Paslode T200-F18P 18 Gauge Brad Nailer User Manual

Paslode T200-F18P 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

INTRODUCTION

The PASLODE® T250S-F16P finish nailer is a quality-built tool designed for use in residential trim applications. This tool will deliver efficient, dependable performance when used according to the manufactures guidelines. Please study this manual including the safety instructions to fully understand the operation of this tool.

TOOL WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS

Paslode warrants that newly purchased power fastening tools, parts and accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period shown below, after the date of delivery to the original user.

ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
A one-year warranty will apply to all parts, except those which are specifically covered by an extended warranty.

FIVE-YEAR EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY
A five-year warranty will apply to all housing and cap assembly castings.

WARRANTY STATEMENT
This warranty is limited to tools sold and service requested in the United States. To obtain information on warranty service in the United States, refer to the Service Center listing that was provided with your tool.
Paslode’s sole liability hereunder will be to replace any part or accessory which proves to be defective within the specific time period. Any replacement part or accessory provided in accordance with this warranty will carry a warranty for the balance of the period of warranty applicable to the part it replaces. This warranty does not apply to part replacement required due to normal wear.
This warranty is void as to any tool which has been subjected to misuse, abuse, accidental or intentional damage, use with fasteners,not meeting Paslode specification, size, or quality, PASLODE MAKES NO WARRANTY,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, and Paslode’s liability AS STATED ABOVE AND AS ASSUMED ABOVE is in lieu of all other warranties arising out of, or in connection with, the use and performance of the tool, except to the extent other wise provided by applicable law. PASLODE SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR PRODUCTION, SPOILAGE OF MATERIALS, INCREASED COST OF OPERATION, OR OTHERWISE.

TOOL AND FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS

TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHT

OPERATING PRESSURE

| 3.9lbs.

80 to 120 p.s.i. (5.5 to 8.3 bars)

FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS

TOOL AIR FITTINGS:
This tool uses a 1/4” N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be .28” (7mm) or larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply.
OPERATING AIR PRESSURE:
80 to 120 p.s.i. (5.5 to 8.3 bars). Select the operating air pressure within this range for best tool performance.
DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST
These safety instructions provide information necessary for safe operation of Paslode® tools. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
Always wear hearing and eye protection devices, that conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements, when operating or working in the vicinity of a tool. As an employer you are responsible for enforcing the use of eye protection. Wear hard hats in environments that require their use.
THE TOOL MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PUR-POSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED
Do not throw the tool on the floor, strike the housing in any way or use the tool as a hammer to knock material into place.

NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL
The tool is not a toy so do not use it like one. Never engage in horseplay with the tool or point it at yourself or any other person, even if you think it is not loaded.

NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY
Check the magazine for fasteners that may be left in the tool. Even if you think the tool is empty or disconnected, never point it at anyone or yourself. Unseen fasteners could fire from the tool.

NEVER CLAMP THE TRIGGER IN A LOCKED OR OPERATING POSITION
The trigger of the tool must never be tampered with, disabled or clamped in a locked or operating position since this will cause the tool to drive a fastener any time the work contacting element depressed.

DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE AIR LINE CONNECTED, OR WITH THE TOOL TRIGGER OR WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT DEPRESSED
When loading fasteners into the tool be sure you disconnect the air line and that you do not depress the trigger or work contacting element.

OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON A WORKPIECE
The tool should be operated only when it is in contact with the workpiece. Even then you should be careful when fastening thin material or working near the edges and corners of the workpiece since the fasteners may drive through or away from the workpiece.

DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE THE WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT
This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called a work contacting element, to help prevent accidental firing. Never tamper with, disable or remove the work contacting element. Do not use the tool unless the work contacting element is working properly. The tool could fire unexpectedly.

DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect the tool from the air line when it is not in use, when you leave the work area or when moving the tool to a new location. The tool must never be left unattended because people who are not familiar with the tool might handle it and injure themselves or others.

CARRY THE TOOL ONLY BY THE HANDLE
Always carry the tool by the handle only. Never carry the tool by the air hose or with the trigger depressed since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself or someone else.

DO NOT WEAKEN THE TOOL HOUSING
The tool housing is a pressure vessel and should never be weakened by having your companyʼs name, area of work or anything else stamped or engraved into its surface.

DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN PERFORMING REPAIRS AND CLEARING JAMS
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair a tool unless you have disconnected the tool from the air line and removed all remaining fasteners from the tool.

ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING FOR THE TOOL
Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors should be fitted to the tool, so that high-pressure air in the tool is vented to the atmosphere as soon as the air line is dis-connected.
NEVER install FEMALE quick disconnect couplings on the tool. Female couplings will trap high-pressure air in the tool when the air line is disconnected, leaving the tool charged and able to drive at least one fastener.

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE
Operate the tool only at the recommended air pressure. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure marked on the tool. Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and check it at least twice a day.
Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen to operate the tool since they could cause the tool to explode. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres.

INSPECT TOOL FOR PROPER OPERATION
USE ONLY PASLODE RECOMMENDED PARTS AND FASTENERS
Use only parts and fasteners specifically designed and recommended by Paslode for use in the tool and for work to be done. Using unauthorized parts and fasteners or modifying the tool in any way creates dangerous situations. Replace all missing warning labels. Refer to tool schematic for correct placement and part number.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOADING

1. Step No. 1 – Disconnect the tool from its air source.Grasp the finish nailer firmly with one hand and press the orange magazine release button at the rear of the handle and slide the magazine cover back towards you.
2. Step No. 2 – Insert the strip of 18 gauge brad nails with the point of the fastener facing down and place the point of the fastener into the bottom of the magazine channel. Placing fasteners on the top of the magazine will cause jamming.
3. Step No. 3 – Push the magazine firmly towards the front of the tool until it locks in place. Connect the air supply. The. tool is now ready to use

WARNING
Use only fasteners that meet Paslode specifications. ®
Use of fasteners that do not meet Paslode specifica ® -tions can result in damage to the tool or injury to the operator or bystanders.
Driving of Nails
Sequential Operation – (Gray Trigger)
The sequential operating kit prevents successive or “bounce” driving.

