Intended Use - Craftsman CMPNC18 Instruction Manual

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wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand
upright but may be easily knocked over.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

Intended Use

This stapler is designed for professional fastening
applications and is capable of driving staples into wood.
DO nOT use with any materials other than wood.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Tool specifications
Recommended Operating Pressure
Air Consumption per 100 cycles
Loading capacity
Fastener specifications
Lengths
Diameter
Air Inlet
4
CMPNC18
70–120 p.s.i.g. (5 to 8.4 kg/cm )
2
2.92 cfm @ 80 p.s.i.g.
(82.7 L/min @ 5.6 kg/cm 2 )
100 Nails
CMPNC18
1/2''–1-1/2"
(12.7 mm–38.1 mm)
18 gauge
1/4" NPT
Adjustments and Usage Prep
Air Supply and Connections

WARNING: Do not use oxygen, combustible
gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this
tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury.
Use only clean regulated compressed air as a power
source for this tool.
NOTICE: Do not exceed recommended maximum
operating pressure as tool wear will be greatly
increased. The air supply must be capable of
maintaining the operating pressure at the tool.
Pressure drops in the air supply can reduce the tool's
driving power.
Tool Air Fitting

WARNING: Always use couplings that relieve all
pressure from the tool when it is disconnected from
the power supply. Always use hose connectors that
shut off air supply from compressor when the tool
is disconnected.
The tool is equipped with a 1/4" male quick
connector fitting.
To install an Air Fitting
1. Wrap the male end of the fitting with thread seal tape
prior to assembly to eliminate air leaks.
2. Screw fitting directly into the air inlet and tighten firmly.
nOTE: If an adapter is in the air inlet, remove it prior to
inserting the fitting.
nOTE: A 3/8" (9.5 mm) supply line (and fittings) should
be used for high volume nailing. This fitting requires
a 3/8" (9.5 mm) adapter. Both fitting and adapter are
available from CRAFTSMAN. Refer to Accessories.
Operating Pressure

WARNING: Do not exceed recommended
maximum operating pressure as tool wear will be
greatly increased. The air supply must be capable
of maintaining the operating pressure at the tool.
Pressure drops in the air supply can reduce the tool's
driving power. Refer to Tool specifications for
setting the correct operating pressure for the tool.
hoses

WARNING: Air hoses should have a minimum
working pressure rating of 150 percent of the
maximum pressure that could be produced in the
air system. Refer to Tool specifications for the
correct operating pressure for the tool. The supply
hose should contain a fitting that will provide "quick
disconnecting" from the male fitting on the tool.
Oil Free Motor
The fastener is designed to be used without the need to add
any air tool oil and still deliver long life. If air tool oil is added
to tool it will still function properly.