Paslode PowerMaster Operating Instructions

Loading Nails

• 1

  Pull the follower in the nail magazine all the way back to its limit and latch it.

• 2

  Insert a strip of nails into the magazine with the point of the nails facing toward the nose of the nailer.

• 3

  Press the follower latch to release it and slide the follower forward until it contacts the nails.

Precision Nailing

• 4

  Place the work contacting element at the precise spot for nailing and press it firmly against the working material until the work contacting element is fully depressed.

• 5

  Squeeze the trigger once to drive the nail.

• 6

  Move the nailer to the next spot and repeat the procedure.

Successive "Bounce" Nailing

• 7

  Squeeze the trigger and hold it in the fully squeezed position.

• 8

  Move along the surface of the working material at a fast pace, bouncing the work contacting element at each point where you wish to drive a nail.

• 9

  Release the trigger after driving the desired number of nails to avoid unintentional nail discharge.

Adjusting Depth of Drive

• 10

  Loosen the lock nut on the work contacting element of the nailer with a 3/8-inch open end or 5/32-inch hex socket wrench.

• 11

  Move the work contacting element down to correct for overdriving, where the head of the fastener is being driven below the surface of the working material.

• 12

  Move the work contacting element up if the heads of the fasteners protrude and are not flush with the surface of the working material.

• 13

  Re-tighten the lock nut on the work contacting element.

Clearing Jams

• 14

  Disconnect the supply of compressed air.

• 15

  Release the latch that secures the front guide. Pivot the front guide away from the nailer.

• 16

  Remove the jammed nail and push the driver blade upward into its normal position.

• 17

  Close the front guide and secure the latch.