HP Paslode 403606-10 manual Maintenance, Cold Weather Care

MAINTENANCE

Paslode® tools are built for ease of maintenance. A few simple details will assure trouble-free operation and long tool life. Anyone who uses or maintains the tool must read the safety and maintenance instructions. Study the sche- matic drawing before starting any repairs on the tool.

Air-operated tools must be inspected periodically, and worn or broken parts must be replaced to keep the tool operating safely and efficiently. Also the items on the maintenance chart must be checked often.

Cold Weather Care

When temperatures are below freezing, tools should be kept warm by any convenient, safe method. If this is not possible, the following procedure should be used to warm up the tools.

■Reduce the regulated air pressure to 30 psi.

■Remove all fasteners from the tool.

■Collect an air line and blank fire the tool. The reduced air pressure will be enough to free-fire the tool. Slow speed operation tends to warm up the moving parts. Slowing up the piston helps the bumper and the O-rings to become springy.

■Once the tool is warmed up, readjust the regulator to the proper working pressure and reload the tool.

■Open the drain on the air compressor tank to drain any moisture at least daily in extremely cold or humid weather. A few ounces of anti-freeze in the tank will keep the air free of frost.

Testing the Tool After Servicing

After replacing any part or parts, it is important to check the tool for proper operation. This ensures that the tool was put together correctly, is safe to use, and will perform the job properly.

■Ensure that all hardware is tight.

■Ensure that the work contacting element is installed correctly in relation to the trigger, and that both parts move freely.

■Ensure that the magazine is properly attached.

■Ensure that the required safety information on the tool is legible.

■Use only Paslode approved fasteners in the tool, and ensure that they are correct for the application.

■Ensure that a male air fitting is securely connected to the tool.

■Test the tool by driving fasteners into a workpiece identical to the tool's application.

■Check the tool for air leaks during testing and for the proper sequence of operation.

■Ensure that all fasteners are driven to the same depth and that the crown of the fastener is flush with the workpiece.

Tool Lubrication

■Tool operators working outdoors or in unheated areas in extremely cold temperatures should also:

■Use Paslode pneumatic oil with antifreeze in the lubricator, Part No. 219090 (8oz.)

■Once a week, depending on the amount of tool use, take the tool apart and wash away any sludge with degreaser cleaner (Paslode Part No. 219086) to keep the tool operating efficiently.

Cleaning the air-operated tools with solvents removes the thin coating of grease applied to the cylinder wall and O-rings at the factory. To replace this coating of grease, use Chemplex grease (Paslode Part No. 403734).

It is most important that the tool be properly lubricated by keeping the air line lubricator filled and correctly adjusted. Without proper lubrication the tool will not work properly and parts will wear prematurely.

Use the proper lubricant in the air line lubricator. The lubricator should be of low air flow or changing air flow type, and should be kept filled to the correct level. Use only Paslode recommended lubricants. Substitutes may harm the rubber compounds in the tools O-rings and other rubber parts. Paslode Part No. 219026 is a pneumatic lubricating oil specially made for pneumatic applications.

If a filter/regulator/lubricator is not installed on the air system, air operated tools should be lubricated at least once a day with 6 to 20 drops of oil, depending on the work environment, directly through the male fitting in the tool housing.

Most minor problems can be resolved quickly ans easily

12using the maintenance table that follows. If problems persist, contact your Paslode dealer for assistance.