Craftsman 351181770 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

15 Gauge 11/,-21/2" Length

IN-LINE ANGLE FINISH NAILER Model No.

351.181770

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

21202.00 Draft (08/18/03)

• Safety

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• EspaSol

Warranty ......................................... 2

Safety Rules ...................................... 2

Operation ...................................... 3-6

Maintenance ..................................... 6

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

Parts Illustration and List .......................... 8-9

Espa_ol ...................................... 10-16

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If this 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 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.

• 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, possibly causing

injury.

• When loading tool: Do not pull trigger or depress contact

trip; Do not point the tool 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.

@Sears, Roebuck and Co. 2

DESCRIPTION

The Craftsman 15 Gauge In-line Angle Finish Nailer drives nails from 1%" to 2%" long. Magazine is angled at 32 ° for nail- ing in tight spots. Lightweight cast magnesium body with tex- tured finish and professional cushioned grip minimizes operator fatigue. Large capacity, rear loading magazine makes loading easy. Safety feature disables tool unless contact trip is pressed against workpiece. Tapered nosepiece provides operator with greater visibility for precise fastener placement. Quick release nose cover allows easy access to jammed fasteners. Adjustment knob controls depth of fastener. Air deflector can be adjusted to any direction. The 15 Gauge Finish Nailer is excellent for interior and exterior trim work, door and window manufacturing, furniture making and cabinetry.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity .............................. 100 finish nails

Nail diameter ................. 15 Gauge (.068" to .072")

Nail lengths ............................... 1_/4to 2W'

Operating pressure ...................... 70 to 110 PSI

Air inlet .................................... W' N.RT.

Length ....................................... 13W'

Height ........................................ 12W'

Width ......................................... 3W'

Weight ..................................... 4.4 Ibs.

FINISH NAILS

18348 (Box of 4000) ........ 15 gauge finish nails, 1_/2'' long

19193 (Box of 1000) ........ 15 gauge finish nails, 1W' long

18349 (Box of 4000) ......... 15 gauge finish nails, 2" long

19194 (Box of 1000) ......... 15 gauge finish nails, 2" long

18355 (Box of 3000) ........ 15 gauge finish nails, 2W' long

19195 (Box of 1000) ........ 15 gauge finish nails, 2W' 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

70 to 110 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: 1.41 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 70 to 110 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

Female 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

until you are ready to use it. Do not pull trigger or depress contact trip while loading tool. 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.

* Insertonenailstripintotheslotlocatedontheendofthe

magazine.Feedstrippastnailstop(seeFigure2).

ure 2 - Insert Nail Strip

• Slide nail strip towards the front of the magazine until the nail strip is in the nose (see Figure 3).

NAILING OPERATION Refer to Figures 5-11 (pages 4, 5 and 6).

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not use this tool without safety warning

label. If label is missing, damaged or unreadable, contact Sears to obtain a new label.

WARNING: Never operate tool unless contact trip is in con-

tact with workpiece. Do not operate tool without fasteners or damage to tool may result. Never fire fasteners into the air because fasteners may injure operator or others and damage to tool may result.

• Perform "Safety Mechanism Check" as described in the Maintenance section (see page 6) prior to first use of tool and on a daily basis thereafter.

• The tool is equipped with a rotating switch that can be set

to rapid-fire or single-fire mode (see Figure 5). When the

switch is set to single-fire mode, the tool will not drive a second fastener until the trigger is fully released and pulled again.

• When the switch is rotated to rapid-fire mode, the tool can drive fasteners continuously. A fastener will be fired each

time the contact trip is pressed against the workpiece, as

long as the trigger is maintained in the pulled position.

Figure 3 - Slide Nail Strip Forward

Grasp the pusher housing and pull it back until the pusher is completely behind the nail strip. Then release the pusher housing. The housing will travel forward and the pusher will apply pressure to the nail strip, pushing it into the driving mechanism (see Figure 4).

Pusher

Figure 4 - Pull Pusher Housing Back and Release

Figure 5 - Push and Rotate Switch to Select

Operation Mode

SINGLE-FIRE OPERATION:

• The air tool is equipped with a contact trip safety mecha- nism that disables tool unless contact trip is pushed against work. To drive a fastener hold body firmly and press contact trip on workpiece where fastener is to be applied. Pull trigger to drive fastener into workpiece. To fire a second fastener lift the tool from the workpiece, release

the trigger and then repeat the above sequence.

RAPID-FIRE OPERATION:

• The tool can also be operated by holding trigger depressed and pushing contact trip against workpiece. A

fastener will be driven each time the contact trip is pushed

against the workpiece. This operating procedure provides rapid-fire fastener driving. Never operate tool unless con-

tact trip is in contact with workpiece.

