Porta-Nails PORTAMATIC 470 User manual

PO Box 1257, Wilmington, NC 28402
910-283-9791 • 800-634-9281 • Fax [phone]
Home Page: www.porta-nails.com E-mail: www[email protected]
OWNER’S MANUAL
PORTAMATIC® 470 Hammerhead TL Nailer
PORTAMATIC® 472 Hammerhead S Stapler
For Tongue and Groove Solid Wood
& Hardwood Flooring
CAUTION - Read important safety instrucons AND operaon
instrucons BEFORE operang your Pneumac Tool.
Your new Pneumac Tool is capable of dependable performance throughout
its lifeme. To take full advantage of these capabilies you should thoroughly
understand the proper method and technique of its operaon. Therefore, we
suggest you read this manual before operang, and that you save it for future
reference.
For use with PORTAMATIC® 470 TL Nailers starng with Serial No. 07042000.
For use with PORTAMATIC® 472 S Staplers starng with Serial No. 05092000.
FORM P/N 470701 (4/22/2008)

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INTRODUCTION
This flooring tool is a precision-built tool designed for high speed,
high volume fastening. These tools deliver efficient, dependable
service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power
tool, for best performance the manufacturer’s instrucons must be
followed. Please study this manual before operang the tool and
understand the safety warning and cauons. The instrucon on
installaon, operaon and maintenance should be read carefully, and
the manual kept for reference. NOTE: Addional safety measures
may be required because of your parcular applicaon of the
tool. Contact your representave or distributor with any quesons
concerning the tool and its use.
INDEX
INTRODUCTION 2
WARRANTY 3
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
SAFE OPERATION 6
AIR SUPPLYAND CONNECTIONS 8
LUBRICATION 9
LOADING THE TOOL 9
TOOL OPERATION 11
MAINTAINING THE PNEUMATIC TOOL 12
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
NAIL / STAPLELENGTH DETERMINATION CHART 15
SERVICING ASSEMBLY/ DISASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS 16
EXPLODED VIEW – 470 HAMMERHEAD TLNAILER 18
470 – PART LISTING 19
EXPLODED VIEW – 472 HAMMERHEAD S STAPLER 21
472 – PART LISTING 22
TLNAILER / S STAPLER ACCESSORIES 24
FASTENERS 25
NOTES: 26
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“PNI is a proud Member of these Industry Associaons”

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NOTES:
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LIMITED WARRANTY
(U.S. and Canada Only)
Porta-Nails, Inc. (PNI) is proud of the products it manufactures and warrants to the
original retail purchaser that the product purchased is free from defects in material
and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Porta-Nails’ opon, any
defecve Porta-Nails branded pneumac stapler or nailer for a period of one (1)
year from date of purchase. Warranty is not transferable. Proof of purchase date
required. This warranty covers only damage resulng from defects in material or
workmanship; it does not cover condions or malfuncons resulng from normal
wear, neglect, abuse, accident or repairs aempted or made by other than our
naonal repair center or authorized warranty service centers. Driver blades,
bumpers, O-rings, pistons and piston rings are considered normally wearing parts.
For opmal performance of your Porta-Nails tool always use genuine Porta-Nails
fasteners and replacement parts.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PORTA-NAILS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states and countries do not allow limitaons on how long an implied warranty
lasts, or the exclusion or limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages, so the
above limitaons or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and
country to country.
Returns for warranty service or repair must be issued an RMA number prior to being
returned. To obtain warranty service in the U.S. call our offices at 1-800-634-9281 to
obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorizaon (RMA) and instrucons for returning
the product, or visit www.porta-nails.com for the locaon of the authorized service
center most convenient for you.
Returns should be sent to:
Porta-Nails, Inc.
Aenon: Service Department
4235 US Hwy 421 North
Currie, NC 28435

