Campbell Hausfeld CHN10401 User Manual

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Operating Instructions CHG00189 (Model CHN10401)

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Table of Contents

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2

Tool Components and

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operating the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Description

This tool is designed for decorative trim,
molding, window casings, furniture
trim, picture frame assembly, cabinetry,
casebacks, and crafts. Features include:
convenient top loading magazine
which holds up to 100 brads or staples,
adjustable depth control, adjustable
exhaust, quick clear nose.

Unpacking

After unpacking the unit, inspect
carefully for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. Make sure
to tighten fittings, bolts, etc., before
putting unit into service.

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Safety Guidelines

This manual contains information
that is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.

Danger indicates

an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.

Warning indicates

a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.

Caution indicates a

potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.

Notice indicates

important
information, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.

NOTE: Information that requires special
attention.

Locate model and date code on
tool and record below:

Model No. ______________________
Date Code ______________________

Retain these numbers

for future reference.

REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!

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Operating Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS

This manual contains safety, operational
and maintenance information. Contact
your Campbell Hausfeld representative
if you have any questions.

When using tools,

basic precautions
should always be followed, including
the following:

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product or

its power cord may
contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

You can create dust when
you cut, sand, drill or grind
materials such as wood,
paint, metal, concrete, cement, or other
masonry. This dust often contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Wear protective gear.

GENERAL

a. To reduce the risks of

electric shock, fire, and
injury to persons, read all
the instructions before

using the tool.

b. Be thoroughly familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Follow all instructions.
Contact your Campbell Hausfeld
representative if you have any
questions.

c. Only persons well acquainted with

these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the unit.

Read and

understand tool
labels and manual. Failure to follow
warnings, dangers, and cautions could
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

WORK AREA

a. Keep the work area clean and well

lighted. Cluttered benches and dark

areas increase the risks of electric
shock, fire, and injury to persons.

b. Do not operate the tool

in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. The tool is able to create

sparks resulting in the ignition of
the dust or fumes.

c. Keep bystanders, children, and

visitors away while operating the
tool. Distractions are able to result in

the loss of control of the tool.

PERSONAL SAFETY

a. Stay alert. Watch what you are

doing and use common sense
when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to
persons.

b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair increases the risk of injury to
persons as a result of being caught
in moving parts.

c. Avoid unintentional starting.

Be sure the switch is off before
connecting to the air supply. Do not

carry the tool with your finger on
the switch or connect the tool to the
air supply with the switch on.

d. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.

e. Use safety equipment. A dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes and a hard
hat must be used for the applicable
conditions.

Tool Components and Specifications

• REQUIRES: 0.3 SCFM with
10 fasteners per minute @ 90 psi

• AIR INLET: 1/4 inch NPT

• FASTENER SIZE RANGE:

3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch

• MAGAZINE CAPACITY:
100 fasteners per load, 18 gauge

• STAPLES: 1/4 inch crown

• WEIGHT: 2 lbs., 15 oz.

• LENGTH: 10-1/2 inch

• HEIGHT: 9-1/2 inch

• MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 100 psi

• PRESSURE RANGE: 60 psi to 100 psi

Work Contact Element (WCE)

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Quick
Clear
Nose

Cap Exhaust

Trigger

Latch Button

Fastener
Discharge Area

Magazine

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f. Always wear eye

protection.

g. Always wear hearing

protection when using
the tool. Prolonged

exposure to high intensity
noise is able to cause
hearing loss.

h. Do not attach the hose or tool to

your body. Attach the hose to the
structure to reduce the risk of loss of
balance if the hose shifts.

i. Always assume that the tool

contains fasteners. Do not point
the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.

j.

nail. This is able to cause the nail to
be deflected and hit someone, or
cause the tool to react and result in a
risk of injury to persons.

k. Remove finger

when not driving fasteners. Never
carry the tool with finger on trigger,

the tool is able to fire a fastener.

Always remain in a

position when using or handling the
tool.

