primatech Q550 User manual

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PNEUMATICFLOORINGNAILER
Q550
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read theseinstructionsthoroughlybeforeusingthistooland keep it
handyforreference.

PRIMATECH PNEUMATIC NAILER Q550
The pneumaticnailerQ550 isaprofessional precision tool
speciallydeveloped forthe installationof3/8"to3/4"solid and
engineered hardwood flooring.It hasbeen designed foreasy
maintenancewheremajorcomponentscan be accessed within
secondswithoutthe need ofanytool.Weighting only8.7pounds
(4kg),thisergonomicallydesigned tool makesthe installation of
hardwood floorveryeasy,allowing theoperatortosetand nail
the boardsin the standing position.It usesstandard L-type 18GA
cleatsavailable in lengthsof1¾"(45 mm),1½"(38 mm) and 1¼"
(32 mm).Forbestresult, onlyPRIMATECH cleatsshould be used.
Read carefullytheseinstructionsbeforeoperating thistool.It is
importanttounderstand warnings/cautionsand the safety
measurestoensuresafeuseof thistool.
The Q550 isbuilt around the
Primpact valveengine, a
breakthrough technologyfor
pneumatictools. Primpact main
featuresare:
•short noseand compact valvedesign withan all-
around striking surface
•high-speed action and fewmoving parts, fora
powerful yet soft strokeand increased precision.
•reciprocal striking systemthat regulatesthe depth
of penetration independentlyfromthe mallet impact
•finelythreaded screw-in cartridge assembly
Additional information isavailable directlyfromthe manufacturer:
1135 Jeremie-Fortin, Quebec, QC
Canada, G1J1R8
Phone: [phone] or1(418)522-7744
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.primatech.ca/support
SAFETYMEASURES
Theseimportantguidelinesshouldalwaysbe followed towork
safelywiththe PRIMATECH pneumaticnailermodel Q550:
1. Read theseinstructionsthoroughlybeforeusing thistool
and keep it handyforreferenceif necessary.
2. Alwayskeep hands,feetorotherbodypartsawayfromthe
nail ejection area.
3. Neveraimthe tool in anydirection otherthan the working
area.
4. Alwayscarryormanipulatethe tool byitshandle while the
airsupplyhoseisconnected.
5. Neverhit the head cap of the actuatorifthe plasticbaseis
not sitting perfectlyon the working surface.
6. Neverleavethe tool laying downon itsside while the air
supplyhoseisconnected;the tool should alwaysbe left on
the floor, standing on itsplasticbase.
7. Do not alterorremovesafety.
8. Alwaysdisconnect the airsupplyhosewhen the tool isnot
in useorwhen movetoanotherworkarea.
9. Neverserviceorrepairthe tool,clearobstructionsormake
adjustmentswhile the airsupplyhoseisconnected.
10. Onlycompressed airshould be used topowerthistool ;do
not exceed 110 psi(7.6bar).
11. Neveruseoxygen oranyothercompressed gasasapower
sourceforthistool.
12. AlwayswearOSHA-required Z-87 safetyglasseswithside
shields.
13. Alwayswearproperearand feetprotection while the air
supplyhoseisconnected.
14. Alwaysremovecleatsfromthefeederchannel before
servicing tool.
DO NOTREMOVE ORALTERSAFETY.NEVERDEPRESS
THE SAFETY CONTACTWITHYOUR HANDS WHENTOOLIS
CONNECTEDTO AIRSUPPLY.EXTREME CAUTIONIS
ADVISEDWHENUSING THIS TOOL.
CONNECTION & AIR SUPPLYSYSTEM
Toensuremaximumperformanceand efficiency,and alsoa
minimumofcare,the PRIMATECH pneumaticnailerrequiresclean,
dryair. It isnecessarytouseafilterand apressureregulator.
