Powernail Powerjack 500 User manual

Read this manual before you use this Powerjack. Follow all safety warnings and instructions. If you
are uncertain about the operation of the Powerjack, call us directly at 1-800-323-1653 for assistance or
contact the closest Powernail Dealer for help. Please retain this information for future reference.
REV 6.1.11
MODEL 500 Powerjack
User Manual
POWERNAIL
®
CO.
1300 Rose Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: [phone]
www.powernail.com
™
The Model 500 Powerjack is used to either push or pull hardwood
ooring strips into place. The Powerjack can be left in place, hands
free, while that seciton of ooring is being nailed down.
WARNING

Model 500 Powerjack
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To Use:
1. Only push against a stationary surface such as a wall stud. When between wall
studs, push against a board long enough to span the distance of the studs so as to
prevent breaking through the drywall.
2. Ratchet the lever handle until faceplate contacts the stationary surface
3. Continue to ratchet until the self-adjusting jaw draws the oor tight for nailing
4. The Powerjack 500 can be left in place, hands free, while that section of ooring
is being nailed down.
5. When using the Powerjack mid-oor, screw the base plate to the suboor in front
of your ooring and use the Powerjack to push against your ooring strips.
To release:
To release the Powerjack 500, push the handle to the full forward position.
The POWERJACK Model 500 is designed to push or pull ooring strips into place
and hold them tightly.
Easy to operate! Use the lever handle to ratchet the faceplate against a stationary
surface. Continue to ratchet until the self-adjusting jaw draws the ooring to the
desired position. The POWERJACK can be left in place while you nail down the
ooring strip. To release the POWERJACK, simply push the handle to full forward
position.
The Model 500 POWERJACK sits on top of your ooring and gains leverage against
a wall or a wall-stud. When a stud location cannot be determined, a board long
enough to span the distance of the studs should be used to prevent breaking through
the drywall (picture 1).
When not near a wall, the Model 500 can also be used mid-oor by screwing the base
plate directly to the sub oor and pushing against your ooring strips.
(see picture 2).
Under the toe kick of a cabinet, the POWERJACK Model 500 can be used to tighten
boards and hold them in place (see picture 3).
The Powerjack 500 self adjusts to the thickness of the wood ooring being installed.
Powerjacks™ are made in the USA

When near a wall, only push against a
stationary surface such as a wall stud.
When wall stud locations cannot be
determined, push against a board long
enough to span stud spacing to prevent
breaking through the drywall
(see picture 1).
The Model 500 can be used mid-oor
by screwing the base directly to the sub
oor and pushing the ooring strips
into place (see picture 2).
When under the toe kick of a cabinet, the
Powerjack Model 500 tightens boards and
holds them in place hands-free while that
section of ooring is nailed down (see
picture 3).
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Model 500 Powerjack Safety
POWERNAIL
®
CO.
Model 500 Powerjack Exploded View
Always use approved eye protection.
Keep ngers away from gear area.
Do not hit the ratchet handle with a mallet.
Do not over torque.
PART NAME PART NO.
1. KNOB 08-100-00-010
2. HANDLE 08-100-00-020
3. RATCHET SHAFT 08-100-00-030
4. RATCHET SPRING 08-100-00-040
5. GEAR SHAFT 08-100-00-050
6. GEAR 08-100-00-060
7. GEAR SHAFT NUT 08-100-00-070
8. COTTER PIN 08-100-00-080
9. PAWL BUSHING 08-100-00-090
10. PAWL PIN 08-100-00-100
11. PAWL #1 08-100-00-110
12. PAWL #2 08-100-00-120
13. PAWL SPRING (2) 08-100-00-130
14. CAP SCREW 08-100-00-140
15. RACK ASSEMBLY 08-500-232A
16. BASE PLATE 08-500-00-250
17. HOUSING 08-500-00-180
18. HOUSING SPACER 08-500-00-190
19.1/4-20 x .625 S.H.C.S. (4) 08-500-00-270
20. HOOK 08-500-00-260
21. PIN 08-500-00-280
22. SET PIN 08-500-00-220
REPAIR KITS PART NO.
TUNE-UP KIT 08-500-TU-KIT
OVERHAUL KIT 08-500-OVH-KIT
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