Maintenance - Craftsman CMCN623 Instruction Manual


WARNING: The operator must not hold the secondary
trigger pulled except during fastening operation as
serious injury could result if the trigger accidentally
contacts someone or something, causing the tool
to cycle.
The tool will actuate each time the primary trigger
pulled until the secondary trigger
released. This trigger operated tool is operated by first pulling
or grasping the secondary trigger under the hand grip,
followed by pulling the primary trigger as shown.
Belt Hook (Fig. A)

WARNING: Remove pins from magazine before
making any adjustments or servicing this tool. Failure
to do so may result in serious injury.

WARNING: Disconnect the power source from the tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
servicing, or moving the tool. Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of actuating the
tool accidentally.
Your CRAFTSMAN pin nailer includes an integrated belt
hook 10 and can be attached to either side of the tool to
accommodate left- or right-handed users.
If the belt hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
Removing and Reattaching the
Belt Hook
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. To switch the tool from right- to left-hand usage simply
remove the screw 11
and reattach the belt hook

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your CRAFTSMAN power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Tool-Free Jam Release (Fig. A, H)

WARNING: Always turn unit off and remove the
battery pack before clearing a jammed pin.
Your pin nailer features a tool-free jam release for clearing
jammed pins.
To Clear a Jammed Pin
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Depress the magazine release lever
magazine 7 back to stop pin feeding.
3. Remove the no-mar tip
4. Grab the small tabs on each side of the nose cover
pull up as shown in Figure H.
5. With the nose cover lifted, slide the inner nose cover
forward and lift up to clear the jammed pin.
5 under the hand grip is
from the opposite side of the tool
10 on the other side.
6 and pull the
9 .
6. Push the pinch lever
back to operating position after the jam is cleared as
shown in Figure H.
7. Attach the no-mar tip.
8. Close the magazine and reconnect the battery pack.
4 is
Tool Operation Check (Fig. A)

WARNING: Remove all fasteners from tool before
performing tool operation check.
Trigger Operation with a
Secondary Trigger
The primary trigger
secondary trigger
The secondary trigger is located under the primary trigger.
1. Place the nose of the tool against a workpiece for all of
the following operation checks.
2. With hand on rear end of the handle, further back away
from the secondary trigger, and not squeezing the
secondary trigger, use finger to pull the primary trigger.
ThE TOOl MUsT nOT CYClE.
3. With hand on handle, and squeezing the secondary
trigger, use finger to pull the primary trigger.
ThE TOOl MUsT CYClE.

WARNING: While the secondary trigger remains
squeezed, the tool will cycle each time the
primary trigger is pulled.
Cold Weather Operation
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Keep tool as warm as possible prior to use.
2. Actuate the tool 5 or 6 times into scrap timber
before using.
Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out of
direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate bumpers
and other rubber parts resulting in increased maintenance.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
8 and
13
14 down to lock the mechanism
4 can actuate the tool only if the
5 has already been pulled.
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