King Canada PERFORMANCE PLUS 8266FSN-3 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT ©2011ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
MODEL: 8266FSN-3
3IN 1- 2” FLOORING STAPLER/
CLEAT NAILER KIT
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
3IN 1 FLOORING STAPLER/ CLEAT NAILER
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada service centers across Canada.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. King Canada warrants to the
original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from
defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear,negligence
or accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center, alterations and lack of maintenance. King Canada shall in no event be
liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
Totake advantage of this limited warranty,return the product at your expense together with your dated proof of purshase to an
authorized King Canada service center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our
authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized serviced center,King Canada will either repair or replace the product if
any part or parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the
warranty period.
NOTE TOUSER
This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only.Specifications and references are subject to change without prior notice.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.
KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model....................................................................................................................................................................................8266FSN-3
Air inlet ......................................................................................................................................................................................1/4” NPT
Compressed air:
Maximum permissible operating pressure ................................................................................................................120 PSIG (8.3 bar)
Recommended operating pressure range ............................................................................................................................70-110 PSI
Operating pressure for peak performance ................................................................................................................................100 PSI
Staple range ................................................................................................................15-1/2ga. x 1/2” crown staples from 1-1/2” to 2”
Magazine capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................90 staples
Cleat Nail range (“L” & “T” cleats)......................................................................................................16ga. cleat nails from 1-1/2” to 2”
Magazine capacity............................................................................................................................................................100 cleat nails
Features:
•Powerful flooring stapler/nailer drives standard 15-1/2 ga. x 1/2” crown staples from 1-1/2” to 2” and standard 16 ga. “L” & “T” cleat nails
from 1-1/2” to 2”
•Lightweight die-cast aluminum body reduces fatigue
•Special one piece hardened driver for long, trouble-free performance
•Composite non-marring base is designed to reduce scratches and damage to the surface of the wood
•Additional composite non-marring base to suit a variety of flooring thicknesses
•70-110 PSI operating pressure
•Comes with mallet, additional composite non-marring base, 1/4” air inlet, safety glasses, oiler, hex. keys & sturdy carrying case
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR 3 IN 1 FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER
1/4” Air inlet
Staple/Cleat Nail
driving cap Magazine
Staple/Cleat
nail driving
mallet
Staple/Cleat Nail insert area
Pusher lock/
release button
Non-marring base (1 of 2)
(5/8” and 3/4”)
Pusher
Magazine rear cover
Adjustable
front block

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Read and understand this manual and all the safety instructions before operating this flooring
stapler/nailer. If you have any questions, please contact our authorized service centres or
retailers for help.
•Never allow the use of flammable gases as a power source for the flooring stapler/nailer. Use
filtered, lubricated and regulated compressed air only.
•Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean this flooring stapler/nailer. Vapors in the
flooring stapler/nailer will ignite by a spark and cause the flooring stapler/nailer to explode.
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible operating pressure of this flooring stapler/nailer (110
PSI).
•Disconnect the flooring stapler/nailer from its air supply before clearing jams, servicing,
adjusting and while the flooring stapler/nailer is not in use.
•At the workplace, always wear protective equipment such as Z87 safety glasses, hearing and
head protection.
•Do not use a check valve or any other fitting which allows air to remain in the flooring
stapler/nailer.
•Do not place your hand or any part of your body in the staple/nail discharge area of the flooring
stapler/nailer when connecting or disconnecting from the air supply.
•Never point any operational staple/nail driving tool at yourself or at any other person.

