Warranty ......................................... 2
Safety Rules ...................................... 2
Operation ...................................... 3-6
Maintenance ..................................... 6
Troubleshooting ................................... 7
Parts Illustration and List .......................... 8-9
EspaSoL...................................... 10-15
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ifthis product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will at its
option repair or replace it free of charge. Contact your nearest
Sears Service Center (1-800-4-MY-HOME) to arrange for prod-
uct repair, or return this product to place of purchase for
replacement.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this
warranty will apply for 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the
United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
• Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions
in this manual and on warning label of tool before using
this tool. Keep this manual with the tool.
• Keep work area clean and properly lighted.
• Keep children, bystanders and visitors at a safe distance
from work area while operating this tool.
• Air tool operators and all others in work area should
always wear safety goggles complying with United States
ANSI Z87.1 to prevent eye injury from fasteners and flying
debris when loading, operating and unloading this tool.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses.
These are NOT safety glasses. ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses
have permanently attached rigid, hard plastic side shields
and will have =Z87.1" printed or stamped on them.
Always wear ear protection. The work area may include
exposure to excessive noise levels which will require nec-
essary ear protection. Some environments will require
head protection; use head protection conforming to ANSI
Z89.1.
Do not alter or modify this tool in any way. Do not use this
tool for any application other than for which it was
designed.
• Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, high-pressure com-
pressed gas or bottled gases as the power source for this
tool. The tool will explode and serious personal injury
could result.
• Never connect thetool to air pressure which could poten-
tially exceed 200 psL Use only clean, dry, regulated air
within rated range as marked on tool.
The tool must have a male, free-flow hose coupling so that
all air pressure is removed from the tool when the coupling
joint is disconnected. Failure to use proper coupling could
cause accidental discharge, possiblycausing injury.
Only use air hose that is rated for a maximum working
pressure of 150 psi or 150% of the maximum system pres-
sure, whichever is greater.
Do not use a hose swivel connector with this tool.
Do not pull trigger or depress contact trip while connecting
to the air supply, as the tool may cycle, possibly causing
injury.
When loading tool: Do not pull trigger or depress contact
trip; Do not point the tool at yourself or others; Do net
place hand or any part of body in the fastener discharge
area of the tool as accidental actuation may occur and
cause injury.
Disconnect tool from air supply before loading or unload-
ing, pedorming tool maintenance, clearing a jammed fas-
tener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location or
handing the tool to another person.
• Use Sears recommended fasteners only.
• Do not load the tool until you are ready to use it.
• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Keep the
tool pointed away from yourself and others at all times.
Never engage in horseplay. Never pull the trigger unless
the contact trip is in contact with the workpiece. Keep oth-
ers at a safe distance from the tool while the tool is in
operation.
• Always remove finger from trigger when not driving fasten-
ers. Never carry the tool with finger on or under the trigger
as accidental actuation may occur and cause injury.
• Always keep hands and body away from the fastener dis-
charge area when air supply is connected to the tool. Grip
tool firmly to maintain control while allowing tool to recoil
away from work surface as fastener is driven. If contact trip
is allowed to recontact work surface before trigger is
released, an unwanted fastener may be driven.
• Check operation of the contact trip frequently. Never use
the tool if the contact trip, trigger or springs have become
inoperable, missing or damaged. Do not alter or remove
contact trip, trigger or springs. Never use a tool that is leak-
ing air, has missing or damaged parts, or requires repair.
• Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the
tool at too steep an angle. The fasteners can ricochet and
cause injury. Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of
the workpiece. The workpiece is likely to split, allowing the
fastener to fly free and cause injury. Do not attempt to
drive fasteners into hard or brittle materials such as con-
crete, steel or tile.
• Do not overreach. Always place yourself in a firmly bal-
anced position when using or handling the tool. Do not
attach the hose or tool to your body.
Do not operate tool without fasteners or damage to tool
may result.
Do not use tool without safety warning label. If label is
missing, damaged or unreadable, contact SEARS to
obtain a new label.
• Only qualified repair personnel must perform tool service.
When servicing a tool, use only identical repair parts.
• Store toot out of reach of children and other untrained
peraons.