Thistool needsadetachable male couplerwith3/8"NPTmale
treads.The useofa3/8"(1cm) diameterairsupplyhoseis
recommended. Asmallerhoseorahoselongerthan 50'(15 m)
could causeapressuredrop when the tool isactivated
repeatedly.
ALWAYS USE AFREE-FLOWCONNECTIONFORTHE
COMPRESSEDAIRSUPPLY TO PREVENTTHATTHE TOOL
STAYS CHARGEDAFTERDISCONNECTING THE AIRSUPPLY
HOSE.
UNLOADTOOLBEFORE CONNECTING AIRTO PREVENT
ACCIDENTALDISCHARGE.
AFTERMOVING TOOLTO ADIFFERENTWORK AREA,OR
AFTERANY MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL,ALWAYS
ENSURE PROPEROPERATIONBY ACTUATING TOOL
SEVERALTIMES WITHOUTCLEATS OVERTHE
SUBFLOORING .
Dirt, dust, and otherparticlesin the airsupplycan causesluggish
operation orprematurewearofmanycomponentsofthe tool.
Drain waterfromthe compressortankregularly.The compressor
start-stop limitsshould be settodeliveran airpressureofatleast
100 psi(7bar) atall time.Consultthecompressormanual or
dealerforinstructionson howtomakethisadjustment.
At80 psi(5.5bar) and 100 hitsperminute,the tool consumes
approximately3.8cu.ft (110 )ofairperminuteat70°F(21°C).
Higherairpressurewill increasethe consumption ofcompressed
air.
The tool isdesigned tobe operated withacompressed air
pressureof80 psi(5.5bar).Occasionally,ahigherpressure
could be necessary,forexample tousethe tool withdifferent
speciesofharderwood.Inthesemoredifficultcases,the
compressed airpressurecan be increased up to100 psi
(7.0bar).It isveryimportantnottoexceed thismaximum
pressuretopreventleaks,prematurewearordamagestothe
tool.
Checkthe compressed airsupplyhosebeforeconnecting to
ensurethattheyarefree fromdirtorparticlesthatcan alterthe

performanceofthe tool.Payspecial attention toanyairleaks.Do
notuseacompressed airpressurehigherthan 110 psi(7.6bar).
Higherpressurecan causeprematurewearordamage tocertain
components.Afterassembly,checkall the connectionsto
prevent the leaksand tohavemaximumefficiency.
TO PREVENTACCIDENTALDAMAGE TO THE FINISHED
SURFACE OFTHE INSTALLEDFLOOR,RESTTHE TOOL
ONTO THE SUBFLOORING WHENCONNECTING AIR,
LOADING TOOLWITHNAILS ORPERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL.
LOADING THETOOL
InsertarowofPRIMATECH's cleatsinside the feederchannel and
pull backon the plastictab gentlyuntil itengagesbehind the
cleats. Torelease,simplysqueezethe tab withyourthumband
indexand allowthe spring torecoil slowly.The clip mustbe
released slowlytopreventdamage.The Q550 usesstandard L-
type 18GA cleatsavailable in lengthsof1¾"(45 mm),1½"
(38 mm) and 1¼"(32mm).Makesurethatthe propertype of
cleatsisused.Primatech's 18GA cleatsarepackaged intogreen
color-coded boxes.For MAXIMUMPERFORMANCE,alwaysuse
PRIMATECH cleats.
USE ONLY THE TYPE OFCLEATS IDENTIFIEDONTHE
FEEDERCHANNEL.THE USE OFANY OTHERTYPE OF
CLEATS WILL DAMAGE THE TOOL.
OPERATION
Unload tool and restitontothe subflooring,Connectthe hose
and cycle tool onceortwicewithoutnails.Afterloading the tool
withPRIMATECH cleats,the PNEUMATICNAILER model Q550 is
readyforuse.
Onlyusethe 2.5lbs(1.1kg)hammersupplied withthe tool.The
useofothertype ofhammers mayaffectperformance.The
rubberfaceofthe hammercan be used withcaretohelp position
the boards.
