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Safety

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During normal use the tool will recoil immediately 

after driving a fastener. This is a normal function of 

the tool. 

Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding 

the stapler against the work. Restriction to the recoil 

can result in a second fastener being driven from the 

stapler. Grip the handle firmly, let the tool do the work 

and do not place second hand on top of tool or near 

exhaust at any time. Failure to heed this warning can 

result in serious personal injury.

 

Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or 

with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may 

cause deflection of fasteners which could cause 

injury.

LOADING TOOL

 

Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of 

the operating controls is activated.

When loading tool:

 

Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener 

discharge area of tool.

 

Never point tool at anyone.

 

Do not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece 

contact as accidental actuation may occur, 

possibly causing injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

■ Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others 

who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, 

loan them these instructions also.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national 

provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling 

when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that 

no batteries can come in contact with other batteries 

or conductive materials while in transport by protecting 

exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps 

or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or 

leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further 

advice.

INTENDED USE

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

 

■ Finish and trim (Interior and exterior)

 

■ Door and window casing

 

■ Door jambs

 

■ Baseboard

 

■ Crown molding

 

■ Cabinetry

 

■ Cap and shoe molding

 

■ Molding

 

■ Staircases

 

■ Door and window trim

 

■ Chair rail

 

■ Brickmold

 

■ Hardwood flooring

 

■ Paneling

 

■ Furniture

NOTE:

 Some timbers (such as very dry hardwood) may 

require shorter staples to fully drive in.

DESCRIPTION

1.  Air pressure dial

2.  Belt clip

3.  LED work light grip switch

4.  Switch trigger

5.  Magazine release button

6.  Magazine

7.  Construction ruler

8.  Low fastener indicator window

9.  No-mar pad

10. Workpiece contact

11. Depth of drive adjustment

12. LED work lights

13. Screw

14. Battery pack

15. Depress latches

16. No-mar pad storage

17. Staples

18. Index arrow

19. Decrease pressure

20. Increase pressure

21. To increase depth

22. To decrease depth

23. Screwdriver

24. Driver mechanism

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding 

of the information on the product and in this operator’s 

manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are 

attempting. Before use of this product, familiarise yourself 

with all operating features and safety rules. The design of 

the product has been modified to meet ANZ requirements 

and regulations.

Air pressure dial

Adjust internal air pressure to adjust force for more control.

AirStrike™ Technology

AirStrike™ Technology provides cordless convenience, 

eliminating the need for a compressor and bulky air hose. 

Summary of Contents for AirStrike R18ST

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 18V AirStrike STAPLER R18ST ...

Page 2: ...Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine Subject to technical modifications ...

Page 3: ...1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fig 1 ...

Page 4: ...2 Fig 3 Fig 2 Fig 4 2 13 15 15 14 16 9 Fig 5 5 ...

Page 5: ...3 Fig 7 Fig 6 Fig 8 5 17 5 17 19 20 1 18 Fig 9 11 21 22 ...

Page 6: ...4 Fig 11 Fig 10 4 10 13 4 13 Fig 12 23 24 ...

Page 7: ...re doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection...

Page 8: ...se by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product Always assume that the tool contains staples Careless handling of the sta...

Page 9: ...n Never leave tool unattended if the battery is installed Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning label Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and ...

Page 10: ... in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating non conductive caps or tape Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking Check with the forwarding company for further advice INTENDED USE You may use this tool for the purposes listed below Finish and trim Interior and exterior Door and window casing Door jambs Baseboard Crown molding Cabinetry Cap and shoe molding Molding S...

Page 11: ...amage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call your service centre for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious per...

Page 12: ...ack before removing staples or clearing a jammed staple Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Remove battery pack from the tool Depress the magazine release button Remove staples Close the magazine SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE See Figure 8 The amount of air pressure required will depend on the size of the staple and the workpiece material Begin testing the depth of drive by driving ...

Page 13: ...ng properly If work lights are flashing install a fully charged battery If lights continue to flash see Troubleshooting section for more information REMOVING A JAMMED STAPLE See Figure 12 WARNING Remove the battery pack before removing staples or clearing a jammed staple Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Remove battery pack from the tool Open magazine and remove staples from...

Page 14: ...dvice TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Work contacting element does not depress fully tool does not operate Staples are low Work contacting element is jammed Replenish staples Remove the battery and clear the debris Tool operates properly but fasteners are not driven fully Air pressure is too low Depth of drive is not deep enough Staple is too long for wood hardness Increase the air...

Page 15: ...wn staple widths vary by brand This stapler will accept narrow crown staples up to 6 1 mm wide only BATTERY AND CHARGER Model Compatible battery pack not included Compatible charger not included Lithium Ion RB18L13 RB18L15 RB18L26 RB18L40 BCS618G BCL14181H BCL14183H BCL1418IV Nickel Cadmium RB18N15 ACR1800G BCS618G BCL14181H BCL14183H BCL1418IV for vehicles with 12V DC outlets ...

Page 16: ...htronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd Level 1 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster VIC 3108 Australia Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd 18 26 Amelia Earhart Avenue Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand 961152306 01 ...

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