Craftsman CMPBN18 User Manual

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3. Push down jam clearing latch
1
then pull up to open
front door
16
.
Fig G
1
Fig. H
16
4. Remove bent nail, using pliers if necessary.
5. If driver blade is in the down position, insert screwdriver
or other rod into nosepiece and push driver blade back
in position.
6. Remove rod and close front door.
7. Lift latch to secure door to nosepiece.
8. Reinsert nails into magazine (see Loading the Tool).
9. Release magazine release lever
6
.
10. Reattach air supply.
NOTE: Should nails continue to jam frequently in
nosepiece, have tool serviced by an authorized CRAFTSMAN
servicecenter.
Action Why How
Drain compressor
tanks and hoses
daily.
Prevents
accumulation of
moisture in
compressor and
nailer.
Open petcocks or
other drain valves on
compressor tanks. Allow
any accumulated water to
drain from hoses.
Clean magazine,
magazine release
and contact trip
mechanism.
Permits smooth
operation of
magazine,
reduces wear and
prevents jams.
Blow clean with
compressor air. The use of
oils, lubricants periodically
or solvents is not
recommended as they
tend to attract debris.
Before each use,
check to insure all
screws, nuts and
fasteners are tight
and undamaged.
Prevents jams, leaks
and premature
failure of tool parts.
Tighten loose screws
or other
fasteners using the
appropriate hex wrench or
screwdriver.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be
used with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569.
MAINTENANCE

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.
Cold Weather 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.

WARNING: Do not store tools in a cold weather
environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the
tools operating valves and mechanisms that could
cause toolfailure.

WARNING: Some commercial air line drying
liquids are harmful to “O”‑rings and seals – do
not use these low temperature air dryers without
checkingcompatibility.
When operating tools at temperatures below freezing:
1. Make sure compressor tanks have been properly
drained prior touse.
2. Keep tool as warm as possible prior touse.
3. Make certain all fasteners have been removed
frommagazine.
4. Lower air pressure to 80 p.s.i.g. (5.7 kg/cm
2
) orless.
5. Reconnect air and and load nails intomagazine.
6. Turn pressure up to operating level (not to exceed
120p.s.i.g. [8 kg/cm
2
]) and use tool asnormal.
7. Always drain the compressor tanks at least once aday.
Hot Weather Operation
Tool should operate normally. However, keep tool out
of direct sunlight as excessive heat can deteriorate
bumpers, o-rings and other rubber parts resulting in
increasedmaintenance.

Craftsman CMPBN18 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	CMPBN18
Category	Nail Gun
Language	English