Withthe flooring firmlyin place,position the tool ontothe flooring,
withthe resting blockQ-034 againstthe tongue.Applydownward
pressuretoensureproperseating ofthe cleat.Strikethe head
cap Q-001 withthe hammertoactivatethe tool,
Use onlythe RUBBERFACE ofthehammer to
activatethetool. Using thesteelend will
damagethetooland void thewarranty. If
wood isslightlytwisted,hitting the tool withmore
forcewill assistin pulling the boardup snugly.
NEVER strikethe head cap when the tool isnot
sitting on the working surface.
OPERATING THE TOOLWHENTHE SAFETY CONTACTIS
NOTFULLY DEPRESSEDWILL CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR
ORDAMAGE TO THE DRIVING BLADE,PISTONAND
CYLINDER.
Eyeprotection isrecommended and should be
wornbythe operatorand otherin working area.
Accidental ejection ofnailsorwood debriscould
causesevereeyeinjury.
Insomeenvironments, earprotection might be
required, asworking condition mayinclude
exposuretohigh noiselevelswhichlead to
hearing damage.
Wearing safetybootsand safetyhatisalso
highlyrecommended.
NOTE:All the personal protection equipments
must meet national standards.
Beitraw,factoryfinished orengineered, hardwood isa
naturalmaterialsubjectto variousfactors,suchashumidity,
subflooring, installation procedure, typeof tools,fasteners,
etc.Installershouldalwaysensureoptimalsurface
preparation, complywith all manufacturer's
recommendationsand conductapre-installationtestprior
beginning anyinstallation.
BEFORESTARTING ANINSTALLATION,FASTENDOWN
FEWBOARDSTO ASCERTAINTHAT YOUAREUSING
THERIGHT FASTENERAND THAT THETOOL IS
PROPERLYADJUSTED.
ADJUSTING FOR HARDWOOD THICKNESS
The Q550 pneumaticnailerisfitted withafullyadjustable plastic
baseQ-033,designed topreventcontactwiththe top edge ofthe
flooring.Sincethereisno standardamong manufacturers about
the dimensionsofthe tongue,itisimportanttoadjustthe nailer
tofitthe flooring prioranyinstallation.The Q550 alsofeaturesa
resting blockQ-034 whichpreventdamage tothe top edge ofthe
flooring bypositioning the tool againstthe tongue,preventing the
gate/foot assemblyfromcontacting the board.
Step 1: adjusting the baseforflooring thickness:
Using the supplied Allen wrench,loosen butdo notremove
screws(A); one on eachside of the tool.
Withthe tool in an upside downposition,placeashortpiece
of flooring against the gate/foot assembly(Q-029/Q-032).
Engage the Allen wrenchin knob (B) asshown;rotateto
movethe baseup ordown.Notethatknob (B) hasarotation
range ofonlyabout1/2turn.Do notapplyforcewhen alimit
isreached.
Adjustthe heightofthe plasticbasetoobtain asmall gap
between the gate/footassemblyand the top side ofthe
tongueofthe sample board.Agap of1/32", abouthalfthe
thickness ofthe nail,should be adequateformostsituations.
Tighten bothscrews(A).

Step 2: adjusting the resting blockforthe widthof the tongue:
Usingthe Allen wrench,loosen byabout1/2turn donot
removethe twoscrews(C).
Withthe shortpieceofflooring still againstthe gate/foot
assembly,adjustthe gap between the resting blockand the
tongue withscrew(D).Asmall gap of1/32", abouthalfthe
thickness ofthe nail,should be adequateformostsituations.
Tighten bothscrews(C).
Ensurethatscrew(D)isslightlytighten.Do notapplyforce
on screw(D)oncescrews(C)aretighten.
