Apach RN-45E User manual

PNEUMATIC COIL NAILER
RN-45E / CN-50E
CN-57E / CN-565
CN-70E / CN-83E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE TOOL
IMPROPER USE OF THIS TOOL WILL RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

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PNEUMATIC COIL NAILER
RN-45E / CN-50E / CN-57E
CN-565 / CN-70E / CN-83E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INDEX
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................6
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM ....................................................................9
CONNECTION TO THE COMPRESSOR ...................................................9
TOOL OPERATION ..................................................................................10
TOOL MAINTENANCE.............................................................................13
STORING..................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING/REPAIRS .............................................................14
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE
TOOL.
IMPROPER USE OF THIS TOOL WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Do not attempt to operate
the tool until you read and understand all safety precautions
and manual instructions. Ensure to follow the warnings and
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or property
damage.
PRECAUTION AND INSTRUCTION ON USING THE TOOL
WEAR EYE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. Due to
possibility of a fastener flying up which caused by improper
operating of the tool, the user and/or operator must ensure
that suitable eye protection equipment is worn, such as
glasses or goggles. Eye protection equipment must conform
to the requirement of the American National Standards
Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side
protection.
WEAR EAR PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. High level of
noise may expose in some environments which can lead to
hearing damage. The employer and user should ensure that
any necessary hearing protection is provided and used by
the operator and others in the work area.
NEVER USE ANY POWER SOURCE OTHER THAN AIR
COMPRESSOR. Absolutely do not use oxygen,
combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for
the tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury.
NEVER EXCEED THE PROPER AIR PRESSURE RANGE.
Do not exceed maximum permissible operating pressure 8
bar (120 p.s.i.) as tool may cause injury. Never connect the
tool to air pressure which potentially exceeds 14 bar (200
p.s.i.) as the tool may burst.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP AWAY FROM A FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE.
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean the
tool. Never use the tool near a flammable substance. Vapor
in the tool will ignite by a spark as causing explosion.
NEVER USE A WRONG FITTING. Do not use a check
valve or any other fitting that allows air to remain in the tool
which will be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is
disconnected, possibly causing injury.
NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER ONLY IF INTENDING TO
DRIVE A FASTENER. If you do not intend to drive a
fastener into the work, never touch the trigger whenever
the air supply is connected to the tool. Avoid carrying
the tool with the trigger pulled.
NEVER POINT TOOL NOSE TOWARD YOURSELF AND
OTHER PERSONNEL. Ensure the tool nose is not pointed
toward people when connecting and disconnecting the air
source, loading and unloading the fasteners or similar
actions at all time.
NEVER DRIVE FASTENERS CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF
THE WORK. Do not drive fasteners near the edge of the
work which is likely to split and the fastener could fly free
and hit someone to cause injury.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER DRIVE FASTENER ON TOP OF OTHERS. Do not
drive fastener on top of other fasteners which fasteners may
be deflected possibly causing injury.
NEVER DRIVE FASTENER AT OVER STEEP ANGLE.
Do not drive fastener with the tool at an overly steep angle
as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause
injury.
NEVER CARRY THE TOOL BY HOSE. Never carry the tool
by the hose or pull the hose to move the tool. Only carry the
tool by the handle (grip).
KEEP AWAY YOUR HAND AND BODY FROM THE NOSE
OUTLET. Whenever loading or driving fasteners, never
place your hand or any part of body in nose outlet of the tool.
Keep away any part of your body to avoid dangerous caused
by mistake.
DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM AIR SUPPLY BEFORE
CLEARING JAMS, PERFORMING REPAIRS AND
DURING NON-OPERATION.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE EXTRA CARE WHEN EVALUATING PROBLEM
TOOLS.
UNLOADING THE FASTENERS AFTER FINISHING
WORK.
CHECK CONTACT ARM MECHANISM AND TRIGGER
FREQUENTLY.
NO HOSE PLAY, RESPECT THE TOOL AS A WORKING
IMPLEMENT, WORK SAFELY.
ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE TOOL CONTAINS
FASTENERS.
DO NOT USE THE TOOL AS A HAMMER.
ONLY USE THE TOOL FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS
DESIGNED
KEEP THE TOOL IN A DRY PLACE OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT MODIFY THE TOOL FROM THE ORIGINAL
DESIGN OR FUNCTION.

