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 WARNING

•  When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or 

cause product damage.

•  

ALWAYS

 wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool maintenance or 

when blowing dust. If maintenance area is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

•  Disconnect tool from air supply before performing maintenance. Failure to do so could result in 

serious personal injury.

 

GENERAL mAINTENANCE

•  Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

•  Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from 

various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. 

 WARNING

•  

DO NOT

 let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 

with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which could result in serious 

personal injury.

 

LUBRICATION

•  The tools cylinder, O-ring, and piston ring are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade 

lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is 

required.

 

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

•  For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent 

tool operation. Warm tool as much as possible before use to eliminate ice. 

 

Note:

 Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to O-rings and seals. 

DO NOT

 use low 

temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.

• To prevent premature tool failure, 

DO NOT

 store tools in temperatures below freezing.

 

AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND vOLUmE

•  Air volume is as important as air pressure. Inadequate air volume supplied to the tool may be 

caused by undersize fittings and hoses, or because of the effects of dirt and water in the system.

•  Restricted air flow will prevent the tool from receiving an adequate volume of air, even if pressure 

reading is high, resulting in slow operation or reduced driving power. Before evaluating tool 

problems for these symptoms, trace air supply from tool to supply source. Check for restrictive 

connectors, low points containing water, or anything else that would prevent full volume flow of air to 

the tool.

CARE AND mAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for KB18

Page 1: ...ts Reserved ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date kobalttools com Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday MODEL KB18 Français p 17 Español p 33 ITEM 0424058 ...

Page 2: ...ing Selectable Trigger 10 Fastener Drive Depth 12 Removing Fasteners from Tool 13 Clearing a Jammed Fastener 13 Care and Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 15 Warranty 15 Replacement Parts List 16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Operating Pressure 70 120 PSI Fastener Type 18 Gauge Brad Nails Fastener Range 5 8 in to 2 1 8 in Magazine Capacity 100 Brad Nails Air Inlet 1 4 in NPT Weigh...

Page 3: ... DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Drive Depth Adjustment 1 B Jam Release 1 C Workpiece Contact 1 D No Mar Pad 2 E Magazine 1 F Construction Ruler 1 G Actuation Mode Selector 1 H Trigger 1 I Belt Hook 1 J Magazine Release 1 K Quick Connect Swivel Connector 1 L Eye Protection 1 ...

Page 4: ...ct particles away from face and body Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide proper dust removal Use a dust collection system whenever possible Exposure to dust may cause serious permanent respiratory damage and or other injuries including silicosis a serious lung disease cancer and death Avoid breathing dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust Allowing dust to get into your mout...

Page 5: ... When servicing the tool When clearing a jam When tool is not in use When moving tool to a different work area LOADING TOOL DO NOT load tool with fasteners with any operating controls activated When loading tool Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area Never point tool toward self or others DO NOT pull the primary or secondary triggers while loading tool WORK AREA DO NOT u...

Page 6: ...diate work area Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving fasteners DO NOT discharge fasteners into open air Never pull triggers unless nose of tool is directed toward workpiece Check manual for actuation options DO NOT overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas Sudden recoil can result in im...

Page 7: ...ently Use to instruct others who may use the tool If tool is loaned to someone also loan them these instructions SAFETY INFORMATION PREPARATION Before beginning operation of product make sure all parts are present and tool is not visibly damaged If damaged or parts are missing please contact 1 888 356 2258 for a missing parts request WARNING DO NOT use the product if parts are missing Use of damag...

Page 8: ...eat CONNECTING TOOL TO AIR SUPPLY WARNING Always use a coupling that discharges all the compressed air in the tool when coupling is disconnected Using a coupling that does not discharge the compressed air could cause unintended operation and result in serious personal injury Do not climb rigging or scaffolding while carrying a tool connected to an air hose Doing so could result in serious personal...

Page 9: ...RNING Keep tool pointed away from yourself and others when loading fasteners Failure could result in serious personal injury 2 Insert brad nails not included into the magazine E with nail heads pointed toward the tool handle Make sure nail tips rest against bottom of magazine E WARNING Use only fasteners recommended for use with this tool See Product Specifications page 2 The use of any other fast...

Page 10: ...ent 1 Disconnect tool from air supply not included Depress actuation mode selector G and rotate to Position A Release the actuation mode selector G Note The actuation mode selector G is spring loaded and held in position by locking tab to prevent movement during operation 2 Reconnect tool to air supply not included Grip tool firmly and depress workpiece contact C against work surface Squeeze the t...

Page 11: ...r supply not included Grip tool firmly then squeeze and hold trigger H Depress the workpiece contact C against work surface to drive a fastener Fasteners can be driven repeatedly until trigger is released Note Allow tool to recoil away from work surface as the fastener is driven WARNING During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener Do not attempt to prevent recoil by ...

Page 12: ... the actual job Drive a test fastener with the air pressure set at 90 95 PSI Raise or lower the air pressure to find the lowest setting that will perform the job with consistent results It may be possible to achieve desired drive depth by only adjusting air pressure If finer adjustments are needed use the drive depth adjustment A on the tool Drive Depth Adjustment If desired drive depth is not ach...

Page 13: ...FastEner WARNING Disconnect the tool from the air supply before clearing a jammed fastener and keep tool pointed in a safe direction while clearing the jam Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury 1 Remove fasteners from the tool Pull up on the jam release B latch 2 Open jam release B Insert a flathead screwdriver not included into the driving mechanism and push the driver mechanis...

Page 14: ...grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required COLD WEATHER OPERATION For cold weather operation near and below freezing moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool operation Warm tool as much as possible before use to eliminate ice Note Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to O rings and seals Do not ...

Page 15: ...rate or operates sluggishly 1 Inadequate air supply 1 Verify adequate air supply Tool jams frequently 1 Incorrect fasteners 2 Damaged fasteners 3 Loose magazine 4 Dirty magazine 1 Verify that fasteners are the correct size 2 Replace fasteners 3 Tighten screws 4 Clean magazine If you have any questions regarding the product please call customer service at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 00 a m 8 00 ...

Page 16: ...pad is considered a wear item and as such is excluded from warranty coverage Products that have been sold as is or as a reconditioned product and products that have been used as rental equipment are also excluded Warranty replacement parts can be obtained by contacting Manufacturer at 1 888 3KOBALT Only Manufacturer and it s authorized agents are authorized to perform warranty service on this prod...

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