Maintenance

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CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY

WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply and/or remove battery 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 - 6 drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

FAILURE TO START

Should your tool fail to start, make sure battery pack is charged and properly installed.

BATTERY

The battery pack will discharge by itself without damage if stored for long periods of time, and may require recharging before use.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. Some user serviceable components are described in the TROUBLESHOOTING Section. Complete product Service is available from 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.).