PalletNail PN70C Use and care manual

PN55C, PN70C, PN90C, PN100C,
PN100EPAL, PN130C
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OPERATION & SAFETY MANUAL
All things nail and nailing

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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE COMMENCING USE OF THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE TECHNICAL TABLE AT THE REAR OF
THIS MANUAL. THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE KEPT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT SAFE OPERATION CONTACT US
IMMEDIATELY. NOT ALL TOOLS WORK THE SAME WAY BE SURE TO UNDERSTAND
THE MODEL IN QUESTION AND THE SPECIFIC SEQUENCE OF OPERATION.
PALLET NAIL models are designed for Industrial purposes and built to offer reliable and efcient service providing
they are used correctly and in accordance with our recommendations. Warning: Additional Safety measures may be
required depending on the location and work to be completed, if unsure please contact us.
Pallet Nail cannot take responsibility for any malfunctions or drop in tool performance if our products are used
with accessories or fasteners which do not meet the requirements established by Pallet Nail and the specic
instructions enclosed. The tool and the noted fasteners should be considered as a single safe working system.
Only those authorized agents of Pallet Nail or other experts* are permitted to conduct repairs or service and
must give due regard to the safety, operating and maintenance instructions in this manual. (* those as a result
of experience or professional training, have sufcient knowledge in the eld of fastener driving tools and that
are able to evaluate correctly the safe condition of said tools.
Tables, stands, jigs for adaption or mounting of tools must be designed and built to accommodate the safe xing
and use of tools without any damage or infringement of the tool build integrity or safety operating system.
WARRANTY
All PALLET NAIL models come with a 90 day warranty which ensures workmanship and materials will be free from
defect, we withhold the right to replace or repair at our discretion. This warranty is non transferable and does not
cover damage or performance resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse or accident. To obtain warranty service,
you must return the product at your expense together with proof of purchase the PalletNail™ regional ofce or
regional warranty repair centre.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. PalletNail™ / First Fix Fasteners Ltd SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
It is essential that EYE PROTECTION that which gives both front and side protection from ying particles is
ALWAYS worn by the tool operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool.
Severe eye injury can occur from ying fasteners and debris, the employer and/or user must ensure that proper
eye protection is worn. All aspects of the work environment and all types of machinery being used should be
considered before the appropriate level of eye protection is dened, however a minimum level of eye protection
with equal or greater protection dened in EN166 and in accordance with relevant standards should be used.
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES
Noise is a common hazard in the work place and exposure to it can result in hearing damage, therefore it is
important that the user and employer ensure hearing protection at an appropriate level for the equipment and
environment are used. Other environments may call for high-visibility clothing, protective foot wear or apparel,
if required the employer must ensure this is used.

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CONNECTIONS AND SUPPLY
ONLY USE REGULATED AND CLEAN COMPRESSED AIR AS A POWER SOURCE.
If the air system to be used is capable of exceeding 9.6 bar a pressure reducing valve should be tted downstream
to ensure the correct operating pressure is not exceeding. Failure to follow these measure could result in the tool
bursting and causing possible injury.
DO NOT use bottled gases
DO NOT connect or use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatic tools.
The ttings for connection of the tool should be such that they cannot leave the tool charged in any way once
disconnected, failure to do this can result in tools remaining charged after disconnection and may result in injury.
Check the supply connection is safe and the tool discharges correctly and tools cannot hold pressure once
disconnected.
Before connecting tools to the air supply ensure the tools discharge area is pointed away from everyone in the
working area, including the operator. Making sure a sufcient thickness of material which is big enough to accom-
modate the fasteners full dimensions and a margin for error, place the discharge area of the tool over the material.
The body, limbs and hands must be clear of the tools trigger, safety trip mechanism and discharge area, the tool
can be connected to the air supply.
DO NOT depress the safety trip of pull the trigger mechanism while connecting to the air supply as this could
cause an unintended activation of the tool and potential injury.
The air supply should disconnected before:
A) Any adjustments are made
B) Clearing of jammed fasteners
C) Repair or service of the tool is undertaken
D) When moving to a different work area, accidental actuations can occur, which could cause possible injury.
Tools should also be disconnected when not in use!
A compressor of sufcient size and power should be used, ensuring pressure and ow is adequate to ensure
pressure drops do not interfere with tool performance. To understand correct pressure settings and volume of air
required consult the technical table at the rear of this manual.
Safety and best tool performance
• Ensure the air is ltered and dried wherever possible as this will reduce the amount of dirt and water entering
the air system and tools connected to it, this maintains the performance of tools for longer and reduces wear
and damage to most pneumatic tools.
• Water traps, Filters, Dryers, in-line oilers and air pressure regulated can be easily introduced to most air
circuits and offer protection from cold weather issues where water can freeze air connectors and tools.
• Pressure regulators should have a working range of 0-8.79 bar
• Hoses with quick disconnecting ttings and 1.5 times the maximum working pressure of the air systems or
10.6 bar should be used.
• The pressure should not defer from the minimum or maximum pressures for the model being used.
• Working In-line oilers work well at ensuring regular and measured oiling is in place, but must be checked
regularly to ensure correct function.
• A few drops of oil added daily in the air inlet works well if in-line oilers are not in place.
• Only use pneumatic airline oil (Mobil Velocite Oil No. 10 or equivalent) as other oils can contain detergents or
additives which can damage seals and O-rings prematurely, and also can lead to poor tool performance and
general issues.