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DESCRIPTION
The Craftsman '/2"Crown Stapler drives '/2"crown, 20 gauge
staples from 3/,,,,to 1" long.Oillesa design eliminates daily oil-
ing and oil stains on workpiece. Die cast magnesium body with
textured rubber grip minimizes operator fatigue. Large capacity,
bottom loading magazine with positive, quick action latch
makes loading easy. Stapler features rear exhaust, single and
rapid-fire operation, adjustable depth of drive control, rubber
nose tip and storage case. Safety feature disables tool unless
contact trip is pressed against workpiece. Tapered nosepiece
provides operator with greater visibility for precise tastener
placement. Rigid nosepiece reduces jamming. The '/2"Crown
Stapler is excellent for upholstery, cabinetry, roofing felt, lattice
and screen assembly.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity ................................ 100 staples
Staple crown width................................ '/_"
Staple lengths................................ 3/,to 1"
Staple size .................... 20 gauge (.047" x .023")
Operating pressure ........................ 60-100 PSI
Air inlet.................................... '/," N.P.T.
Length........................................ 93/,s"
Height ........................................ 7'/2"
Width ........................................ 25/,6"
Weight ..................................... 2.6 Ibs.
STAPLES
18330 (Box of 5000) .................. '/2"crown, 3/,, long
19184 (Box of 1000
18332 (Box of 5000
19186 (Box of 1000
18331 (Box of 5000
19185 (Box of 1000
18379 (Box of 4009
19187 (Box of 1000
.................. '/2"crown, 3/,,,,long
.................. '/2"crown, '/2" long
.................. '/2"crown, '/=" long
.................. '/="crown, 7/e"long
.................. '/2"crown, 7/,,,,long
.................. '/z"crown, 1" long
.................. '12"crown, 1" long
AIR SUPPLY LINE
Refer to Figure 1.
DANGER: Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, high-pressure
compressed gas or bottled gases as the power source for this
tool.The tool will explode and serious personal injury could
result.
• The air tool operates on compressed air at pressures from
60 to 100 PSI.
• Never connect the tool to air pressure which could poten-
tially exceed 200 PSi. Use only clean, dry, regulated air
within rated range as marked on tool.
Air Delivery Required: 0.85 SCFM @ 90 PSI
(30 shots per minute).
WARNING: Keep hands and body away from discharge area
of tool when connecting air supply. Always disconnect tool
from air supply when servicing or adjusting tool and when tool
is not in use.
Air operated tools require clean, dry, lubricated com-
pressed air to ensure top performance, low maintenance
and long life.
Dirt and abrasive materials present in all air lines will dam-
age tool O-rings, valves and cylinders.
Moisture will reduce tool performance and life if not
removed from compressed air.
• A filter-regulator-lubricator system is required and should be
located as close to tool as possible. A distance of less than
15 feet is recommended. Lubricator is not required for
oilless tools.
• Keep air filter clean. A dirty filter will reduce the air pressure
to the tool causing a reduction in power and efficiency.
The air supply system must be able to provide air pressure
of 60 to 100 pounds per square inch at tool.
• All hoses and pipes in the air supply system must be clean
and free of moisture and foreign particles. Hoses must be
rated for a maximum working pressure of 150 PSi or 150%
of maximum system pressure, whichever is greater.
• Do not mount swivel connector in air supply line.
The air pressure should be properly regulated.
• Different workpiece materials and different fastener lengths
will require different operating pressure.
• Be sure all connections in air supply system are sealed to
prevent air loss.
• Never connect a female quick-disconnect coupling to the
tool side of air line connection. A male, free-flow coupling
should be connected to the tool side of air line connection
(see Figure !).
WARNING: The female coupling provides a seal preventing
loss of compressed air from compressor tank when discon-
nected from male coupling. If connected to tool side of air
supply, the female coupling could seal a compressed air
charge in the tool which could discharge if the tool trigger is
actuated.
Male Connector
\
Female Connector
Figure 1 - Air Supply Line
LOADING
Refer to Figures 2, 3 & 4 (page 4).
WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply. Do not load tool
until you are ready to use it. Do not pull trigger or depress
contact trip while loading toot. Always load with nose of tool
pointing away from you and others. Always wear safety gog-
gles that comply with United States ANSi Z87.1.
NOTE: For best results, use Sears fasteners only.
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