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TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
Model Length Height Width Weight
470 18” 18.8” 3-1/8” 9.00 lbs.
472 18” 18.8” 3-1/8” 9.10 lbs.
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS:
Model
Fastener
Type
Crown
Width Gauge Lengths
470 “T”, “L” Nail 16 Ga. 1-1/2”, 2”
472 Staple 1/2” 15-15-1/2 Ga. 1-1/2”, 2”
TOOL AIR FITTING:
This tool uses a 3/8” NPT male plug. The inside diameter should be
.275” (7mm) or larger. The fing must be capable of discharging
tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
70 to 90 PSI Select the operang pressure within this range for
best fastener performance. DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED
OPERATING PRESSURE.
AIR CONSUMPTION:
The Tool requires 4.2 cubic feet per minute (221 liters per minute)
of free air to operate at the rate of 60 fasteners per minute @ 80 PSI
Take the actual rate at which the tool will be run to determine the
amount of air required. For instance, if your fastener usage averages
30 fasteners per minute, you need 50% of the tool’s C.F.M. of free air
which is required to operate the tool at 60 fasteners per minute.
Cauon regarding Use of this Tool to Install Pre-finished Flooring
This Flooring Tool was designed for use in installing unfinished
hardwood flooring. It can be used to install pre-finished flooring
when used with the Pre-Finish flooring accessory shoe (P/N 47090);
however, cauon must be used to ensure that the finish is not
damaged by the tool. In all flooring applicaons, it is recommended
that the tool be tested on a sample secon to be certain that the
tool and technique of use do not leave marks on the finish. This
procedure should be followed before each job due to variaons in
flooring and tool condion.
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FASTENERS
PORTA-NAILS “T”:
(For use with Model 470 Portamac TLand Model 421 Portamac Hammerhead 2)
42623 2” T-Nails (10 packages of 1000 Nails).
42629 2” T-Nails (Box of 1000 Nails)
Order in Qtys. of Ten (10).
42660 2” Stainless Steel T-Nails Box of 1000 Nails.
(ACQ Treated Lumber Approved).
42640 1-1/2” T-Nails - Box of 1000 Nails
Order in Qtys. of Five (5).
42646 1-3/16” T-Nails - Box of 1000 Nails
Order in Qtys. of Five (5).
PORTA-NAILS “L”:
(For use with Model 470 Portamac TL)
47020 2” L-Nails (10 packages of 1000 Nails)
4702 2” L-Nails - Box of 1000 Nails
Order in Qtys. of Ten (10).
47040 1-1/2” L-Nails (5 packages of 1000 Nails)
4704 1-1/2” L-Nails - Box of 1000 Nails
Order in Qtys. of Ten (10).
STAPLES:
(For use with Model 472 Portamac S)
47261 2” 15Ga. Staples (1000 Staples)
4722 2” 15Ga. Staples (5000 Staples)
47281 2” 15Ga. Stainless Steel Staples (1000 Staples)
(ACQ Treated Lumber Approved)
4725 2” 15Ga. Stainless Steel Staples (5000 Staples)
(ACQ Treated Lumber Approved)
47271 1-1/2” 15Ga. Staples (1000 Staples)
4724 1-1/2” 15Ga. Staples (7500 Staples)

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TL NAILER / S STAPLER ACCESSORIES
Part No. Descripon
47075 Hammer Assy – Graphite
47061 O-ring Kit
47060 Service Parts Kit
47062 Piston Rod Assembly
47065 Extension Handle Assembly – Short
47066 Extension Handle Spacer 4”
47067 Shoe Base Pad – 1/2” Flooring
47068 Oil – Tool
47011 Gasket
47069 Box Wrench
47070 Hex Wrench – 4 MM
47071 Hex Wrench – 5 MM
47072 Hex Wrench – 6 MM
47050 Carrying Case – 470 / 472
50231 Air Hose Kit
50232 Air Dryer Kit
50233 Air Filter / Regulator Kit
50170 Safety Glasses
50525 PortaPro-Air Compressor
47100 PortaJack-Pro Floor Tightening Jack
47090 Pre-Finished Flooring Shoe – 470 / 472
47061 O-ring Kit 47062 Piston Rod Assembly
Part No. Descripon Part No. Descripon
47002 O-ring - Cap 47012 Poppet
47007 O-ring – Plunger OD47009 Piston Rod
47008 O-ring – Piston Rod OD47016 Piston
47013 O-ring – Poppet ID47008 O-ring – Piston Rod OD
47015 O-ring – Piston OD47013 O-ring – Poppet ID
47015 O-ring – Piston OD
47060 Service Parts Kit
Part No. Descripon
47023 Piston Cushion
47067 Shoe Base Pad – 1/2” Flooring
47068 Oil – Tool
47011 Gasket
47069 Box Wrench
47070 Hex Wrench – 4 MM
47071 Hex Wrench – 5 MM
47072 Hex Wrench – 6 MM
47061 O-ring Kit
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tool Operaon
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturer’s
tool operang/safety instrucons are available to operators.
The employer and the tool operator are responsible for the safe use
of the tool.
The employer and tool operator are responsible for selecng an
appropriate tool actuaon system from opons available, taking into
consideraon the work applicaons for which the tool is used.
It is the responsibility of the employer and the tool operator to
ensure that the tools are used only when the tool operator and
all other personnel in the work area are wearing eye protecon
equipment and when required, other appropriate protecon
equipment such as head, hearing and foot protecon equipment.
Safety Eye and Face Protecon Equipment
Safety eye and face protecon equipment shall conform to the
requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and shall provide protecon against
flying parcles both from the front and side or shall be determined
by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupaonal Safety and Health
Administraon (OSHA) to provide protecon equivalent to eye
protecon conforming to the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and shall
provide protecon against flying parcles both from the front and
side.
Head Protecon Equipment
Head protecon shall conform to American Naonal Standards
Instute Z89.1, “Protecve Headwear for Industrial Workers”.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
When working on air tools note the warnings in this manual and use
extra care when evaluang problem tools.
Responsibility for Proper Tool Maintenance
The employer and tool operator are responsible for assuring that the
tool is kept in safe working order as described in the Tool Operang/
Safety Instrucons. Only qualified personnel shall repair the tool.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturer’s
tool maintenance instrucons are available to personnel performing
maintenance.