Aftercompleting the adjustmentprocedure,proceed withthe
installation offewboards.Carefullycheckforthe proper
positioning ofthe nail ontothe board.Checkagain afterfewmore
rowstoinsurethat all partsaresecured in place. Tool maylose
adjustment overtimeif thisprocedureisnot strictlyfollowed.
BEFORE STARTING ANINSTALLATION,NAILDOWNFEW
BOARDS TO ASCERTAINTHATYOUARE USING THE RIGHT
TOOLAND FASTENER.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Thistool requiresminimal lubrication.Useonly
detergent-free oil suchasPrimatechP-090.Fewdrops
ofoil weeklyin the airinlet issufficient. Othertypesof
lubricant maydegrade the seals.
Check periodicallytomakesurethatall screwsaretight. Pay
particularattention tothe twoscrewsholding the feederchannel
aswell asthe screwsand nutson the feederchannel assembly
who mightloosen up overtime.Becareful nottostrip the threads
when tightening.The useofan mediumstrengthadhesive
sealantsuchasthe Loctite242 isrecommended forthosescrews
and nuts.
MAINTENANCE& REPAIR
Mostadjustmentstothe tool can be made withthe 3/16"and
5/32"Allen wrenchsupplied withthe tool.Thesecan be
convenientlystored abovethe feederchannel Q-048.
Disassemblyofthe tool mustbe done in aclean environment.
Somepartscan be easilydamaged ifdisassembled with
impropertoolsorbyinadequatemethods.Maintenanceshould
onlybe performed bytrained personnel.Useonlygenuine
PRIMATECH replacement parts.
TO PREVENTINJURY,ALWAYS DISCONNECTTHE AIR
SUPPLY HOSE WHENSERVICING ORDISASSEMBLING THE
TOOL.
When servicing the tool,do nottwistorforceanyparts.Damage
mayresultfromsuchabuse.If partsdo notcomelooseeasily,
contact yourPRIMATECH distributorformoreinformation.
When opening the tool formaintenance,alwaysclean all
componentsofdirt, grit, orparticles.Inspectthe tool carefullyfor
broken partsorexcessivewear,and replaceifnecessary.When
ordering parts,be suretospecifythe rightpartnumber,and also
the tool serial number.
NEVER applythreadlocker
oradhesiveontocylinder
orhead threads.

Complete'cartridge'assembly
AFTERANY MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL,REMOVE ALL
CLEATS BEFORE CONNECTING AIRAND ACTUATE THE
TOOLREPEATEDLY OVERAPIECE OFWOODOR
SUBFLOORING TO INSURE PROPEROPERATION.
ASSEMBLING THEVALVE
All the componentsrequired todrivenailsin and resetthetool
arepacked in acartridge assemblywhichissimplyinserted into
the tool.Thissection describeshowtoassemble all the
componentstogether.However,itisusuallynotnecessaryto
completelydisassemble the valve.Refertonextsection,
"CLEANINGTHEVALVE"formoreinformation on howtoopen the
tool forregularmaintenance.The following procedureassumes
thatthe gate/footassembly(Q-029/Q-032)along withthe resting
blockQ-034 arealreadyinstalled.Refertothe "Replacement
Parts" document foracompletelist and schematicof the tool.
1. It isusuallynot required toseparatethe head diskQ-001A
fromthe head cap Q-001.If necessary,insertthe head disk
Q-001Afirmlyin placeintothe head cap Q-001.
2. Align the innershape ofthe head cap Q-001 withthe shape
ofthe head Q-006 and snap the cap in place.It isusually
not required toremovethe head cap fromthe head.
3. Checkthe condition ofall ringsand sealson the actuator
Q-042, actuatorcap Q-044 and main valveQ-043.
4. LightlylubricateactuatorQ-042 asshownand insert it into
valveQ-043.
