Porter-Cable PIN100 User manual

PIN NAILER
Instruction
manual
MODEL PIN100
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
DANGER: When using pneumatic tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury, including
the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable
strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any
application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions
relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-
Cable and we have advised you.
Fig. 1
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1. Read and understand tool labels and
manual. Failure to follow warnings could
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Fig. 1.
2.Operator and others in work area MUST
wear safety glasses with side shields.
These safety glasses must conform to ANSI
Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have
“Z87” printed or stamped on them). Fig. 2.
3. Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when
not driving fasteners to avoid accidental
firing.
4. Choice of triggering method is
important. Check manual for triggering
options. See Using the Tool with Different
Triggering Options section of this manual.
5. Never point tool at yourself or others
in work area. Fig. 3
6. Never use oxygen or other bottled
gasses. Explosion may occur. Never use
combustible gases or any other reactive
gas as a power source for this tool:
explosion and serious personal injury could
result. Fig. 3 & Fig. 4.
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7. Wear ear protection to safe-guard
against possible hearing loss. Fig. 5.
8. Use clean, dry, regulated, com-
pressed air at 60 to 100 PSI, (4.1 to 6.9
BAR). Fig. 6.
9. Do not connect tool to pressure which
potentially exceeds 200 PSI (13.7 BAR).
10. Only use air hose that is rated for a
maximum working pressure of at least 150
PSI (10.3 BAR) or 150% of the maximum
system pressure, which ever is greater.
11. Connect tool to air supply hose with a
coupling that automatically removes all
pressure from the tool when the coupling is
disconnected. Fig. 7.
12. Disconnect tool from air supply hose
before doing tool maintenance, clearing a
jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving
tool to another location, or handing the tool
to another person. Fig. 7.
13. Never use a tool that is leaking air, has
missing or damaged parts, or requires
repair. Make sure all screws and caps are
securely tightened. Fig. 8.
14. Never use tool if trigger or springs
are inoperable, missing or damaged. Do not
alter or remove trigger, or springs. Make
daily inspections for free movement of
trigger and safety mechanism. Fig. 8.
15. Do not use tool without safety
warning label. If label is missing, damaged
or unreadable, contact your Porter-Cable
Service Center for a replacement. Fig. 9.
16. Only use parts, fasteners and
accessories approved by Porter-Cable.
17. Connect tool to air supply before
loading fasteners, to prevent a fastener
from being fired during connection. The tool
driving mechanism may cycle when tool is
connected to the air supply. Fig. 10.
18. Always assume the tool contains
fasteners. No horseplay. Respect the tool
as a working implement. Fig. 11.
19. Operator and bystanders wear hard hat
to safeguard against possible injuries. Fig.
12.
20. Do not load fasteners with trigger
depressed, to prevent unintentional firing of
a fastener. Fig. 13
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21. Remove finger from trigger when not
driving fasteners. Never carry tool with finger
on trigger. Fig. 14.
22. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times when using or
handling the tool.
23. Fire fasteners into work surface only:
never into materials too hard to penetrate.
Fig. 15.
24. Grip tool firmly to maintain control
while allowing tool to recoil away from
work surface as fastener is driven.
25. Do not drive fasteners on top of other
fasteners, or with the tool at too steep an
angle: the fasteners can ricochet causing
personal injury. Fig. 15.
26. Do not drive fasteners close to the
edge of the workpiece. The workpiece is
likely to split allowing the fastener to fly free
or ricochet causing personal injury. Fig. 16.
27. FOR CONTACT ACTUATION TOOLS
ONLY, Do not use on scaffoldings or
ladders or for tasks in which changing
location involves the use of scaffoldings,
stairs, ladders, and the like. Do not use for
specific tasks such as closing boxes or
crates or fitting transportation safety
systems on vehicles and wagons. Fig. 17.
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EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
DANGER: Employer must enforce compliance with the safety warnings
and all other instructions contained in this manual.
Keep this manual available for use by all people assigned to use this tool.
For personal safety and proper operation of this tool, read and understand
tool labels and manual. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Read and follow all of these instructions carefully.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
Porter-Cable Model PIN100 is a pneumatic pin nailer. It is designed to install
23 gauge wire pins of various lengths from 1/4" to 1" long.
WARNING: Use approved Porter-Cable fasteners only.
POWER SOURCE
This tool is designed to operate on clean, dry, compressed air at regulated
pressures between 60 and 100 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)
(4.1 to 6.9 BAR) .
The preferred system would include a filter, a pressure regulator, and an
automatic oiler located as close to the tool as possible (within 15 ft/4.6 m is
ideal).
All compressed air contains moisture and other contaminates that are
detrimental to internal components of the tool. An air line filter will remove
most of these contaminates and significantly prolong the life of the tool. If an
in-line oiler is not available: place 2 or 3 drops of Porter-Cable Air Tool Oil
into the tool’s air inlet at the beginning of each workday.
The tool is equipped with a
1
/ 4 " male “quick connector”. A
3
/ 8 " male “quick
connector” is available from Porter-Cable and may be used in situations where
a
1
/ 4 " supply line is not available. The tool must always be connected to the air
supply with a coupling such that all pressure is removed from the tool when the
coupling is disconnected.
DANGER: All air line components (hoses, connectors, filters, regulators,
etc.) must have a minimum working pressure rating of at least 150 PSI
(10.3 BAR) or 150% of maximum system potential, whichever is
greater .
