Paslode F2N1-200 User manual

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MODEL
F2N1-200
OPERATINGMANUAL
Printed in Canada 12/14

PASLODE PNEUMATICTOOLF2N1-200
The pneumaticflooringtoolF2N1-200 isaprofessionalprecision toolspeciallydeveloped
forthe installation standard3/4"solidhardwood flooring.Weightingonly10.4pounds
(4.7kg), thisergonomicallydesigned toolmakes the installationofhardwood floorvery
easy,allowingtheoperatortosetand fasten the boardsinthestandingposition.Itfeatures
a2-in-1magazine allowingthe use ofeitherL-type 16GA cleatsinlengths of1½" (38 mm),
1¾" (44 mm) or 2" (50 mm) ; or ½" crown15½GA staples inlengths of1½" (38 mm), 1¾"
(44 mm) or 2" (50 mm).
Read these instructions carefullybeforeoperatingthe tool.It isimportanttounderstand
warnings/cautions and the safetymeasures toensuresafeuse ofthe tool.
SAFETYMEASURES
These importantguidelines shouldalwaysbe followed toworksafelywiththe pneumatic
toolmodelF2N1-200:
•Readtheseinstructionsthoroughlybeforeusingthistooland keepithandyforreference
ifnecessary.
•Alwayskeep hands, feet or other bodypartsawayfrom the fastener ejection area.
•Never aim the toolinanydirection other than the workingarea.
•Alwayscarryormanipulatethe toolbyitshandlewhilethe airsupplyhose isconnected.
•Neverhitthe head cap ofthe actuatorifthe plasticbase isnotsittingperfectlyon the
workingsurface.
•Neverleavethe toollayingdownon itsside whilethe airsupplyhose isconnected;the
toolshouldalwaysbe left on the floor, standingon itsplasticbase.
•Alwaysdisconnectthe airsupplyhose when the toolisnotinuse orwhen movingto
another workarea.
•Neverservice orrepairthe tool,clearobstructions ormakeadjustmentswhilethe air
supplyhose isconnected.
•Onlycompressed airshouldbe used topowerthistool;do notexceed 110 psi(7.6bar).
•Neveruse oxygen oranyothercompressed gas as apowersource forthistool.
Explosion mayoccur.
•Alwayswear OSHA-required Z-87 safetyglasses withside shields.
•Alwayswear proper ear and footsprotection whilethe air supplyhose isconnected.
•Alwaysremovefastenersfrom the magazine beforeservicingtool.

CONNECTION&AIRSUPPLY SYSTEM
Toensuremaximumperformance and efficiency,and also aminimumofcare,this
pneumatictoolrequires clean,dryair. It isnecessarytouse afilterand apressure
regulator.
Thistoolneeds adetachablemalecouplerwith3/8"NPTmaletreads.The use of a3/8"
(1cm)diameterairsupplyhose isrecommended.Asmallerhose orahose longerthan 50'
(15 m) couldcause apressuredrop when the toolisactivated repeatedly.
ALWAYSUSE AFREE-FLOWCONNECTIONFORTHE COMPRESSED AIRSUPPLYTO
PREVENTTHATTHE TOOLSTAYSCHARGED AFTER DISCONNECTING THE AIR
SUPPLYHOSE.
UNLOADTOOLBEFORE CONNECTING AIRTO PREVENTACCIDENTALDISCHARGE.
AFTER MOVING TOOLTO ADIFFERENTWORK AREA,ORAFTER ANY
MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL,ALWAYSENSURE PROPER OPERATIONBY
ACTUATING TOOLSEVERALTIMES WITHOUTFASTENERS OVER THE
SUBFLOORING.
Dirt, dust, and otherparticles inthe airsupplycan cause sluggish operation orpremature
wearofmanycomponentsofthe tool.Drainwaterfromthecompressortankregularly.The
compressorstart-stop limitsshouldbe settodeliveran airpressureofatleast100 psi
(7bar)atalltime.Consultthecompressormanualordealerforinstructionsonhowtomake
thisadjustment.
At80 psi(5.5bar) and 40 hitsperminute,thistoolconsumes approximately1.9cu.ft(50R)
ofairperminuteat70EF(21EC). Higherairpressurewill increase the consumption of
compressed air.
Thistoolisdesigned tobe operated withacompressed airpressureof80 to100 psi
(5.5-7.0bar). Anairpressureof90 psi (6.2bar) isadequateformostsituations,although
occasionally,ahigherpressurecouldbe necessary,forexampletouse the toolwith
differentspecies of harderwood.Alwaysuse the toolsat minimum operatingpressurein
ordertoavoidunnecessaryhighnoise level.Inthese moredifficultcases,the compressed
airpressurecan be increased up to110 psi(7.0bar). It isveryimportantnottoexceed this
maximum pressuretoprevent leaks, prematurewear or damagetothe tool.

