PAM P13 series User manual

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Table of Contents
Page:
1……..Safety
2……..Warranty
3……..Adjustment Settings
4-5…...Tips, Set up and Common Wear Parts
6……..Cleaning, Repair and Troubleshooting
7-8…...Parts Breakdown
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!Safety Instructions User protection information: to avoid accidents and the
potential for injury, please refer to the following information.
•Read entire screwdriver (and motor) manuals provided for safety and warnings
•Always disconnect power before performing maintenance or repairs.
•Repair-work should only be carried out by professional personnel, using original spare
parts.
•This tool should be used only with collated screws provided by the manufacturer. Do not
attempt to re-load belts or use with screws not supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Only use this tool when you are aware of possible risks.
•Refer to safety regulations as well as the local regulations for your country before use.
!Operating Instructions
•Operate the tool only with motors advised by the manufacturer.
•Refer always to the safety and operating instructions manual supplied by the motor
manufacturer.
•Never push the tool against another person while the tool is in operation
•Load the belt guide only when the motor is switched off
•Make sure all work surfaces are secure
•Do not touch the autofeed screw attachment or moving parts while operating the tool.
•Always use the Depth Control, Belt Guide and handle as they are intended by the
manufacturer.
•When depressing the tool be aware that the spring is under force.
!Operation Safety Instructions
•Always consult the manufacturer for information regarding the proper fasteners
recommended for each application.
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General Autofeed System Safety and Warnings

•Only use original bits and change them as soon as they are worn or damaged.
•Make sure the motor is in the FORWARD position when using the tool. Removing screws
with “reverse” rotation is not advised with the autofeed attachment.
•To maximize bit life and productivity always start the motor in the lock position before
attempting to drive fasteners.
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Tips:
•DO NOT USE OIL or GREASE on any parts.
•Blow dust and dirt from gliding piece regularly, once a day is recommended. This single action
will do more to promote proper operation and reduce wear than any other preventive
maintenance item.
•Correct bit size for 1”-2” attachment is 120mm and for 1”-3” is 140mm. This number can be
found on one hex flat edge of the bit.
•To avoid jamming, be sure motor is running before down-stroke begins
Set Up
Bit Removal and Selection
•Use only PAM bits, every tool comes with one PAMDRIVE bit installed on tool (P13KDE &
P13KUE). Additional bits such as Phillips, Square and Torx may be purchased.
•P12K & P13K series tools will have one extra bit (Phillips).
•Bit should be approximately the same length as housing.
•To remove bit, loosen wing nut (Fig. 2) and remove attachment.
•Hold collar (Fig. 3) and pull down towards the motor then remove bit.
•Ensure bit type (Phillips, Square Drive or PAMDrive) matches screw recess
Depth Control Adjustment (Nosepiece) (Fig. 1)
•Adjust the Depth Control for the length of screw (sizes stamped on Depth Control). Screw
should be in slot just in front of the appropriate number.
•Note that the screws holding the Depth Control/Nosepiece have collars so be sure that the
collars of the screws sit down in the cutouts of the Depth Control. If they are not fully recessed,
the gliding piece will not go back into the housing fully and screw will not countersink.
Countersink Adjustment, inserting screws and Belt Guide:
•(Set the Depth Control to correct screw size, see Depth Control Adjustment above) then fully
depress the Gliding Piece and adjust the countersink adjustment ring until the tip of the bit
protrudes 3mm (1/8”) beyond the tip of the Depth Control. (Picture #1)
•Insert screw strip into the belt guide. Feed the screws into the gear wheel by pushing forward
until the screw is just below the Depth Control. (This tool feeds on the down stroke, so if the
first screw is in the Depth Control, it will be wasted when the tool begins operation.) Ensure the
tip of the screw sits approximately half way through the end of the Depth Control throat.
•If the strip falls forward out of the belt guide from the weight of the screws, adjust the orange
belt tension knob (Fig.4) to just hold it in place. If it is necessary to remove screws from the
attachment, pull strip forward, not backwards.
•Make sure the motor switch is set on forward! Lock the motor on full speed. Push the depth
control against a piece of scrap material to drive the first screw. Use sufficient and continuous
pressure to make sure screw is in contact with surface, but let the screw do the work. Make final
countersink adjustments (Fig.5). Repeat as necessary until you are comfortable with the
countersink depth. Note that each click of the ring equals 1/64”.
