Simpson QUIK DRIVE QDBDT75 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Flying Objects.

Wear approved
eye protection
when operating
this equipment

Rotating parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be
caught in moving
parts

Sharp Objects.

Sharp objects can
puncture hand
and fingers

QUIK DRIVE® QDBDT75

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Always read and understand the tool’s operator’s manual, tool •
marking and the instruction package before starting any work.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when •
using this tool.

Keep your work area clean and well lit.•
Keep bystanders, children and visitors away when using this tool.•
Do not use tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, •

alcohol or medication.
Always wear eye protection when operating or servicing the tool.•
When servicing the tool, use only identical replacement parts. •
Follow instructions regarding maintenance in the tool operator •

manual.
Maintain labels and nameplates. If unreadable or missing, contact •

the manufacturer for a replacement.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

While assembling system components, screwdriver motor should •
be unplugged from power source.

Keep hands, feet and head away from the tip (screw outlet) of the •
tool.

Tool can eject screw without being connected to motor or power •
source.

Do not cycle attachment while pointed at any body part.•
If a screw should become jammed in the auto-feed attachment, •

immediately disengage the power source and point the tool in a safe
direction.

QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS Complete instructions inside

1.

2.

Screwdriver motor sold separately

3.

DRIVING SCREWS

Be sure screwdriver motor is
in FORWARD.

Start screwdriver motor
before applying pressure.

Apply pressure to keep bit
engaged until screw is fully
driven and clutch releases.

Keep screwdriver motor
running between screws.

4.

Use with or without

the “Stand-up”

Extension

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PARTS and COMPONENTS

ATTACHMENT EXTENSION SCREWDRIVER MOTOR

INTERCHANGEABLE
PROFILE GUIDE

FASTENER RELEASE BUTTON PROFILE GUIDE CLAMP SCREW

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

INTERCHANGEABLE
PROFILE GUIDES

PBDT75PG11

Flat/Cladding Profi le

SHAFT factory installed, inside extension

HANDLE TO BE USED
WITHOUT EXTENSION

PBDT75PG21

Corrugated Profi le

BPHXBDT MANDREL found inside attachment

PBDT75PG31

Square Ridge Profi le

Using the correct driving bit is necessary.

Variations in materials and driving technique can cause excessive wear so additional bit packs are available for purchase.

BIT PACK PRODUCT CODES (Mandrel, washer and retaining ring not included):

Replacement Bits: BITHEXLB14• - 1/4” Hex Drive | BITHEXLB516 - 5/16” Hex Drive | BITHEXLB38 - 3/8” Hex Drive

Replacement Mandrel Set: BPHXBDT• - 5/16” Hex Drive includes removable bit, mandrel, washer and retaining ring

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Screws won’t drive.
They spin for a second, then lay over
on their side. Little or no penetration.

Screws won’t drive completely.
They go down about halfway, then
the bit spins out.

Screws won’t drive completely.
They are almost completely driven
but won’t seat completely.

Screws don’t advance properly
causing tool to jam.

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Make sure the screwdriver motor is NOT in reverse.

Check to be sure you are using the correct bit for the type of screws you are driving.
Check for bit wear. It may be time to install a new bit.
Push harder when driving.

Check the depth adjustment on the attachment. Reset if necessary.
You may have missed the substrate.
Ensure pressure is being applied during screw installation until clutch on
screwdriver motor disengages.

Use only genuine Quik Drive brand collated screws.
Lift tool completely off the work surface after driving each screw.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACH ADAPTOR TO YOUR SCREWDRIVER MOTOR
(Motor sold separately)

Unplug the screwdriver motor and remove nose-cone and bit
holder from your screwdriver motor according to manufacturer’s
directions (most will pull straight off).
Replace with Quik Drive adaptor made for the screwdriver motor.
Follow specifi c instructions included with Quik Drive adaptor.

CHANGING THE HEX MANDREL

The mandrel must be removed
from the front nose. To remove,
pry off retaining clip and washer,
slide mandrel out through
opposite end. Reverse steps to
install. (Install washer followed

by retaining clip)

CONNECT ATTACHMENT TO
SCREWDRIVER MOTOR OR EXTENSION

Insert mandrel into extension, slide
attachment on and push tight - until the
locking lever snaps in place.

You can turn the attachment any way that
is comfortable.

New tools may be tight and hard to lock in
place. If so, ensure there are NO screws
loaded in the attachment and put the nose
against a solid surface and push down
sharply (see photo at far right).

Seat mandrel
fi rst, then add
attachment

ATTACH EXTENSION TO SCREWDRIVER MOTOR

Turn the clamping handle in the “off” direction
(clockwise) until the internal clamp is out of the way.
Insert the screwdriver motor, with G2 Adaptor in place, into
the end of the extension. Push tight and tighten clamping
handle. If it won’t fully insert, rotate the extension until
the teeth mesh.

Flush
with top
of tool

NOT locked on

Check locking lever position to be sure
attachment is locked on

To remove, unlock and pull

Turn thumbscrew

Depress
at top to
release

Locked on

clockwise to

open clamp

Flush

with side

of tool

If new tool is hard
to lock on, place
nose on solid
surface and push
down

Internal

Clamp

Hex end of

extension

drive shaft

Depress
release
button and
pull screw
belt out

One position
ahead of
fi rst screw

LOAD and REMOVE SCREWS

Insert the belt into the belt-guide up to 1 position
ahead of the fi rst screwing position. If the belt is
inserted too far, press release button on head of
tool and pull belt out of the tool an insert again.

Increase
Depth

Lock Ring

SET DEPTH

Turn dial to adjust depth and
tighten lock ring to set. Test in
scrap material before use.

ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Loosen/Tighten

CHANGING PROFILE GUIDE and
ADJUSTING DEPTH STOP

To change profile guide, remove
clamp screw, insert desired guide,
replace and tighten clamp screw.
Proper adjustment of profile guide
is necessary depending on screw
size - loosen clamp screw and

Slide profile
guide out to
replace

position guide 2-3mm in front of
the screw point.

CLEARING JAMMED SCREWS

If a screw should become jammed in the auto-feed attachment, disengage the
power source and point the tool in a safe direction. Remove jammed screw. If
needed, depress fastener release button, firmly grasp the screw belt and pull it
out of feed track. See troubleshooting guide if problem persists.

Clamp Screw to adjust

Adjust
guide
2-3mm
in front
of screw
point.

Screws
may
become
jammed

MAINTENANCE

As a regular maintenance procedure for the attachment, we recommend that regular cleaning of the attachment be
performed. Normally, blowing a high pressure stream of air on and in the attachment should be sufficient.

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