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Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V, 60 Hz AC
12.5 A
Single shot trigger with safety lock
Up to 20 shots per minute
T50 (1.25x0.6 mm)
Crown: 3/8" (10.6 mm)
Length: 5/16–5/8" (8–16 mm)
Gauge: 18
Length: 5/16–5/8" (8–16 mm)
Up to 100 nails or staples
2 lb 15 oz (1.32 kg)
NAILER/STAPLER
Owner's Manual
057-7944-8

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    Up to 100 nails or staples Weight: 2 lb 15 oz (1.32 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-800-689-9928  Technical questions  Replacement parts  Parts missing from package Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6 General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area ………………………………………………………………….………….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..
  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following:  General Safety Rules  Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...
  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There Read and understand is an increased risk of electric shock if the all instructions. Failure to follow all operator's body is grounded.
  • Page 6: Use And Care Of Power Tools

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the accessories, or storing the tool. Such switch is in the OFF position before preventive safety measures reduce the risk plugging in the tool.
  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always make sure the work surface is free For your safety, do not from nails and other foreign objects. Hitting plug the tool into the power source or a nail can cause the nail or staple to bend install nails or staples in your nailer/stapler and the tool to jump.
  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) cord clear of the working area. Position EXTENSION CORDS (120 V use only) the cord so it will not get caught on the Amperage workpiece, tools or any other rating Total length obstructions while you are working with the power tool.
  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the tool. Study these symbols and learn their meanings. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz current...
  • Page 10: Know Your Nailer/Stapler

    KNOW YOUR NAILER/STAPLER Trigger switch Handle Cooling vents Depth control wheel Magazine latch Nail & staple magazine Safety Stapler lock head Staple dimensions Nail dimensions A = Gauge B = Head width A = Gauge C = length B = Width C = Length...
  • Page 11: Accessories And Contents

    ACCESSORIES AND CONTENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES CARTON CONTENTS Carefully unpack the nailer/stapler. WARNING: Use only nails and Compare against the “Nailer/Stapler staples recommended for this Components” chart below. nailer/stapler. Follow instructions that NOTE: See illustration of components accompany the nails and staples. below.
  • Page 12: Assembly And Operation

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION WARNING: For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this nailer/stapler. Verify the following every time the nailer/stapler is used: Safety glasses are being worn.
  • Page 13: Loading The Tool With Brad Nails

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH BRAD NAILS – cont’d Place a nail strip (2) into the magazine track (3) (Fig. 3). NOTE: Place the heads of the nail strip (4) into the magazine track first and lay the row of nails flat on the right hand side of the magazine track.
  • Page 14: Depth Control Wheel

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION LOADING THE TOOL WITH STAPLES – cont’d While squeezing the magazine latch, slide the magazine out (2) as far as it will go (Fig. 2). Place a row of staples (3) into the magazine track (4) with the staple Fig.
  • Page 15: Setting The Nail Or Staple Depth

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION SETTING THE NAIL OR STAPLE DEPTH The nailing or stapling force will have to be adjusted depending upon the length of the nail or staple and the hardness of the workpiece material. Greater force will be required for longer nails or staples and for harder materials.
  • Page 16: Nailing Or Stapling

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION NAILING OR STAPLING Hold the handle firmly with the stapler head (1) flat against the workpiece (Fig. 7). NOTE: It is very important that the magazine assembly is firmly held at right angles (90°) against the workpiece before nailing or stapling.
  • Page 17: Removing A Jammed Nail Or Staple

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION REMOVING A JAMMED NAIL OR STAPLE DANGER: Always remove the plug from the power source before attempting to remove a jammed nail or staple. This will prevent accidental starting of the tool which could result in serious injury.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL LUBRICATION WARNING: When servicing, use All of the moving parts in this tool are only identical replacement parts. The lubricated with a sufficient amount of high- use of any other part may create a grade lubricant for the life of the unit under hazard or cause damage to the product.
  • Page 19: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 20: Parts Listing

    PARTS LIST ® WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 21 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity F15-24 Spring cylinder pin F15-25 Compression spring F15-26 Magazine latch F15-27 Bolt F15-28 Outer magazine channel F15-29 Nail display window F15-30 Driver guide F15-31 Safety cover F15-32 Spacer F15-33 Brad nail positioner F15-34 Hex screw nut F15-35...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    3-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying cases, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Mastercraft is a superior line of products selected for their workmanship and materials. These products are designed to meet rigorous quality and performance standards, and are approved by our Quality Assurance laboratory.

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