Avoid long

work with the tool. Stop using the tool
if you feel pain in hands or arms.

TOOL USE AND CARE

a. Use clamps or another practical way

to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform. Holding the

work by hand or against the body is
unstable and is able to lead to loss
of control.

b. Do not force the tool. Use the

correct tool for the application. The
correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which the
tool is designed.

c. Do not use the tool if the switch

does not turn the tool on or off. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

Do not nail on

top of another

from the trigger

firmly balanced

extended periods of

d.

source before making adjustments,
doing tool maintenance, clearing
jams, leaving work area,loading,
or unloading the tool. Such

Disconnect the

tool from the air

precautionary measures reduce the
risk of injury to persons.

e. Store the tool when it is idle out

of reach of children and other
untrained persons. A tool is

dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.

f. Maintain the tool with care. Keep

a cutting tool sharp and clean. A
properly maintained tool, with sharp
cutting edges reduces the risk of
binding and is easier to control.

g. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that affects
the tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools. There is a risk of
bursting if the tool is damaged.

h. Use only those fasteners listed

in the Accessories section of this
manual. Fasteners not identified

for use with this tool by the tool
manufacturer are able to result in
a risk of injury to persons or tool
damage when used in this tool.

i. Selecting an appropriate tool

actuation system, taking into
consideration the work application
for which the tool is used.

gasoline or other flammable
liquids to clean the tool.
Never use the tool in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Vapors could ignite by a spark and
cause an explosion which will result in
death or serious personal injury.

Do

remove, tamper with,
or otherwise cause the
trigger lock or trigger
to become inoperable.
Do not operate any
tool which has been modified in a like
fashion. Death or serious personal
injury could result.

Never

use

not

Do

not
touch the trigger unless
driving fasteners. Never
attach air line to tool or
carry tool while touching the trigger.
The tool could eject a fastener which
will result in death or serious personal
injury. Also actuate the trigger lock to
the safe position when not in use.

Always disconnect the
tool from the power
source when unattended, performing
any maintenance or repair, clearing
a jam, or moving the tool to a new
location. Do not load the tool with
fasteners when the trigger is depressed.
The tool could eject a fastener causing
death or serious personal injury.

Always fit tool with a
fitting or hose coupling
on or near the tool in
such a manner that all
compressed air in the tool is discharged
at the time the fitting or hose coupling
is disconnected. Do not use a check
valve or any other fitting which allows
air to remain in the tool. Death or
serious personal injury could occur.

Never

place
hands or any other body
parts in the fastener
discharge area of the tool.
The tool might eject a fastener and
could result in death or serious personal
injury.

Never carry the tool by
the air hose or pull the
hose to move the tool or
a compressor. Keep hoses
away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Replace any
hose that is damaged,
weak or worn. Personal
injury or tool damage could occur.

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Important Safety Instructions
(Continued)

Always assume the

tool contains
fasteners. Respect the tool as a working
implement; no horseplay. Always keep
others at a safe distance from the work
area in case of accidental discharge of
fasteners. Do not point the tool toward
yourself or anyone whether it contains
fasteners or not. Accidental triggering
of the tool could result in death or
serious personal injury.

Do

drive a fastener on top
of other fasteners. The
fastener could glance
and cause death or a
serious puncture wound.

not operate or allow
anyone else to operate
the tool if any warnings
or warning labels are not legible.
Warnings or warning labels are located
on the tool magazine and body.

Do not drop or

Dropping or throwing the tool can
result in damage that will make the tool
unusable or unsafe. If the tool has been
dropped or thrown, examine the tool
closely for bent, cracked or broken parts
and air leaks. STOP and repair before
using or serious injury could occur.

Avoid using the

magazine is empty. Accelerated wear on
the tool may occur.

not

!

Do

throw the tool.

tool when the

WARNING

Clean and check all

air supply hoses
and fittings before connecting the
tool to an air supply. Replace any
damaged or worn hoses or fittings.
Tool performance or durability may be
reduced.

