Preparing the Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge
Straight Lithium-ion Finish Nailer for Use
Fasteners
The Paslode Cordless 16 ga. Straight Lithium-ion Finish
Nailer drives Paslode
designed to be used with the tool. The use of fasteners
that do not meet Paslode standards could cause tool
damage and will void all warranty claims.
Loading Fasteners
STEP 1: Align the heads of the Paslode 16 ga. Straight Finish
nails to the silver brad channel in the rear of the magazine
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STEP 2: Next, while applying pressure to the release lever,
pull the follower toward the rear of the magazine until the
follower passes the last strip of fasteners. Release the lever
on the follower and let the follower push the nails forward
into the nose of the tool.
Nail
Channel
In the illustration above, you will see an indicator arrow
on the side of the follower. When the indicator arrow is in
the reload area, marked on the side of the magazine, you
may insert a new strip of nails. When the follower arrow
reaches the lockout area the tool automatically locks the
tool to prevent the tool from operating. To unlock the tool,
simply reload another strip of nails.
Lockout Feature
The purpose of this feature is to prevent needless
blank cycling, which could mar woods,waste fuel and
damage tool components .Ten (10) nails will be left in
the magazine when the follower reaches the lockout
area. When changing fastener length or loading at
the beginning of the work day, you should inspect the
magazine and nose for any fasteners left in the tool.
These nails will not be visible unless you open the
nose of the tool.
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16 gauge straight fasteners
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Insert Fasteners
Pull Follower to the
rear of the fasteners
Use only Paslode 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nails
Do not use Angled Finish Nails
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Paslode Cordless 16 ga. Straight
Lithium-ion Finish Nailer and
Outdoor Weather
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weather, when the nailer, fuel cartridge and battery
are between 45°F (7.2°C) and 120°F (49°C).
HOT WEATHER OPERATION
The Cordless Finish Nailer requires cooling of the
motor assembly to operate properly. The fan normally
provides the necessary air flow to permit continuous
operation. Whenever the Cordless Finish Nailer is idle
for extended periods, keep the fuel and tool out of direct
sunlight and in surroundings where temperatures will
not exceed 120°F (49°C). After extended periods of
continuous use, it may be necessary to cool the motor
by setting tool aside for 10-15 minutes or until the tool
operates normally. An overheated tool may not drive
nails completely or may operate erratically.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
When storing the Cordless Finish Nailer in tempera-
tures below 45°F (7.2°C) it may be necessary to
first warm up the fuel and tool for proper operation.
Fuel cartridges at colder temperatures can lose their
required propellent pressure. To correct this simply
warm up the fuel cartridge by placing it in an inside
coat pocket for several minutes.
Once the fuel is warm, insert the cartridge into the tool.
Quickly depress the tool two times onto the work sur-
face and hold the tool in the down position after the
second actuation. Wait one or two seconds then pull
the trigger. This action is referred to as "double pumping"
and provides a richer fuel mixture to the cold tool to
help initiate combustion.
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