Safety/installation tips – FastenMaster Tiger Claw Pneumatic User Manual
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SaFetY
1. Safety is the #1 priority
2. always wear safety glasses
3. make sure air hose is always disconnected when gun is not in use
4. never point gun barrel at body or anyone else
SaFetY/inStallation tipS
Inserting Fastener
place fastener into nose of gun with “horned tabs”
sticking outwards from gun nose.
Horned Tab
Adjust/ReplaceRetaining Ball
Adjust
1.
disconnect air supply to gun.
2.
insert fastener into tool.
3.
insert hex key provided into set screw at tip of nozzle.
4.
adjust until desired fastener holding tension is obtained.
Replace
1.
disconnect air supply to gun.
2.
Use hex key to remove set screw.
3.
remove and replace ball bearing, washer, and rubber
compression spring.
4.
reinstall set screw and adjust to instruction above.
Insert Hex Key
NOTE: during use occasional adjustment may be required.
FM12072/R-6011-ITCG
Troubleshooting
1.
When clearing a jam disconnect the air hose to assure
no accidental misfire.
2.
if gun double fires: pull slightly up while rotating the
gun clockwise and pull right.
3.
When in use, pressure adjustment may be needed
depending on framing material density. recommended
pressure is 80–100 pSi.
4.
Be sure the air pressure is at the correct pSi when you
reconnect air hose.
Collated Pneumatic Screws
1.
recommended collated pneumatic screws are aCQ
approved.
2.
Screw coating last 3 times longer than Hot dipped
Galvanized screws during salt spray test.
3.
pneumatic screws can be removed after firing with
standard philips screw driver.
4.
after firing, visually inspect each screw to make sure
it is fully installed. adjust air pressure as needed
.
NOTE: installation Gun is designed with a Lock Out Safety.
Gun will not fire when only 5 screws are left in magazine.
once reloaded, gun will function normally.
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TC-3 Composite Deck Fastener
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For proper gun maintenace and care
please refer to operation manual.
air compressor and hose not included.