Craftsman CMPNC18, Instruction Manual

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Preparing the Tool
WARNING: Read the section titled IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the beginning of this
manual. Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/
CSA Z94.3)] and hearing protection [ANSI S12.6
(S3.19)] when operating this tool. Keep the fastener
pointed away from yourself and others. For safe
operation, complete the following procedures and
checks before each use of the fastener.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
An accidental
actuation can cause injury.
Trigger
WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when
not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Never
carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump action mode
(contact actuation mode) tool will drive a fastener if
contact trip is bumped while trigger is pulled.
In accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2015, the
nailers are assembled with a sequential action trigger.
nOTE: However, a bump action trigger kit may be
purchased. For a replacement trigger or to order a bump
action trigger contact your authorized service center.
To Replace Sequential Trigger
Trigger Removal (Fig. B)
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Remove rubber grommet
12 from end of trigger pin 13 .
12
13
14
Fig. B
.
3. Remove trigger pin.
4. Remove trigger assembly from trigger cavity under the
handle of the tool housing.
Trigger Installation
1. Insert the trigger kit into trigger cavity.
2. Ensure that trigger spring
14 is placed around the
trigger valve stem.
3. Align the holes of the trigger with the housing
holes, then insert the trigger pin
13
through the
entire assembly.
4. Push the rubber grommet
12
onto the end of the
trigger pin.
NOTICE: These nailers are designed to be used
without oil.,
• Before you use the tool, be sure that the compressor
tanks have been properly drained.
• Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
• Remove all fasteners from the magazine.
• Check for smooth and proper operation of contact
trip and pusher assemblies. Do not use tool if either
assembly is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool
that has the contact trip restrained in the up position.
• Check air supply: Ensure air pressure does not exceed
operating limits; 70 to 120 p.s.i.g., (5 to 8.5 kg/cm 2 ).
• Connect air hose.
• Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets.
Never use a tool that leaks or has damaged parts.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
An accidental
actuation can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the handle
1
.
Fig. C
1
Loading Fasteners (Fig. D, E)
WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
and others. Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING:
Never load fasteners with the contact trip
or trigger activated. Personal injury may result.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the tool from the air
supply before making any adjustments or attemping
any repairs to the tool.
1. Disconnect the air supply from tool.
2. Disengage the magazine release lever
6 and pull back
the magazine 5 .