Porter-Cable PIN138 User manual

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PIN138
Pin Nailer
Cloueuse de finition
Clavadora
www.portercable.com
Instruction manual
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de’instrucciones

English (original instructions) 4
Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale) 11
Español (traducido de las instrucciones originales) 20

1
Fig. A
Components
1 Trigger
2 Secondary trigger
3 Air Inlet with quick connect coupler
4 Rear exhaust
5 Magazine release
6 Magazine
7 Low nail indicator window
8 Nosepiece
9 No‑Mar pad
10 Belt hook
Composants
1 Détente
2
3
4 Échappement arrière
5 Mécanisme de dégagement du
chargeur
6 Chargeur
7 Fenêtre indicatrice de recharge
8
9 Appui antimarques
10
Componentes
1 Gatillo
2
3
4 Escape trasero
5 Liberador del resorte propulsor
6 Liberador del resorte propulsor
7 Ventana indicadora del nivel de
clavos
8
9 Protector anti‑rayadura
10
1
2
3
4
10
9
8
6
7
5

2
Fig.B Fig.C
Fig.D Fig.E
Fig.F
11
5
6
7
1
2
9
Fig.G

3
Fig.H
12
Fig.I
Fig.J
10
9
9
8

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is used, the tool can remain charged with air
after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive
a fastener even after the air line is disconnected
possibly causinginjury.
• Do not pull the trigger while connected to the air
supply as the tool may cycle, possibly causinginjury.
• Always disconnect air supply: 1.) Before making
adjustments; 2.) When servicing the tool; 3.) When
clearing a jam; 4.) When tool is not in use; 5.) When
moving to a different work area, as accidental
actuation may occur, possibly causinginjury.
WARNING: When loading tool:
• Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener
discharge area oftool.
• Never point tool at yourself or anyoneelse.
• Do not pull the triggers as accidental actuation
may occur, possibly causinginjury.
• Be careful when handling fasteners, especially
when loading and unloading, as the fasteners have
sharppoints.
WARNING: Do not operate tool if:
• There is any damage to air hose or fitting.
• The tool leaks air.
• The tool has received a sharp blow, malfunctions
or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
tool to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or mechanicaladjustment.
• Warning labels are missing ordamaged.
• Tool is not in proper working order. Tags and
physical segregation shall be used forcontrol.
• Tool is without workpiece contact. A tool without
workpiece contact can be fired unintentionally
causing injury to an operator or a bystander.
WARNING: When operating the tool:
• Always handle the tool with care:
‑Never engage inhorseplay.
‑Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed
toward thework.
‑Never point the tool at yourself orothers.
‑Keep others a safe distance from the tool while
tool is in operation as accidental actuation
may occur, possibly causinginjury.
‑Keep bystanders and children away while
operatingtool.
‑Respect tool as a workingimplement.
‑Stay alert, focus on your work and use
common sense when working withtools.
‑Do not use tool while tired, after having
consumed drugs or alcohol, or while under the
influence ofmedication.
‑Do not overreach. Only use in a safe
workingplace.
‑Keep proper footing at alltimes.
• When working close to an edge of a workpiece
or at steep angles use care to minimize chipping,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Only persons who have read and
understand the tool operating/safety instructions
should operate thetool.
WARNING: Actuating tool may result in flying debris,
collation material, or dust which could harm operator’s
eyes. 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).
Employer is responsible for enforcing the usage of eye
protection equipment by the tool operator and all other
personnel in the workarea.
WARNING: Always assume that the tool
containsfasteners.
WARNING: (Air and Supply)
• Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled
gases as a power source for this tool as tool may
explode, possibly causinginjury.
• Do not use supply sources which can potentially
exceed 200p.s.i.g. (14kg/cm2) as tool may burst,
possibly causinginjury.
• The connector on the tool must not hold pressure
when air supply is disconnected. If a wrong fitting
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols andWords
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert
symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and
your risk of personal injury or propertydamage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety relatedmessage.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.
Intended Use
Your nailer is designed for professional fasteningapplications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
Your nailer is a professional powertool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
English (original instructions)
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
seriousinjury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instructionmanual.

