Paslode T200-F18P Operating Manual And Schematic

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Part# 515600

MODEL T200-F18P

18 Ga. Brad Nailer

IMPORTANT!

DO NOT DESTROY

It is the customerʼs responsibility to have all
operators and service personnel read and
understand this manual.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.
© 2017, Illinois Tool Works Inc.
515610-2

08/17

OPERATING MANUAL AND
SCHEMATIC

INTRODUCTION

The PASLODE® T200-F18P

Brad Nailer is a quality-built tool designed for use in residential
trim applications. This tool will deliver efficient, dependable performance when used according
to the manufactures guidelines. Please study this manual including the safety instructions to
fully understand the operation of this tool.

TOOL AND FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................

TOOL OPERATION .............................................................................................. 5

EXPLODED VIEW AND SPARE PARTS LIST ............................................. 10- 1 1

ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................. 412..

TOOL WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS

Paslode warrants that newly purchased power
fastening tools, parts and accessories will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for the
period shown below, after the date of delivery to
the original user.

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

A 90-day warranty will apply to all parts, except
those which are specifically covered by an extended
warranty.

EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONSITE
CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS

one year warranty will apply to all housing and cap

A
assembly castings. A six month warranty will apply
to all magazine parts.

NORMAL WEARING PARTS

WARRANTY STATEMENT

This warranty is limited to tools sold and service requested
in the United States. To obtain information on warranty
service in the United States, refer to the Service Center
listing that was provided with your tool.

Paslode's sole liability hereunder will be to replace any part
or accessory which proves to be defective within the specific
time period. Any replacement part or accessory provided in
accordance with this warranty will carry a warranty for the
balance of the period of warranty applicable to the part it
replaces. This warranty does not apply to part replacement
required due to normal wear.

This warranty is void as to any tool which has been subjected
to misuse, abuse, accidental or intentional damage, use with
fasteners,not meeting
improperly maintained,
Paslode replacement parts,
which, in Paslode's opinion,
way that affects or detracts

Paslode specification, size, or quality,

repaired with other than genuine

damaged in transit or handling, or
has been altered or repaired in a
from the performance of the tool.

The following parts are considered normal wearing
parts and are not under warranty:

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Bumper

•

Driver Blade

•

”O” Rings

•

Piston Rings

Paslode reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, or
designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.

PASLODE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, RELATING TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR
OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, and Paslode's
liability AS STATED ABOVE AND AS ASSUMED ABOVE is
in lieu of all other warranties arising out of, or in connection
with, the use and performance of the tool, except to the extent
other wise provided by applicable law. PASLODE SHALL IN
NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR PRODUCTION, SPOILAGE
OF MATERIALS, INCREASED COST OF OPERATION, OR
OTHERWISE.

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TOOL AND FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO.

HEIGHT 10.63"

WIDTH 2.56"

LENGTH 10.04"

WEIGHT 2.9lbs.

NAIL LENGTH "2 - "8/5

SHANK DIAMETER

OPERATING PRESSURE 80 to 120 psi

18 gauge

T200-F18P (Part # 515600)

TOOL AIR FITTINGS:

This tool uses a 1/4” N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be .28” (7mm)
or larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when
disconnected from the air supply.

OPERATING AIR PRESSURE:

80 to120 psi. Select the operating air pressure within this range for best tool
performance.
DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST

These safety instructions provide information necessary
for safe operation of Paslode

TO OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.

WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

Always wear hearing and eye protection devices, that
conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements, when operating
or working in the vicinity of a tool. As an employer you
are responsible for enforcing the use of eye protection.
Wear hard hats in environments that require their use.

THE TOOL MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PUR­POSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED

Do not throw the tool on the floor, strike the housing in

any way or use the tool as a hammer to knock material
into place.

NEVER ENGAGE IN HORSEPLAY WITH THE TOOL

The tool is not a toy so do not use it like one. Never
engage in horseplay with the tool or point it at yourself
or any other person, even if you think it is not loaded.

NEVER ASSUME THE TOOL IS EMPTY

Check the magazine for fasteners that may be left in the
tool. Even if you think the tool is empty or disconnected,
never point it at anyone or yourself. Unseen fasteners

could fire from the tool.

NEVER CLAMP THE TRIGGER IN A LOCKED OR
OPERATING POSITION

The trigger of the tool must never be tampered with,
disabled or clamped in a locked or operating position
since this will cause the tool to drive a fastener any
time

the work contacting element depressed.

DO NOT LOAD FASTENERS WITH THE AIR LINE
CONNECTED, OR WITH THE TOOL TRIGGER OR
WORK CONTACTING ELEMENT DEPRESSED

When loading fasteners into the tool be sure you
disconnect the air line and that you do not depress
the trigger or work contacting element.

OPERATE THE TOOL ONLY ON A WORKPIECE

The tool should be operated only when it is in contact
with the workpiece. Even then you should be careful
when fastening thin material or working near the edges
and corners of the workpiece since the fasteners may
drive through or away from the workpiece.

DO NOT DISABLE OR REMOVE THE WORK
CONTACTING ELEMENT

This tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, called a
a work contacting element, to help prevent accidental

firing. Never tamper with, disable or remove the work

contacting element. Do not use the tool unless the work
contacting element is working properly.The tool could

fire unexpectedly.

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DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN NOT IN USE

Always disconnect the tool from the air line when it
is not in use, when you leave the work area or when
moving the tool to a new location. The tool must
never be left unattended because people who are
not familiar with the tool might handle it and injure
themselves or others.

CARRY THE TOOL ONLY BY THE HANDLE

Always carry the tool by the handle only. Never carry
the tool by the air hose or with the trigger depressed
since you could drive a fastener unintentionally and
injure yourself or someone else.

DO NOT WEAKEN THE TOOL HOUSING

The tool housing is a pressure vessel and should never
be weakened by having your companyʼs name, area of
work or anything else stamped or engraved into its
surface.

DISCONNECT THE TOOL WHEN PERFORMING
REPAIRS AND CLEARING JAMS

Never attempt to clear a jam or repair a tool unless you
have disconnected the tool from the air line and
removed all remaining fasteners from the tool.

ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING FOR THE
TOOL

Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors should be
fitted to the tool, so that high pressure air in the tool is
vented to atmosphere as soon as the air line is dis­connected.
NEVER install FEMALE quick disconnect couplings on
the tool. Female couplings will trap high pressure air in
the tool when the air line is disconnected, leaving the
tool charged and able to drive at least one fastener.

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
AIR PRESSURE

Do not exceed the maximum air pressure marked on
the tool. Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating
properly and check it at least twice a day.

Never use any bottled air or gases such as oxygen to
operate the tool since they could cause the tool to

explode. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres such

as in the presents of flammable liquids, gases, or com­bustible dust.

INSPECT TOOL FOR PROPER OPERATION

Never operate a dirty or malfunctioning tool.

USE ONLY PASLODE RECOMMENDED PARTS AND
FASTENERS

Use only parts and fasteners specifically designed and
recommended by Paslode
work to be done. Using unauthorized parts and fasteners
or modifying the tool in any way creates dangerous
situations. Replace all missing warning labels---refer
to tool schematic for correct placement and part Number.

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Failure to follow any of the above instructions could result in severe personal
injury to tool user and bystanders or cause damage to tool and property.

WARNING

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOADING

Step No. 1

orange magazine release button at the

– Disconnect the tool from its air source.Grasp the finish nailer firmly with one hand and press the

rear of the

handle and slide the magazine cover back towards you.

Disconnect air

Press release.

Slide cover

Step No. 2 – Insert the strip of 18 gauge brad nails with the point of the fastener facing down and place the point
of the fastener into the bottom of the magazine channel. Placing fasteners on the top of the magazine will cause
jamming.

Step No. 3 – Push the magazine firmly towards the front of the tool until it locks in place.
The tool is now ready to use..

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Connect the air supply.

TOOL OPERATION ­continued

WARNING

Use only fasteners that meet Paslode specifications.

Use of fasteners that do not meet Paslode specifica­tions can result in damage to the tool or injury to the
operator or bystanders.

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Successive (Bounce) Driving

(Orange Trigger)

■

Grasp the handle firmly.

■

Squeeze the trigger and move the tool along the work-

piece with a bouncing motion, depressing the work con-

tacting element at the points where you want to insert a
fastener.

■

Keep the trigger depressed and continue to bounce the
work contacing element against the workpiece, positioning
the tool above as carefully as possible.

Driving of Nails

Sequential Operation - (Gray Trigger)

The sequential operating kit prevents successive or
“bounce” driving.

■

Depress the work contacting element and hold it against

the work surface before pulling the trigger.

■

After each fastener is driven, completely release the trig-

ger and lift the tool from the work surface.

CHANGING THE TRIGGER

1. Disconnect the tool from air source.

2. Remove trigger step pin rubber retaining ring ( A ).

3. Remove trigger step pin (

4. Remove sequential trigger assembly

C (Gray, part # 576918) and spring.

5. Install contact trigger
with spring and align hole and reinsert Trigger

step pin.

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B

D (part# 576917,

Orange)

■

When the desired number of fasteners have been driven,

release the tool trigger to avoid unintentional fastener dis­charge.

Precision Placement Driving

(Orange Trigger)

■

■

Grasp the tool handle firmly and hold the bottom of the

work contacting element firmly against the workpiece until
it is completely depressed.

■

Squeeze the trigger to drive the fastener.

■

Lift the tool from the workpiece.

■

Repeat the procedure for the next fastener.

Adjust the Depth of Drive

6. Reinstall rubber retaining ring and
check for correct operation.

B

C

A

D

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MAINTENANCE

Paslode® tools are built for ease of maintenance. A few
simple details will assure trouble-free operation and long
tool life. Anyone who uses or maintains the tool must read
the safety and maintenance instructions. Study the sche­matic drawing before starting any repairs on the tool.

Air-operated tools must be inspected periodically, and worn
or broken parts must be replaced to keep the tool operating
safely and efficiently. Also the items on the maintenance
chart must be checked often.

Cold Weather Care

Open the drain on the air compressor tank to drain any

moisture at least daily in extremely cold or humid weather.
A few ounces of anti-freeze in the tank will keep the air
free of frost.

Testing the Tool After Servicing

After replacing any part or parts, it is important to check
the tool for proper operation. This ensures that the tool
was put together correctly, is safe to use, and will perform
the job properly.

Ensure that all hardware is tight.

Ensure that the work contacting element is installed

correctly in relation to the trigger, and that both parts
move freely.

When temperatures are below freezing, tools should be
kept warm by any convenient, safe method. If this is not
possible, the following procedure should be used to warm
up 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 reduced

air pressure will be enough to free-fire the tool. Slow speed
operation tends to warm up the moving parts. Slowing up
the piston helps the bumper and the O-rings to become
pliable.

Once the tool is warmed up, readjust the regulator to

the proper working pressure and reload the tool.

Tool operators working outdoors or in unheated areas in

extremely cold temperatures should also:

Ensure that the magazine is properly attached.

Ensure that the required safety information on the tool

is legible.

Use only Paslode approved fasteners in the tool, and

ensure that they are correct for the application.

Ensure that a male air fitting is securely connected to

the tool.

Test the tool by driving fasteners into a workpiece

identical to the tool's application.

Check the tool for air leaks during testing and for the

proper sequence of operation.

Ensure that all fasteners are driven to the same depth

and that the crown of the fastener is flush with the
workpiece.

Tool Lubrication

It is most important that the tool be properly lubricated by
keeping the air line lubricator filled and correctly adjusted.
Without proper lubrication the tool will not work properly
and parts will wear prematurely.

Use Paslode pneumatic oil with antifreeze in the

lubricator, Part No. 219090 (8oz.)

Once a week, depending on the amount of tool use,

take the tool apart and wash away any sludge with
degreaser cleaner (Paslode Part No. 219086) to
keep the tool operating efficiently.

Cleaning the air-operated tools with solvents removes the
thin coating of grease applied to the cylinder wall and
O-rings at the factory. To replace this coating of grease,
use Chemplex grease (Paslode Part No. 403734).

Use the proper lubricant in the air line lubricator. The
lubricator should be of low air flow or changing air flow
type, and should be kept filled to the correct level. Use
only Paslode recommended lubricants. Substitutes may
harm the rubber compounds in the tools O-rings and other
rubber parts. Paslode Part No. 403720 is a pneumatic
lubricating oil specially made for pneumatic applications.

If a filter/regulator/lubricator is not installed on the air
system, air operated tools should be lubricated at least
once a day with 6 to 20 drops of oil, depending on the
work environment, directly through the male fitting in the
tool housing.
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily
using the maintenance table that follows. If problems
persist, contact your Paslode dealer for assistance.

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Operation Continued:

Clearing a Jam

Disconnect tool
from
its air source.

Remove all
fasteners.

Unlatch the
front guide and
lift open.

Changing the work contact element.

Disconnect tool from its air source.

Remove jammed
fastener and
relatch
front guide.

Reload fasteners,
close and latch
the magazine.

Reconnect
the air.

Reversable belt hook

Tooless Ajustable Exhaust

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