Porter-Cable BN200SB, FN250SB User Manual

FN250SB

BN200SB

9R198001RA 03/13

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
GARANTÍA. LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

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Instruction manual
Manuel d'instructions
Manual de'instrucciones

FN250SB

BN200SB

FINISH TOOLS
HERRAMIENTAS DE ACABADO
OUTILS DE FINITION

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INTRODUCTION

The Porter Cable Finish tools are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume nailing and
stapling. These tools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with
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ny fine power tool, for best performance the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. Please study

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his manual before operating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions. The instructions
on installation, operation and maintenance should be read carefully, and the manual kept for reference.
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OTE: Additional safety measures may be required because of your particular application of the tool.

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ontact your PORTER CABLE representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its

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se. PORTER CABLE, 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, U.S. & Canada Only, É.-U. et

Canada seulement

INDEX

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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ool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,
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perating Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LIMITED WARRANTY — U.S. and Canada Only

PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and
warranty repair information, visit www.portercable.com or call 1-888-848-5175 (U.S. & Canada Only). This warranty does not apply
to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, PORTER-CABLE tools are covered by our:

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE: PORTER-CABLE will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time
during the first year after purchase.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your PORTER-CABLE Power
Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no
questions asked.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country
specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.

To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.portercable.com.

When using any pneumatic tool, all safety precautions , as outlined below, should be followed to avoid the risk of
death or serious injury. Read and understand the instructions before operating the tool.

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize
this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in property

damage.

DEFINITIONS - SAFETY GUIDELINES

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection
against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the
operator and others in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading, operating
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r servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and

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ebris, which could cause severe eye injury.

The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
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rotection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National

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tandards Institute, ANSI Z87.1/CAN/CSA Z94.3 and provide both frontal and side

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rotection. NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide

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dequate protection.

Additional Safety Protection will be required in some environments. For example, the
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orking area may include exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing damage.

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he employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided

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nd used by the operator and others in the work area. Some environments will require
the use of head protection equipment. When required, the employer and user must
ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI CAN/CSA Z89.1 is used.

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ome dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints

•

crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as
tool may explode, possibly causing injury.

Do not use supply sources which can potentially exceed 200 P.S.I.G. as tool may burst,
possibly causing injury.

The connector on the tool must not hold pressure when air supply is disconnected. If a
wrong fitting is used, the tool can remain charged with air after disconnecting and thus will
be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is disconnected possibly causing injury.

Do not pull trigger or depress contact arm while connected to the air supply as the tool
may cycle, possibly causing injury.

Always disconnect air supply: 1.) Before making adjustments; 2.) When servicing the tool;

3.) When clearing a jam; 4.) When tool is not in use; 5.) When moving to a different work
area, as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury; 6.) Before placing tool on
any surface, hanging tool on belt, or otherwise temporarily suspending use of the tool.

LOADING TOOL

When loading tool: 1.) Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge
area of tool; 2.) Never point tool at anyone; 3.) Do not pull the trigger or depress the
trip as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

OPERATION

Always handle the tool with care: 1.) Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never pull the trigger
unless nose is directed toward the work; 3.) Keep others a safe distance from the tool
while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

The operator must not hold the trigger pulled on contact arm tools except during
fastening operation as serious injury could result if the trip accidentally contacted
someone or something, causing the tool to cycle.

Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool. A contact arm tool may
bounce from the recoil of driving a fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be
driven possibly causing injury.

Check operation of the contact arm mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if the
arm is not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may result. Do not
interfere with the proper operation of the contact arm mechanism.

Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle
as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.

Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the work piece as the wood may split,
allowing the fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury.

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

OPERATION

LOADING TOOL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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his nailer produces SPARKS during operation. NEVER use the nailer near flammable

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ubstances, gases or vapors including lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, adhesives,

mastics, glues or any other material that is -- or the vapors, fumes or byproducts of which
are -- flammable, combustible or explosive. Using the nailer in any such environment could
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ause an EXPLOSION resulting in personal injury or death to user and bystanders.

MAINTAINING THE TOOL

When working on air tools note the warnings in this manual and use extra care when
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valuating problem tools.

TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

All screws and nuts are metric.

FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS:

TOOL AIR FITTING:

These tools use a free-flow connector plug, 1/4 N.P.T. The inside diameter should be
.200” (5mm) or larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when
disconnected from the air supply.

