Powernail Powerjack 500 User Manual

POWERNAIL® CO.

1300 Rose Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Phone: [phone]

www.powernail.com

MODEL 500 Powerjack

User Manual

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The Model 500 Powerjack is used to either push or pull hardwood

fl ooring strips into place. The Powerjack can be left in place, hands

free, while that seciton of fl ooring is being nailed down.

WARNING

Read this manual before you use this Powerjack. Follow all safety warnings and instructions. If you
are uncertain about the operation of the Powerjack, 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.

REV 19.04.18

Model 500 Powerjack

The POWERJACK Model 500 is designed to push or pull fl ooring strips into place
and hold them tightly.

Easy to operate! Use the lever handle to ratchet the faceplate against a stationary
surface. Continue to ratchet until the self-adjusting jaw draws the fl ooring to the
desired position. The POWERJACK can be left in place while you nail down the
fl ooring strip. To release the POWERJACK, simply push the handle to full forward
position.

The Model 500 POWERJACK sits on top of your fl ooring and gains leverage against
a wall or a wall-stud. When a stud location cannot be determined, a board long
enough to span the distance of the studs should be used to prevent breaking through
the drywall (picture 1).

When not near a wall, the Model 500 can also be used mid-fl oor by screwing the base
plate directly to the sub fl oor and pushing against your fl ooring strips.
(see picture 2).

Under the toe kick of a cabinet, the POWERJACK Model 500 can be used to tighten
boards and hold them in place (see picture 3).

The Powerjack 500 self adjusts to the thickness of the wood fl ooring being installed.

To Use:

1. Only push against a stationary surface such as a wall stud. When between wall
studs, push against a board long enough to span the distance of the studs so as to
prevent breaking through the drywall.

2. Ratchet the lever handle until faceplate contacts the stationary surface

3. Continue to ratchet until the self-adjusting jaw draws the fl oor tight for nailing

4. The Powerjack 500 can be left in place, hands free, while that section of fl ooring
is being nailed down.

5. When using the Powerjack mid-fl oor, screw the base plate to the subfl oor in front
of your fl ooring and use the Powerjack to push against your fl ooring strips.

To release:

To release the Powerjack 500, push the handle to the full forward position.

Powerjacks™ are made in the USA

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