PROPOINT 18 GAUGE AIR BRAD NAILER User manual

User Manual
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User Manual
BRAD NAILER
18 GAUGE AIR
SPECIFICATIONS
Nail capacity 100 pieces
Nail length 5/8 to 2 in.
Fastener size 18 Gauge
Operating pressure 60 to 100 PSI
Max pressure 120 PSI
Air consumption 1 CFM @ 90 PSI
Air inlet 1/4 in. NPT
This line of super duty brad nailer has a lightweight magnesium body, meaning less fatigue
for users.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or personal injury. Keep this manual for the
safety warnings and precautions, operating, inspection and maintenance instructions. When using
this tool, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and/
or damage to the equipment. Note that when this manual refers to a part number, it refers to the
parts list included.
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Operate in a safe work environment. Do not use in damp or wet locations. Do not expose to rain.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children, bystanders and visitors away from the work area. Distraction can cause you to lose
control. Do not let them handle tools, hoses or extension cords. No one should be in the work
area if they are not wearing suitable protective equipment.
4. Store unused equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to prevent
rust. Always lock up tools and keep them out of reach of children.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Dress properly, wear protective equipment. Use eye, face, head, breathing and ear protection.
Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles, which must provide both frontal and
side protection. Protect your hands with suitable gloves. Wear a full face shield if your work
creates metal filings or wood chips. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when
working around metal, wood and chemical dusts and mists. Wear ANSI approved earplugs.
Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working. Wear steel toed boots to prevent injury from falling objects.
2. Do not over reach; keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
3. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as they can be caught in moving parts. Tie back
long hair. These can be caught in moving parts, resulting in damage to the tool and/or
serious injury.
4. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense. Do not operate any
machine or tool when you are tired, under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
5. Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the work piece to a stable
platform. Holding the work piece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not point the tool at yourself, or others. Keep hands, and any other body parts away from
the nosepiece, this will help prevent injury.
2. Do not drive a fastener on top of a previously nailed fastener, or the fastener can ricochet
causing personal injury.
3. Do not drive any fasteners close to the edge of the work piece. The work piece could split
allowing a fastener to fly free or ricochet, causing personal injury.
4. Make sure the correct fasteners are being used, as specified.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. The tool will perform better and more safely at the task
for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool or use for a purpose for which it was
not designed.
2. Securely hold this tool using both hands. Using tools with only one hand can result in
loss of control.
3. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and in good condition for a better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating, reloading and changing accessories.
Inspect tool fittings, alignment and hoses periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired
by an authorized technician or replaced. The handle must be kept clean, dry and free from
oil and grease at all times. A properly maintained tool reduces the risk of binding and is
easier to control.
4. Avoid unintentional starts. Be sure that the trigger is in neutral or OFF position when not in
use and before connecting it to any air source. Do not carry the tool with fingers near or on
the trigger.
5. Only use the lubricants supplied with the tool or specified by the manufacturer. Other
lubricants may not be suitable and may damage the tool or even make the tool explode.
6. When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of lubricant to the steel parts to
avoid rust.
7. Maintain the label and name plate on the tool. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto for a replacement.

