Campbell Hausfeld PL1539 User Manual

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Excessive exposure

to vibration,
working in awkward positions and
repetitive work motions can cause
injury to hands and arms. Stop using
any tool if discomfort, numbness,
tingling or pain occur and consult a
physician.

Assembly

SYSTEM SETUP

PLEASE REFER TO AIR TOOL AND SPRAY
GUN SET-UP (IN170102AV) FOR AIR
SYSTEM HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS.

Using fittings or air hoses which are too
small can create a pressure drop which
will result in a loss of power in the tool.

NOTE: Do not install a quick coupler set
between the tool and whip hose.

Before tool is connected to air, attach
safety cap to gun by tightening frame
cap nut to back of gun.

Pre-Operation

LUBRICATION

Air tools require lubrication
throughout the life of the tool. Proper
lubrication is the owner’s responsibility.
Use Campbell Hausfeld air tool oil (Part
No. ST127000AV) to lubricate, clean
and inhibit rust in one step. Failure to
lubricate and maintain the air tool
properly will dramatically shorten the
life of the tool and will void the
warranty.

This rivet gun

requires lubrica­tion before initial use and before and
after each additional use.

Disconnect the
rivet tool from the

air supply before lubricating.

1. Turn the rivet gun on it's side so

that the air inlet is facing up.

Air Powered

Rivet Gun

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Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
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Operating Instructions

Description

Professional air powered rivet guns are
air tools designed for riveting a variety
of materials, and can be used with up
to 3/16" steel rivets.

Unpacking

When unpacking this product, carefully
inspect for any damage that may have
occurred during transit.

General Safety
Information

This product is part of a high pressure
system and the following safety
precautions must be followed at all
times along with any other existing
safety rules.

1. Read all manuals included
with this product careful­ly. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper
use of the equipment.

2. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the air tool.

Do not exceed the

maximum
operating pressure of the air tool (90
PSI). This can reduce the life of the
tool.

3. Do not exceed any pressure rating

of any component in the system.

4. Disconnect the air tool from the air

supply before changing tools or
attachments, servicing, and during
non-operation.

Safety glasses and ear
protection must be worn
during operation.

5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,
scarves, neck ties or jewelry when
operating any tool. Loose clothing
or jewelry may become caught in
moving parts and result in serious
personal injury.

6. Do not depress trigger when
connecting the air supply hose.

7. Always use nose pieces designed for
use with air powered tools. Do not
use damaged or worn attachments.

8. Never trigger the tool when not
applied to a work object.
Attachments must be securely
attached. Loose attachments can
cause serious injury.

9. Protect air lines from damage or
puncture.

10. Never point an air tool at oneself or
any other person. Serious injury
could occur.

11. Check air hoses for weak or worn
condition before each use. Make
sure all connections are secure.

Release all pressure from the
system before attempting to
install, service, relocate or perform any
maintenance.

12. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
and ensure equipment is in safe
working condition.

13. Do not put hands near or under
moving parts.

14. Always secure workpiece in a vise or
clamp. Do not place hands on the
back cylinder when operating the
tool.

Never operate the

rivet gun without
the safety cap installed. Personal injury
can occur if the rivet gun is operated
without the safety cap (SV825800AV)
installed.

IN243801AV 2/03

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See Warranty on page 4 for important information about commercial use of this product.

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Pre-Operation

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2. While pulling the trigger, pour a
teaspoon of Campbell Hausfeld oil
in the air inlet.

Cover exhaust port

with a towel
before applying air pressure. Oil will
discharge through the exhaust port
(Figure 3) during the first few seconds
of operation after an airtool has been
lubricated. Failure to cover exhaust
port can result in serious injury.

3. Release trigger and connect air tool

to air supply. Cover exhaust port
with a towel then run air tool for 10
to 20 cycles. Oil will discharge from
the exhaust port when air pressure
is applied. Continue to run rivet gun
until no oil is discharged. Wipe all
residual oil off of tool before use.

Operation

1. Size nose piece to appropriate rivet

shank diameter.

2. Place rivet shank into nose piece.

3. Squeeze trigger 1 to 2 times. Rivet

shank should break off.

4. Tilt tool back until shank falls into

safety cap.

RIVET JAW ADJUSTMENT

1. Hold rivet gun with nose cap

pointing away from self. Remove
chrome nose cap (See Figure 1).

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Operating Instructions

2. Use wrenches provided to loosen
jam nut on jaw housing (See
Figure 2).

3. Turn jaw counter-clockwise
making jaws tighten on rivet. Turn
clockwise to loosen jaws on rivet
(See Figure 1).

NOTE: Only turn jaw housing in 1/4
turn increments.

4. Tighten jam nut.

5. Reassemble chrome nose cap.

6. Check function of rivet in tool. Re­adjust again if necessary.

Maintenance

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

Occasionally, the hydraulic cylinder will
need hydraulic fluid. To fill the
hydraulic cylinder, follow the
procedure outlined below (See
Figure 3).

