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are uncertain about the operation of the Nailer, call us directly a 1-800-323-1653 for assistance or
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WARNING
REV 2024.04.25
Operation and Maintenance Manual
MODEL 45R TONGUE AND GROOVE
Ratcheting Nailer
POWERNAIL
®
CO.
1020 Williams Road, Genoa City, WI 53128 US
Phone: 1-800-323-1653
Website: www.powernail.com
MODEL 45R PARTS LIST
ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
REQ’D
Assembly
or Kit
1 08-45-00-010 SPRING CLIP 1 S / TU
2 08-45-00-020 FEEDER CHANNEL 1 S
5 08-45-00-050 ROLLER PIN ASSEMBLY 1 S
5R 08-45-00-05R ROLLER 1 S
13 08-45-00-130 FOOT SCREW 4 S
13N 08-45-00-13N LOCKNUT 4 S
14 08-45-00-140 GATE 1 S
15 08-45-00-150 FOOT 1 S
16&19 08-45-00-160 SCREW & WASHER SET FOR SPRING CONT. (2 EA) 1 S
17 08-45-00-170 SPRING CONTAINER 1 S
18 08-45-00-180 FEEDER SPRING 1 S / TU
23 08-45-00-230 DOWEL PIN 2 S
25 08-45-00-250 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 S
29 08-45-00-290 ADAPTER PLATE PIN ASSEMBLY 1 S
37R 07-45-00-704 RATCHET PLUNGER 1 S
38 08-45-00-380 DRIVING BLADE 1 S / TU
39 08-45-00-400 LEFT PLUNGER LINER 1 S
40R 08-45-00-390 RIGHT PLUNGER LINER 1 S
41 08-45-00-410 PLUNGER SPRING PIN 1 S
45 08-45-00-450 PLUNGER SPRING 1 S / TU
58 08-45-00-580 BLADE RETAINER 1 S / TU
59R 08-45R-00-59 RATCHET ASSEMBLY 1 S
60 08-45-00-710 RATCHET ACCESS PLATE 1 S
61 09-44529836 RATCHET ACCESS PLATE SCREW 2 S
400 06-99-400 TOE STAND 1 S
70 06-99-720 #825 NO-MAR PAD (STICK-ON) .015 THICK 1 S
MODEL 45R ACCESSORIES
KEY: S=Sold Separately, TU=Sold as part of a Tune Up Kit
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ITEM # PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
REQ’D
# 8-26 06-99-040 #826 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 1/2” T&G 1
# 8-26 06-99-04A #826 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 5/8” T&G 1
# 8-25 06-99-010 #825 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 3/4” T&G 1
# 8-25 06-99-04B #825 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 22MM T&G 1
72 08-45-TU-KIT MODEL 45 TUNE-UP KIT 1
74 06-99-430 NAILER SHOE WITH ADAPTER ASSEMBLY 1
MODEL 45R EXPLODED VIEW
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1. SPRING CLIP
2. FEEDER CHANNEL
5. ROLLER PIN ASSEMBLY
5R. ROLLER
13. FOOT SCREW
13N. LOCKNUT
14. GATE
15. FOOT
16. SPRING CONTAINER SCREW
17. SPRING CONTAINER
18. FEEDER SPRING
19. SPRING CONTAINER LOCK WASHER
23. DOWEL PIN
25. HANDLE ASSEMBLY
29. ADAPTER PLATE PIN ASSEMBLY
37R. RATCHET PLUNGER
38. DRIVING BLADE
39. LEFT PLUNGER LINER
40R. RIGHT PLUNGER LINER
41. PLUNGER SPRING PIN
45. PLUNGER SPRING
58. BLADE RETAINER
59R. RATCHET ASSEMBLY
60. RATCHET ACCESS PLATE
61. RATCHET ACCESS PLATE SCREW
70. #825 NO MAR PAD (STICK-ON) .015 Thick
71. #825 NO MAR PAD (STICK-ON) .060 Thick
72. MODEL 45R TUNE UP KIT
73. MODEL 45R OVERHAUL KIT
400. TOE STAND
826-12. #826 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 1/2" T&G
826-58. #826 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 5/8" T&G
825-22. #825 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 22MM T&G
825-34. #825 ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR 3/4" T&G
• With a 5/32 allen wrench, unscrew the two #10-32 socket
head cap screws from the access plate.
• Remove access plate by turning nailer over.
• Remove ratchet insert assembly.
• Install new ratchet insert assembly as shown below.
• Replace access plate. Important: Make sure access plate is
replaced as shown, with indent facing in towards ratchet.
• Fasten access plate back to body using a 5/32 allen wrench
and the two socket head cap screws.
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MODEL 45R RATCHET REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Remove #5 Roller Pin—save Cotter Pin.
2. Holding Nailer in left hand with Nailer tilted so rear of Nailer
is down, depress #37 Plunger Head slightly so #5R Roller
is released from Plunger Head.
3. Remove #37 Plunger Head from Body of Nailer by lifting
straight out of Body.
4. Remove #38 Driving Blade from under #58 Rubber Blade
Retainer. Discard Blade.
5. Insert new #38 Driving Blade with face of Blade stamped
"Front" facing front of Nailer, under #58 Rubber Blade
Retainer until the "T" section at top of Blade fits into milled
slot under Plunger Head. Push #58 Rubber Blade Retainer
flush to underside of Plunger Head.
6. Holding Nailer in left hand with Nailer so rear of Nailer
is down, slowly insert Plunger Head and Driving Blade
Assembly into Nailer Body, making certain the #45
Plunger Spring is inserted into hole in Plunger Head.
7. While in this position, reinsert the #5 Roller Pin and
Cotter Pin.
8. Installation is complete and Nailer is ready to use.
CAUTION
Using a mallet in the manner shown below will not only break the plunger head,
but may also damage the nailer body to the point where factory repairs cannot be made.
IMPROPER MALLET USAGE WITH ALL POWERNAILER
®
NAILERS
REPLACING #28 DRIVING BLADE
®
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®
Model 45R fl ooring
nailer fi tted with #8-26
adaptor plate, to nail
standard 1/2”(13mm)
T&G fl ooring.
P/N: 06-99040
(Optional accessory)
Model 45R fl ooring nailer
fi tted with #8-25 adaptor
plate, to nail standard 3/4”
(19mm)T&G fl ooring.
P/N: 06-99010
(Standard confi guration)
Model 45R fl ooring
nailer fi tted with #8-26
adaptor plate, to nail
standard 5/8”(16mm)
T&G fl ooring.
P/N: 06-9904A
(Optional accessory)
®
Model 45R fl ooring
nailer fi tted with #8-25
adaptor plate, to nail
standard 33/32”(26mm)
T&G fl ooring.
P/N: None required
®
Model 45R fl ooring
nailer fi tted with #8-25
adaptor plate, to nail
standard 7/8”(22mm)
T&G fl ooring.
P/N: 06-99-04B
(Optional accessory)
®
Adaptor plates for diff erent fl ooring thicknesses.
POWERCLEAT
®
NAIL LENGTH CHART
This chart will assist you in determining the proper length of Powercleat nails to use
for various thicknesses of fl ooring when sub-fl ooring member varies as to species and
thickness. Vertical penetration of the Powercleat nails under the hardwood fl oor is
shown for each application. This is only a guide. Results should be tested in the fi eld
before proceeding.
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16 Gauge Powercleats™
1½” 5 Pack
(5 x 1,000 Cleats)
P/N: L150165
• Made in the USA and has a
1-year warranty
• Eliminates gaps and straightens
boards during installation
• Requires minimal eff ort to apply
maximum force
• Self-adjusting lip fi ts 5/16″ to 3/4″
fl ooring
• Safe for use on
fi nished fl oors
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P/N: PJ500
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(5 x 1,000 Cleats)
P/N: L175165
2” 5 Pack
(5 x 1,000 Cleats)
P/N: L200165
Includes a non-marring rubber cap
and steel ring. Fits on all our mallet
models.
Mallet Cap Replacement
Assemblies
P/N: 06-CAPAW
P/N: 06-CAPAB