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SAFE LOADING OF FASTENERS
Only compatible fasteners of correct type and dimensions as noted in this manual should be used.
Before commencing to load the tool:
1) DO NOT Place a hand or any part of the body in fastener discharge area of the tool
2) DO NOT Point the tool at yourself or anyone else
3) DO NOT pull the trigger or depress the safety trip, accidental actuations can occur, which could cause injury.
To load, follow the below steps:
A* Pull down on the door latch / lift door latch.
B Open door and magazine cover.
C Adjust the magazine to suit the intended fastener length by twisting and lifting the tray to desired position.
D Insert the nails over the magazine post. Unwind nails and insert the head of the nails into the top most
channel as shown.
E Close the magazine and the door should shut smoothly yet rmly.
EXHAUST ADJUSTMENTS
The PN90 model comes with an adjustable
exhaust system, loosen the cap bolt as shown,
place exhaust in desired direction and
re-tighten (clockwise).
PN90
A
PN55 / PN70 / PN90
A*
PN100 / PN100EPAL / PN130
A
ALL MODELS
B
ALL MODELS
C
ALL MODELS
D
ALL MODELS
E

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOOL OPERATION
Always show diligence and handle the tool carefully giving full consideration to all the information included in
this manual and with particular attention to the warnings below:
• Only use the tool for the intended purpose of its design.
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Check the safety trip mechanism is operating correctly frequently.
• DO NOT engage in horseplay
• ONLY pull the trigger when the tool is directed at the intended work piece and fastener ring is intended,
as injuries can occur if the tool touches something other than the target work piece and can be activated
by mistake.
• Ensure others are at a safe distance from the tool while tool in operation accidental actuations can occur, which
could cause possible injury.
• Due to recoil of driving fasteners tools with safety trips can bounce and unwanted fasteners can be driven so it
is important to keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.
• Do not use the tool if any trip mechanism or trigger are not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener
may result.
• Do not modify or interfere with the correct operation of the safety trip mechanism.
• Driving fasteners on top of each other or close to the edge of the work piece can cause ricochets or loose ying
fastener and wooden splinters, potentially causing injury.
• Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else.
• Never place ANY part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool while the air supply is connected.
• Understand the sequence of operation for the model in question and ensure it is appropriate to your task and
working location.
• Do NOT modify the tool without written permission from PalletNail / First Fix Fasteners.
• DO NOT Tamper, block or bypass the trigger or safety trip in any way that could render the tools safety features
inoperable.
• DO NOT hold the tool in such a way that if recoil should occur that any part of the body of the user of those in
the work area could be affected.
• Disconnect the air supply when moving from one place to another and never carry the tool with the trigger
pulled.
• Carry the tool by the handle NOT the hose!
• Tools should be disconnected from the air supply when not in use.
• Punching or engraving the tool can weaken the tools integrity and should be avoided.
• DO NOT use the tool if the warning labels are eligible
• DO NOT continue to use a tool that fails to function correctly or that has leaks.
• STOP using your tool and notify PalletNail / First Fix Fasteners if your tool continues to function incorrectly
or in doubt of it operation.

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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
Two modes of operation are offered by PALLET NAIL for the Coil-Nailer models, these both incorporate a safety
trip mechanism but work very differently.
1. CONTACT TRIP – BLACK TRIGGER (Reference 1 in Technical Table, column O)
To allow for rapid placement of fasteners in many types of application Contact trip models allow for the trigger
to remain pulled and the tool to re a fasteners each time the safety trip is depressed. However this means that a
fastener is red every time the safety trip is touched and can lead to a fastener being driven into anything which
touches the safety trip, potentially causing injury. Due to recoil of driving fasteners, tools with safety trips can
bounce and unwanted fasteners can be driven so it is important to keep hands and body away from the discharge
area of the tool. These models are labelled with the following symbol “do not use on stairs or ladders”.
(Insert symbol)
Any models marked the with the “do not use on stairs or ladders” symbol must NOT be used where the intended
work includes moving in a work area and involves the use of ladders, stairs or similar structures.
To check the tool is operating correctly CONTACT TRIP models (1) follow these steps:
Before performing sequence checks remove all fasteners from tool.
CONTACT TRIP OPERATION
A) With the trigger NOT being depressed by your nger, depress the safety trip against the work piece.
NO FIRING MUST OCCUR.
B) With the tool removed from off the work piece and, ensuring the tool discharge area is NOT pointed at yourself
or others, pull the trigger. NO FIRING MUST OCCUR
C) With the tool removed from off the work piece, depress the trigger with your nger. Press the safety trip against
the work piece. FIRING MUST OCCUR.
D) Without touching the trigger, press the safety trip against the work piece then pull the trigger.
FIRING MUST OCCUR.
2. SEQUENTIAL TRIP RED TRIGGER (Reference 2 in Technical Table, column O)
This type of operation needs the user to depress the tools safety trip against the work piece before the trigger
can be pulled. For additional fasteners to be red, the trigger must be released and the tool removed from the
work piece, then repeating the above sequence the tool can be red. Allowing for a more precise placement of
fasteners it is often used for crating, etc. where accurate positioning of fasteners is required, while reducing the
possibility of ring an unwanted second fastener. As this system requires the safety trip to depressed rst it
reduces the possibility of a fastener being red accidentally if the operator has the trigger depressed.
To check the tool is operating correctly SEQUENTIAL TRIP models (2) follow these steps. Before performing
sequence checks remove all fasteners from tool.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION
A) With the trigger NOT being depressed by your nger, depress the safety trip against the work piece.
NO FIRING MUST OCCUR.
B) With the tool removed from off the work piece and, ensuring the tool discharge area is NOT pointed at yourself
or others, pull the trigger. NO FIRING MUST OCCUR.
C) With the tool removed from off the work piece, depress the trigger with your nger. Press the safety trip against
the work piece. NO FIRING MUST OCCUR.
D) With the tool removed from off the work piece, depress the safety trip against the work piece, pull the trigger.
FIRING MUST OCCUR.

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CORRECT FASTENER DEPTH
Being satised the tool is operating correctly, drive a fastener in to the work piece. If you require a deeper depth or
drive increase the working pressure a little at a time to until the correct depth of drive is achieved. Do NOT
exceed the maximum working pressure for the model in question. If fasteners are driven to deep reverse the
above process of adjustment, again considering the working minimum pressure of the model in question.
OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
NOISE (See Tool Data columns H,I & J)
Noise levels were measured in line with EN12549. These values are those for the specic tools in controlled
conditions and do not consider noise development or noise levels or variables encountered at the point of use,
including mounting of tools onto machinery, noise dampening materials, working tables, etc.
VIBRATION (see Tool Data columns K)
Vibration levels were measured in line with ISO/WD 8662-11.These values do not represent the inuence on the
hand-arm system when using the tool. This is determined by many variables including the force with which the tool
is gripped, working angles/directions, the type of material being fastened, the material and design of tables, etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOOL MAINTENANCE
Only those authorized agents of Pallet Nail or other experts* are permitted to conduct repairs or service and
must give due regard to the safety, operating and maintenance instructions in this manual. (* those as a result of
experience or professional training, have sufcient knowledge in the eld of fastener driving tools and that are
able to evaluate correctly the safe condition of said tools). When diagnosing problems or servicing take particular
care and follow the warnings and guidance in all sections of this operation and safety manual.
In addition:
• Disconnect the tool from the air supply and empty the magazine before starting service or repairs.
• Genuine PALLET NAIL replacement parts are recommended. Do not parts that cannot guarantee equal
performance to the original.
• Do NOT use modied parts.
• Service or repairs should be completed using a suitable O ring lubricant such as Magna-Lube G and ensuring
internal parts are clean and lubed accordingly.
• For other pivoting or moving area a small quantity of oil on all moving surfaces and pivots, for best service also
ensure oiling is completed by adding a few drops of Mobil Velocite Oil No. 10 into the air inlet of the tool, do
NOT over oil and this has a negative effect on performance.
• Consult the Trouble shooting table for common issues
• Contact us if you are unsure of any maintenance, service or tool performance issues
DRIVER SETTING
Driver wear is the most common service/maintenance issues on most pneumatic nailers and will become
deformed after repeated use. The driver can be re-dressed or adjusted by an expert * by up to 3mm, this
can ensure that fasteners are driven straight & correct depth into the work piece, reduce jamming and feeding
issues. The length of the driver can be measured and set at a position as noted in column S & T in the data
table at the rear of this manual.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Disconnect the tool from the air supply and empty the magazine before starting service or repairs.
Contact us if you are unsure of any maintenance, service or tool performance issues
FAILURE POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECK METHOD COUNTER MEASURES
No nail is ejected NAIL
Incorrect nails are loaded
Abnormal nails are loaded
(large-sized head, bent
incorrectly chained etc.)
Check if recommended nails
are loaded
Use recommended nails
Remove abnormal nails and
load normal nails
MAGAZINE UNIT
Push lever
Defective nail feeder
(deected, bent or broken)
Defective feed spring
(worn or broken)
Check for abnormalities
of nail feeding portion (de-
ected, worn, deformed
broken)
Repair deformed parts
Replace defective parts
Narrow or wide width of the
magazine groove
Worn nail head supporting
portion of magazine
Abnormal nail guide groove
of blade guide (deected,
deformed or broken)
Load nails and conrm that
they will move smoothly
Adhesive fragment or
wood dust sticking on the
magazine or nail feeder
Remove adhesive fragment
or wood dust
Push lever Check push lever movement Replace
OUTPUT UNIT –
PISTON OR DRIVER
Air pressure too low
Carry out idle driving and
check the return of the driver
blade
Check compressor
Worn piston ring Replace piston ring
Defective piston bumper Replace the piston bumper
Defective bumper piece
(defection, worn or broken) Replace the piece
Defective O-ring
(disconnected, deformed
or broken)
Reassemble or replace the
O-ring
Defective driver blade
(deected, deformed or
broken)
Replace
Defect inside cylinder
(adhesive or wood fragment,
worn)
Check if the nailer drives at
minimum operating pressure
Remove adhesive fragment
or wood dust

