Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

What plate is used for the 5/8” bamboo flooring?

 

 

Assembly (Continued)

Shoe Plate Sizes

There are two shoe plates included with this tool. The thin plate (1/4 inch) is for use on 3/4 inch thick hardwood flooring. The thick plate (5/16 inch) is for use on 1/2 inch thick hardwood flooring and

5/8 inch bamboo flooring.

To prevent damage to the flooring, use the correct shoe for the flooring being

installed. See Chart 1.

Tools Required for Changing Shoe Plates

u4 mm Hex Wrench (supplied)

uThreadlock Glue

Changing Shoe Plates

1.Disconnect the air supply from nailer.

2.Using provided 4 mm wrench, remove the three shoe screws (see Figure 11).

3.Remove shoe plate; place new or alternate shoe. Make sure shoe is in the “UP” position when attaching.

4.Reattach screws, applying a good quantity of threadlock glue on screw threads before installing. Tighten firmly.

Plate Thickness

Flooring Thickness

 

 

1/4 inch

3/4 inch

 

 

5/16 inch

1/2 inch and 5/8 inch

 

 

Chart 1

UP position

Shoe Plate Screws

4 mm wrench

Figure 11 - UP position of shoe plate

Set-Up

Lubrication

This nailer requires lubrication before using the nailer for the first time and before each use. If an inline oiler is used,

manual lubrication through the air inlet isOil Here not required on a daily basis.

The work surface can become damaged

by excessive lubrication. Proper lubrication is the owner’s responsibility. Failure to lubricate the nailer properly will dramatically shorten the life of the nailer and void your warranty.

1.Disconnect the air supply from nailer.

2.Turn the nailer so the air inlet is facing

up. Place 4-5 drops of 30 W non- detergent oil into air inlet (see Figure 12). Do not use detergent oils, oil

additives, or air tool oils which contain

solvents. This will damage the nailer’s Figure 12 - Tip nailer to add oil internal components.

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