Paslode RHP-350 Operating And Maintenance Manual

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WARNINGFailure to follow any of the above instructions could result in severe personalinjury to tool user and bystanders or cause damage to tool and property.Contact your local Paslode Representative for presentation of Paslode’s Safety Awareness ProgramSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY FIRSTThese safety instructions provide information necessaryfor safe operation of Paslode® tools. DO NOT ATTEMPTTO OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU READ ANDUNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ANDMANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTIONAlways wear hearing and eye protection devices, thatconform to ANZI Z87.1 requirements, when operatingor working in the vicinity of a tool. As an employer youare responsible for enforcing the use of eye protection.Wear hard hats in environments that require their use.THE TOOL MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PUR-POSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNEDDo not throw the tool on the floor, strike the housing inany way or use the tool as a hammer to knockmaterial into place.NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOLThe tool is not a toy so do not use it like one. Neverengage in horseplay with the tool or point it at yourselfor any other person, even if you think it is not loaded.NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTYCheck the magazine for fasteners that may be left in thetool. Even if you think the tool is empty or disconnected,never point it at anyone or yourself. Unseen fastenerscould fire from the tool.NEVER CLAMP THE TRIGGER IN A LOCKED OROPERATING POSITIONThe trigger of the tool must never be tampered with,disabled or clamped in a locked or operating positionsince this will cause the tool to drive a fastener any timethe work contacting element depressed.DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE AIR LINECONNECTED, OR WITH THE TOOL TRIGGER ORWORK CONTACTING ELEMENT DEPRESSEDWhen loading fasteners into the tool be sure you discon-nect the air line and that you do not depress the triggeror work contacting element.OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON A WORKPIECEThe tool should be operated only when it is in contactwith the workpiece. Even then you should be carefulwhen fastening thin material or working near the edgesand corners of the workpiece since the fasteners maydrive through or away from the workpiece.DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE THE WORK CON-TACTING ELEMENTThis tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called awork contacting element, to help preventaccidental firing. Never tamper with, disable or removethe work contacting element. Do not use the tool unlessthe work contacting element is working properly. Thetool could fire unexpectedly.DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USEAlways disconnect the tool from the air line when itis not in use, when you leave the work area or whenmoving the tool to a new location. The tool mustnever be left unattended because people who arenot familiar with the tool might handle it and injurethemselves or others.CARRY THE TOOL ONLY BY THE HANDLEAlways carry the tool by the handle only. Never carrythe tool by the air hose or with the trigger depressedsince you could drive a fastener unintentionally andinjure yourself or someone else.DO NOT WEAKEN THE TOOL HOUSINGThe tool housing is a pressure vessel and should neverbe weakened by having your company’s name, area ofwork or anything else stamped or engraved into itssurface.DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN PERFORMINGREPAIRS AND CLEARING JAMSNever attempt to clear a jam or repair a tool unless youhave disconnected the tool from the air line andremoved all remaining fasteners from the tool.ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING FOR THETOOLOnly MALE pneumatic type air connectors should befitted to the tool, so that high pressure air in the tool isvented to atmosphere as soon as the air line isdisconnected.NEVER install FEMALE quick disconnect couplings onthe tool. Female couplings will trap high pressure air inthe tool when the air line is disconnected, leaving thetool charged and able to drive at least one fastener.DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDEDAIR PRESSUREOperate the tool only at the recommended air pressure.Do not exceed the maximum air pressure marked onthe tool. Be sure the air pressure gauge isoperating properly and check it at least twice a day.Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen tooperate the tool since they could cause the tool toexplode.INSPECT TOOL FOR PROPER OPERATIONClean the tool at least daily and lubricate as required.Never operate a dirty or malfunctioning tool.USE ONLY PASLODE RECOMMENDED PARTS ANDFASTENERSUse only parts and fasteners specifically designed andrecommended by Paslode for use in the tool and forwork to be done. Using unauthorized parts andfasteners or modifying the tool in any way createsdangerous situations. Replace all missing warninglabels---refer to tool schematic for correct placementand part number.2