Skil PWRCORE 20 NA1800B-00 User manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
ADVERTENCIA : Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender
el Manual del operador antes de utilizar este producto. Guarde estas instrucciones para
consultarlas en caso sea necesario.
Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente
20V Brushless 18GA Nailer
Cloueur 18GA de 20 V sans balais
Clavadora de 18 GA de 20 V sin escobillas
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: NA1800B-00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings ...............................3
Nailer Safety Warnings ...........................................5
Symbols .......................................................7
Get To Know Your Nailer.........................................11
Specications .................................................11
Operating Instructions ..........................................12
Maintenance...................................................18
Troubleshooting ...............................................19
Limited Warranty of Skil Consumer Tools ..........................20
WARNING Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose
you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to
cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for
personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warning.ca.gov/wood.
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
– Lead from lead-based paints.
– Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
– Work in a well-ventilated area.
– Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
– Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications
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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 atmospheres, 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 carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increased 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 a 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 dust mask, non-skid safely 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 energizing 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.

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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 safely 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.

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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 265°F (130°C) 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 improperly 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 authorized 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 fasteners causing an injury.
• Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed rmly against the workpiece. If the
tool is not in contact with the workpiece, the fasteners may be deected 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 activated 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
installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock
or re hazards.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where
the nail may contact hidden wiring. Nails contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications
and limitations, as well as the specic potential hazards related to this power tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or serious injury.
• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Eye protection which conforms to ANSI specications and provides protection
against ying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by
the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this
tool. Eye protection is required to guard against ying fasteners and debris, which could
cause severe eye injury.
• The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
that provide protection against ying particles both from the front and side. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
• Additional safety protection will be required in some environments. For example, the
working area may include exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing damage. The
employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided and used
by the operator and others in the work area. Some environments will require the use of

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head protection equipment. When required, the employer and user must ensure that head
protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1-1997 is used.
• Keep ngers away from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental ring.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your
battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, re, or serious personal injury.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near re or heat. This will reduce the risk of
explosion and possibly injury.
• Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge fasteners into open air.
• Use the tool only for the purpose for which it was designed.
• Use only the nails recommended for this tool. Use of the wrong nails could result in poor
nail feeding, jammed nails, and nails leaving the tool at erratic angles. If nails are not feeding
smoothly and properly, discontinue their use immediately. Jammed and improperly feeding
nails could result in serious personal injury.
• Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a nail to be directed toward anything
other than the workpiece.
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Always carry the tool by the handle.
• Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval
from the manufacturer.
• Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to
yourself and others.
• Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact in an actuated position.
• Never leave tool unattended if the battery is installed.
• Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning label.
• Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control
and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

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SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s
Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and more safely.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Wh Watt-hours Battery capacity
Ah Ampere-Hours Battery capacity
ØDiameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
nRated speed Maximum attainable speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocation
per minute (rpm) Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,…
I,II,III, Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings. Higher
number means greater speed
Innitely variable selector
with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current (AC) Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current (DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
(AC / DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Class II tool Designates Double Insulated Construction
tools.
Keep Hands Away Keep hands and body away from the
discharge area of the tool.
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program

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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when operating this product.

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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certication information may be used on
your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols
will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
Symbol Designation/Explanation
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican
Standards.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR NAILER
20V Brushless 18GA Nailer
Fig. 1
Workpiece Contact
18GA Nails
Hex Key
No-mar Pad
Scale
Nail Indicator
Windows
Jam Release Latch
Tool-free Jam Release LED Work
Lights
Trigger Switch
Handle
Mode Selector
Switch
Depth
Adjustment Dial
Spare No-mar
Pad
No-mar Pad
Storage
Magazine-release Button
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated voltage 20 V d.c
Nail Type 18GA (18 Gauge)
Magazine Capacity Up to 105 pcs
Brad Nail Length 5/8" to 2-1/8"(16–54 mm)
Nailer Speed Up to 120 shots/min
Firing Mode Selectable: Sequential or Contact (Bump) Actuation
Recommended working temperature 14–104°F (-10–40°C)
Recommended storage temperature 32–104°F (0–40°C)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
uid or allow a uid to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short
circuit.
WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until
the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modication
is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or performing maintenance.
WARNING Do not use this 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 re hazards.
This cordless nailer must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
Battery Pack Charger
2.0Ah 2.5Ah 4.0Ah 5.0Ah
SKIL BY519701
SKIL BY519702
SKIL BY5100B-00
SKIL
BY519703 SKIL
BY519601 SKIL BY519603 SKIL SC535801 SKIL QC536001
NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
To Attach/Detach Battery Pack
(Fig. 2)
To attach the battery pack:
Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the
grooves on the tool, and then slide the battery
pack onto the tool.
To detach the battery pack:
Depress the battery-release button, located
on the front of the battery pack, to release the
battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and
remove it from the tool.
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the
tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery
pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and that the latches snap into place properly.
Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
Fig. 2
Attach
Battery-
Release
Button
Detach