• Depress the work contacting element and hold it against the work surface before pulling the trigger.
• After each fastener is driven, completely release the trig-ger and lift the tool from the work surface.

CHANGING THE TRIGGER

1. Disconnect the tool from air source.
2. Remove trigger step pin rubber retaining ring ( A ).
3. Remove trigger step pin (B).
4.  Remove sequential trigger assembly
5. (Gray, part # 576918) and spring.
6.  Install contact trigger D (part# 576917, Orange) with spring and align hole and reinsert Trigger step pin.
7. Reinstall rubber retaining ring and check for correct operation.

Successive (Bounce) Driving (Orange Trigger)

• Grasp the handle firmly.
• Squeeze the trigger and move the tool along the work- piece with a bouncing motion, depressing the work con- tacting element at the points where you want to insert a fastener.
• Keep the trigger depressed and continue to bounce the work contacing element against the workpiece, positioning the tool above as carefully as possible.
• When the desired number of fasteners have been driven, release the tool trigger to avoid unintentional fastener dis-charge.

Precision Placement Driving (Orange Trigger)

• Grasp the tool handle firmly and hold the bottom of the work contacting element firmly against the workpiece until it is completely depressed.
• Squeeze the trigger to drive the fastener.
• Lift the tool from the workpiece.
• Repeat the procedure for the next fastener.

Adjust the Depth of Drive

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 iden-tical 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 work-piece.

Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the maintenance table that follows. If problems per-sist, contact your Paslode dealer for assistance.

Tool Lubrication
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. 403720 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 and easily using the maintenance table that follows. If problems persist, contact your Paslode dealer for assistance.

Clearing a Jam

• Disconnect tool from its air source.
• Remove all fasteners.
• Unlatch the front guide and lift open.
• Remove jammed fastener and relatch front guide.
• Reload fasteners, close and latch the magazine.
• Reconnect the air.

Changing the work contact element.

Disconnect tool from its air source.

Reversable belt hook Tooless Adjustable Exhaust

Drain air line filter (daily).

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Prevent accumulation of moisture and dirt.

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Open manual petcock (most air supply systems have such a valve).

Clean filter element, then blow air through filter in direction opposite to normal flow.

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Prevent clogging of filter with dirt.

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Wash with soap and water or follow manufacturer instructions.

Check that all screws on tool are tight.

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Prevent air leakage and pro- mote efficient operation.

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Check screws daily.

Keep work contacting element working properly.

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Promote operator safety and efficient tool operation.

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Blow clean daily.

Keep magazine and feeder mechanism clean.| Prevent jamming of fasteners.| Blow clean daily.
Use only Paslode replacement parts.| Keep tool operating efficiently and maintain Paslode tool warranty.| Order any replacement parts needed from Paslode Dealer.

OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

adjustment (retract length).Increase air pressure (do not exceed 120 psi).
Fasteners penetrate properly during normal operation, but won’t drive fully at faster speeds.| Increase air flow to tool — use larger air lines (3/8 inch ID minimum).
Fasteners drive too deeply into wood.| Adjust the depth of drive adjustment (extend length). Reduce air pressure.
Fastener jams in nose of tool.| Open front guide latch, release jammed fastener, and close latch securely.
Tool skips during operation – no fasteners are driven from time to time.| Check magazine for proper fasteners. Magazine follower should slide freely. Clean as needed to remove debrisMake sure correct fasteners are being used. Use fasteners that meet Paslode® specifications only.

Increase air flow to tool — use larger air lines (3/8 ID minimum).Adjust work contacting element where available.

Tool operates, but no fasteners are driven.| Check magazine for proper fasteners. Fasteners should slide freely with no follower pressure.

Open front guide latch and check for jams or debris in the nose area. Clear as necessary

Increase air pressure (do not exceed 120psi).

Air leaks at cap when tool is connected to air.| Tighten cap screws.

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O-Ring

Top Cap Ring Hex. Soc. Hd. Bolt Spacer

Piston Stopper Spring

Head Valve Assembly O-Ring

O-Ring Seal

Top Cap Seal Collar

Driver Blade Assembly Wear-Ring

O-Ring Cylinder O-Ring

Cylinder-Ring O-Ring

O-Ring Bumper Housing

End Cap Seal End Cap

Air Plug Spring Pin Bumper Seal

Depth of Drive A WCE Connector E-Ring

Latch Spring Assembly Latch

Spring Pin Door

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Hex. Soc.Hd. Bolt Set Plate

Nose Spring

Lock-out Lever Spring Pin Spring Pin Upper Plate Nail Guide

Hex. Soc.Hd. Bolt Belt Hook

Trigger Valve Assembly Spring

Selectable Trigger Magazine (Right) Pusher

Spring Spring Pin

Pusher Seat Assembly Roll Spring

Magazine (Left) Lock Nut

Flat self-tapping Bolt Pusher Upper seat Push Button

Spring

UM. HD. Bolt Lower Plate Logo Label Warning Label Model Label

Magazine Assembly Lock Label

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• Denotes Normal Wear Items.
• Make sure Warning Label (515568) is properly affixed.
  Replace if necessary.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

Always wear hearing protection and eye protection devices, including side shields when operating or working in the vicinity of a tool.

DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE
Operate the tool using only the recommended air pressure. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure marked on the tool. Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and check it at least twice a day.
Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen to operate the tool since they could cause the tool to explode.

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