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AIR SOURCE
1. Disconnect air supply. Disconnect tools
from air pressure source when not in use,
before cleaning, servicing or changing a
piece or accessory. After disconnecting,
discharge any residual air pressure.
2. Do not use tools if the trigger switch does
not function properly. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the ON/OFF switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Use proper size and type of air pressure
line and fittings. The recommended air line
for a tool with a 1/4 in. inlet is 3/8 in. I.D.
4. Always verify prior to using a tool that the
air source has been adjusted to the rated
air pressure or within the rated air-pressure
range. Over pressurizing a tool may cause
bursting, abnormal operation, breakage of
the tool or serious injury to persons. Use
only clean, dry, regulated compressed air at
the rated range as marked on the tool.
5. Never use pure oxygen, carbon dioxide,
combustible gases or any bottled gas as an air source for a tool. Such gases are capable of
causing an explosion and serious injury to persons. Do not use an air source besides an air
compressor to power this tool.
6. Always use an air regulator, an in-line filter and a moisture trap in your compressed air
system. These accessories will increase the tool’s life and keeps the tool in good working
condition. See the diagram above for recommended components of an air line.
7. Drain the air tank daily. Water in the air line will damage the tool.
8. Clean air inlet filter weekly.
9. Avoid using an unnecessarily long air hose. Avoid using too long of an air hose. The
longer the hose, the lower the pressure will be at the end of the hose, to the point that
it may not meet the minimum required for the tool. As well, a longer hose can become a
tripping hazard.
10. Keep hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Check hose for wear, and make certain that
all connections are secure.
11. Always carry a tool by its handle, never carry the tool by the air hose.
12. Line pressure should be increased to compensate for unusually long air hoses (over 8
metres). The hose diameter should be 3/8 in. l.D.
13. Air tool CFM consumption ratings are based upon a 25% duty cycle. If you require continuous
duty, a larger compressor will be required (eg. 4.0 CFM tool at continuous duty requires 16.0
CFM to function at maximum torque).
AIR SOURCE INSTALLATION
1. Set the air pressure regulator on the air compressor to 90 PSI. Do not exceed the tool’s
recommended air pressure. Excess pressure could result in damage to the tool, to your work
piece or serious injury.
2. Prepare a standard 1/4 in. air connector for use with your tool. Wrap the threaded portion of
the air connector with thread tape. Attach it to the tool’s air inlet. Tighten securely.
3. Attach a standard quick connector to the air source’s hose. Attach the air hose to the tool.
NOTICE! If you are not using an in-line oiler, add a few drops of air tool oil in the tool’s air inlet before
use. In the same manner, add a few drops after every hour of use.
4. Check the air line and its connections for air leaks. Do not use this tool until you have
repaired all air leaks.

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WARNING! Turn off the air compressor, disconnect the air pressure hose and discharge any residual
pressure inside the tool before changing accessories or making any adjustments to the tool. Failure to do
so could result in severe injury, tool or property damage.
LUBRICATION
1. All air tools are packed in grease to prevent corrosion of internal parts during shipping and
storage. We recommend you clean this out to have optimum performance from your new air
tool. Add a generous amount of air tool oil in the air inlet, and then run the tool under no load
until exhaust is clear to remove packing grease. For future maintenance, add only one or two
drops of oil daily.
2. It is very important that the tool be properly lubricated. Without proper lubrication, the tool
will not work properly and parts will wear prematurely. Manually dropping a drop or two of
air tool oil once a day into the tool’s male connector is better than using an automatic in-line
lubricator, which should only be required when there are multiple users of the same tool.
3. Keep the air line lubricator filled and correctly adjusted. The in-line lubricator should be
regularly checked and filled with air tool oil. Proper adjustment of the in-line lubricator is
performed by placing a sheet of paper next to the exhaust ports and holding the throttle
open approximately 30 seconds. The lubricator is properly set when a light stain of oil
collects on the paper. Excessive amounts of oil should be avoided.
4. Air tool oil is the only recommended lubricant for use in all air tools. Do not try to use
other types of lubricants to oil your tools. Using the wrong lubricant will cause premature
tool failure and / or loss of power. Use only recommended lubricants, specially made for
pneumatic applications. Substitutes may harm the rubber compounds in the tool’s O-rings
and other rubber parts.
5. Oiling your air tool regularly is important, but it is also important not to over oil your air tool.
Over oiling can cause premature tool failure. Your tool may not be ruined, but it will begin
to experience loss of power that will continually get worse until it no longer works. The tool
then has to be taken apart and cleaned of excess oil.
6. In the event that it becomes necessary to store the tool for an extended period of time
(overnight, weekend, etc.), it should receive a generous amount of lubrication at that
time. The tool should be run for approximately 30 seconds to ensure oil has been evenly
distributed throughout the tool. The tool should be stored in a clean and dry environment.
NOTICE! NEVER use a penetrating oil to lubricate the tool. Penetrating oil may act as a solvent
that will break down the grease and cause the tool to seize up.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the parts and accessories from the box.
2. Make sure that all items listed in the parts lists are included.
3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
4. Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the tool.
WARNING! If any part is missing, do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.