BOSTITCH RN46DW Roofing Nailer Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Bostitch
Table of Contents
RN46DW Roofing Nailer
Product Information
The RN46, RN46DW GB is a product that requires permission for reproduction. Unauthorized copies of the product manual do not constitute CE compliance for the products. The product comes in various models including RN46-1, RN46-2, RN46DW-1, RN46DW-2, and RN46DW-1EPAL. The product dimensions vary from 267mm to 270mm. The product weight varies from 2.3kg to 2.5kg. The product noise level ranges from 68.97 dB to 100.48 dB. The product pressure ranges from 8.3 Bar to 120 Bar. The product is designed to conform to CE requirements.
Product Usage Instructions
To use the RN46, RN46DW GB product, follow these instructions:
- Ensure that you have the correct model of the product.
- Refer to the authorized product manual for instructions on usage and safety precautions.
- Ensure that the product dimensions and weight are suitable for your intended use.
- Ensure that the noise level and pressure are within your acceptable limits.
- Use the product in accordance with CE requirements and other applicable regulations.
- When using the product, wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
- Regularly maintain and inspect the product to ensure safe and efficient usage.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY:
- It is important that all operators read and understand all sections of this Tool Technical Data manual and the separate Safety and Operating Instruction Manual which come with this tool. Failure to do so could result in you or others in the working area to be seriously injured.
- WARNING! Eye protection in accordance with 89/686/EEC, and with equal or greater grade than defined in EN166 should be used. However all aspects of operators work, environment and other type/s of machinery being used, should also be considered when selecting any personal protection equipment.
- Note: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
- WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
- Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
- Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
- Never engage in horseplay.
- Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
- Always handle the tool with care.
- This tool is intended to be used for fastening materials such as plasterboard, wood, roofing felt and vapour barriers to wood in construction applications. DO NOT USE for fastening harder materials which could cause buckling of the fasteners and damage to the tool. If you are unsure of the suitability of this tool for certain applications, please contact your local sales office.
- Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
- To prevent accidental actuation and possible injury, always disconnect air supply.
- Before making adjustments.
- When servicing the tool.
- When clearing a jam.
- When tool is not in use.
- When moving to a different work area, as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
- Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
- Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
- The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
- IMPORTANT! DW Models:
The DW version of RN46 tools comes fitted with a nail centering guide for precise driving and placement of nails (Fig 1).
LOADING THE TOOL
- Open the magazine: Pull down on the latch and swing the door open. Swing magazine cover open. (Fig 2)
- Check adjustment: the nailer must be set for the length of nail to be used. Nails will not feed smoothly if the magazine is
not correctly adjusted.
To change the setting:
The magazine contains an adjustable nail platform on which the nail coil
rests. The nail platform can be adjusted up and down to two nail settings. To
change settings pull up on the post and twist to the correct step. (Fig 3)
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* 38, 45 mm nails: use bottom setting- 19, 22, 25, 32 mm nails: use top setting
Load the coil of nails:
(Fig 4) Place a coil of nails over the post in the canister. Uncoil enough
nails to reach the feeder pawl and place the second nail between the teeth of
the feeder pawl. The nail heads fit in slot on the feeder pawl.
Close the door/magazine cover:
Swing the door/magazine cover closed. Check that latch engages. (if it does
not engage, check that the nail heads are in the slot on the nose).
LOCK-OUT MECHANISM
This tool is equipped with a Lock-Out mechanism, which is activated when the
magazine becomes empty. This indicates to
the operator that reloading is necessary. The tool may not actuate when the
Lock-Out is engaged, as shown. (Fig 5)
SHINGLE GAUGE
This gauge can be used to control shingle spacing. To adjust, push the gauge
lever and slide the gauge to the desired shingle exposure as shown. (Fig 6)
Warning! Disconnect the air supply before making adjustments.
CLEANING THE NAILER
Warning! Do not use petrol or similar highly flammable liquids to clean the
nailer. Vapour could be ignited by a spark, causing an explosion. Tar and dirt
may build up on the nose and trip lever. This can prevent correct operation.
Remove any buildup with diesel or parafin. Do not dunk the nailer into these
solvents beyond the height of the nail heads, to avoid getting the solvent
into the drive cylinder. Dry off the nailer before use. Any oil film left
after cleaning will accelerate the tar buildup, and the nailer will require
more frequent re-cleaning. Note: Solvents sprayed on the nose to clean and
free up the trip may have the opposite effect! The solvent may soften the tar
on the shingles and cause tar buildup to be accelerated. Dry operation is
better, as noted above.
“DIAL-A-DEPTH™” FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (FIG 7)
The DIAL-A-DEPTH™ Fastener Control adjustment feature provides close control
of the fastener drive depth; from flush with the work surface to shallow or
deep countersink. First, set the air pressure for consistent drive in the
specific work, then use the DIAL-A-DEPTH™ Fastener Control adjustment to give
the disired depth of drive.
DRIVER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (FIG 8)
A worn driver can cause poor quality driving or loss of power:
- Wear on the driving tip will affect the nail drive, giving symptoms of bent and incompletely driven nails, and damaged nail heads.
- The driver length may be adjusted to allow the driving tip to be redressed to compensate for wear. Heat and precise measurement are required. Contact a qualified service technician for this adjustment.
- The length setting for a new driver is shown in column T of the Technical Data Table in the front of this manual. Measurement is from the top face of the piston.
- Note that the measurement U (see Technical Data Table) from the top of the piston gives the maximum amount the driver may be adjusted to allow re-dressing. Always extend the driver the minimum amount required to allow re-dressing to restore the driving end; several re-dressings will be possible before this maximum depth is reached.
DIRECTIONAL EXHAUST DEFLECTOR (FIG 9)
Loosen the screw. Adjust to desired exhaust direction and tighten screw.
UTILITY HOOK(RN 46DW-2)
These tools include an additional utility hook suitable for storage and temporary hanging of the tool.
- WARNING! Never use the utility hook to hang the tool from the body, clothing or belt.
- WARNING! Never use the utility hook with contact (black) trigger operated tools.