Powernail 15FS Operation And Maintenance Manual

Models 15FS Pneumatic PowerStapler™

POWERNAIL® CO.

rev. 2016.06.08

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MANUAL DE OPERACION Y DE MANTENIMIENTO

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET D’ENTRETIEN

Read this manual before you use this PowerStapler®. Follow all safety warnings and
instructions. If you are uncertain about the operation of the stapler, call us directly
at 1-800-323-1653 for assistance or contact the closest Powernail Dealer for help.
Please retain this information for future reference.

WARNING

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The PowerStapler® Model 15FS Mallet Actuated Pneumatic Stapler is designed to
bring Powernail quality to a pneumatic stapler. For those looking for ease of use in a
pneumatic tool, the PowerStapler Model 15FS provides several distinct advantages.

The Model 15FS can staple 3/4” ooring down to 1/2” tongue and groove hardwood
ooring through the use of easy-to-change, no-mar adapter plates. The Model 15FS is
designed for use with 1-1/2”, 1-3/4” and 2” PowerStaples®.

INTRODUCTION

INDEX

LIMITED WARRANTY

POWERNAIL® Company, Inc. warrants to its customer, and to the rst end­use purchaser of POWERNAIL 15FS ooring stapler purchased from an

authorized POWERNAIL distributor, that each serialized manufactured stapler
by POWERNAIL®, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase; shall
be free of defects in materials and workmanship and will meet POWERNAIL’s

specications in effect at the time of Product shipment. POWERNAIL will

repair or replace, at its option, any Powernailer® that does not conform to

this warranty. Claims must be made no later than fteen (15) days after the end

of the warranty period. POWERNAIL will perform all repair or replacements
itself or through its authorized contractors. POWERNAIL is not responsible for
shipping, labor or other direct or indirect costs. Damage caused by abuse, misuse,

unusual or excessive wear is excluded. Repair or modication of the Products

by unauthorized parties will void this warranty. The customer is responsible
for returning Products to POWERNAIL for verication of nonconformance.

THESE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHERS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT
SHALL POWERNAIL’S LIABILITY FOR A WARRANTY CLAIM EXCEED
THE PRICE PAID TO POWERNAIL FOR THE NONCONFORMING PRODUCT,
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OR BASIS OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION.

Index..................................... 2

Warranty............................... 2

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

Operating Instructions.......... 4

Parts & Service.................... 6-7

Drive Blade Change ............ 5

Plunger O-Ring

Replacement....................... 5

Parts List.............................. 6

Schematic ........................... 7

Safety Labels........................ 8

Troubleshooting Chart......... 9

Depth Chart.......................... 10

Accessory Products.............. 11

Powernail Company Info...... 12

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always use approved SAFETY GLASSES and EAR PROTECTION when
operating this stapler. The operator and others in the work area should
always wear approved FRONT and SIDE eye protection when operating

this stapler. Eye protection will help guard against ying staples and debris,

which could cause severe eye injury.

EYE AND EAR PROTECTION should be used to prevent hearing damage
when there are high noise levels in the work area.

ALWAYS use ear plugs with a noise reduction rated at 29 db or highter at a

construction site.

Stapler noise ratings are at LPA-1sd=90.6,
LWA-1sd=99.3 and LPA-1s,1m=86.3.
Stapler vibration rating: m/s2=3.05.

Always DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY before making any adjustments, repairing,
clearing jams or when the stapler is not in use. Do not use on scaffolding or ladders
and disconnect stapler from air supply when transporting between installation areas.

Never attach the female end of a quick disconnect to the stapler. This will trap
air inside the Stapler and permit it to be discharged. Only the unrestricted male
connection should be attached to the Stapler.

Stapler requires an air source that can continuously deliver 80 to 110 psi at 3-1/2 cubic

feet of air per minute for operation.
Normal air pressure should not exceed 120 psi or damage to the Stapler and seals
may occur. Excess air pressure can cause the Stapler to explode.

To prevent re or explosion, use only regulated compressed air—do not use bottled

gases of any kind (no oxygen or combustible gasses) to power this Stapler.

Stapler is intended for use installing wood ooring and is not to be used for purposes
not specied in the operations manual.