Checkthecompressedairsupplyhosebeforeconnectingtoensurethattheyarefree from
dirt or particles thatcan alterthe performance ofthe tool. Payspecialattention toanyair
leaks.Donotuseacompressed airpressurehigherthan110psi(7.6bar). Higherpressure
cancauseprematurewearordamagetocertaincomponents.Afterassembly,checkall the
connections toprevent the leaksand tohavemaximum efficiency.
TO PREVENTACCIDENTALDAMAGETO THE FINISHED SURFACE OFTHE
INSTALLEDFLOOR,RESTTHE TOOLONTO THE SUBFLOORING WHEN
CONNECTING AIR,LOADING TOOLORPERFORMING ANYMAINTENANCE TO THE
TOOL.

LOADING THE TOOL
The F2N1-200 2-in-1toolcan be used witheitherstandard16GA flooringcleatsorwith
15½GA flooring staples .
Loading16GA cleats:
•Use onlystandard16GA L-type flooringcleatsinlengths of 1½" (38 mm), 1¾" (44 mm)
or 2" (50 mm) –do not use 18GA flooringcleats.
•Insert arowofflooringcleatsintothe backend ofthe magazine.
•Pull the slider backcompletelyand release it until it engages behind the cleats.
•Toremovecleatsfromthe magazine,pull backcompletelyand holdthe sliderand tiltthe
tooltoslide out remainingcleats.
Loadingflooringstaples:
•Use standard15½GA flooring staples(½"crown)inlengthsof1½"(38 mm),1¾"(44 mm)or2"
(50 mm).
•Insert arowofflooringstaples intothe openingon top ofthe magazine.
•Pull backcompletelythe slider and release it until it engages behind the staples.
•Toremovestaples from the magazine,pull backcompletelyand holdthe slider, tilt the
tooltoslide backremainingstaples and takethem out throughthe opening.

Important notes:
•Itisnotrequiredtopull backthesliderbeforeinsertingnailsorstaplesintothemagazine.
•Use onlyone type offasteners(either nailsor staples).
•Removeone stripoffastenersifthe sliderdoes notengagebehind the fasteners
(overfeed).
•Toremovefasteners,pull backthe slidercompletelyandholdit, then slide outthe
fasteners.
USE ONLY THE TYPE OFFASTENERS IDENTIFIED ONTHE MAGAZINE.THE USE OF
ANYOTHER TYPE OFFASTENERS WILL CAUSE JAMSORDAMAGETHE TOOL.

OPERATION
Unload tooland restitontothe subflooring,Connectthe hose and cycletoolonce ortwice
without fasteners.
Use onlythe 2.5lbs (1.1kg)hammersupplied withthe tool.The use ofothertype of
hammersmayaffectperformance.The rubberface ofthe hammercan be used withcare
tohelpposition the boards.
Withthe flooringfirmlyinplace, position the toolontothe
flooringand applydownwardpressuretoensureproper seating
ofthe fastener. Strikethe head cap withthe hammer toactivate
the tool, Use onlythe RUBBER FACE of thehammerto
activatethetool. Using thesteel end will damagethetool
and voidthewarranty. Ifwood isslightlytwisted, hittingthe
toolwithmoreforce will assist inpullingthe boardup snugly.
NEVER strikethe head cap when the toolisnot sittingon the
workingsurface.
Eyeprotection isrecommended and shouldbe wornbythe operatorand
othersinworkingarea.Accidentalejection offastenersorwood debriscould
cause severeeyeinjury.
Insomeenvironments, ear protection might be required, as working
conditions mayinclude exposuretohighnoise levelswhich lead tohearing
damage.
Wearingsafetybootsand asafetyhat isalso highlyrecommended.
NOTE: All the personalprotection equipmentmustmeetnationalstandards.
Beitraw,factoryfinished orengineered,hardwood isanaturalmaterialsubjecttovarious
factors,such as humidity,subflooring,installation procedure,type oftools,fasteners,etc.
Installershouldalwaysensureoptimalsurface preparation,complywithall manufacturer's
recommendations and conduct apre-installation test prior beginninganyinstallation.
BEFORE STARTING ANINSTALLATION,FASTEN DOWNFEWBOARDS TO
ASCERTAINTHATYOUARE USING THE RIGHTFASTENER AND THATTHE TOOLIS
PROPERLYADJUSTED.