SERVICE

a. Tool service must be performed only

by qualified repair personnel.

b. When servicing a tool, use only

identical replacement parts. Use
only authorized parts.

c. Use only the lubricants supplied

with the tool or specified by the
manufacturer.

Do not make any

modifications to
the tool without first obtaining written
approval from Campbell Hausfeld. Do
not use the tool if any shields or guards
are removed or altered. Do not use the
tool as a hammer. Personal injury or
tool damage may occur.

Disconnect air

supply and release
tension from the pusher before
attempting to clear jams because
fasteners can be ejected from the front
of the tool. Personal injury may occur.

AIR SOURCE

a. Never connect to an air source that

is capable of exceeding 200 psi.

Over pressurizing the tool is able
to result in bursting, abnormal
operation, breakage of the tool or

serious injury to persons. Use only
clean, dry, regulated compressed air
at the rated pressure or within the
rated pressure range as marked on
the tool. Always verify prior to using
the tool that the air source has been
adjusted to the rated air pressure or
within the rated air-pressure range.

b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,

combustible gases or any bottled
gas as an air source for the tool.

Such gases are capable of explosion
and serious injury to persons.

Do not

use any
type of reactive gases,
including, but not limited
to, oxygen and combustible
gases, as a power source. Use filtered,
lubricated, regulated compressed air
only. Use of a reactive gas instead of
compressed air may cause the tool
to explode which will cause death or
serious personal injury.

Use only a pressure-regulated
compressed air source to limit
the air pressure supplied to
the tool. The regulated pressure must
not exceed 100 psi. If the regulator
fails, the pressure delivered to the
tool must not exceed 200 psi. The tool
could explode which will cause death or
serious personal injury.

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Quick
Coupler

Air Hose

Quick Plug
(Optional)

Quick Coupler
(Optional)

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Regulator

Oiler

Filter

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LUBRICATION

This tool requires lubrication before
using the tool for the first time and
before each use. If an inline oiler is
used, manual lubrication through the
air inlet is not required on a daily basis.

The work surface

can become
damaged by excessive lubrication.
Proper lubrication is the owner’s
responsibil- ity. Failure to lubricate
the tool properly will dramatically
shorten the life of the tool and void the
warranty.

1. Disconnect the

air supply from
the tool to add
lubricant.

2. Turn the tool so the

air inlet is facing up.
Place 4-5 drops of 30
W non-detergent oil
into air inlet. Do not
use detergent oils, oil
additives, or air tool oils. Air tool oils
contain solvents which will damage
the tool's internal components.

3. After adding oil, run

tool briefly. Wipe off
any excess oil from
the cap exhaust.

RECOMMENDED HOOKUP

The illustration below shows the
recommended hookup for the tool.

1. The air

compressor
must be able
to maintain a
minimum of
60 psi when the tool is being used.
An inadequate air supply can cause
a loss of power and inconsistent
driving.

2. An oiler can be

used to provide oil
circulation through
the tool. A filter can
be used to remove
liquid and solid

60 psi
min.

100 psi
max.

3. Use 1/4 inch

150 psi WP

air hoses with
a minimum
working

1/4 inch I.D.

pressure of
150 psi. Use 3/8 inch air hoses for
50 ft. run or longer. For better
performance, install a 3/8 inch quick
plug (1/4 inch NPT threads) with an
inside diameter of .315 inch (8mm)
on the tool and a 3/8 inch quick
coupler on the air hose.

4. Use a pressure regulator on the
compressor, with an operating
pressure of 0 -125 psi. A pressure
regulator is required to control
the operating pressure of the tool
between 60 and 100 psi.

SINGLE SEQUENTIAL MODE

This mode requires
the trigger to be
pulled each time a
fastener is driven.
The tool can be
actuated by depressing the WCE against
the work surface followed by pulling
the trigger.

The trigger must be released to reset
the tool before another fastener can be
driven.