OPERATING PRESSURE:

70 to 100 psi (4.8 to 6.9 bar). Select the operating pressure within this range for
best fastener performance.

DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP

This tool is supplied with a sequential trip trigger installed.

The Sequential Trip requires the operator to hold the tool against the work before pulling the trigger. This
makes accurate fastener placement easier, for instance on trim installation, toe nailing and crating
applications. The Sequential Trip allows exact fastener location without the possibility of driving a second
fastener on recoil. The Sequential Trip Tool has a positive safety advantage because it will not accidentally
drive a fastener if the tool is contacted against the work – or anything else – while the operator is holding
the trigger pulled.

Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power
source for this tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury.

FITTINGS:

Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release air pressure from the tool
when disconnected from the supply source.

HOSES:

Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm2) working pressure rating or 150 percent of
the maximum pressure that could be produced in the air system. The supply hose should contain a
fitting that will provide “quick disconnecting” from the male plug on the tool.

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ODELTOOL ACTUATION

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ENGTH

H

EIGHT

W

IDTH

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EIGHT

BN200SB Sequential Trip 9.25” 9.5” 2” 2.69 lbs.

FN250SB Sequential Trip 11.25” 11.50” 3” 4.03 lbs.

MODEL

FASTENER SERIES: GAUGE FASTENER RANGE

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N200SB

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BN Series

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8

5

/8” - 2”

FN250SB PFN Series 16 1” - 2-1/2”

TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATION

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

MAINTAINING THE TOOL

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SUPPLY SOURCE:

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se only clean regulated compressed air as a power source for this tool. NEVER USE

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XYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE GASES, OR BOTTLED GASES, AS A POWER SOURCE FOR THIS TOOL

AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE.

REGULATOR:

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pressure regulator with an operating pressure of 0 - 125 p.s.i. (0 - 8.79 KG/CM

2

)

is required to control
the operat iing pressure for safe operation of this tool. Do not connect this tool to air pressure which can
potentially exceed 200 p.s.i. (14 KG/CM

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)as tool may fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.

OPERATING PRESSURE:

Do not exceed recommended maximum operating pressure as tool wear will be greatly increased. The
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ir supply must be capable of maintaining the operating pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air

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upply can reduce the tool’s driving power. Refer to “TOOL

SPECIFICATIONS” for setting the correct operating pressure for the tool.

FILTER:

Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wear in pneumatic tools. A filter will help to get the
best performance and minimum wear from the tool. The filter must have adequate flow capacity for the
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pecific installation. The filter has to be kept clean to be effective in providing clean compressed air to
the tool. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions on proper maintenance of your filter. A dirty and
clogged filter will cause a pressure drop which will reduce the tool’s performance.

Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. Oil added through the air line connection
will lubricate the internal parts. Use PORTER CABLE Air Tool Lubricant, Mobil Velocite #10, or equivalent. Do not
use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals and bumpers in the tool,
resulting in poor tool performance and frequent tool maintenance.

If no airline lubricator is used, add oil during use into the air fitting on the tool once or twice a day. Only a few
drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the exhaust
cycle.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION:

When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:

1. Make sure compressor tanks have been properly drained prior to use.

2. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.

3. Make certain all fasteners have been removed from magazine.

4. Lower air pressure to 80 psi or less.

5. Reconnect air and and load nails into magazine.

6. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap lumber to lubricate o-rings.

7. Turn pressure up to operating level (not to exceed 120 psi) and use tool as normal.

8. Always drain the compressor tanks at least once a daily.

Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the
tools operating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.

Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to “O”-rings and seals – do not use
these low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.

LUBRICATION

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1. Disengage the latch and

pull back magazine side.

2. With magazine fully open

insert fasteners. Points
must be against bottom of
magazine.

3. Push magazine forward.

4. Continue pushing until

latch is engaged.

LOADING THE FN250SB

EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection
a

gainst flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn

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y the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing
this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris,
which could cause severe eye injury.

The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National
S

tandards Institute,

ANSI Z87.1/CAN/CSA Z94.3 a

nd provide both frontal and side

p

rotection. NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not
provide adequate protection.

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:

• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge area of tool
while the air supply is connected.

• Never point the tool at anyone else.

•

Never engage in horseplay.

•

Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work.

• Always handle the tool with care.

• Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism while loading the tool.

LOADING THE BN200SB

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LOADING THE FN250SB

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YE PROTECTIONwhich conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection

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gainst flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn
by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing
this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris,
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hich could cause severe eye injury.

