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SAFETY 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING STAPLERS 

DANGER 

1. OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA MUST WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. 

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Never use oxygen, combustible gases or any other bottled gases as a power source for the Sta-
pler. 

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Use of the above gases is dangerous, as the Stapler will explode. 

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Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air. 

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When operating the Stapler, always wear eye safety glasses with side shields, and make sure 
others in the work area wear safety glasses, too. 

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Safety glasses must conform to the requirements of American National Standards Institute, 
ANSI Z87.1 and provide protection against flying particles both from the front and side. 

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The employer must enforce the use of safety glasses by the Stapler operator and others in work 
area. 

WARNING 

3. NEVER POINT TOOL AT YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN WORK AREA. 

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Always assume the Stapler contains fasteners. 

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Never point the Stapler at yourself, toward yourself or others whether it contains fasteners or 
not. 

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If fasteners are mistakenly driven, it can lead to severe injuries. 

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Never engage in horseplay with the Stapler. 

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Respect the Stapler as a working implement. 

4. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM TRIGGER WHEN NOT DRIVING STAPLES TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FIRING. 

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Never carry the Stapler with finger on trigger since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and injure yourself or 
someone else. 

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Always carry the Stapler by the handle only. 

5. CHOICE OF TRIGGERING METHOD IS IMPORTANT. 

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Read and understand section titled “METHODS OF OPERATION.” (page 12) 

6. DO NOT EXCEED 120 psi. (6.9 bar 8.4 kgf/cm2) 

7. ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND HEAD PROTECTION. 

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Always wear ear protection to protect your ears from loud noise. 

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Always wear head protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1-1986 protect your head from flying objects. 

2. NEVER USE OXYGEN OR OTHER BOTTLED GASES. EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR. 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 

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Do not exceed maximum recommended air pressure 120 psi  
(6.9 bar 8.4 kgf/cm2) 

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Never connect the Stapler to pressure which potentially exceeds 200 
psi (13.7 bar 14 kgf/cm2) as the Stapler can burst. 

120psi 

120psi 

Summary of Contents for 461A

Page 1: ...in death or serious injury This Manual contains important information about product safety Read and understand this Manual before operating the Stapler Never allow anyone to handle this Stapler who has not reviewed this manual MODEL 461A 18GA FLOORING STAPLER PORTAMATIC ELEVATOR ...

Page 2: ...ECIFICATIONS 9 STAPLE SELECTION 9 BEFORE OPERATION 9 WORKING ENVIRONMENT 9 AIR SUPPLY 10 LUBRICATION 10 COLD WEATHER CARE 10 TESTING THE STAPLER 11 ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE 11 LOADING STAPLES 11 STAPLER OPERATION 12 METHODS OF OPERATION 12 FASTENER POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT 13 ADJUSTING THE STAPLING DEPTH 13 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 14 SERVICE AND REPAIRS 14 EXPLODED VIEW 18 PARTS LIST 19...

Page 3: ...e outlined in the SAFETY section of this Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by DANGERS and WARNINGS on the Stapler and in this Manual Never use this Stapler for applications other than those specified in this Manual DEFINITIONS OF SIGNAL WORDS DANGER indicates an ...

Page 4: ...ard yourself or others whether it contains fasteners or not If fasteners are mistakenly driven it can lead to severe injuries Never engage in horseplay with the Stapler Respect the Stapler as a working implement 4 KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM TRIGGER WHEN NOT DRIVING STAPLES TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL FIRING Never carry the Stapler with finger on trigger since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and inj...

Page 5: ...mounted Check their condition periodically Never use the Stapler if parts are missing or damaged 16 DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH TRIGGER PULLED OR PUSH LEVER DEPRESSED When loading fasteners into the Stapler or when connect ing the air hose 1 do not pull the trigger 2 do not depress the push lever and 3 keep the Stapler pointed downward 17 KEEP FACE HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM DIS CHARGE AREA DURING US...

Page 6: ...t you are doing Use common sense Do not operate the Stapler when you are tired The Stapler should never be used by you if you are under the influence of al cohol drugs or medication that makes you drowsy 29 HANDLE STAPLER CORRECTLY Operate the Stapler according to the Manual Never allow the Stapler to be operated by children individuals unfamil iar with its operation or unauthorized personnel 30 N...

