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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 18G C1 SERIES AIR BRAD NAIL • 18 GAUGE (C1 SERIES) NAILS • 100 NAIL CAPACITY MAGAZINE • 1/4 NITTO STYLE MALE CONNECTOR WARNING: Please Read the instructions and warnings for this tool carefully before use. Failure to do so could lead to serious injury.
INTRODUCTION This Full Boar 18G C1 Series Air Brand Nail Gun is designed with power, reliability and durability for high volume applications. Offering three firing methods: Single, Sequential and Bump, this allows for greater operator control when working on decks, fencing and general woodworking. Features include a large magazine capacity of 100 nails and lengths from 10 to 32mm.
GENERAL AIR TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool”...
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GENERAL AIR TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.) • Please read and observe these operating instructions before using the tool. Basic safety measures should always be strictly followed to protect against damage to the equipment and personal injury to the user or other people working in the vicinity of operation.
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BRAD NAIL GUN SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Disconnect the tool from the air supply before removing fasteners. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. • Read and understand instruction manual before using. • Always wear impact-resistant eye protection during the operation of the air tool.
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BRAD NAIL GUN SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.) • DO NOT exceed the maximum pressure stated on the tool. • Never carry an air tool by the hose. • Only use fasteners listed in the specifications may be used in the magazine. •...
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BRAD NAIL GUN SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.) • Keep bystanders away (when working in an area where there is a likelihood of through traffic of people). Clearly mark off your operating area. • During operation be careful that fasteners penetrate material correctly and cannot be deflected/misfired towards operator and/or any bystanders.
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BRAD NAIL GUN SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.) WARNING! Do not rest your finger on the trigger when picking up the tool, moving between operating areas and positions or walking, as resting finger on trigger can lead to inadvertent operation. Always check the tool before use to ascertain the correct mode is selected.
SET UP & PREPARATION WARNING! Ensure the tool is in the off position before connecting to the air supply. WARNING! The tool’s driving mechanism may cycle when the tool is first connected to the air supply. Always connect the tool to pressurized air supply before loading fasteners to prevent injury from unintended cycling.
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SET UP & PREPARATION (cont.) 360º Exhaust deflector The adjustable exhaust defector on the top of the tool allows the operator to direct the exhaust according to operator preference. 1. To adjust, rotate the exhaust deflector in the desired direction for the current application (fig.
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SET UP & PREPARATION (cont.) Loading fasteners WARNING! Always connect the tool to pressured air supply before loading fasteners. Only use fasteners specified in the Specifications in this manual can be used. Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others at all times.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT OPERATION Driving fasteners WARNING! Do not operate the tool without fasteners in the magazine. Remove finger from trigger when not firing fasteners. This tool has three firing methods: Single fire, Sequential fire and Bump fire. This allows for driving fasteners in different ways for precise accuracy or speed. The tool will be fitted with a single sequential fire trigger from the box.
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OPERATION (cont.) KNOW YOUR PRODUCT • Sequential fire - fires one fastener after the other when the trigger is pressed. This method will fire a fastener when the trigger is pressed as you drag the safety striker along the work piece. This method is a much faster firing method. 1.
OPERATION (cont.) Drive depth adjustment WARNING! Keep the tool pointed in a safe direction. Disconnect the tool from the air supply and remove all fasteners. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. The driving depth of the fastener may be adjusted. The depth of drive is made by rotating the Depth adjustment selector (fig.
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OPERATION (cont.) Clearing a jammed fastener WARNING! Disconnect the tool from the air supply before clearing a jammed fastener. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. If a fastener becomes jammed in the tool, disconnect the air hose and keep the tool pointed away from you while clearing the jam.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! Disconnect the tool from the air supply and empty the magazine before carrying out any maintenance procedure or troubleshooting. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Fitting the bump fire trigger This can be fitted in four simple steps (fig. 12). 1.
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MAINTENANCE (cont.) • If the enclosure of the tool requires cleaning, do not use solvents but a moist soft cloth only. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. • Store the tool in a dry and safe place out of reach of children. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Air leak near the top Loose screws Tighten screws of the tool or in the trigger area. Warn or damaged o-rings Check/replace o-rings or seals Air leak near the Loose screws Tighten screws base of the tool Warn or damages o-rings Replace with new or seals...
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Warning No load speed Ø Diameter Revolutions or reciprocations /min Wear hearing protection per minute Read Instruction Manual Wear eye protection Warning, this nail gun has contact actuation mode (bump fire) Its intended uses are for production applications such as pallets, furniture, manufactured housing, upholstery and sheathing.
CONTENTS 1 x Air Brad nail gun 1 x Oil bottle only 2 x Hex keys (3, 4mm) 1 x Instruction manual 1 x Bump fire trigger 1 x Spare Drive Guide Note: The manufacturer’s liability shall be deemed void if the tool is modified in any way and the manufacturer shall therefore accept no liability for any damages arising as a result of modifications.
WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED BY YOU AT ALL TIMES. IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE (see www.bunnings.com.au or www.bunnings.co.nz for store locations) WITH YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT. PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE: Australia 1800 951 371 New Zealand 0800 647 840...
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