5. Lightlylubricatethe permanent seal of actuatorcap Q-044
asshown.Do not lubricatethe small o-ring (see part
Q-044C on schematic).Insertthe actuatorcap asshown
and forciblysnap it intothe actuatorQ-042
6. Insertthe valvesub-assemblycompletelyintothe head
Q-006.
7. Checkthatthe band-valveQ-018Aisproperlyinstalled onto
the main cylinderQ-018.Screwthe cylinderQ-018
completelyontothe head bodyQ-006 and tighten firmlyby
hand.Takecarenotdo damage the threads.Pull downthe
valveQ-043 tosit it ontothe cylinder.
ALWAYS CHECK THATTHE CYLINDERIS COMPLETELY
SCREW-ONTHE HEADBEFORE INSERTING THE ASSEMBLY
INTO THE TOOL.THE CYLINDERWILL LOOSEN-UP WHEN
THE CARTRIDGE IS TAKEN-OFF THE TOOL.
ALWAYS PULL DOWNTHE VALVE AGAINSTTHE CYLINDER
BEFORE INSERTING THE HEADASSEMBLY.
8. Checkthatthe piston sub-assembly,including ringsand
driving blade,issliding easilyintothe cylinderQ-018.It
should offersomeresistance,butifitmovestoo easily,it
maybe required toreplacethe piston wear-ring Q-022A.
9. Insertthe seal bushing Q-025Bin the lowersection ofmain
bodyQ-006 and engage itontothe upperportion ofthe
gate/footassembly(Q-029/Q-032).Aflatscrewdrivercan
help location the seal bushing correctly.Usethe wooden
handle ofthe hammertotap the seal bushing completelyin
place.It isusuallynotnecessarytopull-outthe seal bushing
Q-025Bformaintenance.
10. Withthe tool in the uprightposition,pushthe bumper
Q-025Ain place,indexed ontothe seal bushing Q-025Band
usethe wooden handle toseat the bumperin position.
11. Insertthe piston sub-assemblyintothe main bodyQ-016
and engage the driving blade Q-023 in the seal bushing
opening.Depress the safetycontactQ-062 toensurethat
the driving blade hasengaged the gate/footassembly
guiding channel.
12. Loosen the lockP-616D and insertthe whole head
assemblyintothe main bodyQ-016;the main cylinder
Q-018 engaging ontothe piston assembly.Screwthe head
assemblycompletely.Takecarenotdo damage the
threads.Rotatethe lockclockwiseand tighten withthe Allen
keyusing moderateforce.
NEVER APPLY THREADLOCKERORADHESIVE ONTO
CYLINDERORHEADTHREADS.
ITIS MOSTIMPORTANTTHATTHE MAINCYLINDERBE
FULLY SCREWED &TIGHTENEDONTO THE HEAD
ASSEMBLY BEFORE BEING INSERTEDINTO THE MAIN
BODY.
AFTERREASSEMBLY,ALWAYS ACTUATE THE TOOL
REPEATEDLY WITHOUT CLEATS AGAINSTAPIECE OF
WOODTO INSURE PROPEROPERATION.
Thistool featuresahead lockto
maintain firmlyin placethe head
assemblyduring operation. Before
inserting the head assembly,
ensurethat the P-616D lockisfree
toswivel and rotateit awayfrom
the head opening. Afterinserting
the head assemblyin place, rotate
the P-616D lockand tighten with
the Allen keyusing moderateforce.
Toremovethe head assembly, simplyunscrewthe P-616D
screw¼turnand rotateit counter-clockwise.
CLEANING THEVALVE
If the tool becomessluggishordoesnotsetthe cleat, itmay
indicateexcessivedirt, dust, otherparticles,oreven water,in the
head assembly,therebyimpeding thecycling ofthe valve.The
first step in troubleshooting istoclean up the head assembly.

1. Unscrewthe head assemblyQ-006 and takeitoutofthe
tool.The long arm ofaAllen wrenchmaybe inserted into
one ofhole atthe baseofhead Q-006 tohelp unlockthe
assembly.