Page 7: ...eriod of 5 years from the date of original purchase In the unlikely event that a problem occurs return the product to our factory freight prepaid and al lowed so that a determination of the fault can be made If the fault is determined to be defective materials or workmanship a no charge replacement or repair will be made at our discretion The product will be returned to you freight prepaid and all...

Page 8: ...e illustrations in this Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own Stapler NAME OF PARTS BODY KNOBS MAGAZINE AIR FITTING AIR PLUG TRIGGER SAFETY ELEVATOR SHOE FRONT GUIDE CAP EXHAUST DEFLECTOR LATCH MAGAZINE FOOT ADJUSTMENT AXLE ELEVATOR SHOE SPECIFICATION CHART WARNING LABEL HANDLE RUBBER GRIP ...

Page 9: ... on the part of PNI 1 Carry Case APPLICATIONS TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING MOISTURE BARRIER SUBFLOOR The 461A Pneumatic Flooring Stapler with the standard shoe drives 1 1 1 2 to 1 9 16 Staples into the tongue and groove flooring at a 45 degree angle The orientation of the Staple is as depicted above BEFORE OPERATION Read over section titled SAFETY pages 4 7 Make sure of the following before operatio...

Page 10: ...ula or equivalent or permanent anti freeze ethylene glycol as a cold weather lubricant CAUTION Do not store Staplers in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the Staplers operating valves and mechanisms that could cause Stapler failure NOTE Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to O rings and seals do not use these low temperature air dryers without checking...

Page 11: ... the air hose Do not load any staples in the Stapler The Stapler must not leak air 2 Pull the safety trigger The Tool must not operate 3 Remove the finger from the trigger and contact the push lever The Tool must not operate 4 First pull the safety trigger Next contact the push The Stapler must not operate 5 First contact the push lever Next pull the trigger The Stapler must operate ADJUSTING AIR ...

Page 12: ... connecting to ensure that they are free from dirt grit or particles that could alter the performance of the Stapler An airline Filter and In Line Air Regulator adjustable to 125 psi max are required NEVER use a defective Stapler Replace worn or damaged parts immediately Be sure that the Safety Trigger and operating mechanisms operate correctly and that all screws and seals are securely tightened ...

Page 13: ...vator Shoe so the tool is balanced 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 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 effect...

Page 14: ...hart see page 15 5 Operator Troubleshooting see page 16 CAUTION Repair modification and inspection of PNI Staplers must be carried out by PNI or it s Authorized Service Center This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the Sta pler to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when re questing repair or other maintenance In the operation and maintenance of power Staplers the safety regula tions ...

Page 15: ... magazine and feeder mechanism Prevent a jam Blow clean daily Keep safety trigger working properly Promote operator safety and efficient Tool operation Blow clean daily Lubricate the Tool after use Extend the life of the Tool Supply 5 10 drops of lubricant into the Tool Drain air compressor Keep the Tool operating properly Open petcock on air compressor tank Drain air line filter daily Prevent acc...

Page 16: ...up on driver Contact PNI for replacement Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly on bottom bumper Contact PNI for replacement Air pressure too low Check air supply equipment Skipping Staples intermittent feed Worn bumper Contact PNI for replacement Tar dirt in driver channel Contact PNI for replacement Air restriction inadequate air flow through quick disconnect socket and plug Replace quick disconne...

Page 17: ...17 PRODUCT DIAGRAM AND PARTS LISTING ...

Page 18: ...05 106 107 108 A 111 112 113 115 114 116 117 118 A B 401 426 110 402 427 428 429 401 431 430 403 419 405 404 425 422 408 407 409 420 421 208 211 417 418 301 302 303 304 305 412 414 413 416 424 415 411 201 202 203 204 205 205A 206 207 213 209 210 212 B C C ...

Page 19: ... SPRING 301 46434 GUN BODY UNIT 302 46435 END CAP 303 46436 O RING 304 46437 AIR PLUG CAP 305 46438 AIR PLUG 401 46439 SCREW 402 46440 FIXED SUPPORT 403 46441 RELIEF PLATE 404 46442 FOOT PROTECTIVE CUSHION 405 46443 COUNTER SUNK SCREW 406 46444 DRIVER CUIDE COVER ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 407 46445 GASKET 408 46446 PUSHER 409 46447 SHAFT 410 46448 PUSHER SPRING 411 46449 REAR PLATE 412 46450 LAT...

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