Craftsman 351.181730 User Manual
Operator's Manual
18 Gauge
3/8- 13/8"Length
BRAD NAILER
Model No.
351.181730
CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before First Use
of this Product. Keep this
manual with tool.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears,com/craftsman
20347.01 Draft (04/30/03)
• Safety
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espahol
Warranty ......................................... 2
Safety Rules ...................................... 2
Operation ...................................... 3-5
Maintenance .................................... 5-6
Troubleshooting ................................... 7
Parts Illustration and List .......................... 8-9
Espa_ol ...................................... 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.
Ifthis 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 the tool to air pressure whichcould poten-
tially exceed 200 psi, 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, possibly causing 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, possiblycausing
injury,
When loadingtool: Do not pull trigger or depress contact
trip; Do not point the toot at yourself or others; Do not
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, performing 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 tool out of reach of children and other untrained
persons.
© Seam, Roebuck and Co. 2
DESCRIPTION
The Craftsman 18 Gauge Brad Nailer drives brads from ¾" to
13/8" long. OUless design eliminates daily oiling and oil stains
on workpiece. Die cast magnesium body with textured rubber
grip minimizes operator fatigue. Large capacity, side loading
magazine with positive, quick action latch makes loading easy.
Nailer 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 fastener placement. Rigid nose-
piece reduces jamming. The 18 Gauge Brad Nailer is excellent
for molding, furniture making, and picture framing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity .............................. 100 brad nails
Nail size ...................... 18 gauge (.049" x .040")
Nail lengths ................................ 3/,to 13/,"
Operating pressure ........................ 60-100 PSI
Air inlet ................................... '/," N.P.T.
Length ....................................... 9"/_6"
Height ........................................ 73/."
Width ........................................ 23/,o"
Weight ..................................... 2.7 Ibs.
BRAD NAILS
18340
Box of 5000) ......... 18 gauge brad nails, 3/,/,long
18341
Box of 5000) ......... 18 gauge brad nails, %" long
19171
Box of 1000) ......... 18 gauge brad nails, %" long
18342
Box of 5000) .......... 18 gauge brad nails, 1" long
19172
Box of 1000) .......... 18 gauge brad nails, 1" long
18343
Box of 5000) ........ 18 gauge brad nails, 1V," long
19173
Box of 1000) ........ 18 gauge brad nails, 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 injurycould
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 toolwhen connecting air supply,Always disconnect tool
from air supply when servicing or adjustingtool 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
damage 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 sbouId 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 1).
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
Figure I - Air Supply Line
LOADING
Refer to Figures 2, 3 & 4 (page 4).
WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply.Do not load tool
untilyou are ready to use it. Do notpull trigger or depress
contacttrip while loading tool. Always loadwith noseof tool
pointingaway 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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