2. Pull-outthe piston assemblyand unscrewthe cylinder
Q-018.Perform avisual inspection ofthe drivingblade
Q-023,the wear-ring Q-022Aand the innersurfaceofthe
cylinderQ-018.Do not removethe drivingblade fromthe
piston.
3. Pull-outthe valveassemblyQ-043 and perform avisual
inspection ofall rings.Checkthatthe actuatorassembly
Q-042/Q-044 issliding easilyon valveQ-043.Clean and
lubricatelightly.It isusuallynotnecessarytotakeapartthe
actuatorassembly.
4. Ifnecessary,actuatorcap Q-044 maybe unsnapped from
actuatorQ-042 byinserting the long arm ofan Allen wrench
through the hole on top ofthe actuatorand using ahammer
withmoderateforcetoget the partsapart.
5. Clean the inside wall ofthe head bodyQ-006 and lubricate
lightlywithanon-detergentoil.Checkthe o-ring Q-006A.It
isgenerallynot necessarytoremovethe head cap Q-001.
REPLACING THEDRIVING BLADE
The driving blade isnotsold separately,butsupplied asa
completesubassemblywiththe piston Q-022.Neverremovethe
driving blade fromthe piston.
1. Unscrewthe head assemblyQ-006 and takeitoutofthe
tool.
2. Pull-outthe piston assemblyfromthe cylinder.Removeany
debrisand assess condition ofcylinderQ-018.If marked or
grouged,useafine sand papertosmoothoutwalls.The
piston Q-022 must be allowed tomovewithout restriction.
3. Insertthe piston sub-assemblyintothe main bodyQ-016
and engage the driving blade Q-023 in the seal bushing
opening.Depress the safetycontactQ-062 toensurethat
the driving blade hasengaged the gate/footassembly
guiding channel.
4. Tighten the cylinderQ-018 ontothe head Q-006 and follow
the proceduretocompletethe assemblyof the head.
INSTALLING THESAFETY
You shouldn'tneed toremovethe safetystop mechanism unless
the element Q-061 do not swivel orhasabroken tip.
a) Assemble togetherpartsQ-061,Q-061A,Q-061C and
Q-061D.
b) Insert the short end of Q-061Basshown.
c) Puttwodropsofadhesivesealantontothe threadarea of
Q-061C,nearitscylindrical end.Makesureno sealantis
retained on the end orexteriorwall.
d) Insertthe assemblyintothe hole in the tool bodyasshown.
e) Tight togetherwithscrewP-153A, holding Q-061C.
INSTALLING THEBASE ASSEMBLY
The plasticbasecan be installedor
removed without the need of atool.
a) First, insertconnecting stem
Q-061Btothe safetycontact
Q-062.
b) Lift the safetycontactandfully
slide-in the plasticbaseQ-033
ontothe bracketsQ-035A&B.
c) The safetycontactshould
simplydrop intoplace.Insert
the locking rodQ-062Auntil it
snaps. It should engage the safetycontact.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Thissection will help todiagnosecommon problems and will
givesuggestionsonhowtosolvethem.Consultouron-line
Technical Supportsiteat www.primatech.ca/support for
updated documentsand moretips.
TO PREVENTINJURY,ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
AIR SUPPLY HOSE WHENADJUSTING,SERVICING
ORDISASSEMBLING THE TOOL.
