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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
3/8 inch Stapler
Description
This stapler is designed for upholstery, decorative trim, and picture frame assembly.
Features include: convenient bottom loading magazine which holds up to 150 staples,
oil free, in-line magazine, rubber comfort grip, swivel plug, trigger lock, and adjustable
exhaust.
Specifications
Model CHN71600
Requires: 0.2 Avg SCFM using 10
fasteners per minute at 90 psi
Air Inlet: 1/4 inch NPT
Fastener Size Range:
1/4 inch to 9/16 inch Arrow
staples (See fastener interchange
section on page 11 for more
information)
Magazine Capacity: 150 fasteners
per load
Weight: 2 lbs.
Length: 9-1/4 inches
Height: 6 inches
Maximum Pressure: 100 psi
Pressure Range: 60 psi to 100 psi
®
T50®
Figure 1 - CHN71600 Stapler
Locate model number and date code on
magazine and / or tool body. Record below:
Model #: _____________________________
Date Code: ___________________________
Retain these numbers for future reference.
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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.
Safety Symbols
The following Safety Symbols
appear throughout this manual
to alert you to important safety
hazards and precautions.
Wear Eye
and Mask
Protection
Risk of FallingWear Eye
Read Manual
First
Protection
Risk of
Personal
Injury
Wear Hearing
Protection
CHN71600
Important Safety Information
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS
This manual contains important safety, operational and maintenance information. If
you have any questions, please call 1-800-543-6400 for customer assistance.
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. Failure to follow warnings,
dangers, and cautions could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
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.
Do 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Risk of Fire
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Risk of
Explosion
Risk of Shock
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Important Safety Information (Continued)
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. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
d. Use safety equipment. A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes
and a hard hat must be used for the applicable conditions.
Ensuring that the tool is used
only when the operator and all
other personnel in the work area are wearing ANSI Z87
eye protection equipment, and when required, other
appropriate protection equipment such as head, hearing
and foot protection equipment. Serious eye or permanent hearing
loss could result.
e. Always wear hearing protection when using the
tool. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
is able to cause hearing loss.
f. 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.
g. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
whether it contains fasteners or not.
Do not drop or throw the tool. 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 long extended periods of work with the
tool. Stop using the tool if you feel pain in
hands or arms.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surface when
performing an operation where the tool or
fastener may contact hidden wiring. Contacting a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
Never place hands or any other
body part in the fastener discharge
area of the tool. The tool might eject a fastener and could
result in death or serious personal injury.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The front end of the tool may be
made “live” if the tool comes
into contact with live wiring in the wall. TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK, HOLD TOOL ONLY
BY THE SOFT GRIP HANDLE.
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TOOL USE AND CARE
a. 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.
Disconnect the tool from the air source before
making adjustments, doing tool maintenance,
clearing jams, leaving work area, loading, or unloading the tool. Such
precautionary measures reduce the risk of injury to persons.
b. 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.
c. Maintain the tool with care. A properly maintained tool
reduces the risk of problems and is easier to control.
d. Use only those fasteners listed in the “Fastener Interchange
Information” section on page 12 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.
e. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Wear OSHA-
approved dust mask.
Always disconnect the tool from the power
source when unattended, performing any
maintenance or repair, clearing a jam, loading, unloading , or moving
the tool to a new location.
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 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.
Do not drive a fastener on top of other fastener.
The fastener could glance and cause death or a
serious puncture wound.
f. This tool must NOT be modified or used for any application
other than that for which it was designed.
g. Do not remove any labels from the tool.
h. Do not modify or alter the tool or any tool parts. 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.
Do not use any type of flammable gases or
oxygen as a power source for the tool.
Use filtered, lubricated, regulated compressed air only. Use of a
compressed gas instead of compressed air may cause the tool to
explode which will cause death or serious personal injury.
Never use 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.
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Important Safety Information (Continued)Unpacking
CHN71600
i. Avoid using the tool when the magazine is empty.
Accelerated wear on the tool may occur.
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.
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.
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.
Air compressors providing air to the tool
should follow the requirements established
by the American National Standards Institute Standard B19.3-1991;
Safety Standard for Compressors for Process Industries. Contact your
air compressor manufacturer for information.
After unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for any damage that
may have occurred during transit. Check for loose, missing
or damaged parts. Make sure to tighten fittings, bolts, etc.,
before putting unit into service. Check to be sure all supplied
accessories are enclosed with the unit. In case of questions,
damaged or missing parts, please call 1-800-543-6400 for
customer assistance.
CONTENTS
u 3/8 inch Stapler
u Arrow
®
T50® staples
u Operating Instructions
u Warranty Card
u Carry Bag
u Wrenches
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NOT INCLUDED
u Compressor (must be able to maintain a minimum of 60 psi
when the tool is being used)
u Air hose
u Small tool for clearing jams
u Threadlock glue
u ANSI Z87 eye protection
u Hearing protection and other personal protective
equipment as required
Assembly
This tool comes fully assembled.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT DISCARD
The DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
notifications and instructions in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
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Glossary
Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit.
ACTUATE (TOOL) — To cause movement to the tool’s component(s) intended to
drive the fastener.
ACTUATION SYSTEM — The use of a trigger, work contact element (WCE) and/
or other operating control, separately or in combination or sequence, to actuate
the tool.
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AIR INLET — The opening in which the compressed air supply is connected,
usually by means of a threaded fitting.
FASTENERS — This stapler uses Arrow T50 staples ranging in size from 1/4 inch
to 9/16 inch.
MAGAZINE — The part of the tool that holds the Fasteners.
MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE — The maximum allowable pressure of compressed
air, as specified by the manufacture, for operating the tool.
psi (POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH) —Measurement of the pressure exerted by
the force of the air. The actual psi output is measured by a pressure gauge on the
compressor.
QUICK COUPLER — A quick coupler is designed to work in combination with a
quick plug to quickly and easily join a pneumatic tool to an air hose (see Figure 2).
QUICK PLUG — A quick plug is designed to work in combination with a quick
coupler to quickly and easily join a pneumatic tool to an air hose (see Figure 3).
REGULATOR — A device used to control air pressure to an air operated tool
THREAD LOCK GLUE — A locking glue that is applied to the screw threads
before installing. Prevents the screws from working loose during tool operation.
Figure 2 - Quick Coupler
Figure 3 - Quick Plug
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Getting To Know Your Upholstery Stapler Like A Pro
Features
ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
This tool is equipped with an adjustable
exhaust deflector feature. This allows
for the tool exhaust to be redirected in
any position that is convenient for the
user. Turn the deflector to any direction
desired.
RUBBER COMFORT GRIP
Helps to maintain a steady grip and
prevents fatigue.
Adjustable
Exhaust
Deflector
Rubber
Comfort
Grip
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Pull-out
Warning
Decal
Swivel Plug
Trigger
Staple
Loading
Area
Magazine
Trigger Lock
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Magazine Latch
Figure 4 - Components of the Stapler
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Set-Up
CHN71600
LUBRICATION
This tool requires NO lubrication for normal operation. However, lubrication will NOT
harm the tool.
The work surface can become damaged by excessive lubrication.
MINIMUM COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR HOOK-UP
AIR COMPRESSOR: 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 (see Chart 1).
PRESSURE REGULATOR: A pressure regulator is required to control the operating
pressure of the tool between 60 psi and 100 psi.
AIR SUPPLY HOSE: ALWAYS use air supply hoses with a minimum working pressure
rating equal to or greater than the pressure from the power source, or 150 psi,
whichever is greater. Use 1/4 inch air hose for runs up to 50 feet. Use 3/8 inch air hoses
for 50 foot run or longer (see Figure 5 and Chart 2).
HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAPLER TO AIR SUPPLY
Figure 6 shows the recommended hookup for the tool.NOTE: For better performance, install a 3/8 inch quick plug (1/4 inch NPT threads) with
an inside diameter of 0.315 inch (8 mm) on the tool and a 3/8 inch quick coupler on the
air hose.
1. With ON/OFF switch in OFF position, plug compressor into electrical outlet.
2. Close pressure regulator by turning all the way to the left. Turn compressor ON and
let it pump all the way up to automatic shut-off pressure.
