Clarke CONSN18LIC Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0717 ISS2
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
18V CORDLESS STAPLER/NAILER
MODEL NO: CONSN18LIC
PART NO: 6487058

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for the tacking of cardboard, insulating material,
fabrics, foils, leather and similar materials on surfaces of wood or materials
similar to wood.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. 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.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. 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.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, 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.
5. 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.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
WARNING: THE TERM “POWER TOOL” IN THE WARNINGS REFERS TO YOUR
MAINS-OPERATED (CORDED) POWER TOOL OR BATTERY-OPERATED
(CORDLESS) POWER TOOL.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
1. 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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
3. 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 finger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. 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.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. 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.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack 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.
4. 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.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's

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operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. 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.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained
STAPLER/NAILER SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the
stapler/nailer can result in unexpected firing of fasteners and personal
injury.
2. Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected
triggering will discharge the fastener causing an injury.
3. Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the
workpiece. If the tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener
may be deflected away from your target.
4. Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the
tool. While removing a jammed fastener, the tacker may be accidentally
activated if it is plugged in.
5. Do not use this stapler/nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not
designed for electric cable installation and may damage the insulation of
electric cables thereby causing electric shock or fire hazards.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS.
Read
manual
before use
Wear suitable
eye protection
Class II
appliance
Indoor Use
Only
Wear Hearing
Protection
Do not
immerse in
liquid
Isolation
transformer
Do not use
when on
scaffolding or
ladders
Do not
incinerate

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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
NOTE: New batteries must be charged before use.
1. Connect the battery charger to
the power supply.
• The green LED comes on.
2. Put the battery into the charger as
shown.
• The red LED comes on and the
green LED goes out.
• Charging takes approximately
45-60 minutes.
• When fully charged the green LED comes back on.
3. Disconnect the charger from the power supply.
FITTING THE BATTERY PACK
TO ATTACH THE BATTERY
1. Slide the battery into the stapler/
nailer until it clicks into position.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
1. Push and hold the release button
on the battery.
2. Remove the battery from the
stapler/nailer.
WARNING: THE BATTERY CAN BE WARM TO THE TOUCH WHEN REMOVED
FROM THE TOOL. ALWAYS LET THE BATTERY COOL DOWN BEFORE
RECHARGING. DO NOT RECHARGE A WARM BATTERY.

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BEFORE USE
PUT THE STAPLES OR NAILS INTO THE MAGAZINE
NOTE: Do not mix different sized fasteners, do not put both staples and
nails into the magazine at the same time.
1. Remove the battery from the
stapler/nailer
2. Push the release button and pull
out the magazine.
3. Put the nails/staples into the
magazine as shown.
• Staples: Put the top of the
staple against the top of the
magazine
• Nails: Put the bottom of the
nails at the bottom of the
magazine and flat against the
rear.
4. Close the magazine until it
engages with the release button.
5. Re-attach the battery.

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FASTENERS AVAILABLE FROM CLARKE STOCKISTS
USING THE STAPLER/NAILER
LED INDICATOR:
• Red LED flashes = the nails/
staples are jammed.
• Red LED on = low battery
• Green LED on = No nails/
staples, tool is in dry fire
protection.
• Green LED flashing = Overheat.
The tool can not fire in this
situation, return to work after it has cooled down.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
The depth adjustment wheel lets you
to correctly set the depth of the nail
heads.
1. Turn the depth adjustment wheel
to the left to increase the depth of
the nail/staple.
2. Turn the depth adjustment wheel
to the right to decrease the depth
of the nail/staple.
NAILS Part No STAPLES Part No
CL NAIL 20mm 18G 1.2 1800415 CL STAPLE TYPE90 19mm 1800431
CL NAIL 30mm 18G 1.2 1800417 CL STAPLE TYPE90 25mm 1800435
CL NAIL 35mm 18G 1.2 1800421 CL STAPLES TYPE90 32mm 1800436
CL NAIL 40mm 18G 1.2 1800423 CL STAPLES TYPE90 40mm 1800437
CL NAIL 50mm 18G 1.2 1800427

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FIRING MODES
ONE SHOT MODE
1. Set the firing mode switch to the
left (single firing).
• This mode is ideal for the
precision placement of the
fasteners
2. Push the safety yoke against the
work piece.
•Thesafetyyoke must be
pressed against the work piece
before you pull the trigger.
3. Pull the trigger to fire the staple or
nail.
4. Release the trigger and lift the tool
away from the workpiece.
5. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to fire the next staple or nail.
CONTACT FIRING MODE
1. Push the firing mode switch to
right (contact firing).
• This mode is ideal for quick
firing.
2. Pull the trigger, keep squeezing
and don't release it.
3. Push the safety yoke against the
work piece to fire the nail or
staple.
4. Keep squeezing the trigger and
lift the tool away from the
workpiece.
5. To fire the next staple or nail,
repeat step 3.
To prevent accidental firing, Do not
pull the trigger when the tool is not in use.

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TO CLEAR A JAM
1. Remove the battery from the
stapler/nailer.
2. Open the magazine.
3. Remove all staples/nails from the
magazine.
4. If a staple or nail is stuck, loosen
the hex screws shown with the
tools supplied.
5. Remove the jammed staples or
nails.
• Use pliers if necessary.
6. Sometimes after a jam, the driver
blade remains stuck and does not
return to its position, Take a flat
screwdriver and push it back into
place.
7. Re-tighten the hex screws.
8. Reload the stapler/nailer, install
the battery and continue.
WARNING: REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE STAPLER/NAILER BEFORE
CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICING OR MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DO NOT PULL THE TRIGGER UNTIL THE JAM HAS BEEN CLEARED.

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MAINTENANCE
• Use a clean dry cloth or brush to keep the stapler/nailer clean and
free of dirt. Do not use solvent or alcohol based cleaners as they
could damage the casing.
• There are no user serviceable parts on the stapler/nailer. If there is a
problem speak to your nearest CLARKE dealer.
• Do not open the casing, the guarantee will be void if the casing has
been opened or if the stapler/nailer has been tampered with.
• The use of parts other than CLARKE replacement parts may result in
safely hazards, decreased tool performance and will invalidate your
warranty.
WARNING: REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE STAPLER/NAILER BEFORE
CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICING OR MAINTENANCE

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SPECIFICATION
Input Voltage 18V DC
Max Firing Speed 100 Nails/min.
Maximum Magazine Capacity 100 Nails or 100 Staples
Nail Type 18 Gauge (F-Type) 20-50mm
Staple Type Type 90 19 - 40 mm
Dimensions 285 x 274 x 96 mm
Weight inc battery 2.9 kg
Activation Mode Full sequential actuation / contact
actuation
Noise Characteristic Values In Accordance With EN12549.
Sound Pressure: 80 dB(A)
Sound Power Measured LwA 91 dBLwA
Vibration Characteristic Values In
Accordance With ISO 8662-1 1: 1999
1.39 m/s2

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY