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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Work-contacting element does not depress 
fully - tool does not operate.

Nails are low.
Work-contacting element is jammed.

Replenish the nails.
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.
Nail is too long for wood hardness.

Increase the air pressure.
Adjust the depth of drive.
Use nails of the length that is appropriate for 
the wood.

Tool operates properly, but fasteners are 
driven too deep.

Air pressure is too high.
Depth of drive is too deep.

Decrease the air pressure.
Adjust the depth of drive.

Tool jams frequently.

Nails are incorrect.
Nails are damaged.
Magazine is loose.
Magazine is dirty.

Verify that the size of nails is correct.
Replace the nails.
Tighten the screws.
Clean the magazine.

Tool stops and LED work lights flash 
rapidly.

Battery is low or has no charge.
Tool is hot.

Recharge the battery.
Allow tool to cool.

Tool has charged battery and LED work 
lights flash slowly.

Tool has malfunctioned.

Take tool to the nearest authorised repair 
centre.

Tool operates properly, but fasteners are 
not driven fully.

Tool is too cold (less than 5°C).

Warm the tool up to the operating 
temperature, either by storing in the correct 
environment or by firing test shots into spare 
material.

Tool doesn’t operate.

Nail magazine is empty/very low.

Refill the magazine.

Tool doesn’t operate.

Nailing process has been interrupted (by 
releasing the trigger mid-way through the 
process).

Remove the battery and replace to reset the 
system.

Tool doesn’t operate.

Trigger or work piece contact has been 
held for too long without activating the nail 
firing process.

Release the trigger then activate again.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

18V Nailer

Voltage

18 V  

Magazine capacity (number of nails)

105

Fastener type: Finish nail

Length

25.4 - 64 mm (1” - 2½”)

Diameter

1.8 mm (15 Ga)

BATTERY AND CHARGER

Model

Compatible battery 
pack (not included)

Compatible charger 
(not included)

Lithium-Ion

RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L25
RB18L26
RB18L40
RB18L50

BCS618G
BCL14181H
BCL14183H
BCL1418IV*

* for vehicles with 12V DC outlets

Summary of Contents for R18NL15

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 18V Nailer 15Ga R18NL15...

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

Page 3: ...standers away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter...

Page 4: ...o account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE Recha...

Page 5: ...eyond air pressure It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for the application Only fasteners matching the description in the product specification table...

Page 6: ...to clean your tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate properly Any tool that cannot be...

Page 7: ...ents Lithium ion and nickel cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Also never touch both terminals with metal objects and or body parts as short circuit may result Keep away from c...

Page 8: ...2 Workpiece contact 3 Jam release latch 4 LED worklight 5 Air pressure lever 6 Switch trigger 7 LED worklight grip switch 8 Battery port 9 Pusher 10 Depth of drive adjustment 11 Rear loading magazine...

Page 9: ...Getting started 2 6 1 5...

Page 10: ...9 Getting started 3 4...

Page 11: ...10...

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Page 13: ...Operation 11 2 4 1 1 2 1 2 3...

Page 14: ...Maintenance 12 1 1 2 1 2 3 3...

Page 15: ...Maintenance 13 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4...

Page 16: ...Maintenance 14 1 3 2 5 6 3 7 20150408v1...

Page 17: ...llow tool to cool Tool has charged battery and LED work lights flash slowly Tool has malfunctioned Take tool to the nearest authorised repair centre Tool operates properly but fasteners are not driven...

Page 18: ...Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Australia Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd 18 26 Amelia Earhart Avenue Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand 961152489 01...

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