Kobalt KB18 User Manual
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AB13532B
BRAD NAILER 18 GA
MODEL #KB18
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specications ......................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4
Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 7
No-Mar Pad .....................................................................................................................8
Connecting Tool to Air Supply .........................................................................................8
Loading Tool with Fasteners ...........................................................................................9
Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................... 10
Dry-Fire Lockout........................................................................................................... 10
Using Selectable Trigger .............................................................................................. 10
Fastener Drive Depth ................................................................................................... 12
Removing Fasteners from Tool .................................................................................... 13
Clearing a Jammed Fastener ....................................................................................... 13
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 15
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 15
Replacement Parts List ..................................................................................................... 16
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Pressure 70-120 PSI
Fastener Type 18 Gauge Brad Nails
Fastener Range 5/8 in. to 2-1/8 in.
Magazine Capacity 100 Brad Nails
Air Inlet 1/4 in. NPT
Weight 2.5 lbs.
Maximum Hose Pressure 120 PSI
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
B
C
D
E
G
H
I
L
J
F
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Drive Depth Adjustment 1
B Jam Release 1
C Workpiece Contact 1
D No-Mar Pad 2
E Magazine 1
F Construction Ruler 1
G Actuation Mode Selector 1
H Trigger 1
I Belt Hook 1
J Magazine Release 1
K Quick-Connect Swivel
1
Connector
L Eye Protection 1
K
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SAFETY INFORMATION
DEFINITIONS – SAFETY GUIDELINES
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to operate the product. If you have
any questions regarding the product or its use, please call customer service at 1-888-3KOBALT
(1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
• PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples are:
– Lead from lead-based paints
– Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
– Asbestos dust
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
• DUST PROTECTION: During operation, direct particles away from face and body. ALWAYS operate
tool in well-ventilated area and provide proper dust removal. Use a dust collection system whenever
possible. Exposure to dust may cause serious, permanent respiratory damage, and/or other injuries,
including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing dust and avoid
prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on skin may promote
absorption of harmful material. ALWAYS use properly tting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
• OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN WORK AREA SHOULD ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
– Wear appropriate eye protection. Always wear safety glasses with side shields, safety goggles
or a full face shield when needed. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Full face safety
shields are recommended for use over eyeglasses. Eye protection must comply with ANSI Z87.
See ANSI Z87.1 Eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3) for guidance.
– Wear appropriate apparel. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or other jewelry which could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip protective footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
– Wear appropriate face or dust mask when working with materials or in work areas likely
to contain or release dust. Use properly tting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
– Wear appropriate hearing protection. Noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss
under certain conditions and durations of use. To reduce risk of hearing loss, wear hearing
protection devices that comply with ANSI S12.6 (S3.19).
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
• Use only clean, dry air supply, with regulated air pressure. Set air pressure within specied
range, as specied on the tool.
• DO NOT use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool. Tool
will explode, causing injury or death.
• DO NOT use an air compressor that can exceed 200 PSI. Tool could explode, causing injury or death.
• Use proper hose coupling. The tool and air hose must have a hose coupling that allows all
pressure to be removed from the tool when coupling is disconnected. If an incorrect tting is used,
the tool can remain charged with air, allowing the tool to drive a fastener even after line has been
disconnected.
• ALWAYS disconnect air supply:
– Before making adjustments
– When servicing the tool
– When clearing a jam
– When tool is not in use
– When moving tool to a different work area
LOADING TOOL
• DO NOT load tool with fasteners with any operating controls activated.
• When loading tool:
– NEVER place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area.
– NEVER point tool toward self or others.
– DO NOT pull the primary or secondary triggers while loading tool.
WORK AREA
• DO NOT use tool in ammable environment.
• Maintain un-cluttered, well-lit and properly ventilated work area and a clean work surface.
Use dust collection systems when possible.
• Check hose for kinks, tangles or obstructions that might interfere with ladders, supports or
operator’s footing.
• DO NOT use tool while on an unstable ladder or support.
• Always carry tool by handle, not by the air hose.
• DO NOT carry tool holding trigger.
• DO NOT point tool toward self or others, even if magazine does not contain fasteners.
• Always assume that tool contains fasteners and pressurized air.
• Keep others at safe distance from the tool during operation.
• DO NOT allow children or untrained persons in work area.
• DO NOT leave tool unattended with air hose attached.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
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