The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National
S

tandards Institute,

ANSI Z87.1/CAN/CSA Z94.3 a

nd provide both frontal and side
protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not
provide adequate protection.

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:

• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge area of tool
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hile the air supply is connected.

• Never point the tool at anyone else.

•

Never engage in horseplay.

• Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work.

•

Always handle the tool with care.

• Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism while loading the tool.

1. LOAD NAILS:

Pull follower back until it latches.
(fig. 1)

Insert nails into track of magazine
(fig. 2)

Press pusher release to disengage
follower (fig. 3)

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 3)

Pusher
Release

Pusher
Release

F

ollower

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EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection
against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by
t

he operator and others in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading,
operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying
f

asteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye

protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National
S

tandards Institute, ANSI Z87.1/CAN/CSA Z94.3 and provide both frontal and side
protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not
p

rovide adequate protection.

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EFORE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL:

I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
II. REFER TO “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS” IN THIS MANUAL TO IDENTIFY THE OPERATING

SYSTEM ON YOUR TOOL.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION:

This tool is supplied with a sequential trip trigger installed.

The SEQUENTIAL TRIP contains a contact trip that operates in conjunction with the trigger to drive
a fastener. To operate a sequential trip tool, first position the contact trip on the work surface
WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact trip and then pull the trigger to drive a
fastener. As long as the contact trip is contacting the work and is held depressed, the tool will drive
a fastener each time the trigger is depressed. If the contact trip is allowed to leave the work
surface, the sequence described above must be repeated to drive another fastener.

Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check.

SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION:

A. Press the contact trip against the work surface, without touching the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

B. Hold the tool off the work surface and pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

Release the trigger. The trigger must return to the trigger stop on the frame.

C. Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work surface.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

D. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface. Pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.

IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION

• Use the PORTER CABLE pneumatic tool only for the purpose for which it was
designed.

• Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward the user
or others in the work area.

• Do not use the tool as a hammer.

• Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the tool by the air hose.

• Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from
PORTER CABLE, INC.

• Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to
yourself and others.

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OOL OPERATION

OPERATION

TOOL OPERATION CHECK

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•

Never clamp or tape the trigger or contact trip in an actuated position.

•

Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose attached.

•

Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible WARNING LABEL.

•

Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air or does not function properly. Notify your
n

earest Porter cable representative if your tool continues to experience

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unctional problems.

MAINTAINING THE PNEUMATIC TOOL

When working on air tools, note the warnings in this manual and use extra care
e

valuating problem tools.

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usher spring (constant force spring). Caution must be used when working with
the spring assembly. The spring is wrapped around, but not attached to, a roller. If
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he spring is extended beyond its length, the end will come off the roller and the
spring will roll up with a snap, with a chance of pinching your hand. Also the edges
of the spring are very thin and could cut. Care must also be taken to insure no
permanent kinks are put in the spring as this will reduce the springs force.

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

PORTER CABLE replacement parts are recommended. Do not use modified parts or parts
which will not give equivalent performance to the original equipment.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR SEALS:

When repairing a tool, make sure the internal parts are clean and lubricated. Use Parker “O”-LUBE
or equivalent on all “O”-rings. Coat each “O”-ring with “O”-LUBE before assembling. Use a small
amount of oil on all moving surfaces and pivots. After reassembly add a few drops of
PORTER CABLE Air Tool Lubricant through the air line fitting before testing.

AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND VOLUME:

Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate
because of undersize 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, 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.

MAINTAINING THE PNEUMATIC TOOL

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DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Always disconnect air supply: 1. Before making adjustments; 2. When
servicing the tool; 3. When clearing a jam; 4. When tool is not in use;

5. When moving to a different work area, as accidental actuation may
occur, possibly causing injury.

BN200SB AND FN250SB FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Fastener Control adjustment feature provides close control of the fastener drive depth;
from flush with the work surface to shallow or deep countersink. First, set the air pressure
for consistent drive in the specific work. Then use the Fastener Control adjustment to give
the desired depth of drive.

TO ADJUST FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT:

1. With air pressure set, drive a few fasteners into a representative material sample to
determine if adjustment is necessary.

2. If adjustment is required, disconnect air supply.

Depth Adjustment Knob

Depth Adjustment Knob

FN250SB

BN200SB

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EPTH ADJUSTMENT

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