
	Broken or worn driver.	Replace piston driver cylinder, kit EA0349.
	Other problems.	Contact SENCO.

Accessories

SENCO offers a full line of accessories for your SENCO tools, including:

• Air Compressors
• Hoses
• Couplers
• Fittings
• Safety Glasses
• Pressure Gauges
• Lubricants
• Regulators
• Filters

For more information or a complete illustrated catalogue of SENCO accessories, ask your representative for #MK336.

Specifications

SHF200 Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer - drives 16 gauge, SENCO L Style, 1 ½-2 inch Head Flooring Cleat Nails

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Senco Brands, Inc.
4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45245
1-800-543-4596
www.senco.com