Campbell Hausfeld SB3232 User Manual

tion equipment such as head, hear­ing and foot protection equipment.
Serious eye or permanent hearing
loss could result.

• Assuring that the tool is kept in
safe working order as described in
this manual.

• Assuring the proper maintenance
of all tools in employer’s possession.

• Ensuring that tools which require
repair are not further used before
repair. Tags and physical segrega­tion are recommended means of
control.

Table of Contents

General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

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

Operating The Tool . . . . . . . . .3-5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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.

General Safety
Information

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

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.

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

OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY:

The tool operator is responsible for:

• Reading and understanding tool
labels and manual.

• Selecting an appropriate tool actua­tion system, taking into considera­tion the work application for which
the tool is used.

• The safe use of the tool.

• 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.

• Assuring that the tool is kept in safe
working order as described in this
manual.

EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITY:

• Selecting an appropriate tool actua­tion system, taking into considera­tion the work application for which
the tool is used.

• Ensuring that this manual is avail­able to operators and personnel
performing maintenance.

• The safe use of the tool.

• Enforcing 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 protec-

Operating Instructions Model SB3232

2-in-1

Nailer/Stapler

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury, death and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Model SB3232

IN275000AV 2/03

Campbell Hausfeld Nailers meet or exceed
Industries’ Standards as set forth by the
American National Standard
Institute/International Staple, Nail and Tool
Association in ANSI/ISANTA SNT-101-2002.

© 2003 Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer

See Warranty on page 8 for important information about commercial use of this product.

REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes! Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.

For parts, product & service information

visit www.chpower.com

Locate model and date code on tool
magazine and cap and record below:

Model No. ________________________
Date Code ________________

Retain these numbers for

future reference.

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DANGER

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General Safety
Information

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Danger indicates

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

● Read and understand

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

● 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.

● Never use gasoline

or other flammable
liquids to clean the
tool. Never use the

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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.

● Always remain in
a firmly balanced
position when
using or handling
the tool.

● Do not remove,
tamper with, or
otherwise cause
the Work Contact
Element (WCE) 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.

● 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.

Warning indicates

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

● Always discon-

nect the tool
from the power
source when
unattended,

performing any maintenance or
repair, clearing a jam, or moving the
tool to a new location. Always
reconnect the air line BEFORE load­ing any fasteners. Do not load the
tool with fasteners when either the
trigger is depressed or the Work
Contact Element (WCE) is engaged.
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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• REQUIRES: 0.8 SCFM with 10 fas-
teners per minute @ 90 psi

• AIR INLET: 1/4” NPT

• FASTENER SIZE RANGE: 1/2” to

1 1/4”

• MAGAZINE CAPACITY:

100 fasteners per load, 18 gauge

• STAPLES: 1/4” crown

• WEIGHT: 2 lbs., 10 oz.

• LENGTH: 9 1/2”

• HEIGHT: 7 1/2”

• MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 100 psi

• PRESSURE RANGE: 60 - 100 psi

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CAMPBELL

PROFESSIONAL

HAUSFELD

Cap exhaust

100 psi
MAX.

Warning label

Latch button

Magazine

Fastener discharge area

Work contact element (WCE)

Trigger

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HAUSFELD

PROFESSIONAL

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General Safety
Information (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 not drive a fas-

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

● 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.

● 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.

Caution indicates

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

● Do not make any modifications to the

tool without first obtaining written

Standard B19.3-1991; Safety
Standard for Compressors for
Process Industries. Contact your air
compressor manufacturer for
information.

Operating The Tool

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 responsibil­ity. 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.

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.

● Avoid long extended periods of
work with the tool. Stop using the
tool if you feel pain in hands or
arms.

● Always check that the Work Contact
Element (WCE)
is operating
properly. A fas­tener could acci­dentally be dri­ven if the WCE
is not working
properly.
Personal injury
may occur (See "Checking the Work
Contact Element" Section).

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

Notice indicates
important infor-

mation, that if not followed, MAY
cause damage to equipment.

● Avoid using the tool when the mag­azine is empty. Accelerated wear on
the tool 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.

● Air compressors providing air to the
tool should follow the requirements
established by the American
National Standards Institute

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Recommended Hookup

Quick

Plug

Quick

Coupler

Air

Hose

Quick Plug
(Optional)

Quick

Coupler

(Optional)

Oiler

Regulator

Filter

OIL

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CAUTION

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WARNING

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NOTICE

NOTICE

OIL

Operating The Tool

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

3. Use 3/8” air
hoses with a
minimum
working pres­sure of 150
psi. Use 1/2” air hoses for 50’ run or
longer. For better performance,
install a 3/8” quick plug (1/4” NPT
threads) with an inside diameter of
.315" (8mm) on the tool and a 3/8”
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.

pulling the trigger. Personal injury
may result.

6.

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

7. Depress the
Work Contact
Element (WCE)
against the
work surface. Pull the trigger. The
tool MUST OPERATE.

LOADING/UNLOADING THE TOOL

1. Always connect the tool to 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 of Campbell
Hausfeld nails or
equivalent (see
"Fasteners" section) 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.

FULL SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION
MECHANISM

The SB3232 is equipped with a full
sequential actuation mechanism. A fas­tener will be driven when the operator
depresses the work contact element
against the work surface and then pulls
the trigger.

After that fastener is driven, the tool
can be reset to drive another fastener
by releasing trigger and removing the
work contact element from work sur­face in any order.

CHECKING THE WORK CONTACT
ELEMENT (WCE)

Check the opera-

tion 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 fas-

teners from the
magazine. (See
"Loading/
Unloading the Tool" section.)

