Porter-Cable FCP350 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Clean and Inspect Daily, Service and Repairs

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MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY

WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning and inspection. Correct all problems before placing the tool back in use.

Wipe tool clean and inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flammable cleaning solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary. DO NOT SOAK tool with cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal parts.

Inspect trigger and safety mechanism to assure system is complete and functional: no loose or missing parts, no binding or sticking parts.

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.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER- CABLE•DELTA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.

Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any Service Procedure.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEMS

SOLUTIONS

1.Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area.

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

Worn or damaged

Install Overhaul Kit.

o-rings or seals.

 

2.Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly.

Inadequate air supply.

Verify adequate air supply.

Inadequate lubrication.

Put 5 or 6 drops of oil into air inlet.

Worn or damaged

Install Overhaul Kit.

o-rings or seals.

 

3.Air leak near bottom of tool.

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

Worn or damaged

Install Overhaul Kit.

o-rings or bumper.

 

4.

Tool jams frequently.

Incorrect fasteners.

Verify approved fasteners of

 

 

 

correct size.

 

 

Damaged fasteners.

Replace w/undamaged fasteners.

 

 

Magazine or nose

Tighten screws.

 

 

screws loose.

 

 

 

Magazine is dirty.

Clean magazine.

 

 

Driver is worn or damaged.

Install “DRIVER” Maintenance Kit.

 

 

 

 

5.

Other.

 

Contact a Porter-Cable

 

 

 

Service Facility.

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