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Repair Parts and Accessories
Tools shall be repaired or equipped only with parts or accessories
that are supplied or recommended by the tool manufacturer, or with
parts or accessories which perform equivalently to those supplied or
recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Tools Needing Repair
The employer shall ensure that tools which require repair are
not further used before repair. Tags and physical segregaon are
recommended means of control. OSHA’s General Industry and
Construcon regulaons require the use of tags.
Tool Maintenance Instrucons
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the tool maintenance
instrucons are available to the appropriate personnel.
The employer is responsible for the proper maintenance of all tools
in its possession.
Only qualified personnel shall repair the tool and shall use
parts or accessories that are supplied or recommended by the
tool manufacturer, or with parts or accessories which perform
equivalently to those supplied or recommended by the tool
manufacturer.
TOOL OPERATING/SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Eye Protecon
WARNING:
!Eye protecon equipment must be worn by the
operator and other people in the work area.
WARNING:
!The employer is responsible to enforce the use of
eye protecon equipment by the tool operator
and all other personnel in the work area.
Operaon
Appropriate personal protecve equipment is to be worn.
Inspect the tool before operang to:
Establish use of proper power source as set forth in this•
manual under Power Source.
Determine that the tool is in proper working order.•
An improperly funconing tool must not be used.
Tool Handling
Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.• 27
NAIL / STAPLE LENGTH DETERMINATION CHART
This chart will assist you in determining the proper length of NAIL/
STAPLE to use for various thickness of flooring when the sub-flooring
member varies as to species and thickness and for determinaon for
use when installing over concrete. Vercal penetraon of the NAIL/
STAPLE under the hardwood floor is shown for each applicaon.
31/32" 19/32"
1 1/8" 25/32"
3/4" FLOORING
1/2" FLOORING
2" FASTENER 1-1/2" FASTENER
2" FASTENER 1-1/2" FASTENER