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Mode,” if workpiece contact is allowed to re-contact
work surface before the trigger is released, an
unintended discharge of a fastener willoccur.
• Keeping face and body parts away fromtool.
WARNING: Disconnect tool:
• When not in use,
• When performing any maintenance or repairs,
• When clearing a jam,
• When elevating, lowering or otherwise moving tool
to a new location,
• When tool is outside of the operator's supervision
or control,
• When removing fasteners from themagazine.
WARNING: When maintaining the tool:
• Always shut off air supply, and disconnect tool from
air supply when not inuse.
• When working on air tools note the warnings in
this manual and use extra care when evaluating
problemtools.
Additional Safety Warnings
WARNING: Do not use this product to fasten electrical
cables. Fastening electric wires / cables could result in
electric shock or seriousharm.
WARNING: Make sure there are no electrical cables,
gas pipes, etc. that could cause a hazard if damaged by
use of thetool.
WARNING: This tool is not intended for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres and is not insulated
from coming into contact with electricalpower.
• Use the PORTERCABLE pneumatic tool only for the
purpose for which it wasdesigned.
• Do not use the tool as ahammer.
• Always carry the tool by the handle with hand off
both triggers.
• Never lift, pull, lower, or carry the tool by the airhose.
• Whipping hoses can cause severe injury. Always check for
damaged or loose hoses orfittings.
• Never direct compressed air at yourself or anyoneelse.
• Compressed air can cause severeinjury.
• Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or
function without approval fromPORTER-CABLE.
• Never clamp or tape the trigger in an actuatedposition.
• Ensure tool is always safely engaged on the workpiece and
cannotslip.
• Never leave a tool unattended with the air hoseattached.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:
• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener
discharge area of tool while the air supply isconnected.
• Never actuate the tool unless nose is directed at thework.
• Do not actuate the tool whileloading.
• Keep hands and body parts away from the discharge
area of the tool. While in use NEVER grasp the tool by the
magazine or canister, a mis-driven fastener can exit the
nose causinginjury.
splitting or splintering, or free flight or ricochet of
fasteners, which may causeinjury.
• Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners
or with the tool at an overly steep angle as this
may cause deflection of fasteners which could
causeinjury.
• Do not load tool with fasteners when any one of
the operating controls isactivated.
• Use extra caution when driving fasteners into
existing walls or other blind areas to prevent
contact with hidden objects or persons on other
side (e.g., wires, pipes.)
• The operator must not pull the trigger except
during fastening operation as serious injury could
result if the tool accidentally contacts someone or
something, causing 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.
• Check operation of the trigger mechanism
frequently. Do not use the tool if the trigger is not
working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener
may result. Do not interfere with the proper
operation of the triggermechanism.
• Never inadvertently pull or grasp the trigger when
moving about, changing work location, when
holstering or hanging tool, or when preparing work
surface for fasteningoperation.
• This tool produces SPARKS during operation.
NEVER use the tool near flammable substances,
gases or vapors including lacquer, paint, benzine,
thinner, gasoline, adhesives, mastics, glues or any
other material that is -- or the vapors, fumes or
byproducts of which are -- flammable, combustible
or explosive. Using the fastenerer in any such
environment could cause an EXPLOSION resulting
in personal injury or death to user andbystanders.
Do not drive nails blindly into walls, floors or other
work areas. Fasteners driven into live electrical wires,
plumbing, or other types of obstructions can result
ininjury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personalinjury.
WARNING: After driving a fastener, tool may
bounce back (“recoil”) causing it to move away
from the work surface. To reduce risk of injury
always manage recoil by:
• Always maintaining control oftool.
• Allowing recoil to move tool away from
worksurface.
• Not resisting recoil such that tool will be forced
back into the work surface. In “Contact Actuation

