Operation - Craftsman 351.184490 Operator's Manual

• Air operated tools require clean, dry, lubricated com-
pressed air to ensure top performance, low maintenance
and long life.
• Dirt and abrasive materials present in all air lines will dam-
age tool O-rings, valves and cylinders.
• Moisture will reduce tool performance and life if not
removed from compressed air.
• A filter-regulator-lubricator system is required and should be
located as close to tool as possible (see Figure 1, page 3).
A distance of less than 15 feet is recommended.
• Keep air filter clean. A dirty filter will reduce the air pressure
to the tool causing a reduction in power and efficiency.
• The air supply system must be able to provide air pressure
of 60 to 100 pounds per square inch at tool.
• All hoses and pipes in the air supply system must be clean
and free of moisture and foreign particles.
2 Foot Hose Whip--
Male Quick-Connect
Figure 1 - Air Supply Line
* Do not mount swivel connector in air supply line.
* The air pressure should be properly regulated.
* Different workpiece materials and different fastener lengths
will require different operating pressure.
* Be sure all connections in air supply system are sealed to
prevent air loss.
* Never connect a female quick-connect coupling to the tool
side of air line connection. A male, free-flow coupling
should be connected to the tool side of air line connection.
WARNING: The female coupling provides a seal preventing
loss of compressed air from compressor tank when discon-
nected from male coupling. If connected to tool side of air
supply, the female coupling could seal a compressed air
charge in the tool which could discharge if the tool trigger is
actuated.
Filter - Regulator - Lubricator
Q8
Female Quick-Connect
LOADING
Refer to Figures 2 & 5 (pages 3 and 6).
WARNING:
Disconnect tool from air supply. Always load with
nose of tool pointing away from you and others. Always wear
safety goggles that comply with United States ANSI Z87.1.
NOTE: For best results, use recommended Craftsman fasteners.
• Slide pusher knob (Fig. 5, No. 54) towards rear of tool until
it locks into position.
• insert fasteners into magazine (see Figure 2)
• Hold pusher knob firmly and release by pushing latch
bracket (Fig. 5, No. 61) towards bracket (Fig. 5, No. 72).
Allow pusher to gently slide forward against fasteners.
NAILING AND STAPLING OPERATION
Refer to Figures 3 & 5 (pages 3 and 6)
WARNING:
Never operate tool unless contact trip is in con-
tact with workpiece. Do not operate tool without fasteners or
damage to tool may result. Never fire fasteners into the air
because fasteners may injure operator or others and damage
to tool may result.
* The air tool is equipped with a contact trip safety mecha-
nism (see Figure 3) that disables tool unless contact trip is
pushed against work. Hold body firmly and press contact
trip on workpiece where fastener is to be applied. Pull
trigger to drive fastener into workpiece.
* The tool can also be operated by holding trigger
depressed and pushing contact trip against workpiece.
This operating procedure provides rapid-fire fastener
driving. Never operate tool unless contact trip is in
contact with workpiece.
Depress
Trigger
B -Loading Staples
Trigger
Depressed
A -Loading Brad Nails
Figure 2 -Loading
Figure 3 -Contact Trip Operation
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