(1)FIRST:CHECK THE COMPRESSEDAIRSUPPLY
Manyofproblems comefromafaultyorinadequate
compressed airsupplysystem.Beforeattempting torepair
the tool, the following pointsshould be checked:
a)checkthe pressureatthe outputofthe compressor;
adjust to80-100 psi(5.5-7.0bar) asrequired
b)checkthe tankpressureofthe compressor&adjustthe
start/stop limits
c)checkthe airdeliverysystem
d)usefewertoolssimultaneously;do notexceedthe
capacityof the compressororof the deliverysystem
e)drain waterfromthe compressor
(2)SECOND:CHECK FORAIRLEAKS
Atrest, thistool should nothaveanyairleak.Before
attempting torepairthe tool and replaceparts, checkthe
following:
a)CheckringsQ-006A,Q-016A,Q-042A,Q-043Band
Q-043C; replaceif necessary
b)The top edge ofmain cylinderQ-018 should be free of
dents.
c)Clean &lubricatethe head assembly;re-assemble the
head assemblycarefully
d)Checkinteriorof head Q-006 forscratches
(3)TOOLDOES NOTDRIVE CLEATS
a)Checkthat therearecleatsin the feederchannel
b)Makesurethe feederclip isengaged behind the cleats
c)Checkthe frontend ofthe feederchannel forburrs or
damages
d)Checkthe safetymechanism
e)Checkifthe driverisstuckin downposition (see 6
below)
f)Checkforobstruction in the cleat ejection area
(4)CLEATS ARE NOTSETCOMPLETELY
a)First, verifyairsupply(see 1above)
b)Clean tool and lubricatetool;particularlythe head
assembly
c)Increaseairpressurewhen working withharderwoods;
do not exceed 110 psi(7.6bar)
d)Checkthe driving blade forbroken end
e)Checkpiston wear-ring Q-022A;replaceifpiston is
sliding toeasily
f)Checkseal bushing Q-025B
g)Checkthe adjustment ofthe baseand ensurethe tool
iswell seated on the floorwhile ejecting
(5)TOOLDOES NOTACTIVATE
a)Checkthe airsupply
b)Inspectthe head assemblyand checkall seals;
reassemble carefully
(6)DRIVING BLADE DOES NOTRETURN
a)Checkforjammed cleat orobstruction
b)Checkgate/footand end offeederchannel for
damagesorburrs.
c)Checkthe driving blade Q-023
d)Inspectthe head assemblyand checkall seals;clean
&lubricate.
e)Checkband-valveQ-018A.
f)Checkthatthe bumperQ-025Aand seal bushing
Q-025Barein place.
(7) BROKENORWORN DRIVING BLADE
Replacethe driving blade Q-023.Failuretofollowthe
instructionscarefullywill resultin repeated breakage ofthe
driving blade.
(8)POORFEEDORTOOLJAMMING
a)Makesurethe feederclip engagesbehind the cleats
b)Checkthe gate/foot assemblyfordamagesorwear
c)Checkthe frontend ofthe feederchannel forburrs or
damages
(9)OTHERPROBLEMS
Contact Primatech:
byphone 1 [phone]
1(418)522-7744
byemail [e-mail]
consult ouron-line Technical Support siteat
http://www.primatech.ca/support

ACCESSORIES
Q-033F Self-adhesivefelt pad
P-080 Hammer
H-082 Double-head hammer
P-084 Whiterubbercap
P-090 Non detergent oil
A-800 Extension Handle
The A-800 extension handleallows tooperatethe toolata
higherorlowerposition.Il provides abettertoolcontrol, improve
ease and stabilitywhen sliding the tool sideways.
A-400 Prim-Jack
The Prim-Jack floortightening jackisdesigned to
hold flooring stripstight fornailing. It can straighten
crooked orbowed flooring stripsand hold in the nailing
position. The Prim-Jackisdesigned asone tool that will
bothpushorpull the flooring stripstight. Withits
removable shoe you can efficientlyposition the jackon the
floororin the field of flooring without damage tothe
flooring, enabling hands-free operation fornailing.