WARNING: All air power fastening tools recoil when operat-

ed. This recoil is caused by rapid driving of the fastener. Tool may bounce from recoil causing a second unwanted fastener to be driven. Reduce tool bounce by holding tool firmly in hand and pressing tool gently against workpiece. Let the tool do the work. This will allow recoil of tool to bounce tool away from workpiece preventing the driving of second fastener.

CONTACT TRIP ADJUSTMENT The contact trip may be adjusted up or down to vary the

depth of the fastener in the workpiece. To adjust, rotate depth control knob (see Figure 6) to raise or lower contract trip to desired setting.

Depth Control

Knob

Figure 6 - Setting Depth Control

CONTACT TRIP PAD The tool is equipped with a contact trip pad (see Figure 7)

that prevents marring of finished surfaces by the contact trip during normal operation.

CONTACT TRIP PAD STORAGE Pad can be removed and stored on the storage sleeve

located on the magazine. Hex wrench is also stored on the magazine (see Figure 8).

Hex

Wrench

Pad

Figure 8 - Storing Contact Trip Pad and Wrench

CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER Refer to Figures 9 and 10 (pages 5 and 6).

WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before attempt-

ing to clear jammed fasteners.

• Pull pusher housing back until pusher is clear of nails. Then depress latch and allow housing to slide to the front of the magazine (see Figure 9).

• Slide nail strip back and remove from magazine.

WARNING: Fasteners are under spring pressure and may

shoot out of magazine.

Figure 7 - Contact Trip Pad

Pusher

Housing

Figure 9 - Release Tension from Nail Strip

• Graspnosecoveronbothsidesandpulloutwarduntilpin disengagesfromlatch.Thenpullupwardsothatfastener

guideplateswingsawayfrommagazine(seeFigure10).

• Uselongnoseplierstoremovethejammedfastener.

• Closefastenerguideplate,hookpinintolatchandsnap nosecoverclosed.

Nose

Fastener Guide

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

CAUTION: Do not store in cold environment. Frost or ice

could form inside tool affecting operation and damaging tool. Use a cold temperature lubricant, such as ethylene glycol, when operating tool in freezing temperatures.

Refer to Figure 12 (page 8).

LUBRICATION Lubricate tool daily with quality air tool oil. If no air line lubri-

cator is used, place five or six drops of oil into air inlet cap (Figure 12, Key No. 60).

MAGAZINE AND PISTON-RAM

• Keep magazine and nose of tool clean and free of any dirt, lint or abrasive particles.

The tip of the ram (Fig. 12, No. 16) can become dented or rounded over time.

• Square off the tip of the ram with a clean, fine hand file to extend the life of the ram and tool. Fastener firing will be

more consistent if the ram tip is kept clean and square.

Figure 10 -Clearing a Jammed Fastener

EXHAUST DEFLECTOR

• Exhaust deflector can be positioned to point in any direc- tion (full 360 ° movement). Reposition deflector by grasping

firmly and rotating to the desired position (see Figure 11.)

Exhaust Deflector

Figure 11 - Exhaust Deflector Adjustment

OPERATING PRESSURE

• Use only enough air pressure to perform the operation. Air pressure in excess of that which is required will make the

operation inefficient and may cause premature wear or damage to the tool.

• Determine minimum air pressure required by driving some test fasteners into the workpiece. Set air pressure so that

test fasteners are driven down flush with the work surface. Fasteners driven too deep may damage workpiece.

SAFETY MECHANISM CHECK inspect contact trip safety mechanism daily for proper opera-

tion. Do not operate tool if mechanism is not operating properly.

With the red push-button switch in the rapid-fire mode, per- form the following procedures to test safety mechanism:

• Leave trigger untouched while pushing contact trip into workpiece. Tool must not fire.

• Pull trigger while contact trip is clear of work and pointed

away from operator and others. Tool must not fire.

• Depress and hold trigger. Push contact trip against work where fastener is needed. The tool should drive only one fastener each time the contact trip is pushed against workpiece.

If contact trip mechanism does not operate properly, repair tool immediately through Sears Service Center.

Replace any damaged or missing parts. Use the parts list to order parts.

REBUILD KITS Rebuild kits are available as spare parts, (see page 9). Tools

should be rebuilt if tool fails to operate properly after extended use. See troubleshooting to determine required replacement

parts. Disconnect tool from air supply before attempting repair

or adjustment. NOTE: When replacing O-rings or cylinder, lubricate with

grease before assembly.

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