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FASTENER POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT
The fastener position can be adjusted to accommodate 1/4" - 7/16" thicknesses of flooring by way of the adjustment knobs located on
the positioning shoe. The shoe adjustment feature provides close control of the fastener positioning to reduce occurrence of split tongues
or dimples in the flooring surface.
First set the air pressure for consistent drive in the specific work as described on page 11, then use the shoe adjustment knobs to set the
desired position of drive. The fastener should be positioned so that it enters the vertical face of the flooring at the point where the tongue
meets the vertical face.
TO ADJUST THE TOOL TO THE FLOORING:
1.
Loosen both Knobs until the Foot and Front Guide move freely.
2.
Engage the Nose with the Tongue of Flooring.
3.
Push the Front Guide to the subfloor and the Foot to the flooring.
4.
Tighten both Knobs.
Note: periodically check the Knobs to ensure that they are tight during use.
**Important:
Test the tool on a scrap piece of flooring to ensure proper staple placement and compatibility
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ADJUSTING THE STAPLING DEPTH
Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of undersized fittings and
hoses or from the effects of dirt and water in the system. Restricted air flow will prevent the tool from receiving an adequate volume of
air, even though the pressure reading is high. The results will be slow operation, jamming, misfeeds or reduced driving power. Before
evaluating tool problems for these symptoms, trace the air supply from the tool to the supply source for restrictive connectors, swivel
fittings, low points containing water and anything else that would prevent full volume flow of air to the tool.
Floor
Staple
• Air pressure too low.
• Staple crown above tongue.
• Increase air pressure.
• Air pressure too high
• Staple crown below tongue.
• Lower air pressure.
• Correct air pressure
• Staple just below surface
English
KNOB
NOSE
FRONT
GUIDE
SUBFLOOR
VAPOR
BARRIER
FLOOR
FOOT
TONGUE OF
FLOORING