MAINTENANCE &REPAIR
Thistoolrequires minimallubrication.Afewdrops ofoil weeklyinthe airinletis
sufficient.
Checkperiodicallytomakesurethat all screwsaretight. Ifscrewsarelooseningup, the
use ofamedium strengthadhesivesealant isrecommended.
Disassemblyofthe toolmustbe done inaclean environment. Somepartscan be easily
damaged ifdisassembled withimpropertoolsorbyinadequatemethods.Maintenance
shouldonlybe performed bytrained personnel. Use onlygenuine replacement parts.
TO PREVENTINJURY,ALWAYS DISCONNECTTHE AIRSUPPLYHOSE WHEN SER-
VICING ORDISASSEMBLING THE TOOL.
When openingthe toolformaintenance,alwaysclean all componentsofdirt, grit, or
particles.Inspectthe toolcarefullyforbroken partsorexcessivewear, and replace if
necessary.Whenorderingparts,be suretospecifythe rightpart number, and also thetool
serialnumber.
AFTER ANYMAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL,REMOVE ALL FASTENERS BEFORE
CONNECTING AIRAND ACTUATETHE TOOLREPEATEDLYOVER APIECE OFWOOD
ORSUBFLOORING TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION.
AFTER REASSEMBLY,ALWAYSACTUATETHE TOOLREPEATEDLYWITHOUT
FASTENERS AGAINSTAPIECE OFWOODORSUBFLOORTO INSURE PROPER
OPERATION.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Thissection will helptodiagnose common problemsand will givesuggestions tosolve
them.
TO PREVENTINJURY,ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY HOSE
WHEN ADJUSTING,SERVICING ORDISASSEMBLING THE TOOL.
FIRST:CHECK THE COMPRESSED AIRSUPPLY
Manyofproblemscomefromafaultyorinadequatecompressed airsupplysystem.
Beforeattemptingtorepair the tool, the followingpointsshouldbe checked:
• checkthe pressureatthe outputofthe compressor; adjustto80-100 psi
(5.5-7.0bar) as required
• checkthe tankpressureofthe compressor &adjust the start/stop limits
•checkthe air deliverysystem; a3/8" hose isrecommended
• use fewertoolssimultaneously;do notexceed the capacityofthe compressororof
the deliverysystem
• drainwater from the compressor
SECOND:CHECK FORAIRLEAKS
At rest, thistoolshouldnot haveanyairleak.Beforeattemptingtorepairthe tool and
replace parts, checkthe following:
•Checkringsand replace ifnecessary
•The top edgeofmaincylinder shouldbe free ofdents.
•Clean &lubricatethe head assembly; re-assemblethe head assemblycarefully
• Checkinterior ofhead for scratches
TOOLDOES NOTDRIVE FASTENERS
• Checkthat therearefastenersinthe feeder channel
•Makesurethe feeder clipisengaged behind the fasteners
•Checkthe front end ofthe feeder channelfor burrsor damages
•Checkthe safetymechanism
•Checkifthe driver isstuckindownposition (see below)
•Checkfor obstruction inthe fastener ejection area

FASTENERS ARE NOTSET COMPLETELY
•First, verifyair supply
• Clean tooland lubricatetool; particularlythe head assembly
•Increase airpressurewhen workingwithharderwoods;do notexceed 110 psi (7.6
bar)
•Checkthe drivingblade for broken end
•Checkpiston wear-ringP-622A; replace ifpiston isslidingtoeasily
• ChecksealbushingP-525B
• Checkthe adjustmentofthebase and ensurethe tooliswell seated on the floor
whileejecting
TOOLDOES NOTACTIVATE
• Checkthe air supply
•Inspect the head assemblyand checkall seals; reassemblecarefully
DRIVING BLADE DOES NOTRETURN
• Checkfor jammed fastener or obstruction
•Checkgate/foot and end offeeder channelfor damages or burrs.
•Checkthe drivingblade
•Inspect the head assemblyand checkall seals; clean &lubricate.
•Checkband-valveP-618A.
• Checkthat the bumper P-525Aand sealbushingP-525Bareinplace.
BROKEN ORWORN DRIVING BLADE
Replace the drivingblade.Failuretofollowthe instructionscarefullywill resultin
repeated breakageofthe drivingblade.
POORFEEDORTOOLJAMMING
•Makesurethe feeder clipengages behind the fasteners
•Checkthe gate/foot assemblyfor damages or wear
•Checkthe front end ofthe feeder channelfor burrsor damages