7MAINTENANCEPaslode® 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 tothe proper working pressure and reload the tool.❑ 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.Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easilyusing the maintenance table that follows. If problems per-sist, contact your Paslode dealer for assistance.