CHECKING THE WORK CONTACT
ELEMENT (WCE)

Check the operation

of the Work Contact
Element (WCE) trip mechanism before
each use. The WCE must move freely
without binding through its entire
travel distance. The WCE spring must
return the WCE to its fully extended
position after being depressed. Do
not operate the tool if the WCE trip
mechanism is not operating properly.
Personal injury may occur.

1. Disconnect the

air supply from
the tool.

2. Remove all

fasteners from
the magazine
(see Loading/
Unloading).

3. Make sure the trigger
and work contact
element (WCE) move
freely up and down

Movement

without sticking or
binding.

4. Reconnect air
supply to the
tool.

5. Depress the Work
Contact Element
(WCE) against the
work surface without
pulling the trigger.
The tool MUST NOT
OPERATE. Do not use the tool if it
operates without pulling the trigger.
Personal injury may result.

6. Remove the tool from
the work surface.
The Work Contact
Element (WCE) must
return to its original
down position.
The tool MUST NOT OPERATE.
Do not use the tool if it operates
while lifted from the work surface.
Personal injury may result.

7. Pull the trigger
and depress the
work contact
element (WCE)
against the
work surface. The tool MUST NOT
OPERATE.

8. Depress the
Work Contact
Element (WCE)
against the

1 2

work surface.
Pull the trigger. The tool MUST
OPERATE.

An improperly

functioning tool
must not be used. Do not actuate the
tool unless the tool is placed firmly
against the work piece.

impurities which can rust or “gum
up” internal parts of the tool.

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Operating the Tool
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LOADING/UNLOADING THE TOOL

1. Always disconnect the tool from
the air supply before loading
fasteners.

2. Push down
on the latch
button. Pull
back on the
magazine cover.

3a. For nails, insert

a stick into
the magazine.
Make sure the
pointed ends
of the fasteners are resting on the
bottom ledge of the magazine when
loading. Make sure the nails are not
dirty or damaged.

3b. For staples, load

a clip of staples
with the crowns
straddling the
magazine rail.

4. Push the
magazine cover
forward until
latch button
pops up.

5. Always unload all fasteners before
removing tool from service.
Unloading is the reverse of loading,
except that you must disconnect
the air supply before unloading.

ADJUSTING THE FASTENER
PENETRATION

The tool is equipped with an adjustable
depth of drive feature. This allows the
user to determine how deep a fastener
will be driven into the work surface.

1. Adjust operating pressure so
fasteners are driven consistently. Do
not exceed 100 psi.

Latch
button

Magazine
rail

2. For shallow
penetration,
turn the

(C)

wheel (C)
to right to
the extent
desired.

3. For deeper
penetration,
turn the wheel (C) to left to the
extent desired.

4. Make sure trigger
and work contact
element (WCE) move
freely up and down

Movement

without binding or
sticking after each
adjustment.

ADJUSTING THE DIRECTION OF THE
EXHAUST

The tool is
equipped with
an adjustable
direction exhaust

Rotate

deflector. This is
intended to allow
the user to change the direction of the
exhaust. Simply twist the deflector to
any direction desired.

CLEARING A JAM FROM THE TOOL

1. Disconnect the
air supply from
the nailer.

2. Remove all
fasteners from
the magazine
(see “Loading/
Unloading The
Nailer”).

Failure to remove

all fasteners will
cause the fasteners to eject from the
front of the tool.

3. Undo latch by
pulling out
and down. The
wire latch will
disengage from
the hooks on the nose.

4. The door can
now be rotated,
exposing
the jammed
fastener.

5. Remove the
jammed
fastener, using
pliers or a
screwdriver if
required.

6 Rotate door

back into the
closed position.

7. Extend the wire
latch and place
over the hooks
on the nose.

8. Close the latch
by pushing the
latch up and
in until the
latch snaps into
place.

9. Make sure the
trigger and
work contact
element (WCE)
move freely
up and down
without sticking or binding.

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