Paslode IM200 F18 Operating Manual

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Paslode IM200 F18 Operating Manual Manual pdf 16 page image

15Restrict Field Service to the FollowingCHECKING THE ENERGY LEVEL OF THE BATTERYRECHARGING THE BATTERYCHECKING THE FUEL CELL AND METERING VALVEREPLACING THE FUEL CELLCLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTERCLEARING A JAMCLEANING THE TOOL (See cleaning manual)Attempts to go beyond these procedures could result inserious personal injury or damage to the TrimMaster 18™Finish Nailer and voiding the warranty.There are certain problems you may encounter when youare using the TrimMaster 18 ™ Finish Nailer that you will beable to correct on the work site. The following field serviceprocedures are the only service procedures you shouldattempt. Anything else that may appear wrong with theTrimMaster 18™ Finish Nailer should only be diagnosed andrepaired by a fully trained service technician. If you have anyreason to believe that your problem is beyond the serviceprocedures in this manual, contact your Paslode ®representative immediately.ServicingFuel Cell CheckIf the Impulse ® 18 Ga. Brad Nailer's fan operates and theindicator light is green, but the tool will not cycle or does notdrive fasteners completely, check the fuel cell. With the fuelcell out of the tool, check to see if the cell still contains fueland that the metering valve is working. To determine if thereis any fuel left in the fuel cell, hold in the upright position andsimply place the metering stem against a solid object, andgently push about three or four times. A small amount of fuelshould be released each time.DANGERWear safety glasses when performing this test. Neverperform this test near an open flame or sparks, whilesmoking, or where the fuel may get into your eyes.If fuel is not released with each operation of the meteringvalve, this indicates that there is no more fuel left in thecylinder and it must be replaced. Dispose of the empty fuelcell properly.(see page 16.)Clearing a JamAn occasional problem you may encounter is a jammedfastener. Because of the unique design of the TrimMaster18™ Finish Nailer , clearing a jammed fastener is easy:1. Remove the battery.2. Pull the latch, releasing front guide. Pivot front guideforward.3. Clear jam, and push driver blade back up to its normalposition.4. Close front guide and latch it. Check that work contactingelement moves freely.Battery CheckPeriodically check on the battery indicator light (the lightin the handle) of the TrimMaster 18™ Finish Nailer . Whenencountering a problem, the first step should always be tomake sure the battery has enough charge to operate thetool.When the work contacting element is depressed on workpiece, the fan motor will turn on and the blinking greenindicator light will turn solid green. If the indicator light blinksred or glows red, recharge the battery.DANGERNever attempt any maintenance of a Paslode Cordlesstool without first removing the fuel cell and battery.Maintenance should be started only after the tool iscompletely inoperative.I