OTHER PRIMATECH NAILERS
PRIMATECH offers afull line of professional toolsforthe
installation of hardwood flooring. Standardmodelsfor5/8" to
33/32" solid flooring (16-26 mm):
H300 'Single Hit'manual nailer
H330 'Multiple-Hits'manual nailer
P240 pneumaticnailer
P250APrimpact pneumaticnailerwithadjustable base
P250FPrimpact pneumaticnailerwithstandardfixed
base
Modelsforsolid flooring 3/8" to5/8" (10-16 mm):
Q500 manual nailer
Q510 manual nailerwithadjustable base
Q550 Primpact pneumaticnailerwithadjustable base
R610 manual nailerfor engineered flooring
PRIMATECH CLEATS
Forbest resultswithyourQ550 pneumaticnailer, alwaysuse
PRIMATECH cleats:
1¾" (45 mm), 18GA L-type
1½" (38 mm), 18GA L-type
1¼" (32 mm), 18GA L-type

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Q550
REPLACEMENTPARTS
PIÈCES DERECHANGE
Grip H-083A Gaine
Hammer P-080 Marteau
Whiterubbercap P-084 Caoutchoucdu marteau
Handlegrip P-154 Gaine
Headlock P-616D Barruredetête
Headcap Q-001 Chapeau
Headbody Q-006 Tête
Heado-rings Q-006A Jointstoriquedelatête
Mainbody Q-016 Bâti
o-ring Q-016A Jointtorique
Maincylinder Q-018 Cylindre
Band-valve Q-018A Élastique
Wearring Q-022A Bagued'usure
Piston / bladeassembly Q-023 Piston &tigedepoussée
Bumper&seal bushing Q-025 Pare-chocs &bagued'étanchéité
Foot Q-029 Plaque
Gate Q-032 Plaqueguide
Adjustableplasticbase Q-033 Semelleajustable
Resting block Q-034 Blocd'appui
Bracket Q-034A Équerre
Brackets Q-035 A&B Équerres
Camaxle Q-036 Axe des cames
Left cam Q-036A Camegauche
Rightcam Q-036B Camedroit
Actuator Q-042 Déclencheur
u-cup seal Q-042A Jointrectangulaire
Valve Q-043 Valve
Actuator capassembly Q-044 Couvercledu déclencheur
Clipassembly Q-046 Coulisseau
Feederchannel assembly Q-048 Magasinassemblé
Safetyanchor Q-061 Butoir
Connecting stem Q-061B Tigedeconnexion
Spring Q-061D Ressort
Safetycontact Q-062 Palpeur desécurité
Locking rod Q-062A Tigedeblocage

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IMPORTANT
ALWAYS TIGHTENBYHAND
BEFOREINSERTINGOR
TIGHTENINGTHEVALVE ASSEMBLY
INTO THE TOOL.
NEVER APPLYTHREADSEALANT
ORADHESIVE ONTOCYLINDEROR
HEADTHREADS.
IMPORTANT
TOUJOURSRESSERRER
FERMEMENTLECYLINDRESUR LA
TÊTEAVANT D'INTRODUIRE
L'ASSEMBLAGE DANS L'OUTIL.
NE JAMAIS UTILISERDE
SCELLANTOUADHÉSIFSUR LES
FILETSDU CYLINDREOUDELA
TÊTE.
CAUTION
TOPREVENTINJURY,ALWAYSDISCONNECT
AIR SUPPLY WHENADJUSTING,SERVICINGOR
DISASSEMBLING THE TOOLS.
ATTENTION
POURÉVITERTOUTRISQUEDEBLESSURE,
TOUJOURSDÉCONNECTERL’ALIMENTATIONEN
AIRCOMPRIMÉLORSDEL’ENTRETIENTOUDU
DÉMONTAGE DE L’OUTIL.
IMPORTANT
REFERTOTHE INSTRUCTIONS MANUALAND
READTHE "SAFETY MEASURES"SECTION
BEFORE USING ORSERVICING TOOLS.
IMPORTANT
RÉFÉRERÀLANOTICED’UTILISATIONETLIRELA
SECTION "CONSIGNES DESÉCURITÉ"AVANT
D’UTILISEROURÉPARERL’OUTIL.
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