1. Release all system pressure and
disconnect the rivet gun.

2. Hold gun upside down.

3. Remove bottom plate and air
piston.

4. Look into small bore at bottom of
chamber to check hydraulic oil
level.

5. Hydraulic oil level should be about
1/2” from top of small piston bore
(total capacity: 60 - 70 cc).

STORAGE

The rivet gun must be lubricated
before storing. Follow the lubrication
instructions with the exception of step

4. Trigger the gun only once or twice

because more oil needs to remain in
the gun for storage.

Replacement Parts
Information

For information regarding where to
order replacement parts, call toll free
1-800-543-8622. Please provide the
following information:

• Model number

• Serial number

• Part number and description

Address parts correspondence to:

The Campbell Group
100 Production Drive
Harrison, OH 45030 U.S.A.

Figure 3

Figure 1

Figure 2

Chrome Nose Cap

Turn jaw counter-clockwise
to tighten jaws on rivet

Turn jaw clockwise to

loosen jaws on rivet

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Bottom
Plate

Piston

Piston
Bore

Exhaust
Port

Hydraulic
Fluid Fill

Level
Safety Cap and
Frame Cap Nut

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Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Tool runs slowly or will not
operate

Moisture blowing out of tool

Tool will not pull rivet shank

1. Grit or gum in tool

2. No oil in tool

3. Low air pressure

4. Air hose leaks

5. Pressure drops

1. Water in tank

2. Water in the air lines/
hoses

1. Worn jaws

2. Jaws out of
adjustment

1. Flush the tool with Campbell Hausfeld air tool oil, gum
solvent, or an equal mixture of SAE 10 motor oil and
kerosene. If Campbell Hausfeld oil is not used, lubricate
the tool after cleaning

2. Lubricate the tool according to the lubrication instructions
in Pre-Operation section

3. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool maximum while
tool is running free

4. Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks are found

5. Be sure air hose is properly sized. Long hoses or tools using
large volumes of air may require a hose with an I.D. of 1/2”
or larger depending on total hose length

1. Drain tank (See air compressor manual). Oil tool and run
until no water is evident. Oil tool again and trigger gun

2a. Install a water separator/filter (PA2121).

NOTE: Separators work properly only when air steam is
cool. Locate separator/filter as far as possible from
compressor

2b. Install an air dryer

2c. If the original separator will not separate all the water

from the air, install a Campbell Hausfeld belt air filter
(PA2121)

1. Replace jaws

2. Adjust jaws to fit correctly with rivet shank (See Operation
Section in manual)

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Limited Warranty

1. DURATION: From the date of purchase by the original purchaser as follows: Standard Duty Products - One Year, Serious
Duty Products - Two Years, Extreme Duty Products - Three Years.

2. WHO GIVES THIS WARRANTY (WARRANTOR): Campbell Hausfeld / Scott Fetzer Company, 100 Production Drive,
Harrison, Ohio, 45030, Telephone: [phone]

3. WHO RECEIVES THIS WARRANTY (PURCHASER): The original purchaser (other than for purposes of resale) of the
Campbell Hausfeld product.

4. WHAT PRODUCTS ARE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: Any Campbell Hausfeld nailer, stapler, air tool, spray gun,
inflator or air accessory supplied or manufactured by Warrantor.

5. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY: Substantial defects in material and workmanship which occur within the
duration of the warranty period.

6. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY:
A. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED

FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AS STATED IN THE DURATION. If this product is used for commercial,
industrial or rental purposes, the warranty will apply for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Some States
do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

B. ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY

DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE CAMPBELL HAUSFELD PRODUCT. Some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.

C. Any failure that results from an accident, purchaser’s abuse, neglect or failure to operate products in accordance

with instructions provided in the owner’s manual(s) supplied with product. Accident, purchaser's abuse, neglect or
failure to operate products in accordance with instructions shall also include the removal or alteration of any safety

devices. If such safety devices are removed or altered, this warranty is void.
D. Normal adjustments which are explained in the owner’s manual(s) provided with the product.
E. Items or service that are normally required to maintain the product, i.e. o-rings, springs, bumpers, debris shields,

driver blades

, fuses, batteries, gaskets, packings or seals, fluid nozzles, needles, sandblast nozzles, lubricants,
material hoses, filter elements, motor vanes, abrasives, blades, cut-off wheels, chisels, chisel retainers, cutters,
collets, chucks, rivet jaws, screw driver bits

, sanding pads, back-up pads, impact mechanism, or any other
expendable part not specifically listed. These items will only be covered for ninety (90) days from date of original
purchase. Underlined items are warranted for defects in material and workmanship only.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF WARRANTOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY: Repair or replace, at Warrantor’s option, products or
components which are defective, have malfunctioned and/or failed to conform within duration of the warranty period.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PURCHASER UNDER THIS WARRANTY:
A. Provide dated proof of purchase and maintenance records.
B. Deliver or ship the Campbell Hausfeld product or component to the nearest Campbell Hausfeld Authorized Service

Center. Freight costs, if any, must be borne by the purchaser.

C. Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the products as described in the owner’s manual(s).

9. WHEN WARRANTOR WILL PERFORM REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT UNDER THIS WARRANTY: Repair or replacement will be
scheduled and serviced according to the normal work flow at the servicing location, and depending on the availability
of replacement parts.

This Limited Warranty applies in the United States, Canada and Mexico only and gives you specific legal rights. You may
also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.