LUBRICATION
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
•Your flooring stapler/nailer needs to be lubicated before and after the first time you use it.
•Disconnect the air supply from the flooring stapler/nailer before lubricating.
•Turn the flooring stapler/nailer so that the inlet is facing up and put ONE DROP of high speed spindle
oil or oil without detergent into the air inlet. Never use detergent oil or additives. Operate the flooring
stapler/nailer briefly after adding oil.
•Wipe off excessive oil at the exhaust. Excessive oil will damage O-rings of the flooring stapler/nailer. If
an in-line oiler is used, manual lubrication through the air inlet is not required on a daily basis.
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
WARNING!
THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATION SHOWS THE CORRECT MODE OF CONNECTION TO THE AIR
SUPPLY SYSTEM WHICH WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND USEFUL LIFE OF THE FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER.
•Many air tool users find it convenient to use an oiler to help provide oil circulation through the tool and
it increases the efficiency and useful life of the tool. Check oil level in the oiler daily.
•Many air tool users find it convenient to use a filter to remove moisture and impurities which can rust
or wear internal parts of the tool. A filter also increases the efficiency and useful life of the tool. The
filter must be checked on a daily basis and, if necessary,drained.
•For better performance, install a 3/8” quick connector (1/4” NPT threads) with an inside diameter of
.315” on your tool and a 3/8” quick coupler on the air hose.
Quick couplers
Quick connector
Oiler
Air hose Quick
connector
Regulator
Filter
Compressor

LOADING FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER
&CLEARING JAMS
LOADING FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER MAGAZINE
Loading Cleat Nails
•Disconnect the air hose from the flooring stapler/nailer air inlet.
•Pull all the way back on the pusher (A) to the end of the magazine. Lock pusher in place using the lock
button (B). Then push the magazine rear cover (C) open and hold it in place.
•Place a full clip (up to 100 nails) of cleat nails (D) into the magazine. Cleat nails get installed in the
magazine slot. When positioning L cleat nails into the magazine slot, make sure the L head points
towards to left side of the flooring stapler/nailer as shown.
•Press the magazine lock button (B) to unlock the pusher and close magazine. Release the magazine
rear cover (C).
Loading Staples
•Disconnect the air hose from the flooring stapler/nailer air inlet.
•Pull all the way back on the pusher (A) to the end of the magazine. Lock pusher in place using the lock
button (B). Then push the magazine rear cover (C) open and hold it in place.
•Place a full clip of 1/2” crown staples (E) into the magazine so that the legs of the staples straddle the
left side rail of the magazine as shown. Up to 2 x 45 pcs. can be loaded.
•Press the magazine lock button (B) to unlock the pusher and close magazine. Release the magazine
rear cover (C).
CLEARING JAMS
Disconnect the flooring stapler/nailer from the air supply before adjusting, clearing jams,
servicing, relocating and during non-operation.
•Disconnect the air hose from the flooring stapler/nailer air inlet.
•Pull all the way back on the pusher until it latches and remove all staples or nails.
•Toaccess the discharge area to clear a jam, the entire discharge area must be disassembled. Place
the flooring stapler/nailer on its side and remove the 2 cap screws (F) and plates (G) which hold the
plastic block (H), then remove the 3 cap screws (I) which hold the driver guide (J). Remove the driver
guide (J) and remove the jammed staple or nail using pliers. Reposition the driver guide and reinstall
all parts in reverse order.

ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION
ADJUSTMENTS
Changing Non-Marring Bases
This flooring stapler/nailer comes with 2 non-marring bases (3/4” & 5/8”). These bases reduce scratches and
damage but they also allow you to set the height at which the staple/cleat nail penetrates your workpiece
depending on the thickness of the floor and the position of the tongue.
WARNING! Make sure the tool is disconnected from the air supply and that there are no staples or nails
in the magazine before changing base.
Due to the variety of flooring thicknesses on the market, this flooring stapler/nailer may be used for other
flooring thicknesses by choosing the 5/8” non-marring base and shimming between the base of the tool to get
the desired staple or nail location. See your flooring manufacturer for more information.
•Place the tool on its side to expose the base. Loosen and remove the 4 countersunk head screws (A) and then
remove the non-marring base (B). Install the desired base and secure it with the 4 countersunk screws
removed previously. Make sure the correct bases is installed by firing into a scrap piece of flooring and
checking for proper fastener placement.
Adjusting Front Block
This flooring stapler/nailer is equipped with an adjustable front block (C), which gets adjusted for 5/8” or 3/4”
wood flooring. The flooring stapler/nailer is shipped with the front block adjusted for 3/4” wood flooring.
WARNING! Make sure the tool is disconnected from the air supply and that there are no staples or nails
in the magazine before adjusting front block.
•Place the tool on its side to expose the 2 cap screws (D), 2 small plates (E) and front block (C). Loosen the 2
cap screws just enough to allow the front block to slide up or down.
•Adjust the position of the front block according to the actual thickness of the wood flooring and retighten the 2
cap screws. Make sure the adjustment is correct by firing into a scrap piece of flooring and checking for
proper fastener placement.
OPERATING YOUR FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER
WARNING! Protect your eyes and ears. Wear Z87 safety glasses with side shields. Wear hearing
protection. Employers are responsible for ensuring the user or anyone near the flooring stapler/nailer
wears the above mentioned safety protection.
WARNING! Check and replace any damaged or worn components.
•Add one/two drops of 30W oil for air tools into the air inlet.
•Connect the flooring stapler/nailer to an air compressor using a 3/8” I.D. hose having a quick connect coupler.
Make sure the magazine does not contain any staples or nails and that the air hose has a rated working
pressure exceeding 200 PSI.
•For peak performance, regulate the air compressor air pressure at 100 PSI.
•Load magazine with staples or nails following the instructions in this manual.
•Position the non-marring base of the flooring stapler/nailer on the workpiece, make sure the non-marring base
is flat and is firmly contacting the work surface. Using the mallet, strike the driving cap (F) to drive fasten-
er into the workpiece.
Warning! It is not necessary to hit the driving cap hard to activate it, excessive force will damage the tool.
•Test for proper staple penetration, drive staples or nails into scrap flooring. If the staples or nails do not achieve
the desired penetration, regulate the air pressure to a higher setting until the desired penetration is achieved.
Do not exceed 100 PSI.

MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING YOUR FLOORING STAPLER/NAILER
•Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean the flooring stapler/nailer. Vapors in the
flooring stapler/nailer will ignite by a spark and cause the tool to explode and result in death
or serious personal injury.
•Disconnect the air supply from the flooring stapler/nailer.
•Remove tar buildup with #2 kerosene fuel oil or diesel fuel. Do not allow solvent to get into the
cylinder or dammage may occur. Dry off the tool completely before use.
•Air leaking at trigger valve
area.
•Air leaking between
housing and nose.
•Air leaking between
housing and cap assembly.
•Flooring stapler/nailer
skips a
staple or nail .
•Flooring stapler/nailer
runs too slowly or has
loss of power.
• Jammed
staple or nail .
•O-rings in trigger valve are damaged.
•Loose screws in housing.
•Damaged O-rings.
•Damaged seal.
•Worn bumper.
•Dirt in flooring stapler/nailer nose.
•Dirt or damage prevents fastener from
moving freely in the magazine.
•Inadequate air flow to flooring stapler/
nailer.
•Worn O-ring on piston or lack of
lubrication.
•Damaged O-rings on trigger valve.
•Air leaks.
•Cap seal is leaking.
•Flooring stapler/nailer is not sufficiently
lubricated.
•Broken spring in cap assembly.
•Driver guide worn or damaged.
•Staples or nails are bent.
•Magazine or nose screws are loose.
•Damaged driver.
•O-rings must be replaced.
•Screws need to be tightened.
•O-rings must be replaced.
•Seal must be replaced.
•Bumper needs to be replaced.
•Clean.
•Magazine must be cleaned.
•Fitting hose and air compressor need to
be checked.
•O-rings must be replaced, lubricate.
•O-rings must be replaced.
•Screws and fittings need to be tightened.
•Seal needs to be replaced.
•Lubricate.
•Spring needs to be replaced.
•Replace driver guide.
•Replace with undamaged fasteners.
•Screws need to be tightened.
•Replace driver.
Problem Cause Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
WARNING: Stop using this tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could occur. Any
repairs or replacements must be done by a qualified person or an authorized service centre only.
REPLACEMENT DRIVER, BUMPER & O-RING REPAIR KIT AND REPLACEMENT MALLET
After prolonged use of your flooring stapler/nailer, the internal O-rings, Bumper & Driver may
have to be replaced caused by wear & tear. To repair, a complete Driver, Bumper & O-ring
Replacement Accessory Kit (model: KW-138) is available for your flooring stapler/nailer.
Contact your local King Canada distributor for more information.
A replacement nylon-fibreglass mallet (model: KW-139) is also available. Contact your local
King Canada distributor for more information.
Model: KW-138
Model: KW-139