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To attach belt clip (Fig. 3)
The belt clip can be installed on the left or
right side of the nailer, depending on operator
preference.
a. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
b. Align the belt clip and the screw hole on the
right or left side of the nailer.
c. Use the smaller hex key (included) to
tighten the screw securely.
No-mar pad (Fig. 4)
WARNING Remove the battery pack
from the tool before
removing or replacing the no-mar pad.
Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
The no-mar pad attached to the nose of the
tool helps prevent marring and denting when
working with softer woods.
a. Remove the battery.
b. Remove the used pad by pulling it away
from the nose.
c. To replace the pad, t it into place over the
nose and push up to reseat.
On-board storage for the pad is located on the magazine of the tool. A spare no-mar pad is
provided in the on-board storage area.
Fig. 3
Belt Clip
Screw for Belt Clip
Fig. 4
No-mar Pad
Spare No-mar Pad
No-mar Pad Storage

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Loading / Removing Brad Nails
WARNING Keep the tool pointed
away from yourself and
others when loading nails. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING Use only the nails
recommended for use
with this tool. The use of any other nails can
result in tool malfunction, leading to serious
injuries.
WARNING Never load nails with the
workpiece contact or
trigger activated. Doing so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
To Load Brad Nails (Fig. 5a & 5b)
a. Remove the battery pack from the tool, if
attached.
b. With the nose of the tool pointed away from
you, squeeze the magazine release button
located at the rear of the magazine and
slide the magazine open.
c. Place brad nails in the channel with nail tips
pointing left and resting on the left side of
the channel.
d. Push the magazine closed until it securely
snaps into place.
e. Make sure that the magazine is securely
locked in place.
f. Reattach the battery and restart the nailer by pressing the trigger switch.
NOTE: You can observe the number of remaining nails through the nail indicator windows and
load more nails as needed.
To Remove Brad Nails
a. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
b. Squeeze the magazine release button located at the rear of the magazine and slide the
magazine open.
c. Remove the nails.
d. Close the magazine and make sure that it is securely locked in place.
1
2
Fig. 5a
Nail Indicator
Windows
Magazine-release
Button
4
3
Fig. 5b
Nails
Magazine

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Depth of Drive Adjustment (Fig. 6)
It is advisable to test the depth of drive on a
scrap workpiece to determine the required depth
for the application.
Harder materials and longer nails will require
more force to drive the nail.
WARNING Always point the nailer
away from yourself and
others when making adjustments. Failure to
do so may cause serious injury.
a. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
b. Rotate the depth adjustment dial to adjust
the depth as indicated by the depth arrow.
c. Reattach the battery pack.
d. Drive a test nail after each adjustment until the desired depth is set.
Driving Brad Nails
WARNING Never wedge or hold back the workpiece contact mechanism during
operation of the tool. Doing so could result in possible serious injury.
NOTE: If no other action is taken after the trigger switch is pressed, the nailer will turn off
automatically after 10 seconds.
Single Sequential Actuation Mode
(Fig. 7):
Single sequential actuation provides the most
accurate nail placement and the nailer is shipped
in this mode.
a. Make sure the workpiece is secured before
performing any operation.
b. Attach the battery pack.
c. Slide the mode selector switch to the right
side so that only the symbol “ ” is visible.
This will activate the single sequential
actuation mode.
d. Gripthetoolrmlytomaintaincontrol.
Position the nose of the tool onto the work
surface.
e. Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact. Then squeeze
the trigger switch to drive a nail.
f. Release the trigger switch and lift the nose from the workpiece to complete the nailing
action.
g. Repeat the steps ‘d’ through ‘f’ to drive more nails.
NOTE:
• Hold the trigger squeezed until drive cycle is complete.
• If there is no more action for more than 10 seconds after workpiece contact pressed without
releasing, ring will be locked unless user releases both workpiece contact and trigger
switch and tries again.
Fig. 6
Depth Adjustment Dial
Shallower
Deeper
Fig. 7
Trigger
Switch
Mode
Selector
Switch
Workpiece
Contact

