5TOOL INSTALLATIONYour Paslode tool comes ready for immediate useand can be installed by following these steps:1. SAFETY - All tool operators and their immediatesupervisors must become familiar with the operatorsafety instructions before operating the tool. Theinstructions are on page 4 of this manual.2. Included with each tool are one copy of thisSafety and Maintenance manual and one copy ofthe Tool Schematic. Keep these publications forfuture reference. An ownership registration card isalso included. This card must be completed andreturned to Paslode immediately to register yourownership.3. The plastic cap in the air inlet of the tool must beremoved before the male fitting is installed. The fit-ting must be a male pneumatic type that dischargesthe air from the tool when the air line is discon-nected.4. Install a filter/regulator/lubricator unit, with agauge as close as practical to the tool, preferablywithin ten feet. Refer to the Air Systems section ofthis manual for air hose requirements and lengths.In general, no other special installation is required.5. If the operator is working at a bench or table,it is usually best to run the air line underneath thebench. A small tray under the benchtop can holdthe fastener supply and the tool when not in use.6. If this tool does not work when it is first connect-ed, do not try to make repairs. Call your Pasloderepresentative immediately.TOOL OPERATIONDepth of Drive Adjustment(On tools equipped with this feature)The depth of drive adjustment is made by turn-ing the thumbwheel on the work contact ele-ment.If the tool is overdriving (the fastener head isdriven below the work surface), the work con-tact element should be moved downward. Ifthe fasteners stand up (the head not flush withthe surface), the work contact element shouldbe moved up.Adjust the work contact element until the fas-tener head depth meets job requirements.WORKCONTACTELEMENTROTATETHUMBWHEELIN EITHERDIRECTION