Porta-Nails PORTAMATIC User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PORTAMATIC
®
Pneumatic Nailer
For Tongue and Groove Solid Wood & Hardwood
Laminate Flooring, Roof Decking and Wood Sub Flooring
CAUTION - Read important safety instructions AND operation instructions
BEFORE operating your PORTAMATIC
®
Pneumatic Nailer.
Your new PORTAMATIC
®
Pneumatic 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
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For use with PORTAMATIC® Nailers Starting with Serial No. 00004000
FORM P/N 750209 (7/1/2004)
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Porta-Nails PORTAMATIC Specifications

General

Brand	Porta-Nails
Model	PORTAMATIC
Category	Tools
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

Know Your Power Tool

Read the owner's manual for applications, limitations, and hazards.

Operator and Personnel Protection

Keep Work Area Clean

Keep Children Away

Wear Proper Apparel

Secure Work

Stay Alert

Troubleshooting

Ram is Stuck in Down Position

Addresses issues with the ram getting stuck in the down position.

Tool Partially Fires When Air Hose Connected

Troubleshoots partial firing when the air hose is connected.

Nailer Partially Fires When Trigger is Pulled

Diagnoses issues where the nailer fires before the ram strikes.

Nailer is Shooting Two Nails

Resolves problems with the nailer firing two nails simultaneously.

Nails Not Being Countersunk

Addresses nails that are not driven flush with the wood surface.

Nailer Does Not Fire When Trigger is Pulled

Troubleshoots the nailer failing to fire upon trigger activation.

Shoe Changing Conversion

Installing A Fitting

Operating Instructions

Safety Requirements

Operation

Nailing Tongue and Groove Flooring

Install Face Nailing Shoe

Prepare Floor and Install Vapor Barrier

Strike Ram Head and Flooring

Nail Drives Automatically

Nailer Resets Automatically

Avoid Driving Nails on Top of Each Other

Clearing A Jam

Disconnect Power Source Immediately

Crucial first step to disconnect air supply before clearing jams.

Remove Nails from Magazine

Procedure for clearing all nails from the magazine.

Clear Jam After Gate is Open

Steps to clear obstructions once the gate is opened.

Inspect for Damage After Jam

Check components for damage after clearing a jam.

Close Gate Securely

Ensuring the gate is properly seated and locked after clearing.

Do Not Operate with Gate Open

Warning against operating the tool with the gate unsecured.

Removing and Re-Installing the Cylinder Assembly

Repair and Maintenance

Air Leaks - Disconnect Immediately

Procedure for addressing air leaks from the nailer.

Check Head Gasket

Inspect the head gasket for proper positioning and damage.

Replacing The Driver Blade/Piston Assembly

Replacing O-Rings

Cylinder O-Ring Replacements

Cylinder Discharge Valve O-Ring Replacements

Valve Body O-Ring Replacements