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33 47074 SCREW – HANDLE CAP
34 47236 SCREW – MAGAZINE STAND-OFF
35 47241 SCREW – PUSHER STOP
36 47044 CONSTANT FORCE SPRING
37 47037 MAGAZINE SPACER / STAND-OFF
38 47235 STAPLE GUIDE UNIT
39 47042 SCREW – CONSTANT FORCE SPRING
40 47240 PUSHER FINGER
41 47232 SCREWS – NOSE / MAGAZINE
42 – NOT ASSIGNED
43 – NOT ASSIGNED
44 – NOT ASSIGNED
45, 45A 47028 SCREW – FOOT / MAGAZINE
46 47029 FOOT
47 47032 SPRINGPIN – FOOT / DRIVER GUIDE PLATE
48 47244 DRIVER GUIDE PLATE – 472
49 47242 NOSE – 472
50 47234 MAGAZINE – 472
51 47239 SCREWS – MAGAZINE / STAPLE GUIDE
52 47027 SHOE
53 47025 SHOE BASE PAD
54 47024 SCREW – SHOE BASE
55, 55A 47026 SCREWS – SHOE / FOOT / BODY
56* 47047 LOCK NUT – SHOE BASE
57* 47075 HAMMER ASSY – GRAPHITE
*NOT SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION
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Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it•
contains fasteners or not.
Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against•
the work piece.
Respect the tool as a working implement.•
Never engage in horseplay.•
Do not hold or carry the tool with a finger on the trigger.•
Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of the•
operang controls is acvated.
Do not operate the tool with any power source other than•
that specified in the tool operang/safety instrucons.
Operang Controls
Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool•
operang controls to become inoperable.
Do not operate a tool if any poron of the tool operang•
controls is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working
properly.
Disconnecng the Tool
Disconnect the tool from the power source when:
Unaended.•
Performing any maintenance or repair.•
Clearing a jam.•
Moving the tool to a new locaon.•
Recommended Fasteners
Use only fasteners made or recommended by the tool manufacturer,
or fastener which perform equivalently to those recommended by
the manufacturer.
Tool Modificaon
The wrien approval of the tool manufacturer must be obtained
prior to making any modificaons to the tool.
Other Detailed Informaon
Refer to the tool maintenance instrucons for detailed informaon
on the proper maintenance of the tool.

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Actuaon System
This tool ulizes a dual trigger single sequenal actuaon system.
The safety trigger located within the handle must be held depressed
and the ram cap must be struck with the included mallet to
actuate the tool. The ram cap must be struck with the mallet for
each subsequent actuaon provided that the safety trigger is held
depressed for subsequent actuaons. The safety trigger is included
to prevent accidental actuaon of the tool. Repeated aempts to
actuate the tool while the safety trigger is released may damage the
safety mechanism and the tool.
Power Source
The compressed air power source shall be pressure-regulated. The
regulated pressure must not exceed the maximum air pressure
marked on the tool. If a regulator fails, the pressure delivered to the
tool must not exceed 1.5 mes the maximum air pressure, or 200
PSIG, whichever is greater. The tool normally is not operated at the
maximum air pressure but at a lower pressure determined by the
type of fastener used, the work piece, and other condions of use.
Hazardous Power Source
Hazardous power sources shall not be used. Hazardous power
sources include, but are not limited to the following:
Reacve gases including, but not limited to oxygen and•
combusble gases.
Pressure sources that can deliver in excess of 1.5 mes the•
maximum air pressure of the tool or 200 PSIG, whichever is
greater, if a regulator fails.
Regulator
Pressure regulators shall be used to limit the air pressure supplied
to the tool. Regulators shall be set at an operang pressure which is
lower than or equal to the tool manufacturer’s specified maximum
air pressure.
Hose
Air supply hoses shall have a minimum working pressure rang equal
to or greater than the pressure from the power source if a regulator
fails, or 150 PSIG, whichever is greater.
Disconnect
Tools shall be fied with a fing or hose coupling on or near the tool
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472 – PART LISTING
472 Part No. Descripon
1 47001 RAM CAP
2 47002 O-RING– CAP
3, 3A 47003 SCREW – SOCKET HEADCAP
4 47004 CAP
5, 5A 47005 SCREWS – PLUNGER
6 47006 PLUNGER
7 47007 O-RING- PLUNGER OD
8 47063 RETURN SPRING
9 47011 GASKET
10 47008 O-RING– PISTON RODOD
11 47009 PISTON ROD
12 47012 POPPET
13 47013 O-RING– POPPET ID
14 47022 SEAL– POPPET OD
15 47016 PISTON
16 47015 O-RING– PISTON OD
17 47010 BALL PIN
18 47243 DRIVER BLADE – 472
19 47017 LOCK NUT – PISTON/DRIVER BLADE
20 47023 PISTON CUSHION
21 47021 PLATE
22 47019 BODY
23 47035 SAFETY PLATE
24 47046 SCREW – SAFETY PLATE
25 47049 SPRING– SAFETY
26 47051 CABLE – SAFETY
27 47058 ELBOW
28 47052 QUICK CONNECT - MALE
29 47045 HANDLE
30 47053 SAFETY TRIGGER
31 47054 PIN – SAFETY TRIGGER
32 47073 CAP – HANDLE

