Assembly And Adjustments; Operation; Preparing The Tool - Craftsman CMPBN18 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental
actuation can cause injury.
Trigger

WARNING: Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when
not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Never
carry tool with finger on trigger. In bump action mode
(contact actuation mode) tool will drive a fastener if
contact trip is bumped while trigger is pulled.
In accordance with the ANSI Standard SNT-101-2015, the
nailer is assembled with a sequential action trigger.
nOTE: However, a bump action trigger kit may be
purchased. For a replacement trigger or to order a bump
action trigger contact your authorized CRAFTSMAN
service center.
To Replace Sequential Trigger
Trigger Removal (Fig. B)
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Remove rubber grommet
Fig. B
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3. Remove trigger pin.
4. Remove trigger assembly from trigger cavity under the
handle of the tool housing.
Trigger Installation
1. Insert the trigger kit into trigger cavity.
2. Ensure that trigger spring
trigger valve stem.
3. Align the holes of the trigger with the housing
holes, then insert the trigger pin
entire assembly.
4. Push the rubber grommet
trigger pin.

Preparing the Tool


WARNING: Read the section titled IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the beginning of this
manual. Always wear proper eye [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/
CSA Z94.3)] and hearing protection [ANSI S12.6
(S3.19)] when operating this tool. Keep the fastener
pointed away from yourself and others. For safe
operation, complete the following procedures and
checks before each use of the fastener.
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through the
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NOTICE: These nailers are designed to be used
without oil.
• Before you use the tool, be sure that the compressor
tanks have been properly drained.
• Wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory protection.
• Remove all fasteners from the magazine.
• Check for smooth and proper operation of contact
trip and pusher assemblies. Do not use tool if either
assembly is not functioning properly. NEVER use a tool
that has the contact trip restrained in the up position.
• Check air supply: Ensure air pressure does not exceed
operating limits; 70 to 120 p.s.i.g., (5 to 8.5 kg/cm
• Connect air hose.
• Check for audible leaks around valves and gaskets.
Never use a tool that leaks or has damaged parts.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove air supply before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental
actuation can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. C)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the handle
Fig. C
Loading Fasteners (Fig. D, E)

WARNING: Keep the tool pointed away from yourself
and others. Serious personal injury may result.

WARNING: Never load fasteners with the contact trip
or trigger activated. Personal injury may result.

WARNING: Always disconnect the tool from the air
supply before making any adjustments or attemping
any repairs to the tool.
1. Disconnect the air supply from tool.
2. Disengage the magazine release lever
the magazine 5 .
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