FastenMaster Tiger Claw Pneumatic User Manual
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GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION TIPS
IMPORTANT! Read all instr uctions
carefully a nd complete ly to ensu re
proper instal lation.
WARN ING! Par ts have sh arp
points & edges. Us e extreme
caution when hand ling & installin g.
Wear safety glas ses at all times.
Step
1
INSERT PNEUMATIC SCREWS
Insert a sleeve of collated pneumatic
screws into the rear of the magazine.
Tools & Materials Needed
Safety GlassesTiger Claw
Installation Gun
Compressed
Air Supply
Collated
Pneumatic Screws
Step
4
Holding the gun upright, insert the horned ta b
into the groove of the deck board directly over
the support joist.
INSERT IN GROOVE
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Step
5
POSITION/ANGLE
Horned Tab
TC- G Clip
JOIST
Pull back the spring coil until it locks
onto the back of the sleeve.
Step
2
Attach air hose. Be sure line pressure is
80-100 PSI. ( Pressure adjustment may be
needed depending on framing material density)
AIR/PRESSURE
Step
3
For Tiger Claw Installation Gun
INSTALLATION PROCESS
MOUNT FASTENER IN GUN
®
JOIST
Once fastener is fully inserted , apply pressure to
60
80
40
100
20
120
0
disengage the safety. Then lower the back of the
gun allowing themagazine to sit on the support
joist to assure correct angle,and pull the trigger.
Step
6
BOARD
With the magazine still resting on the joist, slide
the nose of the gun to the right removing it from
the attached fastener.
REMOVE
BOARD
JOIST
Repeat until deck is complete
Insert a sleeve of collated pneumatic screws into
the rear of the magazine.
Always keep fingers clear of barrel.
Never let gun point at body while connected to air supply.
DO NOT pull trigger while safety is deactivated.
SAFETY/INSTALLATION TIPS
SAFETY 1. Safety is the #1 priority
2. Always wear safety glasses
3. Make sure air hose is always disconnected when gun is not in use
4. Never point gun barrel at body or anyone else
Inserting Fastener
Place fastener into nose of gun with “horned tabs”
sticking outwards from gun nose.
Horned Tab
Adjust/ReplaceRetaining Ball
Adjust
1. Disconnect air supply to gun.
2. Insert fastener into tool.
3. Insert hex key provided into set screw at tip of nozzle.
4. Adjust until desired fastener holding tension is obtained.
Replace
1. Disconnect air supply to gun.
2. Use hex key to remove set screw.
3. Remove and replace ball bearing, washer, and rubber
compression spring.
4. Reinstall set screw and adjust to instruction above.
Troubleshooting
1. When clearing a jam disconnect the air hose to assure
no accidental misfire.
2. If gun double fires: pull slightly up while rotating the
gun clockwise and pull right.
3. When in use, pressure adjustment may be needed
depending on framing material density. Recommended
pressure is 80 –100 PSI.
4. Be sure the air pressure is at the correct PSI when you
reconnect air hose.
Collated Pneumatic Screws
1. Recommended collated pneumatic screws are ACQ
approved.
2. Screw coating last 3 times longer than Hot Dipped
Galvanized screws during salt spray test.
3. Pneumatic screws can be removed after firing with
standard Philips screw driver.
4. After firing, visually inspect each screw to make sure
it is fully installed. Adjust air pressure as needed
NOTE: Installation Gun is designed with a Lock Out Safety.
Gun will not fire when only 5 screws are left in magazine.
Once reloaded, gun will function normally.
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Insert Hex Key
For proper gun maintenace and care
please refer to Operation Manual.
Air compressor and hose not included.
NOTE: During use occasional adjustment may be required.
Remember: Tiger Claw has a fastener for all your decking needs:
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Coated Steel fastener for Pressure-Treated, Cedar, and Redwood
TC-2 Softwood Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for Pressure -Treated, Cedar, and Redwood
TC-3 Composite Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for Composite, PVC & Medium Density
Hardwoods
TC-4 Hardwood Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener ¾" x 3½" for Exotic Hardwoods
Proclip Cellular PVC Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for AZEK decking
TC-G Grooved Board Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for 1" (25mm) grooved decking
TC-120 Grooved Board Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for ¾" (19mm) grooved decking
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