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SPECIFICATIONS
TOOLS
Model WEIGHT
HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH
LOADING
CAPACITY
RN-45E
2.6 kg
5.7 lb
283mm
11 1/8”
118mm
4 5/8”
269mm
10 5/8” 120 pcs
CN-50E
2.18 kg
4.8 lb
116mm
4 3/5”
275mm
10.8”
265mm
10.4” 400 pcs
CN-57E
2.5 kg
5.5 lb
285mm
11 7/32”
135mm
5 5/16”
285mm
11 7/32” 300-400 pcs
CN-565
2.68 kg
5.9 lb
320mm
12 3/5”
130mm
5”
280mm
11”
Wire: 250-400 pcs
Plastic sheet: 200 pcs
CN-70E
3.62 kg
7.96 lb
318mm
12 1/2”
125mm
4 7/8”
320mm
12 5/8” 225-300 pcs
CN-83E
3.7 kg
8.2 lb
349mm
13 3/4”
129mm
5 1/16”
313mm
12 5/16” 225-300 pcs
FASTENERS
Model NAIL LENGTH SHANK DIAMETER
RN-45E
19-45mm, 3/4~1 3/4” 3.05mm, .120”
CN-50E
25-50mm, 1~2” 2.1mm, .083”
CN-57E
25-57mm, 1~2 1/4” 2.1-2.3mm, .083”-.090”
CN-565
Wire: 45-65mm, 1 3/4~2 1/2”
Plastic sheet: 32-65mm, 1 1/4~2 1/2” 2.3-2.5mm, .090”-.099”
CN-70E
45-70mm, 1 3/4~2 3/4” 2.5-2.9mm, .099”-.113”
CN-83E
50-83mm, 2-3 1/4” 2.5-3.3mm, .099”-.131”

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SPECIFICATIONS
SHANK TYPE
SMOOTH RING SCREW
NAIL TIP TYPE
DIAMOND BLUNT DIAMOND BLUNT CHISEL
AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM
RECOMMENDED OPERATING
PRESSURE 70 ~ 100 p.s.i. 5 ~ 7 bar
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
OPERATING PRESSURE 120 p.s.i. / 8 bar DO NOT EXCEED!!
AIR CONSUMPTION 1.48 L at 90 p.s.i. (6bar) operating
pressure
AIR INLET AND FITTINGS N.P.T. 1/4” or 3/8” connector
P.T. 1/4” or 3/8” connector
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Goggles, Hex. Bar wrench,
Lubricant

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SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
NOISE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES
In accordance with EN12549:1999, Noise test code for fastener driving
tools, to determine and record these values.
A-weighted single-event sound pressure level: L
WA, 1S, d
=
RN-45E CN-50E CN-565 CN-57E CN-70E CN-83E
95.96dBA 95.56dBA 96.7dBA 94.84dBA 99.57dBA 101.20 dBA
A-weighted single-event surface sound pressure level:L
PA,1S, d
=
RN-45E CN-50E CN-565 CN-57E CN-70E CN-83E
89.12dBA 89.20dBA 88.7dBA 88.06dBA 90.56dBA 94.02dBA
!! At The Workplace, Always Wear Hearing Protection Equipment !!
VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC VALUES
In accordance with ISO 8662-11, Hand-held portable power tools -
Measurement of vibrations at the handle - Part II: Fastener driving tools, to
determine and record these values.
Weighted root mean square acceleration = 3.34m/s
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APPLICATIONS
Wooden pallets / boxes, Crates, Paneling, Decking, Sheathing, Fencing,
Siding
NAME OF PARTS
① Exhaust Port (cover)
② Cylinder Cap
③ Body
④ Nose
⑤ Contact Arm
⑥ Grip
⑦ Trigger
⑧Air Inlet
⑨ Magazine

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COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
USE 3-PIECE AIRSET (filter, regulator, oiler)
Oiler can provide oil circulation through tool. Filter can
remove liquid and impurities, which can rust or wear
internal parts of the tool.
Oil level in the oiler and the filter daily must be
checked and drained when necessary to increases the
efficiency and prolong the life of tool.
When the air pressure in the line system exceeds the
maximum permissible operating pressure for the tool, a
pressure reducing valve must additionally be fitted to the
safety valve in the downstream supply line.
Compressed air pipelines should be set as slanted line and
the air compressor should be the highest point. Easily
accessible water separators should be installed at the
lowest point.
CONNECTION TO THE COMPRESSOR
The following illustration shows the correct method of connecting the tool to
the compressed air system, which will increase the efficiency and life of the
tool.
For better performance, install a 3/8” quick connector with an inside
diameter of .315” on your tool and a 3/8” quick coupler on the air hose.

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TOOL OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
2. REFER TO “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS” IN THIS MANUAL TO
IDENTIFY THE OPERATING SYSTEM ON YOUR TOOL.
TOOL OPERATION CHECK
1. Disconnect the air supply from the tool.
2. Empty the magazine.
3. Check operation of the contact arm & trigger if moving
smoothly
4. Connect the air supply to the tool.
5. Depress the contact arm against the work-piece
without pulling the trigger. (The tool must not cycle)
6. Hold the tool clear of the work-piece. The contact arm
should return to its original position. Pull the trigger.
(The tool must not cycle)
7. Pull the trigger and contact arm against the work-piece.
(The tool must cycle)

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TOOL OPERATION
NAIL LOADING
Pull down door latch to swing door open.
Swing magazine cover open.
Move up or down the nail support by pull up and twist to
change setting.
The nail support should be adjusted correctly to the
position indicated in inches or millimeters inside magazine.
Place a coil of nails into the magazine. Uncoil nails to
reach the feed pawl, and place the second nail between
the teeth on the feed pawl. Ensure nail heads fit in slot on
the nose.
Swing magazine cover and door closed. Ensure the latch
engages.