3. Make sure the trig-

ger and Work
Contact Element
(WCE) move freely
up and down 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

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150 PSI WP

3/8” I.D.

60 psi
Min.

100 psi
Max.

Latch
Button

movement

Magazine rail

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CAUTION

Operating The Tool

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

ADJUSTING THE FASTENER PENETRA­TION

1. Regulate the air
pressure to 60 psi
at the tool.

2. Connect the air
supply and test for penetration by
driving fasteners into a sample piece
of wood. If the fasteners do not
achieve the desired penetration,
adjust the air pressure to a higher
setting until the desired penetration
is achieved. Do not exceed 100 psi
at the tool or durability of the tool
will be reduced.

CLEARING A JAM FROM THE TOOL

1. Disconnect the
air supply from
the tool.

2. Remove all fas­teners from the
magazine (see
"Loading/
Unloading The
Tool"). Failure to do so will cause
the fasteners to eject from the front
of the tool when the nose assembly
is removed.

3. Remove (3) cap screws from the
nose of the tool. Remove nose
plate, spacer and Work Contact
Element (WCE) to expose jammed
fastener.

4. Reinstall nose assembly in reverse
order in step #3.

5. Make sure the trig­ger and Work
Contact Element
(WCE) move freely
up and down with­out sticking or binding.

Technical Support

Please call our Tool Hotline at 1-800­543-6400 with any questions regarding
the operation or repair of this tool or
for additional copies of this manual.

Fastener And Replacement
Parts

Use only

genuine Campbell
Hausfeld 18 gauge fasteners (or equiva­lent - see Fastener Interchange
Information). Tool performance, safety
and durability could be reduced if
improper fasteners are used. When
ordering replacement parts or fasten­ers, specify by part number.

Tool 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.

Assembly Procedure For
Seals

When repairing a tool, 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. After
reassembling, a few drops of 30W non­detergent oil or equivalent, must be
added through the air line before
testing.

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Shank Nails Per Nails Per

Model # Length

Gauge

Finish Head Collation

Stick Box

FB001600 5/8” 18 Gauge Galvanized Brad /Brown Adhesive 100 5000
FB002000 3/4” 18 Gauge Galvanized Brad /Brown Adhesive 100 5000
FB002500 1” 18 Gauge Galvanized Brad /Brown Adhesive 100 5000
FB003000 1-1/4” 18 Gauge Galvanized Brad /Brown Adhesive 100 5000

Nails

The following Campbell Hausfeld Brad nails are available at local retail stores. For help locating any item, call customer ser­vice at 1-800-543-6400. Campbell Hausfeld nails meet or exceed ASTM Standard F1667.

Interchange Information

Nails used in the Campbell Hausfeld SB3232 2-in-1 Nailer/Stapler will also work in: Bostitch T31-1, T29-30, BT-35, Duofast
BB4440, Hitachi NT45A , Paslode 2138-F18 , Porter Cable BN125, BN200, Sears 18309, and Senco SLP20, LS2, LS5.

Staples

The following Campbell Hausfeld staples are available at local retail stores. If you need help locating any item, call customer
service at 1-800-543-6400. Campbell Hausfeld staples meet or exceed ASTM Standard F1667.

Wire Crown Staples Staples

Model # Length

Diameter Size

Point Finish Collation

Per Stick Per Box

FN158K00 1/2” 18 Gauge 1/4" Chisel Galvanized/Vinyl Coated Adhesive 100 5000
FN168K00 5/8” 18 Gauge 1/4" Chisel Galvanized/Vinyl Coated Adhesive 100 5000
FN208K00 3/4” 18 Gauge 1/4" Chisel Galvanized/Vinyl Coated Adhesive 100 5000
FN258K00 1” 18 Gauge 1/4" Chisel Galvanized/Vinyl Coated Adhesive 100 5000

Interchange Information

Staples used in the Campbell Hausfeld SB3232 2-in-1 Nailer/Stapler will also work in: Senco LN4450, SJS-LR, SKS L11-15,
Hitachi N3804A, Duofast BN-1832S, KN-1848, Stan-Tech SDS 18-14, Atro Minor 90/30, 90/32, 90/40, and Porter Cable NS100.

Fasteners

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Air leaking at trigger valve

Air leaking between hous­ing and nose

Air leaking between hous­ing and cap
Tool skips driving fastener

Tool runs slow or has loss
of power

Fasteners are jammed in
tool

Air leaking at trigger valve
stem

O-Rings in trigger valve housing are

damaged
Loose screws in housing
Damaged O-Rings
Damage to bumper
Loose screws
Damaged gasket
Worn bumper
Dirt in nose piece
Dirt or damage prevent fasteners or

pusher from moving freely in magazine
Damaged pusher spring
Inadequate air flow to tool
Worn O-Ring on piston or lack of lubri-

cation
Damaged O-Ring on trigger valve
Air leaks
Cap gasket leaking
Tool not lubricated sufficiently
Broken spring in cylinder cap
Exhaust port in cap is blocked
Guide on driver is worn
Fasteners are not correct size
Fasteners are bent
Magazine or nose screws are loose
Driver is damaged
O-Rings or seals are damaged

Replace O-Rings. Check operation of Work Contact
Element (WCE)
Tighten screws
Replace O-Rings
Replace bumper
Tighten screws
Replace gasket
Replace bumper
Clean drive channel
Clean magazine

Replace spring
Check fitting, hose or compressor
Replace and lubricate O-Rings

Replace O-Rings
Tighten screws and fittings
Replace gasket
Lubricate tool
Replace spring
Replace damaged internal parts
Replace guide
Use only recommended fasteners
Replace with undamaged fasteners
Tighten screws
Replace driver
Replace O-Rings or seals

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.

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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, mate-

rial 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.

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