3. Attach air hose to regulator outlet. Adjust pressure regulator by turning to the right
so that outlet pressure is between 60 psi to 100 psi.
4. Load fasteners into tool (See Loading/Unloading the Stapler section on page 10).
5. Point the tool in a safe direction while attaching to air hose.
6. Tool is ready for use. You may need to adjust outlet pressure to achieve proper
fastener depth.
60 psi Minimum
100 psi Maximum
Chart 1
Rated 150 psi or greater
Interior Diameter
Figure 5 - Air Hose Requirements
AIR HOSE REQUIREMENTS
DIAMETERLENGTH OF RUN
1/4 inchLess than 50 feet
3/8 inchGreater than or equal
to 50 feet
Chart 2
Outlet
Tank
Pressure
Gauge
Regulator
Figure 6 - Recommended Hookup
Pressure
Gauge
Regulator
Outlet
Quick
Coupler
Quick
Plug
Quick
Coupler
Air
Hose
Swivel
Plug
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Set-Up (Continued)
LOADING / UNLOADING THE STAPLER
Choose which type of fastener you want to use for you project. Additional fasteners can
be found at major home centers.
Loading the Stapler
Always disconnect the tool from the air supply before loading / unloading fasteners.
1. Press down on latch and pull back on the magazine cover.
2. Insert a stick of Campbell Hausfeld staples or equivalent (see “Fasteners” section)
into the magazine. Make sure the staples are not dirty or damaged.
3. Push the magazine cover forward until the latch catches.
Unloading the Stapler
Always disconnect the tool from the air supply before loading / unloading fasteners.
1. Press down on latch and pull back on the magazine cover.
2. Remove fasteners.
3. Push the magazine cover forward until the latch catches.
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Operation
OPERATIONAL MODE
Always know the operational mode of the tool before using. Failure to
know the operational mode could result in death or serious personal
injury.
TRIGGER ONLY MODE (WITH TRIGGER LOCK)
The tool is a single-actuator device. This mode requires that, with the trigger lock not
positioned in the safe mode, only a pull of the trigger will fire a fastener.
After verifying there are no fasteners in the tool, safety check the operation of the
activated trigger lock to prevent the tool from firing a fastener before storage. Always
disconnect from compressed air when not in use.
Figure 7 - Loading the stapler
OIL
LockUnlock
Figura 8
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Storage
The stapler should be stored in a cool dry location.
Maintenance
CLEARING A JAM FROM THE STAPLER
1. Disconnect stapler from air supply.
2. Remove all fasteners from the magazine (see Loading/ Unloading). Failure to do so
may cause the fasteners to eject from the front of the stapler.
3. Press magazine latch (see Loading / Unloading the Stapler).
4. Open the magazine, exposing the jammed fastener.
5. Remove the jammed fastener, using pliers or a screwdriver if required.
6. Load with staples.
7. Make sure the trigger moves freely without sticking or binding.
STAPLER REPAIR
Only qualified personnel should repair the tool and they should use genuine Campbell
Hausfeld replacement parts and accessories, or parts and accessories which perform
equivalently.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only genuine Campbell Hausfeld service parts. Tool performance,
safety and durability could be reduced if improper parts are used. When
ordering replacement parts, specify by part number.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR SEALS
When repairing a stapler, the internal parts must be cleaned and lubricated. Parker
O-lube or equivalent must be used on all o-rings. Each o-ring must be coated with
O-lube before assembling. A small amount of oil must be used on all moving surfaces
and pivots.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
For information regarding the operation or repair of this product, please call
1-800-543-6400.
FASTENER INTERCHANGE INFORMATION
Fasteners used in the Campbell Hausfeld CHN71600 3/8 inch Stapler include:
• Arrow
®
T50® staples or any equivalent fastener with the approximate dimensions
illustrated in Figure 10
Figure 9
10.7 mm
1/4 inch - 9/16 inch
6 mm - 14 mm
1.3 mm
9.3 mm
0.7 mm
Figure 10
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Notes
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Troubleshooting Guide
Stop using tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could result.
Any repairs or replacements must be done by a Qualified Service Person or Authorized Service Center.
SYMPTOMCAUSESOLUTION
Air leaking at trigger valve O-rings in trigger valve housing are