Porter-Cable FCP350 Operating Instructions, Using the Tool with Selectable Triggering Options

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5.Pull the follower (B) Fig. 22, all the way to the rear of the magazine and release. The follower will apply pressure to the strip of nails to feed it into the driving mechanism.

6.Adjust directional exhaust deflector (A) Fig. 23, so that the exhaust air blast will be directed away from the operator. The exhaust deflector provides seven 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.

Fig. 23

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE TOOL WITH SELECTABLE TRIGGERING OPTIONS

Complete all steps of PREPARING THE TOOL before using the tool.

This tool is shipped from the factory with a selectable trigger set in the “SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION” firing mode as described in number 1 below. The selectable trigger can be set for the “CONTACT ACTUATION” firing mode as described in number 2 below;

1.To use the tool in the SINGLE SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE depress trigger lever pivot pin (A) Fig. 24 and rotate it to position (B) and release. Note: Trigger lever pivot pin is spring loaded and held in position by locking tab (D) Fig.24 to prevent movement during operation. To fire, grip tool firmly to maintain control, position nose of tool onto work surface, depress safety, and squeeze trigger to fire a fastener. Allow tool to recoil away from work surface as fastener is driven. This “single sequential actuation” method provides the most accurate fastener placement.

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2.To use the tool in the CONTACT ACTUATION MODE depress trigger lever pivot pin (A) Fig. 24 and rotate it to position (C) and release. Note: Trigger lever pivot pin is spring loaded and held in position by locking tab (D)

Fig.24 to prevent movement during	Fig. 24
operation. To fire, grip tool firmly to
maintain control, squeeze and hold
trigger, push the tool firmly against
work surface. Allow tool to recoil
away from work surface as fastener	C		D
is driven. If safety element is
allowed to recontact work surface
before trigger is released an
unwanted fastener will be fired. The
tool will fire a fastener each time the		B
safety is depressed. This method is			A
known as “contact actuation” and
allows very fast repetitive fastener
placement.

IMPORTANT: A “single sequential actuation” trigger, which will limit the tool to method number 1 only, is available free-of-charge by calling 1-800-321-9443 in the United States and Canada or 001-731-660-9374 outside the United States and Canada, and providing tool model number, type, serial number, etc. For identification purposes: the single sequential actuation trigger is red.

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