OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
18 GA BRAD NAILER
NOTE:
BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING FASTENERS,
MAKE SURE THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIR
SUPPLY, THE TRIGGER IS NOT DEPRESSED
TOOL IS NOT POINTED AT ANYONE.
1. Press the release switch on the movable magazine so the
movable magazine releases from the fixed magazine housing.
Once switch is released, slide the movable magazine to the
open position.
2. Adjust the movable magazine so the nails/fasteners fit
properly into the inlay slice of the fixed magazine. Make sure
the nails/fasteners being inserted are the desired type and
length and are compatible with the nailer.
All nails/fasteners being inserted must be facing the same
direction ensuring that, when fired, the nail tip should be
facing away from the gun so that it inserts correctly into the
material being nailed.
NOTE:
When loading, it is very important to use the proper
sized nail for this tool:
Length: 5/8 in. - 2 in. (15 mm - 50 mm)
Width: 1.25 x 1.00 mm
The 18 GA brad nailer is designed to work withvarious lengths
of nails ranging from 5/8 in. to 2 in. (15 mm - 50 mm) with a fixed
width of 1.25 x 1.00 mm.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY OTHER SIZED NAIL NOT
SHOWN IN THE NAIL SIZING DIAGRAM, AS IT IS NOT SAFE.
3. Once the nails/fasteners have been properly inserted into
the fixed magazine, slide the movable magazine to the
closed position. The movable magazine must be securely
closed. Ensure the movable magazine is properly closed
and locked into place and that the movable magazine cannot
accidentally open unless the release switch is pressed.
Once the nailer has been properly reloaded and is secure,
reconnect air supply.
1
AND THE
2
1.25 mm
3
14
Press
Nails/
Fastners
NAIL SIZING DIAGRAM
15 20
25 30
32 35
38 40
45 50
F15
F20
F25
F30
F32
F35
F38
F40
F45
F50
1 mm
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