Safety and Operating Instructions
for 2 in 1 Air Nailer/Stapler (NS15)
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Important:
Oil stapler BEFORE first use. See page 2.
Please read the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions BEFORE using your 2 in 1 Air
Nailer/Stapler (Stock # NS15).
Please save these instructions for future reference.
2 in 1 Air Nailer/Stapler (Stock # NS15):
Air
Exhaust
Depth/Safety
Adjuster
Nose
Door
Nose
Contact Safety Nose
Specications:
•Operating air pressure range: 80 -110 psi. 95 psi is
ideal.
• Nail Type: 16 gauge finishing nails
• Nail Length Range:3/4" to 2"
• Our nail stock #: NS44, NS45, NS46, NS47, NS48.
• Staple Type: 18 gauge narrow crown
• Staple crown width: 5.7 mm.
• Staple leg length range: 5/8" to 1 5/8".
•Our fastener stock #: NS40, NS41, NS42.
• Magazine capacity: 140 count 18 gauge staples or
110 count 16 gauge nails.
•Hose fitting:1/4" NPT Milton.
Other Features:
•Light weight (Approx. 3.85 lb.) for easy handling.
•Quick-release magazine latch for fast loading.
• Contact safety nose for safe operation.
• Adjustable nail or staple shooting depth.
• Quick release nosepiece to clear jams or debris.
Applications:
• Woodwork construction such as cornices, dustboards
with returns, fascia boards, headboards, furniture
assembly, trim installation, etc.
(Fastener
Discharge Area)
Trigger
Air Inlet
Magazine
Lever Release
Magazine
Lever
Fig. 1
Safety Instructions:
1. Read and understand all safety, operating and
maintenance instructions BEFORE using tool.
2. Do not use oxygen, flammable gas, or any other
type of gas as a power source. Use regulated,
filtered compressed air only.
3. Do not use gasoline or any other flammable liquid
to clean tool.
4. Do not exceed the maximum operating air pressure
of 110 psi.
5. Always disconnect tool from air supply before
loading fasteners, clearing a jam, servicing, or
adjusting, etc.
6. Always disconnect tool from air supply when not
in operation. Never leave tool unattended while
connected to air supply.
7. Do not carry tool by hose or move tool by pulling
hose. Keep hose away from heat, oil, solvents
and any sharp edges. Replace any damaged,
weak or worn hoses.
8. Do not use tool as a hammer. Do not drop or
throw tool. If the tool is dropped, stop using and
carefully examine any bent, cracked or broken
parts. Listen for air leaks. Do not use tool until
damaged parts are repaired.
9. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection
when using tool.
10. When connecting tool to air supply, only use
couplings that will release all air pressure from
tool when disconnected.
11. Do not point tool at yourself or at any other person.
Always assume that tool contains fasteners. Never
engage in horseplay.
12. Keep your hands or any part of your body away
from fastener discharging area (the nose) when
tool is connected to air supply.
13. Do not drive a fastener on top of other fasteners.
14. Do not touch trigger when connecting or
disconnecting tool to air supply.
15. Do not touch trigger when carrying tool while
connected to air supply.
16. Always keep firm footing when using tool.
17. Do not modify or disable contact safety.
18. Do not modify any part of tool.
19. Keep tool out of reach of children.
20. When not in use, replace air inlet cap.
The following Rowley Co. staples and nails fit the Air/Nailer Stapler (Stock # NS15):
Stock #
NS40 1"
NS41 1
Staples
NS42 1 1/2"
Length
1
/4"
Fasteners:
Nails
Stock # Length
NS44 1"
NS45 1 1/4"
NS46 1 1/2"
NS47 1 3/4"
NS48 2"
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Operating Instructions:
Read and understand all safety, operating and maintenance instructions BEFORE operating tool.
1) Setting Up Compressed Air Supply:
The following diagram shows a simple compressed air supply set-up.
Stapler/Nailer connects to filter with a coiled air hose. A straight hose connects filter to compressor. A coiled air hose
gives more freedom when using stapler and is safer when the tool is not in use. Quick couplers allow for easy
connection to and disconnection from stapler. Make sure all air hoses are rated with working pressure exceeding
200 psi. You can opt to use compressorʼs regulator to control air pressure and air flow.
The filter removes moisture and other impurities from the compressed air supply and protects the interior parts of the
stapler from rust and unnecessary wear. Fig. 2.
Quick
Coupler
Straight Hose
Coiled Hose
Filter
Air Compressor
Fig. 2
An in-line oiler and regulator is optimal and can be added as shown in Fig. 3.
The in-line oiler is a convenient way to provide oil to the tool. If an in-line oiler is installed, manual lubrication of the
stapler is not necessary. Check the oilerʼs oil level frequently. The air pressure regulator controls the operating
pressure in addition to compressorʼs regulator.
A separate regulator is especially useful when there are several tools connected to the same air compressor or when
the compressed air supply spans a long distance. Always install the air regulator as close to the tool as possible.
Regulator
In-line Oiler
(Optional)
Filter
Fig. 3
OIL
2) Lubricating the Tool:
Note: Tool requires lubrication before you use it for the rst time.
1. Make sure tool is not connected to air supply.
2. Turn tool so that air supply inlet faces up. Squeeze one drop of oil into inlet. Fig. 4.
3. Wipe off any excess oil at the cap air exhaust.
Note:
If tool is not connected to an in-line oiler, it needs to be lubricated regularly.
One drop of oil per week is sufficient for light use. Heavy usage may require daily
lubrication.
If tool is connected to an in-line oiler, manual lubrication is unnecessary.
Warning: Over-oiling can damage O-rings and cause air leakage.
Fig. 4
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3) Loading Fasteners:
Note: Nails and staples load differently!
1. We strongly suggest using staples and nails from
Rowley Co. See size chart on page 1.
2. Make sure tool is not connected to air supply.
3. Hold tool with nose pointing down. Slide the
magazine lever back until it locks in place. Fig. 5.
4. Load nails head up and point down into magazine.
Make sure pointed ends are resting on bottom of
magazine. Nails will be enclosed in channel. Fig. 6.
Load staples with staple legs pointed down. Only
one leg will reside in channel. Fig. 7.
5. Push latch release. Allow the lever to move forward
until it stops.
4) Operating Tool:
Caution: Always wear safety glasses.
1. Connect tool to air supply.
2. Regulate air pressure to 80 psi. Use lowest air
pressure needed to get desired fastener penetration.
Do not exceed maximum operating pressure of 110
psi.
3. Test the contact safety. Point the stapler nose away
from yourself, or any other person, and squeeze the
trigger. The stapler should not shoot. If it does,
discontinue use immediately!
4. Test fastener penetration by driving a few fasteners
into a piece of wood. Press down on the tool while
squeezing the trigger. If fasteners do not penetrate
properly, increase air pressure.
5. You may want to
further adjust the
staple penetrating
depth by turning
the staple-depth
adjusting screw.
See Fig. 8.
6. After use, always
disconnect
nailer/stapler from
air supply and
Depth
Adjusting
Screw
Fig. 8
unload fasteners.
Fig. 5
Insert nails
in slot.
Fig. 6
Insert staples
with one
leg in slot
Fig. 7
Troubleshooting
1) Clearing a Jam:
Caution: Always disconnect tool from air supply before
attempting to clear jams, service tool, etc.
1. Make sure tool is not
connected to air supply.
2. Lift red tab to release nose
latch. Lift door to reveal
nail channel. See Fig. 9.
3. Use needle-nose pliers to
grab jammed fasteners
and remove.
4. Close nose door. Push to
snap into place. Hook
latch into place. Check to
make sure tool is working
properly before continuing.
2) Improper nail/staple height:
If nails/staples do not sink deep enough:
1. Increase air pressure. Do not exceed 110 psi.
2. Turn the “Depth/Safety Adjusting Screw” clockwise
until proper nail/staple depth is obtained.
3. Press down firmly on tool just before squeezing
trigger.
4. Try using a shorter nail/staple length. Refer to size
chart on page 1.
If the nails/staples sink too deeply:
1. Reduce the air pressure. Do not drop below 80 psi.
2. Turn the “Depth/Safety Adjusting Screw” counterclockwise until proper depth is obtained.
If nailer/stapler will not “fire”:
1. Ensure air pressure is in the correct range (80 to
110 psi).
2. Turn the “Depth/Safety Adjusting Screw” counterclockwise until gun “fires”.
Red tab
Fig. 9
Tool Repair:
Contact
at 800-343-4542
Updated on 2/29/08
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