Campbell Hausfeld SN528K User Manual

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Description

This stapler is designed for cabinetry,
casebacks, decorative trim and crafts.
Features include: convenient bottom
loading magazine which holds up to
100 staples, sequential trip safety
mechanism and a narrow nose for
accurate fastener placement in tight
applications.

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.

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.

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 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.

Finishing

Stapler

Operating Instructions Model SN258K

IN231204AV 7/03

• 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.

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

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 SN258K

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

Model No. ________________________
Date Code ________________

Retain these numbers for

future reference.

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

For parts, product & service information

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See Warranty on page 6 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.

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General Safety
Information (Continued)

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
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.

● Always assume the tool contains fas-

teners. 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

fastener 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

Model SN258K

Operating Instructions

Staple Discharge Area

Trigger

Staple Loading Area

Magazine

• REQUIRES: .80 SCFM with 10 staples
per minute @ 90 psi

• AIR INLET: 1/4” NPT

• STAPLE SIZE RANGE: 3/8” to 1”

• MAGAZINE CAPACITY:

100 Staples per load, 18 gauge

• WEIGHT: 2 lbs., 9 oz.

• LENGTH: 9”

• HEIGHT: 7”

• MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 100 psi

• PRESSURE RANGE: 50 - 100 psi

Stapler Components And Specifications

Work Contact

Element (WCE)

Warning Labels

Cap Exhaust

Latch

CAMPBELL

CAMPBELL

PROFESSIONAL

HAUSFELD

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100 psi
MAX.

HAUSFELD

PROFESSIONAL

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O I L

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 stapler's internal components.

3. After adding oil,
run stapler briefly.
Wipe off any
excess oil from the
cap exhaust.

RECOMMENDED HOOKUP

The illustration below shows the
recommended hookup for the stapler.

1. The air com­pressor must be
able to main­tain a mini­mum of 50 psi
when the sta­pler 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
stapler. A filter can
be used to remove
liquid and solid
impurities which
can rust or “gum up” internal parts of
the stapler.

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 stapler 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 regu-

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General Safety
Information (Continued)

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
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.

● 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 mag-

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

Operating The
Stapler

Read this manual and understand
all safety warnings and instruc­tions before operating the stapler.

LUBRICATION

This stapler requires lubrication before
using the stapler 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 stapler properly
will dramatically shorten the life of the
stapler and void your warranty.

1. Disconnect the

air supply from
the stapler to
add lubricant.

2. Turn the sta-

pler so the air
inlet is facing up. Place 4-5 drops of

NOTICE

Model SN258K

Operating Instructions

50 psi
Min.

OIL

100 psi
Max.

150 psi WP

3/8” I.D.

Recommended Hookup

Quick

Coupler

Air

Hose

Quick Plug
(Optional)

Quick

Coupler

(Optional)

Oiler

Regulator

Filter

Quick

Plug

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NOTICE

Operating The
Stapler (Continued)

lator is required to control the oper­ating pressure of the stapler
between 50 and 100 psi.

Sequential Trip Safety
Mechanism

The SN258K is equipped with a sequen­tial trip safety mechanism. When the
operator depresses the Work Contact
Element (WCE) against the work surface
and then pulls the trigger, a fastener
will be driven.

OPERATING A SEQUENTIAL TRIP
STAPLER

1. Release trigger
and place nose
of tool against
work surface.

2. Depress the
Work contact
element (WCE)
against the
work surface
and pull the
trigger to drive
a fastener.

3. Release the
trigger and lift
the tool from
the work sur­face after each
fastener is dri­ven.

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 stapler if the WCE trip
mechanism is not operating properly.
Personal injury may occur.

1. Disconnect the

air supply from
the stapler.

2. Remove all

staples from
the magazine
(See Loading­Unloading).

sure the staples are not dirty or
damaged.

4. Push the maga­zine cover for­ward until the
latch catches.

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

ADJUSTING THE STAPLE
PENETRATION

1. Regulate the
air pressure to
50 psi at the
stapler.

2. Connect the
air supply and
test for penetration by driving sta­ples into a sample piece of wood. If
the staples 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 stapler
or durability of the stapler will be
reduced.

CLEARING A JAM FROM THE
STAPLER

1. Disconnect the
air supply from
the stapler.

2. Depress the
latch and pull
back on the
magazine
cover.

3. Remove
jammed fas­tener from sta­ple discharge
area.

4. Push magazine
cover forward
until latch
catches.

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

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

4. Reconnect air
supply to the
stapler.

5. Depress the
work contact
element (WCE)
against the
work surface
without pulling
the trigger. The stapler MUST NOT
OPERATE. Do not use the stapler if
it operates without pulling the trig­ger. Personal injury may result.

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

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

LOADING/UNLOADING THE STAPLER

1. Always connect the tool to the air
supply before loading fasteners.

2. Turn stapler
upside down
and depress
the latch. Pull
back on the
magazine
cover.

3. Insert a stick of
Campbell
Hausfeld
staples or
equivalent
(see Fastener
Section) into
the magazine
with the crown side down. Make

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Operating Instructions

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Latch

Latch

movement

movement

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CAUTION

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 staples or pusher from

moving freely in magazine
Damaged pusher spring
Inadequate air flow to stapler
Worn o-ring on piston or lack of lubrication
Damaged o-ring on trigger valve
Air leaks
Cap gasket leaking

Model SN258K

Operating Instructions

Fasteners

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 SN258K Finishing 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.

Air leaking at trigger valve
area.

Air leaking between housing
and nose.

Air leaking between housing
and cap.

Stapler skips driving staple.

Replace o-rings and 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

Troubleshooting Guide

Stop using stapler immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury
could occur. Any repairs or replacements must be done by a Qualified Service Person or Authorized
Service Center.

Problem Cause Solution

5

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 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. After
reassembling, a few drops of 30W
non-detergent oil or equivalent, must
be added through the air line before
testing.

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