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Trigger (Fig.A)
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove
fasteners from magazine before making adjustments
or personal injury mayresult.
WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Never carry
tool with finger ontrigger.
The tool is shipped from the factory with a dual trigger
actuationsystem.
Air Fitting (Fig.B, C)
The tool is equipped with a 1/4”(6.4mm) male quick
connector coupling. A 3/8”(9.5mm) male quick connector
coupling is available from PORTER‑CABLE and may be used
when a 1/4”(6.4mm) supply line is not available.
NOTE: A 3/8”(9.5mm) supply line (and fittings) are required
for maximum tool performance. IMPORTANT: Always use
couplings that relieve all pressure from the tool when it
is disconnected from the power supply. Always use hose
connectors that shut off air supply from compressor when
the tool is disconnected.
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
PIN138
Height 7.5" (.19 mm)
Width 1.9" (.05 mm)
Length 8.1" (.21 mm)
Weight (lbs/kg) 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)
Recommended Operating Pressure 60‑100 psi (4.1 to 6.9 bar)
Air Consumption per 100 cycles 1.61 SCF
Loading capacity 132 nails
Lubrication Oil‑Free
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Model PIN138
Nail 23 gauge wire (headless or slight head pins)
Lengths 5/8” (16 mm) –1‑3/8” (35 mm)
Air Inlet 1/4” NPT (6.4 mm)
NOTE: Use only PORTER‑CABLE approved fasteners
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supplyremove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-upactuation can
causeinjury.
f.....................wear eye protection
i.....................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
g.....................wear hearing
protection
a.....................read all
documentation
n.....................avoid staring at
light
lor AC............alternating current
Ah.......................amp hours
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:
BPM....................beats per minute
V.........................volts
min.....................minutes
jor DC............direct current
…/min..............per minute
RPM....................revolutions per
minute
A.........................amperes
Hz .......................hertz
W........................watts
Wh...................... watt hours
no.......................no load speed
n.........................rated speed
c.....................safety alert symbol
h.....................wear respiratory
protection
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicalsare:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopicparticles.
• Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of
harmfulchemicals. Direct particles away from face andbody.
• Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove
the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure
to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the
working environment or pose an increased health risk to
the operator and those in closeproximity.
• Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss ofcontrol andinjury.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in movingparts.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack
but may be easily knockedover.

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Depth Adjustment
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental actuation can causeinjury.
CAUTION: Air pressure in excess of that required can
cause premature wear and/or damage to thetool.
Actuating Tool (Fig.A, F)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, Always wear
proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and hearing
protection [ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)] when operating
thistool.
WARNING: A nail will fire each time the trigger is
depressed which could result in accidentalactuation.
1. Place the nosepiece8 against the worksurface.
2. Depress the secondary trigger2 to unlock the trigger1.
Now depress the trigger. A fastener is fired each time the
primary trigger isdepressed.
CAUTION: Each time a fastener is fired, a blast of air
will be exhausted from the rear exhaust. Keep your face
away from thisarea.
Loading Fasteners PIN138 (Fig.A, B, E)
WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
and others. Serious personal injury mayresult.
WARNING: Never load nails with the trigger or triggers
activated. Personal injury mayresult.
1. Read all Safety Warnings before usingtool.
2. Connect the tool to air supply.
3. Push magazine release5 and pull magazine6
back. Make sure the primary and secondary trigger
arereleased.
4. Insert fasteners into the side of the magazine. For
fasteners with arrows the direction arrow printed on
the fasteners should point down into the bottom of
magazine. If no arrow is printed on the fasteners the
nail points should point down into the bottom of the
magazine. NOTE: Make sure fasteners are placed firmly
against lower ledge ofmagazine.
5. Push magazine closed until it locks in place. Make sure
the magazine snaps intoplace.
6. Observe low nail indicator window7 and reload when
needed. NOTE: The tool will not fire when only a few
fasteners are left in the magazine, reload fasteners to
begin firing again.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.D)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle11.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supplyremove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-upactuation can
causeinjury.
Using the Secondary Trigger (Fig.A)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, Always wear
proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] and hearing
protection [ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)] when operating
thistool.
WARNING: Do not keep trigger depressed when tool is
not in use. Serious personal injury mayresult.
WARNING: Disconnect air line from tool and remove
fasteners from magazine before making adjustments.
Serious personal injury mayresult.
The tool is locked off until the secondary trigger2
isdepressed.
Preparing the Tool (Fig.B)
WARNING: Read the section titled IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the beginning of this
manual. Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/
CSA Z94.3)] and hearing protection [ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)]
when operating this tool. Keep the fastener pointed
away from yourself and others. For safe operation,
complete the following procedures and checks before
each use of thefastener.
NOTICE: These nailers are designed to be used
withoutoil.
• Before you use the tool, be sure that the compressor
tanks have been properlydrained. NOTE: Use a filter and
regulator whenpossible.
• Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratoryprotection.
• Remove all fasteners from the magazine.
• Check for smooth and proper operation of contact trip
and pusher assemblies. Do not use tool if either assembly
is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool that has the
contact trip restrained in the upposition.
• Check air supply: Ensure air pressure does not exceed
operating limits; 60to 100p.s.i.g., (4.1 to 6.9 kg/cm2).
Keep tool pointed away from yourself andothers.
• Connect airhose.
• Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets. Never
use a tool that leaks or has damagedparts.
To Install an Air Fitting
1. Wrap the male end of the fitting with thread seal tape
prior to assembly to eliminate airleaks.
2. To install a 1/4”(6.4mm) fitting: screw it directly into the
air inlet and tighten firmly. NOTE: If a cap is in the air
inlet, remove it prior to inserting the fitting.
3. To install a 3/8”(9.5mm) fitting: screw the fitting into the
3/8”(9.5mm) adapter and then into the air inlet of the
tool and tightenfirmly.

