Milwaukee M18CN16GA-0C, M18CN16GS-0C, M18CN15GA-0C Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

WARNING

Cat. No.

M18CN16GA-0C
M18CN16GS-0C
M18CN15GA-0C

M18 FUEL™ FINISH NAILERS

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GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instruc­tions, illustrations and specifica-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,

re

and/or

serious

injury. Save

all

warnings

and in-

structions

for

future

reference. The term

"power

tool"

in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)

power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo

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spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

•

Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car

­rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk

of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces

the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under

the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch

on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. This enables better control of the power

tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can

be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore

tool safety principles. A careless action can cause

severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting

the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.

in accordance with these instructions, taking into

account the working conditions and the work to be

performed. Use of the power tool for operations different

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and

grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specied by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of injury and re.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can

make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause

burns or a re.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,

additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit

unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.

• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or

excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature

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above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge

the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging im

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properly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

maintained.

• Never service damaged battery packs. Service

of battery packs should only be performed by the

manufacturer or authorised service providers.

NAILER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.

Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected

ring of fasteners and personal injury.

• Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone

nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the fas

-

tener causing an injury.

•

Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed

rmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in con

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tact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected
away from your target.

•

Disconnect the tool from the power source when
the fastener jams in the tool. While removing a

jammed fastener, the nailer may be accidentally acti

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vated if it is plugged in.

•

Use caution while removing a jammed fastener.

The mechanism may be under compression and the
fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting

to free a jammed condition.

• Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical

cables. It is not designed for electric cable installa

-

tion and may damage the insulation of electric cables

thereby causing electric shock or

re hazards.

•Prior to each use, check workpiece contact and
trigger for correct operation. Do not disassemble or

clamp parts of the workpiece contact, trigger, or driv

-

ing mechanism. This will cause unexpected actuation,
resulting in serious injury.

•Do not engage in horseplay. The discharged fasten

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ers are projectiles capable of causing serious injury.

•Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause

the tool operating controls to become inoperable.
This will cause unexpected

actuation,

resulting in

serious injury.

•Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool oper

-

ating controls is inoperable, disconnected, altered,

or not working properly. This will cause unexpected

actuation, resulting in serious injury

.

•Always

keep

hands

and

body

away

from

discharge

area of the tool. Never

attempt

to

clear a jammed

workpiece

contact

by

grasping

the discharge area of

the

tool.

Fasteners

discharged

from

tool can cause

serious injury if they contact hands or body.

•Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the
workpiece. Fasteners can slip off corners and edges

or penetrate through thin material, making them pro

-

jectiles capable of causing serious injury.

•Use the tool only for the intended purpose. Do not

abuse the tool. Do not use as a hammer, stamp or en

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grave information onto parts, drop or impact the tool or

otherwise apply excess force to the tool in use. Do not
mount

the tool to stands or modify it for stationary use.

•

Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE® service facility for a replacement.

•

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to

lter out microscopic particles.

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Solid Light -

Single Sequential Actuation
Flashing Light -

Contact (Bump) Actuation

Read Operator's Manual

Wear Eye Protection

Keep Hands Away

•

WARNING

The power tool is under high
pressure and the striker has been

lifted to the ready-to-fire position. If a battery is placed
on the power tool and the trigger and workpiece
contact are actuated, the tool could fire.

Additional safety warnings

SPECIFICATIONS

Volts ............................................................. 18 DC

Battery Type .................................................M18™

Charger Type ...............................................M18™

Cat. No....... M18CN16GS-0C

16 Ga Straight Finish Nailer

Fastener Length ............................ min. 19mm (0.75")

............................ max. 63mm (2.5")

Fastener Length ............................ min. 31mm (1.25")

............................ max. 63mm (2.5")

Collation Angle ......................................................... 0°

Fastener Size (Diameter) ................... 16 Ga / 1.6 mm

Magazine Capacity ........................................110 nails

Cat. No ........M18CN16GA-0C

16 Ga Angled Finish Nailer

Collation Angle ....................................................... 20°

Fastener Size (Diameter) ................... 16 Ga / 1.6 mm

Magazine Capacity ....................................... 110 nails

Fastener Length ............................ min. 32mm (1.25")

............................ max. 63mm (2.5")

Cat. No ........M18CN15GA-0C

15 Ga Angled Finish Nailer

Collation Angle ....................................................... 34°

Fastener Size (Diameter) ................... 15 Ga / 1.8 mm

Magazine Capacity ....................................... 110 nails