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FAILURE POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECK METHOD COUNTER MEASURES
The driven nail is
bent Nails are inaccurately fed
into the blade guide
Incorrect nails are loaded
Refer to previous item Refer to previous item
Worn driver blade Check if the driver blade is
extremely worn or not Replace the driver blade
The wood is too hard Check if the nails bend on
softer wood or not Stop using the tool
The driven nails
do not fully
penetrate the
work piece
(heads protrude)
The wood is too hard Stop using the tool
Air pressure is too low Adjust the air pressure
Worn or broken driver
blade
Carry out idle driving and
check if the driver blade
protrudes from the blade
guide nose
Check if the tip of the driver
blade is excessively worn or
not
If the driver blade does not
protrude from the blade
guide – replace
Incorrect driving depth
adjustment
Adjust the guide plate to
the appropriate position
Defective piston ring (worn
or broken)
Defective inner surface of
cylinder (worn or rough)
Disassemble the output unit
and check the inside and
outside surfaces of the piston
ring and cylinder
Replace the defective parts
Nails clog within
the ejecting gate
Nails are inaccurately fed
into the blade guide
Incorrect nails are loaded
Refer to rst item Refer to rst item
Use designated nails
Worn tip of the driver blade
Carry out idle driving and
check if blade tip is worn or
not
Replace
Worn guide groove of the
blade guide
Check the wear of the blade
guide Replace
Work piece material is too
hard Stop using the tool

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A
*
A
B
C
S
T
Technical Data PN55C PN70C PN90C PN100 PN100EPAL PN130C
A*
A = mm 2.1-2.3 2.3-2.9 2.5-3.3 2.5-3.8 3.5 3.05-3.8
B = mm 5-5.7 5.7-7 6-7.2 6.5-7.5 8.6 7.5-8.6
C = mm 25-57 45-70 45-90 57-102 70-90 75-130
BFastener Name PNN PNF PNEPAL PN130
CMagazine Capacity 300-350 250-300 225-300 300 120-225
DTool Length mm 302 307 368 339 339 338
ETool Height mm 286 317 356 418 418 479
FTool Width mm 132 131 150 154
GWeight Kg 2.68 3.8 3.68 5.3 5.9
HNoise LPA, 1S, D 86.7 102.8 88.2 89.3 92.3
INoise LWA, 1S, D 99 107.4 101.2 102.3 105.3
JNoise LPA, 1S, 1M 81.5 94.4 88.2 83.9 86.6
KVibration m/s23.73 2.68 3.75 5.35 5.44
LP max Bar / psi 8.4 / 120
MP min Bar / psi 4.9 / 70
NAir consumption
per shot at 7 bar 1.24 2.3 2.87 4.68 4.8
OActivation Type Contact Trip Seq Trip
PSummer Lubricant Mobil Velocite Oil No. 10
QWinter Lubricant Mobil Velocite Oil No. 10
RO-ring Lubricant Magnalube-G
SNew Driver
Length mm 142.8 173.3 191.5 226.2 226.2 256
TMax Depth inside
the piston N/A

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