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Porta-Nails 402 - User Manual

Porta-Nails 402
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ACCESSORIES (cont’d)
NAILS
2” Nails
Cat. No. 42623
(Sold Separately)
Porta-Nail - 10 Boxes of 1000
1-1/2” Nails
Cat. No. 42640
(Sold Separately)
Porta-Nail - 1 Box of 1000
1-3/16” Nails
Cat. No. 42646
(Sold Separately)
Porta-Nail - 1 Box of 1000
2” Stainless Steel
Cat. No. 42660
(Sold Separately)
Porta-Nail - 1 Box of 1000
Porta-Nail Application Chart
FASTENER APPLICATION
T&G
FLOORING
THICKNESS
Porta-Nail
2”
Angle nail onto 5/8”-3/4”
underlayment over joist
construction.
3/8”, 9/16”,
1/2”,
5/8”, 3/4”,
33/32”
Surface (face) nail onto
5/8”-3/4” underlayment
over joist construction
Porta-Nail
1-1/2”
Angle nail onto 5/8”-
3/4” underlayment over
concrete slab or dydronic
heating systems.
3/4”, 33/32”
Surface (face) nail onto
5/8”-3/4” underlayment
over concrete slab or
hydronic heating systems
33/32”
Porta-Nail
1-3/16”
Angle nail onto 5/8”-
3/4” underlayment over
concrete slab or hydronic
heating system.
1/2”, 9/16”,
5/8”
Surface (face) nail onto
5/8”-3/4” underlayment
over concrete slab or
hydronic heating system.
3/4”
Cat. No. 40253
Molded Carrying Case
PO Box 1257, Wilmington, NC 28402
910-283-9791 • 800-634-9281 • Fax 910-283-6264
Home Page: www.porta-nails.com E-mail: www.info@porta-nails.com
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL 402
PORTA-NAILER
For Tongue and Groove Solid Wood & Hardwood Flooring
CAUTION - Read important safety instructions AND operation
instructions for proper operation of your Nailer.
Your new PORTA-NAILER is a quality-built machine, capable of
dependable performance throughout its lifetime. To take full advantage
of these capabilities you should thoroughly understand the proper method
and technique of its operation. Therefore, we suggest you read this manual
before operating and that you save it for future reference.
FORM P/N 840256 (5/3/2008)

Questions and Answers

  • A
    Andrea TuckerAug 2, 2025
    Why does my Porta-Nails 402 Nail Gun ram make a complete cycle but work hard?
    • T
      Travis ShawAug 2, 2025
      If your Porta-Nails Nail Gun ram works hard while making a complete cycle, it's likely due to a lack of lubrication and accumulation of dirt or contaminants. To resolve this, remove the Ram and Driver Blade. Clean the Ram and Driver Blade, then lightly lubricate the Ram with a dry silicone lubricant.
  • C
    collinstaylorAug 10, 2025
    What to do if Porta-Nails 402 ram will not go all the way down or up?
    • T
      Thomas GutierrezAug 10, 2025
      If the ram on your Porta-Nails Nail Gun isn't moving fully up or down, it may be because nails are jammed in the Shear Plate. Remove the Ram and Driver Blade. Then, remove the four Shoe Screws and the Shoe. Lift off the Wear Plate and remove any jammed nails.
  • P
    patkinsonAug 17, 2025
    Why Porta-Nails Nail Gun ram does not come up after completing downward cycle?
    • A
      Amy CabreraAug 18, 2025
      If the ram in your Porta-Nails Nail Gun doesn't come up after completing a downward cycle, the Ram Spring or Pawl Spring might be broken. Loosen (but do not remove) the two Ram Stop Screws. Remove the Ram and Driver Blade and replace the Ram Spring. If the Ram Spring is not broken, reverse this correction. For the Pawl Spring, remove the Shoulder Screw Nut and the Shoulder Screw. Pull out the Pawl Housing Assembly and inspect the Pawl and the Pawl Spring for wear or breakage, replacing if necessary. Reinstall and firmly tighten the Shoulder Screw Nut.
  • C
    Cheryl GeorgeAug 25, 2025
    How to fix Porta-Nails 402 Nail Gun ram coming up before completing cycle?
    • M
      Mario WhiteAug 25, 2025
      If the ram in your Porta-Nails Nail Gun comes up before completing its cycle, it could be due to a worn Ram or Pawl, or a broken Pawl Spring. Remove the Shoulder Screw Nut and the Shoulder Screw. Pull out the Pawl Housing Assembly and inspect the Pawl and the Pawl Spring for wear or breakage, and replace if necessary. Reinstall and firmly tighten the Shoulder Screw Nut.

Summary

ACCESSORIES (Sold Separately)

USE OF THE Porta-Nail

PNIS LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES FOR PORTA-NAILER

APPLICATIONS

PORTA-NAILER ACCESSORY SHOE & SHOE BASE APPLICATIONS

BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE PORTA-NAILER SYSTEM

OPERATION FOR USE OF THE PORTA-NAILER SYSTEM

Details on how to operate the Porta-Nailer system correctly.

ASSEMBLING THE EXTENSION HANDLE

LOADING NAILS

SHOE CHANGING

CONVERSION TO AND FROM FACE NAILING

Instructions for converting the nailer between angled and face nailing.

TROUBLESHOOTING

RELACING THE RAM CAP

NAILING TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; INSPECTION SCHEDULE

REPLACING THE RAM WASHER

REPLACING THE PUSHER SPRING

DISASSEMBLY OF UNIT

ASSEMBLY OF UNIT

REPLACING THE PAWL & PAWL SPRING

Porta-Nails 402 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPorta-Nails
Model402
CategoryNail Gun
LanguageEnglish