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1. Countersink Ring
2. Housing
3. Bit tip
4. Depth Control
5. Bit
Removal of Extension Pole or Adapter:
•Refer to adjustment settings on page 2
Common Wear Parts
Nose Piece or Depth Control: (Picture #1 Fig. 8)
•Nose Piece or Depth Control naturally wears over time due to constant abrasion of the screws
and contact with the surface being screwed down. A good rule of thumb is if the nibs on the
front of the nose piece are worn down, it is time to replace the Depth Control or nose piece.
Another sign is if the channel for the screw is elliptical rather than somewhat circular, replace
the nose piece. As this channel expands, the screw will have a much greater chance of going into
the material off vertical, causing countersink problems, jamming problems and excessive bit
wear.
Gear Wheel: (Picture #3 Fig. 5)
The gear wheel will wear out with use. Mode of failure will likely be freezing in place or the wheel will
spin freely. In either case the belt does not advance. Replacement requires removal of the gliding piece from
the housing by unscrewing the roller screw (3mm Allen key), removal of the spacer (Phillips screw) at the
bottom of the gliding piece, and removal of the friction pin holding the wheel in place.
•Gear wheel must turn free and lock at each position. Roll wheel forward until it clicks then put
pressure backwards with your thumb. Gear wheel must lock in all positions. If it does not lock,
Gear Wheel is likely damaged and needs to be replaced. The purpose of the wheel is to allow
the belt to advance and not allow it to roll back during or after the advancing movement.
Spring for the Gliding Piece: (Picture #3 Fig. 2)
The spring for the gliding piece will eventually become fatigued and the tool will move sluggishly or more
likely will not move back to the fully extended position completely. Simple remedy is just to replace spring.
Cleaning and Repair
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•DO NOT USE OIL! (Oil will hold dirt and interfere with tool operation)
•Graphite may be used to lubricate.
•Clean gear wheel and gliding piece with compressed air. Be sure to focus air up into gliding
piece along screw strip path. There is a small metal stamping that is held in place by a spring and
must move in order for strip to advance. If the hole for the spring clogs with dirt or dust, screw
belt may not advance properly. Most effective means of keeping this hole clear is use of
compressed air.
•Gliding piece must move freely in the housing. Check periodically for damage. If burrs or
obstructions are found, smooth with a file.
Troubleshooting:
Symptom
Remedy
Motor turns and bit engages, but screw does
not insert or falls to the side when tool is
raised
Check that motor reversing switch is in forward
position.
Check Depth Control screw setting may be too long.
Screw inserts but does not go in all the way
•Check to see that the bit is the correct length for the
attachment
•Check to be sure that collars on the depth control/
nosepieces screws are seated correctly (see Set Up,
Depth Control Adjustment above)
Screw strip falls forward out of belt guide
when tool is raised into position
Turn orange knob attached to at the front of belt guide
to increase tension.
Screw does not countersink properly
•Turn countersink adjustment ring until the proper
countersink is achieved
•Check bit to be sure it is the right type and length.
Screw tip drags on surface before installation
of screw
Screw tip is likely beyond the outside of the Depth
Control so adjust Depth Control until screw tip
protrudes half way into Depth Control Throat.
First few screws advance then the belt stops
moving
•Lighten tension control on the belt guide to allow
movement
•Check gear wheel movement as described under
Cleaning and Repair.
Gliding piece will not retract fully into
housing on down-stroke
•Check that screws holding Depth Control in place
are fully seated into cut outs in Depth Control.
Gliding piece jams or is difficult to move in
the housing.
•Check first that there are no burrs on the front of the
housing that are interfering with the movement of
the gliding piece.
•Check the width of the housing opening to ensure
that a bump or blow from something else has not
forced the front of the housing inward.
Screw is inserted only part way before bit tip
starts to spin in recess.
Maintain constant downward pressure while screw is
being inserted. Too little or inconsistent pressure on
down-stroke will cause bit tip to lose full contact with
screw recess and potentially strip out recess.
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Jammed fastener
1. Stop motor
2. Pull screws completely through Gliding Piece
3. Reinsert in belt guide and gliding piece
Screw becomes jammed in Depth Control,
gliding piece or housing
Remove the fastener and test the tool. Most of time the
jam will cause no damage
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1 1/4” - 3” Autofeed System
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1” – 2 1/4” Autofeed System
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