Powernail Powernailer 50M User manual

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03.25.08
Operation and Maintenance Manual
MODEL 50M MANUAL POWERNAILER®
FOR TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING 3/8” TO 5/8”
POWERNAIL
®
CO.
1300 Rose Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.powernail.com

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Always wear approved front and side EYE PROTECTION when
operating this Nailer. Others in the work area should also wear
front and side EYE PROTECTION. Eye protection will help
guard against fl ying nails and debris, which could cause severe
eye injury.
EAR PROTECTION may be required to prevent hearing
damage when there are high noise levels in the work area.
DO NOT USE THE METAL END OF THE MALLET TO
STRIKE THE PLUNGER, use the rubber capped end only.
Never place any part of the body in the discharge path of the
Nailer.
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:
The Model 50M Powernailer® is the latest model designed to
bring Powernail quality to a manual nailer. The Powernailer®
Model 50M—designed for use with only 1" , 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and
1-3/4" (18 gage) Powercleats® nails—provides several distinct
advantages.
The Model 50M can nail down 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and some exotic
3/4" tongue and groove hardwood fl ooring through the use of
easy to change, no mar pad and shims. For a superior manual
Nailer, look to the company that has been the industry’s quality
leader for over 50 years, POWERNAIL® COMPANY, INC.
To use the Model 50M, simply place the nailer on the fl oor, pull
nailer back so locating ears catch the edge of the fl oor above
the tongue, strike the plunger with the rubber capped mallet end
and let the Nailer drive and set the nail at the correct 45 degree
angle. Adjust nailer by adding shims between the adapter foot
and pad until there is a slight gap between the tongue of the
wood and the locating ears of the adapter foot. See example 1B
and 2A.
To Load Model 50M
Place up to one stick (100) of Powercleats® (18 gage) nails, 1" ,
1-1/4" , 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" long into the nail channel feed slot. Pull
back the spring loaded nail pusher over the nails until it contacts
the last nail and slowly release the nail pusher.
To Unload
To remove nails from the nail channel, pull the two round knobs
on the nail pusher together. This will clear it from the nail path.
Then turn the nailer over so the nails slide out of the channel.
Read these instructions carefully before you use the Nailer.

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WARNING Do not use any nails other than Powernail Powercleats® (18 gage)
nails, which are specifi cally designed for use in the Model 50M Powernailer. Powercleats®
(18 gage) nails are available in 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" lengths to accommodate 3/8",
1/2", 5/8" and some exotic 3/4" tongue and groove hardwood fl ooring. Contact your
Powernailer® dealer for Powercleats® nails.

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ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION Qty Req
1 08-50M-00-630 BODY ASSEMBLY 1
2 08-50M-00-150 FOOT 1
3 08-50M-00-380 DRIVING BLADE 1
4 07-50M-00-370 PLUNGER 1
5 08-250-00-450 PLUNGER SPRING 1
6 08-250-00-410 PLUNGER SPRING PIN 1
7 08-250-00-640 ROLLER PIN 1
8 08-250-00-740 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 S.H.C.S. (FOOT) 4
9 08-250-00-750 1/4-20 FLANGE NUT 4
10 09-200-3034 PUSHER SPRING 1
11 09-200-3057 #10-32 X 1/2 F.H.C.S. SLOTTED (PAD) 4
12 09-200-3035 SPOOL SET 1
13 09-50P-3005 ADAPTER FOOT 1
14 09-50P-3008 CHANNEL 1
15 09-50P-3042 GATE 1
16 09-50P-3017 GATE PLATE 1
17 09-50P-3038 SHIM 4
18 09-50P-3037 .200 THICK UHMW PLASTIC PAD 1
19 09-445-29745 #10-32 X 1-1/4 S.H.C.S.(KNOB) 1
20 09-445-29754 #10-32 X 1/2 S.H.C.S. (FOOT) 4
21 09-445-29822 #10-32 x 3/4" S.H.C.S. (GATE) 3
22 09-445-29741 1/8 X 5/8 ROLL PIN 2
23 09-445-29735 NAIL PUSHER 1
24 09-445-29735.2 KNOB 1
25 09-445-29756 STANDOFF 2
26 09-445-29750 #8-32 X 1-1/2 F.H.C.S. 2
27 09-445-29751 #8-32 LOCKNUT 2
28 08-45-00-580 BLADE RETAINER 1
29 08-45-00-610 COTTER PIN 1
30 09-50P-3040 CHANNEL PLATE 1
31 09-50P-3041 #6-32 X 3/8 B.H.C.S 2
ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION Qty Req
A-1 AW-200 ALLEN WRENCH SET 1
A-2 09-50M-3065A CHANNEL ASSEMBLY 1
A-3 09-200-3063A NAIL PUSHER ASSEMBLY 1
A-4 08-50M-TU-KIT MODEL 50M TUNE UP KIT 1
Model 50M Parts List
Model 50M Assemblies, Kits & Accessories

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TO CLEAR A NAIL JAM:
1. It helps to tap the Driving Blade back to the retracted position before
trying to remove a jammed nail. A spare Driving Blade works best for
this.
2. Try to pull the jammed nail out of the gate with a pair of long nose
pliers. If this does not work remove the four (4) cap screws holding the
Foot, Gate and Nail Channel Assembly together.
3. Separate the Foot and Gate with a screw driver just enough to clear out
the jammed nail.
4. Put thread locking compound on all screws and reassemble the
components.
WARNING Never hit the Nailer with excessive force or with the
metal end of the mallet, this will damage the nailer.
Before each use, check all screws to be sure they are tight. Shock and
vibration can loosen screws. Do not over tighten any screw.

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1-1/2” 18 GAGE POWERCLEATS®
1-3/4” 18 GAGE POWERCLEATS®
1-1/4” 18 GAGE POWERCLEATS®
1” 18 GAGE POWERCLEATS®
13/16”
15/32”
5/8”
POWERCLEATS LENGTH DETERMINATION CHART
This chart will assist you in determining the proper length of Powercleats to
use for various thicknesses of fl ooring. Approximate vertical penetration of
the Powercleat under the hardwood fl oor is shown for each application. This
is only a guide. Results should be tested in the fi eld before proceeding.

POWERNAIL
®
CO.
1300 Rose Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.powernail.com