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Contact Actuation Mode (Fig. 7):
Contact actuation allows very fast repetitive nail placement.
a. Make sure the workpiece is secured before performing any operation.
b. Attach the battery pack.
c. Slide the mode selector switch to the left so that only the symbol “ ” is visible. This will
activate the contact actuation mode.
d. Gripthetoolrmlytomaintaincontrol.
e. Push the tool against the work surface to depress the workpiece contact.
f. Squeeze and hold the trigger switch to drive a nail.
g. Keep the trigger squeezed, relocate the tool to the next nailing spot and push the tool
against workpiece to drive another nail.
h. Release the trigger when done.
NOTE:
• Contact actuation mode still retains the logic of the single sequential actuation mode. This
means that the tool can also be operated by depressing the workpiece contact against the
surface and squeezing the trigger switch.
• If there is no action for more than 10 seconds after workpiece contact or trigger switch
pressed without releasing, ring will be locked unless user releases both workpiece contact
and trigger switch and tries again.
Dry-Fire Lockout
Whenthemagazinehas0-–5nailsremaining,thedry-relockoutfeaturewillnotallowoperation.
To resume operation, reload the tool with nails.
LED Work Lights
The two LED work lights, shown in Fig. 8,
will illuminate when the trigger switch or the
workpiece contact is depressed. This provides
additional illumination of the surface of the
workpiece for operation in lower-light areas.
The LED work lights will turn off within approx-
imately 10 seconds after the trigger switch is
released.
Fig. 8
LED Work
Lights

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Removing a Jammed Brad Nail
(Fig. 9)
a. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
b. Press the magazine release button and
remove the nails from the magazine.
c. Lift the jam release latch and open the jam
release.
d. Removethejammednailusingaat
head screwdriver or pliers (not included) if
necessary.
NOTICE: Do not mar/scratch the nail channel
or driver mechanism. The screwdriver should
always slip over the nail when prying.
e. Close the jam release and the latch.
f. Reload the nails and close the magazine.
g. Reattach the battery pack and restart the tool by pressing the trigger switch.
NOTE: Driving the nails too deeply into the material, excess debris, or jammed nails may lead
to a driver blade being stuck at its bottom position.
The driver blade can usually be returned to its operating position by depressing the work contact
element against a scrap piece of wood and squeezing the trigger.
If the tool cycles without driving a nail, the nail channel may be dirty. See ‘Cleaning the Nail Chan-
nel’ in the ‘Maintenance’ section of this manual.
Fig. 9
Jam
Release
Driver
Mechanism
Jam
Release
Latch

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the light when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Service
WARNING Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
cause a serious hazard. All tool service should be performed by a SKIL Factory Service
Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
General Maintenance
WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
Cleaning
WARNING Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the battery pack
from the tool. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its
ventilation slots clean.
Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your nailer; never use detergent or alcohol.
Cleaning the Nail Channel
(Fig. 10)
WARNING Remove the battery pack
and keep the tool pointed
away from you while cleaning the nail channel.
NOTICE: Clean the nail channel regularly.
Failure to properly and regularly clean the
channel will cause premature failure or void the
warranty.
a. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
b. Press the magazine release button to open
the magazine, and then remove the nails
from the magazine.
c. Lift the jam release latch and open the jam
release.
d. Use a small amount of pneumatic tool oil on a clean cloth or cotton swab to wipe down the
nail channel.
e. Reload the nails and close the magazine.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
Fig. 10
Jam
Release
Nail
Channel
Jam
Release
Latch

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Workpiece contact
element does not
depress fully. Tool
does not operate.
1. Too few nails in the magazine. 1. Reload the magazine with
nails.
2. Workpiece contact element is
jammed. 2. Remove the battery pack and clear debris.
Tool operates
properly, but the nails
are not fully driven
into the workpiece.
1. Depth of drive isn’t deep
enough. 1. Adjust the depth of drive.
2. Nail is too long for wood
hardness. 2. Use the nail length that is appropriate for the wood
type.
Tool operates
properly, but the nails
are driven too deep
into the workpiece.
1. Depth of drive is too deep. 1. Adjust the depth of drive.
Tool jams frequently.
1. Incorrect nails. 1. Verify that the nails are of
correct size.
2. Damaged nails. 2. Replace nails.
3. Dirty magazine. 3. Clean the magazine.
Tool will not drive a
nail or cycles without
driving a nail.
1. Driving mechanism is dirty. 1. Clean the nail channel
as described in the
'Maintenance' section of the
manual.
Magazine wobbles
when operating
1. The bolts securing the magazine
are loose. 1. Tighten the loose bolts with the two hex keys
(included). See Fig. 11.
Fig. 11
Tighten these
bolts if needed

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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SKIL CONSUMER TOOLS
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY- LEGAL
Chervon North America, Inc. ("Seller") warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL
consumer TOOLS will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ve
years from date of purchase, if original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from
purchase. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS are warranted for 2 years. Product registration
can be completed online at www.Registermyskil.com. Original purchasers should also retain
their receipt as proof of purchase. THE FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD FOR TOOLS IS
CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.
If original purchasers do not register their product within 30 days of purchase, the foregoing
limited warranty will apply for a duration of three years for tools. All batteries and chargers will
remain under the two-year limited warranty.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer tool is used for industrial, professional,
or commercial purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration of ninety days,
regardless of registration.
SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited
Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall
be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or
workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons
other than Seller or Authorized Service Station. To make a claim under this Limited Warranty,
you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any SKIL Factory Service
Center or Authorized Service Station. For Authorized SKIL Power Tool Service Stations,
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