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Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by PORTER-CABLE, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
PORTER-CABLE recommended accessories should be
used with thisproduct.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1approved eye
protection when performingthisprocedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
Action Why How
Drain compressor
tanks and
hoses daily.
Prevents
accumulation of
moisture in
compressor
and nailer.
Open petcocks or
other drain valves on
compressor tanks. Allow
any accumulated water to
drain from hoses.
Clean magazine,
magazine release
and contact
trip mechanism.
Permits smooth
operation of
magazine,
reduces wear and
prevents jams.
Blow clean with
compressor air. The use of
oils, lubricants periodically
or solvents is not
recommended as they
tend to attract debris.
Before each use,
check to insure all
screws, nuts and
fasteners are tight
and undamaged.
Prevents jams, leaks
and premature
failure of tool parts.
Tighten loose screws
or other
fasteners using the
appropriate hex wrench
or screwdriver.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supplyremove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-upactuation can
causeinjury.
Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out
of direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate
bumpers, o‑rings and other rubber parts resulting in
increasedmaintenance.
Cold Weather Operation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental actuation can causeinjury.
WARNING: Do not store tools in a cold weather
environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the
tools operating valves and mechanisms that could
cause toolfailure.
WARNING: Some commercial air line drying
liquids are harmful to “O”-rings and seals – do
not use these low temperature air dryers without
checkingcompatibility.
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Make sure compressor tanks have been properly drained
prior touse.
2. Keep tool as warm as possible prior touse.
3. Make certain all fasteners have been removed
frommagazine.
Clearing a Jammed Nail (Fig.A, B, H)
WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the air supply
and remove fasteners from magazine before making
adjustments or personal injury mayresult.
If a nail becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the tool
pointed away from you and follow these instructions toclear:
1. Disconnect air supply fromtool.
2. Push magazine release5 and pull magazine6 back.
Removefasteners.
3. Remove no‑mar pad9 and then using hex wrench to
remove two bolts12 and nosepiece8.
4. Remove the jammedfastener.
5. Examine the feed track and clear any damaged pins or
pinfragments.
6. Replace nosepiece and tighten boltssecurely.
7. Reattach airsupply.
8. Reload the tool (see LoadingFasteners).
NOTE: Should nails continue to jam frequently in nosepiece,
have tool serviced by an authorized servicecenter.
Non-Mar Tip (Fig.G, J)
WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before
removing or re-installing no-marpad.
The no‑mar pad9 is provided to reduce marring of the
work surface. The no‑mar pad can be removed, and stored
on the bracket, to provide increased depth‑of‑drive for
toe‑nailingapplications.
When not in use the hex wrench supplied can be snapped
into the storage bracket asshown.
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.
4. Lower air pressure to 80p.s.i.g. orless.
5. Reconnect air and and load fasteners into magazine.
6. Turn pressure up to operating level (not to exceed
120p.s.i.g.) and use tool as normal.
7. Always drain the compressor tanks at least once adaily.