Do not connect tool to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 PSI
(13.7 BAR).
Only connect tool to air supply hose with a coupling that
automatically removes all pressure from the tool when the coupling
is disconnected.
Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance,
clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to
another location, or handing the tool to another person.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Noise level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typical Mean
A - Weighted sound impulse . . . effective Acceleration . . . . 1.2 m/s2
power level . . . . . . . 91 dBA
P - Emission sound pressure
pressure level . . . . . . 84 dBA
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PREPARING THE TOOL
1. After reading and understanding this entire manual, connect tool to
air supply (Fig. 18).
DANGER: Never point tool at yourself or others in work area.
Always connect tool to air supply before loading fasteners (Fig. 18).
Do not load fasteners with trigger depressed.
Only use approved Porter-Cable fasteners.
Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side
shields. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses, and hearing
protection when preparing or operating the tool.
Never use a tool that is leaking air, has missing or damaged parts, or
requires repair.
2. Turn tool upside down, depress latch (1) Fig. 19 and slide magazine
cover (2) Fig. 19 open. Make certain the secondary trigger (B) Fig. 19 has
locked out the primary trigger (A) Fig. 19 to prevent unintentional actuation.
The magazine cover must be completely retracted to insure engagement of
pin height adjustment feature.
3. Insert a strip of approved fasteners (A) Fig. 20. Make certain the
direction arrow printed on the
fasteners is pointed up as shown.
NOTE: The direction arrow must
point in the same direction as the
pins will be driven.
4. Push magazine cover closed as
shown in Fig. 21. Make certain cover
snaps in place.
5. Observe pin reload indicator
access hole (A) Fig. 22 to know when
fastener supply is low.
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Fig. 18
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AB
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE TOOL WITH DIFFERENT TRIGGERING OPTIONS
Complete all steps of PREPARING THE TOOL before using the tool.
The tool is shipped from the factory with a dual trigger actuation system. The
secondary trigger (B) Fig. 19 must be depressed in order to depress the
primary trigger (A) Fig. 19. Each time the primary trigger is depressed the tool
will fire a fastener.
Each time a fastener is driven, a blast of air will be exhausted from the rear of
the tool. Keep your face away from this area.
DANGER: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving
fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Never carry tool with finger on
trigger.
Never point tool at yourself or others in work area.
Never attempt to drive a fastener into material that is too hard, or at
too steep an angle, or near the edge of the workpiece. The fastener
can ricochet causing personal injury.
WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing
maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area,
moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another
person.
WARNING: Clean and inspect tool daily. Carefully check for proper
operation of trigger and safety mechanism. Do Not use the tool
unless both the trigger and the safety mechanism are functional, or
if the tool is leaking air or needs any other repair.
The depth that a fastener is driven is controlled by the pressure of the air
supply. The amount of air pressure required will vary depending on the
length of the fastener and the material being fastened. Experiment with the
air pressure setting to determine the lowest setting that will consistently
perform the job at hand. Air pressure in excess of that required can cause
premature wear and/or damage to the tool.
CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER
1. WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply.
2. Remove fasteners from magazine.
3. Using 2.5mm hex wrench, remove two bolts (A) Fig. 23 and front plate
(B).
4. Remove the jammed fastener (C)
Fig. 23. Also examine the feed track
and clear any damaged pins or pin
fragments.
5. Re-install front plate and bolts
removed in step 3.
6. Re-load fasteners and close
magazine cover. Make certain cover
snaps in place.
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Fig. 23
A
BC
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MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AND INSPECT DAILY
WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before cleaning and
inspection. Correct all problems before placing the tool back in use.
Wipe tool clean and inspect for wear or damage. Use non-flammable
cleaning solutions to wipe exterior of tool only if necessary. DO NOT SOAK
tool with cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal parts.
Inspect trigger and safety mechanism to assure system is complete and
functional: no loose or missing parts, no binding or sticking parts.
Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage
tool.
If tool is used without an in-line oiler: place 2 or 3 drops of Porter-Cable Air
Tool Oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due
to wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and
replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED
PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE/DELTA
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully
guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot
guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.
Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any
time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the
nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any
Service Procedure.
SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
1. Air leak near rear of Loose screws. Tighten screws.
tool or in trigger area. Worn or damaged Install Overhaul Kit.
o-rings or seals.
2. Tool does nothing or Inadequate air supply. Verify adequate air supply.
operates sluggishly. Inadequate lubrication. Put 2 or 3 drops of oil into air inlet.
Worn or damaged Install Overhaul Kit.
o-rings or seals.
Pin jammed in nose. Remove front plate and clear.
3. Air leak near bottom Loose screws. Tighten screws.
of tool. Worn or damaged Install Overhaul Kit.
o-rings or bumper.
4. Tool jams frequently. Incorrect fasteners. Verify approved fasteners of
correct size.
Pin fragment jammed in nose. Remove front plate and clear.
Fasteners loaded Verify arrow printed on fastener strip
incorrectly. points toward workpiece.
Damaged fasteners. Replace w/undamaged fasteners.
Magazine or nose Tighten screws.
screws loose.
Magazine is dirty. Clean magazine.
Driver is worn or damaged. Install Driver Maintenance Kit.
5. Other. Contact a Porter-Cable
Service Facility.
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