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TOOL OPERATION
TEST OPERATION
Protect your eyes and ears. Wear Z87.1 safety glasses
with side shields. Wear hearing protection. Employers and
users are responsible for ensuring the user or anyone near
the tool wears this safety protection.
Add a few drops of lubricant, such as UNOCAL RX22, into
the air inlet. Install a quick connect fitting to the tool.
Connect the tool to an air compressor using a 3/8” I.D.
hose which has a rated working pressure exceeding
13.8bar (200 psi) and a female quick coupler.
Regulate the air pressure at 5 bar (70 psi) and connect the
air supply.
Check the operation of the safety yoke mechanism
following the instructions of
Load fasteners following the instruction of loading the tool.
Adjust for proper fastener penetration of wood by
regulating the air pressure as much as the lowest possible
according to the diameters and length of fastener and the
hardness of wood.

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TOOL MAINTENANCE
USE A 3-PIECE AIRSET
Failure to use a 3-piece airset allows the moisture and dirt inside
compressor to go through into the tool directly. Wear and rust may be
caused and perform poorly.
USE RECOMMEND OIL
Place 2 or 3 drops of spindle oil, UNOCAL RX22, into air inlet. If in-line oiler
is used, manual lubrication through the air is not required daily.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN DAILY OR BEFORE OPERATION
DRAIN AND CLEAN AIR LINE FILTER AND COMPRESSOR
KEEP LUBRICATOR FILLED IN AIR 3-PIECES SET
TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS AND KEEP CONTACT ARM MOVING
SMOOTHLY
STORING
(1) Keep the tool in a warm and dry area.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the tool for storing.
(4) All quality tools will eventually require serving or replacement
of parts because of wear from the normal use.

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Troubleshooting/Repairs
Serious injury could occur if followed problems happen. The
troubleshooting and/or repairs must be carried out only by the Apach
Co. LTD qualified specialists or an authorized service center only.
Problem Cause Repair
Slow to cycle Tool dry, lacks lubrication Use Air Tool Lubricant
Low air pressure Check air supply equipment
Exhaust port blocked Check bumper, head valve
spring, muffler
Dirt on driver assembly
Disassemble nose and
driver
to clean
Cylinder sleeve not seated Disassemble to correct
correctly on bottom bumper
Cap spring broken Replace cap spring
O-rings or seal worn or damaged
Replace O-rings or seal
Trigger assembly worn or Replace trigger assembly
damaged
Cycle failure Air supply unsuccessfully Check air supply equipment
Tool dry, lack of lubrication Use Air Tool Lubricant
Head valve piston stuck Disassemble, check and
lubricate
Cap spring broken Replace cap spring
Head valve O-rings worn or Replace O-rings
damaged

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Troubleshooting/Repairs
Problem Cause Repair
Air leaking at cap Loose screws Tighten and recheck
Seal or gasket worn or Replace gasket or seal
damaged
Head valve bumper worn or Replace bumper
damaged
Air leaking at nose Loose screws Tighten and recheck
Bumper worn or damaged Replace bumper
O-rings worn or damaged Replace O-rings
Air leaking at trigger Spring worn or damaged Replace spring
valve assembly
O-rings worn or damaged Replace O-rings
Fasteners jam in tool Fasteners bent or wires broken
Remove and use another
Fasteners specification wrong Use only recommended
fasteners
Loose magazine/nose screws Tighten all screws
Driver channel worn Replace nose/check door
Driver broken Replace driver
Fasteners skip Tool dry, lacks lubrication Use Air Tool Lubricant
Fasteners specification wrong Use only recommended
fasteners
Loose magazine nose screws Tighten all screws
Head cap gasket leaks air Tighten screws or replace
gasket
Low air pressure Check air supply system
Magazine dry or dirty Clean or lubricate

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Troubleshooting/Repairs
Problem Cause Repair
Fasteners skip Bumper worn or damaged Replace bumper
Dirt in driver channel Disassemble and clean
nose and driver
Quick connector leaks air Replace quick connect
fittings
Pusher spring damaged Replace spring
Piston O-ring worn or Replace O-ring, check driver
damaged
Trigger valve O-rings worn or
Replace O-rings
damaged
Driver broken Replace driver
Coil nailers
Fasteners jam or skip Feed piston dry
Lubricate in hole in feed
piston
cover
Nail support not set correctly
Set nail support for length of
nails
being used
Check Pawl binding Inspect pawl and spring
on door work freely
Feed piston O-rings worn or
Replace O
-
rings and check
bumper
damaged spring
Magazine worn Replace magazine

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Notes:

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