Do not use any staples other than Powernail PowerStaples which are specically

designed for use in any Powerstapler. Powernail staples are available in various
lengths. Contact your Powernail Dealer for PowerStaples.

Use only Powernail replacement parts in the repair or maintenance of this stapler.
Parts or repair services are available from the manufacturer or from agents authorised

by the manufacturer. Repairs should be carried out only by trained service personel
in the eld of fastener driving tools who will observe proper safety controls while
performing maintenace. Service personel should be qualied to to asses the safe

working condition of fastener driving tools.

Never place any part of the body in the discharge path of the Stapler when
air is connected to the Stapler. Always make sure Stapler is empty of
staples before connecting air hose so as to prevent any accidental discharge
from occurring.

Never leave the Stapler unattended while it is connected to an air supply.

Whenever air is connected to the Stapler, keep body parts away from the staple
discharge path. Disconnect the air line before making adjustments or repairs on the
stapler. Only connect air to an unloaded stapler so as to prevent accidental discharge.

LUBRICATION:

You must lubricate the Stapler manually. The
frequency of lubrication is dependent upon
the duty cycle of the Stapler. Continuous duty
requires more frequent oiling than intermittent
duty.

At least every eight (8) hours place two to four
drops of Air Tool Oil into the disconnected air
line male connector attached to the Stapler.

WARNING: Do not over lubricate the Stapler,
excess oil mist or drops will be vented with
spent air when over lubricated. Excess oil could

stain the wood ooring, walls or furnishings.
Dry re the Stapler, without staples, to purge

excess oil, before you begin to staple down

ooring. Before storing the Stapler, lubricate

and cycle the Stapler in insure internal parts are
oil protected from corrosion.

WARNING: Detergent oil is not recommended
and may damage the seals.

TO LOAD MODEL 15FS:
Pull back the spring loaded pusher lever until it
locks.

Place two sticks (90) PowerStaples into the
Staple Channel Feed slot.

Pull up on the pusher lever to unlock & slowly.

Release it behind the staples.

TO UNLOAD MODEL 15FS:
To remove staples from the channel, pull back
on the staple pusher until it locks. Tilt the
stapler back, the staples will slide back & can
be removed.

PARTS & SERVICE:
When ordering parts include the part number,
part description, PowerStapler model and serial
number.
Be sure to state the quantity of the part(s)
required. Contact your Powerstaple Dealer for
the necessary parts.

WARNING: Never work on the Stapler if the air
line is attached. Always disconnect the air line

from the Stapler rst.

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Consult the staple depth chart for the
appropriate adapter pad to use with the

thickness of ooring you are installing and the

selection of Powercleat® length.

Rack the ooring into place with the rubber

end of the mallet supplied with the Stapler

Place the Stapler Adapter Foot on the tongue­edge of the ooring strip to be stapleed.

Be sure the Adapter Foot is pressed tightly

against the edge of the ooring strip above

the tongue.

Be sure ooring strips are racked tightly.

Strike the stapler rubber cap with the rubber
capped end of the mallet to discharge the
Stapler.

WARNING: Never hit the Stapler with
excessive force or with the metal end of the
mallet, this will damage the Stapler.

DO NOT USE THE METAL END OF THE
MALLET TO ACTIVATE THE STAPLER, use

the rubber capped end only.

Before each use, check all screws to be sure
they are tight. Shock and vibration can loosen
screws. Do not over tighten any screw.

AIR SUPPLY:

The air must be clean and dry. Dirty and/or
wet air will damage the Stapler.

Drywall Dust:

• Using Pneumatic PowerStaplers in
drywall dust conditions will dramatically
decrease the life of the Stapler.

• Drywall dust is abrasive, when cycled
through the Stapler it will cause excessive
wear.

The air source must continuously deliver 80

to 110 psi at 3-1/2 cubic feet of air per minute

to operate the Stapler. For operation, connect
a 1/4” minimum internal diameter and clean
air hose to the Stapler. Be sure the air
regulator is set at 90 psi. If the staple is not
countersunk below the surface of the wood,
turn up the air pressure, but not over 110 psi.

Check for air supply leaks that waste air and
starve the Stapler of air thereby reducing

its performance. There should be no orice

smaller than 1/4” in the air path between the

Regulator and the Stapler.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS