primatech Q550 Operating Instructions Manual

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PNEUMATIC FLOORING NAILER
Q550
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read these instructions thoroughly before using this tool and keep it
handy for reference.
Revision 03/10
Printed in Canada

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  • Page 1 PNEUMATIC FLOORING NAILER Q550 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read these instructions thoroughly before using this tool and keep it handy for reference. Revision 03/10 Printed in Canada...
  • Page 2: Safety Measures

    11. Never use oxygen or any other compressed gas as a power source for this tool. The pneumatic nailer Q550 is a professional precision tool 12. Always wear OSHA-required Z-87 safety glasses with side specially developed for the installation of 3/8" to 3/4" solid and shields.
  • Page 3: Loading The Tool

    Since there is no standard among manufacturers about the dimensions of the tongue, it is important to adjust the nailer to fit the flooring prior any installation. The Q550 also features a Unload tool and rest it onto the subflooring, Connect the hose resting block Q-034 which prevent damage to the top edge of the and cycle tool once or twice without nails.
  • Page 4: Preventive Maintenance

    TOOL AND FASTENER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE This tool requires minimal lubrication. Use only detergent-free oil such as Primatech P-090. Few drops of oil weekly in the air inlet is sufficient. Other types of lubricant may degrade the seals. Check periodically to make sure that all screws are tight. Pay...
  • Page 5: Assembling The Valve

    , REMOVE ALL FTER ANY MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL CLEATS BEFORE CONNECTING AIR AND ACTUATE THE TOOL REPEATEDLY OVER A PIECE OF WOOD OR SUBFLOORING TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION ASSEMBLING THE VALVE All the components required to drive nails in and reset the tool are packed in a cartridge assembly which is simply inserted into the tool.
  • Page 6: Replacing The Driving Blade

    Unscrew the head assembly Q-006 and take it out of the tool. The long arm of a Allen wrench may be inserted into INSTALLING THE SAFETY one of hole at the base of head Q-006 to help unlock the assembly. Pull-out the piston assembly and unscrew the cylinder You shouldn't need to remove the safety stop mechanism unless Q-018.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    (4) C LEATS ARE NOT SET COMPLETELY give suggestions on how to solve them. Consult our on-line Technical Support site at www.primatech.ca/support for a) First, verify air supply (see 1 above) updated documents and more tips. b) Clean tool and lubricate tool; particularly the head assembly c) Increase air pressure when working with harder woods;...
  • Page 8: Other Primatech Nailers

    Primpact pneumatic nailer with adjustable base R610 manual nailer for engineered flooring PRIMATECH CLEATS Prim-Jack A-400 For best results with your Q550 pneumatic nailer, always use Prim-Jack floor tightening jack is designed to cleats: RIMATECH hold flooring strips tight for nailing. It can straighten crooked or bowed flooring strips and hold in the nailing 1¾"...
  • Page 9 Q550 REPLACEMENT PARTS PIÈCES DE RECHANGE Grip H-083A Gaine Hammer P-080 Marteau White rubber cap P-084 Caoutchouc du marteau Handle grip P-154 Gaine Head lock P-616D Barrure de tête Head cap Q-001 Chapeau Head body Q-006 Tête Head o-rings Q-006A Joints torique de la tête...
  • Page 10 AVANT ’ ’ BEFORE USING OR SERVICING TOOLS UTILISER OU RÉPARER L OUTIL www.primatech.ca/support www.primatech.ca/support Consult our on-line Technical Support site Consultez notre site de soutien technique for updated documents. pour une mise à jour des documents. Printed in Canada...

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