Paslode PF350-S Operating Manual And Schematic

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12MAINTENANCEPaslode ® tools are built for ease of maintenance. A fewsimple details will assure trouble-free operation and longtool life. Anyone who uses or maintains the tool must readthe safety and maintenance instructions. Study the sche-matic drawing before starting any repairs on the tool.Air-operated tools must be inspected periodically, and wornor broken parts must be replaced to keep the tool operatingsafely and efficiently. Also the items on the maintenancechart must be checked often.Cold Weather CareWhen temperatures are below freezing, tools should bekept warm by any convenient, safe method. If this is notpossible, the following procedure should be used to warmup the tools.❑ Reduce the regulated air pressure to 30 psi.❑ Remove all fasteners from the tool.❑ Collect an air line and blank fire the tool. The reducedair pressure will be enough to free-fire the tool. Slow speedoperation tends to warm up the moving parts. Slowing upthe piston helps the bumper and the O-rings to becomespringy.❑ Once the tool is warmed up, readjust the regulator to theproper working pressure and reload the tool.❑ Tool operators working outdoors or in unheated areas inextremely cold temperatures should also:Use Paslode pneumatic oil with antifreeze in thelubricator, Part No. 219090 (8oz.)Once a week, depending on the amount of tooluse, take the tool apart and wash away any sludgewith tool cleaner (Paslode Part No. 219348)to keep the tool operating efficiently.Cleaning the air-operated tools with solvents removes thethin coating of grease applied to the cylinder wall andO-rings at the factory. To replace this coating of grease,use Chemplex grease (Paslode Part No. 403734).❑ Open the drain on the air compressor tank to drain anymoisture at least daily in extremely cold or humid weather.A few ounces of anti-freeze in the tank will keep the airfree of frost.Testing the Tool After ServicingAfter replacing any part or parts, it is important to checkthe tool for proper operation. This ensures that the toolwas put together correctly, is safe to use, and will performthe job properly.❑ Ensure that all hardware is tight.❑ Ensure that the work contacting element is installedcorrectly in relation to the trigger, and that both parts movefreely.❑ Ensure that the magazine is properly attached.❑ Ensure that the required safety information on the toolis legible.❑ Use only Paslode approved fasteners in the tool, andensure that they are correct for the application.❑ Ensure that a male air fitting is securely connected tothe tool.❑ Test the tool by driving fasteners into a workpiece iden-tical to the tool's application.❑ Check the tool for air leaks during testing and for theproper sequence of operation.❑ Ensure that all fasteners are driven to the same depthand that the crown of the fastener is flush with the work-piece.Tool LubricationIt is most important that the tool be properly lubricated bykeeping the air line lubricator filled and correctly adjusted.Without proper lubrication the tool will not work properlyand parts will wear prematurely.Use the proper lubricant in the air line lubricator. Thelubricator should be of low air flow or changing air flowtype, and should be kept filled to the correct level. Useonly Paslode recommended lubricants. Substitutes mayharm the rubber compounds in the tools O-rings and otherrubber parts. Paslode Part No. 403720 is a pneumaticlubricating oil specially made for pneumatic applications.If a filter/regulator/lubricator is not installed on the air sys-tem, air operated tools should be lubricated at least oncea day with 6 to 20 drops of oil, depending on the workenvironment, directly through the male fitting in the toolhousing.Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and eas-ily using the maintenance table that follows. If problemspersist, contact your Paslode dealer for assistance.