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EXPLODED VIEW – 472 HAMMERHEAD S STAPLER
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in such a manner that all compressed air in the tool is discharged at
the me the fing or hose coupling is disconnected.
TOOL OPERATION
BEFORE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION.
Use the pneumac tool only for the purpose for which it was•
designed.
Do not e, tape, or otherwise disable the safety trigger as this•
could result in accidental discharge of the tool causing injury to
yourself and others.
Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to•
be directed toward the user or others in the work area.
Do not strike the ram/actuator without pulling the safety•
trigger. Hing the tool repeatedly with the safety interlock
engaged will severely damage the safety mechanism and the
tool. This abuse and damage is not covered by the warranty.
Do not use the tool as a hammer.•
Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the tool by•
the air hose.
Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool•
can cause injury to yourself and others.
Never leave a tool unaended with the air hose aached.•
Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible•
WARNINGLABEL.
Do not connue to use a tool that leaks air or does not funcon•
properly. Nofy your nearest store representave if your tool
connues to experience funconal problems.
Always handle the tool with care. Never engage in horseplay.•
Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward the
work. Keep others a safe distance form the tool while tool is in
operaon as accidental actuaon may occur, possibly causing
injury.
The operator must not hold the safety trigger pulled except•
during fastening operaon as serious injury could result if the
ram cap accidentally contacted someone or something with

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enough force to cause the tool to cycle.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.•
The tool may bounce from the recoil of driving a fastener and
an unwanted second fastener may be driven possibly causing
injury.
When loading tool, never place a hand or any part of body in•
fastener discharge area of tool, never point tool at anyone,
do not pull the safety trigger or depress the ram/actuator as
accidental actuaon may occur, possibly causing injury.
Always disconnect the air supply before making adjustments,•
when servicing the tool, when clearing a jam, when tool is not
in use, or when moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuaon may occur, possibly causing injury.
Check operaon of the safety mechanism frequently. Do not•
use the tool if the safety is not working correctly as accidental
driving of a fastener may result. Do not interfere with the
proper operaon of the safety mechanism.
The safety trigger is a safety device and should only be pulled•
when the tool is in proper posion on the work surface and
before the ram/actuator is struck with the mallet. Do not e
or tape down the safety trigger as the tool could discharge if
dropped on the plunger. The tool will not fire unless the trigger
is pulled before striking the ram/actuator with the mallet.
Do not use the safety as a disabling mechanism for the ram/•
actuator in order to use the tool to rack the wood. This will
severely damage the mechanism and the tool. This abuse and
damage is not covered by the warranty. Use the mallet to rack
the flooring, not the tool.
Do not strike the ram/actuator without pulling the safety•
trigger! Hing the tool repeatedly with the safety engaged will
damage the safety mechanism and the tool.
Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the•
tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflecon of
fasteners which could cause injury.
Do not strike the ram/actuator or any part of the tool with the•
metal poron of the mallet. Use the rubber capped end only to
prevent possible injury and/or damage to the tool.
Do not drive fasteners close to the end of the work piece as the•
wood may split, allowing the fastener to be deflected possibly
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33 47074 SCREW – HANDLE CAP
34 47036 SCREW – MAGAZINE STAND-OFF
35 47048 ROLLER – SPRING
36 47044 CONSTANT FORCE SPRING
37 47037 MAGAZINE SPACER / STAND-OFF
38 47043 ROLLER WHEEL
39 47042 SCREW – CONSTANT FORCE SPRING
40 47041 PUSHER FINGER
41 47057 SPRING– COMPRESSION
42 47039 PUSHER BRACKET
43 47056 O-RING– PUSHER PIVOT PIN
44 47055 PUSHER PIVOT PIN
45, 45A 47028 SCREWS – FOOT / MAGAZINE
46 47029 FOOT
47 47032 SPRINGPIN – FOOT / DRIVER GUIDE PLATE
48 47031 DRIVER GUIDE PLATE
49 47033 NOSE – 470 – T/L
50 47034 MAGAZINE – 470 – T/L
51 47038 NUT – MAGAZINE / STANDOFF SCREWS
52 47027 SHOE
53 47025 SHOE BASE PAD
54 47024 SCREW – SHOE BASE
55, 55A 47026 SCREWS – SHOE / FOOT / BODY
56* 47047 LOCK NUT – SHOE BASE
57* 47075 HAMMER ASSY – GRAPHITE
*NOT SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION