0345060 Drive Collated Stand-Up Decking Tool
Installation Guide
Troubleshooting
REMOVING COLLATED SCREWS FROM DRIVE
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| SLIDE PICKER Slide the picker up to the nose piece to release tension. | REMOVE STRIP The strip should easily pop free, or you can pull it out. |
UNJAMMING COLLATED STRIPS
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| RELEASE STRIP Slide picker up to release the strip from the picker. | BACK OUT OR TEAR STRIP If possible, back out the strip from the nose piece. If you can’t back it out, tear the strip away from the jammed fastener. | REMOVE NOSE PIECE Remove the nose piece to ensure it’s clear of fasteners. |
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| REATTACH Insert the nose piece again. | RELOAD Load a new strip of screws. |
WHEN TO CHANGE THE BIT
Driver bits and the bit holder will wear over time.
If you hear a grinding sound while driving, the bit may be slipping in the bit holder
- Check the bit tip for wear and replace it if it’s worn.
- If the bit tip is fine, check the bit at the top where it locks into the bit holder.
- If there is a wear line at the top of the bit, it’s time to change the bit holder.
If you’re experiencing screws not driving fully flush:
- Check the depth dial—it’s possible it was bumped.
- Make sure you’re using the correct bit.
- Check the bit tip for wear and replace it if it’s worn.
- If there is a wear line at the top of the bit, it’s time to change the bit holder.
We do not recommend the use of impact drivers as they will cause driver bits to wear quickly and even crack.
BOARDS ARE CRACKING WHEN FASTENED
Edge Fastening
- If you are applying too much pressure on the drill it prevents the screw from boring the material. This can cause screw slipping and mushrooming with PVC and composite boards, or cracking and splitting of wood boards.
- Solution: let the rake tip on the screw auger the material out—do not force it.
Composite Face Fastening
- If you are applying too much pressure, the composite boards can mushroom and crack.
- Solution: let the sharp point of the screw do the work of biting into the board—do not force it. Additionally, the trilobular shank will reduce torque and prevent mushrooming.
CLIP SCREWS ARE STRIPPING
Excessive torque can cause over-driving, resulting in screw spin-out or stripping. Be sure your drill (not impact driver) is set to 30% of maximum torque. Also, be sure to check the tip on your bit for wear if screws continue to strip and replace it if it’s worn.
