Wen 61711 User manual
18-GAUGE 1/4"
NARROW CROWN STAPLER
Instruction Manual
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trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use
your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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MODEL 61711
CONTENTS
WELCOME 3
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3
Specifications................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY 4
General Safety Rules........................................................................................ 4
Crown Stapler Safety Warnings ....................................................................... 6
BEFORE OPERATING 7
Unpacking & Packing List.................................................................................7
Know Your Crown Stapler ................................................................................ 7
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 8
Operation ......................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance....................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................... 12
Exploded View & Parts List.............................................................................13
Warranty Statement ........................................................................................15
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SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing the WEN Crown Stapler. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please
take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this
operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool. This manual provides information regarding potential safety
concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool.
NOTE: The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice.
At WEN, we are continuously improving our products. If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual,
please visit wenproducts.com for the most up-to-date manual or contact our customer service at 1-800-232-1195.
Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize
safety for both yourself and others.
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your
careful attention and understanding. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury. However, please note that these instructions and warnings are not substitutes for proper ac-
cident prevention measures.
Model Number 61711
Operating Pressure Range 60 - 100 PSI
Air Inlet 1/4" NPT
Staple Length 3/8" - 1"
Staple Width 1/4" Crown
Staple Size 18-Gauge
Magazine Capacity 100 Staples
Weight 2.8 lbs
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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 atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ig-
nite 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 mod-
ify 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 surfac-
es 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 elec-
tric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, 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 ex-
tension 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 un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of elec-
tric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon 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 inatten-
tion while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as a respira-
tory mask, non-skid safety shoes and hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce the risk of
personal injury.
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
energizing 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 jew-
elry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool”
in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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 us-
ers.
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 opera-
tion. 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 main-
tained 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 ac-
count the working conditions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situa-
tion.
8. Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable
surface. Holding a workpiece by hand or using your
body to support it may lead to loss of control.
9. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
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 main-
tained.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities may contain
chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling. 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 on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex-
posure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area
with approved safety equipment such as dust masks
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool”
in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
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CROWN STAPLER SAFETY WARNINGS
CROWN STAPLER SAFETY
1. THIS TOOL IS DESIGNED for household use
only, not for industrial or professional purposes. Do
not force the tool to do a job for which it was not
designed.
2. INSPECT TOOL BEFORE USE. Do not operate if
any portion of the tool, trigger, or safety bracket
is damaged, inoperable, disconnected, or altered.
Leaking air, damaged parts, or missing parts should
be repaired or replaced.
3. GRIP THE TOOL FIRMLY with both hands to
maintain control while still allowing it to recoil away
from the work surface as the fastener is driven.
4. KEEP FACE AND BODY PARTS AWAY from the
back of the tool cap when working in restricted
areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body,
especially when nailing into hard or dense material.
5. DO NOT DISCHARGE fasteners into open air,
concrete, stone, extremely hard woods, knots or any
material too hard for the fastener to penetrate.
6. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS near the edge of your
work material. The workpiece may split, causing the
fastener to ricochet, injuring you or a bystander.
Be aware that the fastener may follow the grain of
the wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from
the side of the work material. Drive the fastener
perpendicular to the grain to reduce risk of injury.
7. DO NOT DRIVE FASTENERS onto the heads of
other fasteners. Do not use the tool at too steep of
an angle. Personal injury from strong recoil, jammed
fasteners, or ricochetted nails may result.
8. BE AWARE of material thickness when using the
stapler. A protruding staple may cause injury.
9. WHEN THE TOOL IS BEING UTILIZED AT
PRESSURES ON THE HIGH END of its operating
range, fasteners can be driven completely through
thin or very soft work material. Make sure the
pressure in the compressor is set so that fasteners
are set into the material and not pushed completely
through.
10. REMOVE FINGER FROM TRIGGER when not
driving fasteners. Never carry the tool with your
finger on the trigger.
11. IF THE FASTENERS ARE JAMMED, disconnect
the tool from the air supply first before removing the
jammed fasteners.
12. DISCONNECT tool from air supply when not in
use. Remove fasteners from magazine before leaving
the area or passing the tool to another operator. Do
not climb ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, etc. without
disconnecting the tool. Do not carry a connected
tool to another work area. Do not make adjustments,
remove magazine, perform maintenance or clear
jammed fasteners while connected to the air supply.
13. DO NOT REMOVE, tamper with, or otherwise
cause the tool, trigger or safety bracket to become
inoperable. Do not tape or tie the trigger or safety
bracket in the ON position. Do not remove springs
from the safety bracket. Make daily inspections for
free movement of the trigger and safety bracket. Do
not alter or modify the tool in any way.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. Always keep tools
clean and in good working order. Follow instructions
for lubricating, changing accessories and storage.
WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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UNPACKING
With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, such as one of your in-laws, carefully remove the crown stapler from the
packaging and place it on a sturdy, flat surface. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard
the packaging until everything is removed. Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and
accessories. If any part is missing or broken, please contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8-5 CST),
UNPACKING & PACKING LIST
PACKING LIST
TOOL PURPOSE
Install trim, build birdhouses, and more with the help of your handy-dandy narrow crown stapler. Refer
to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your tool. The com-
ponents will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions.
KNOW YOUR CROWN STAPLER
Description Quantity
Narrow Crown Stapler 1
3mm Hex Wrench 1
4mm Hex Wrench 1
Air Tool Oil (Non-Detergent) 1
Manual 1
Jam-Clearning Latch
Contact Tip
Magazine
Magazine Lock
Air Inlet
Exhaust
Trigger
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OPERATION
WARNING! Before each use, check the stapler, compressed air connections, and air lines. If any parts are
missing or damaged, do not operate this tool until the parts are repaired and/or replaced. Failure to do so may
result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
This tool requires lubrication before each use (especially
the first use). If an inline oiler is used, manual lubrication
through the air inlet is not required. Proper lubrication
is the owner’s responsibility. Failure to lubricate the tool
properly will dramatically shorten the life of the tool and
void the warranty.
NOTE: The surface of the workpiece can be damaged by
excessive lubrication.
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
2. Turn the tool so the air inlet is facing up. Place 4 – 5
drops of air tool oil into the air inlet Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
3. Connect the tool to the air supply as instructed below. Load fasteners as instructed below. Fire the tool 3 – 4 times
into a piece of scrap wood to lubricate the internal parts of the tool. Wipe off any excess oil from the exhaust cap
and the air inlet.
CONNECTING THE TOOL TO AN AIR SUPPLY
Your tool should be connected to a properly installed compressed air supply. The working pressure of the air
compressor must be regulated to fit the operating pressure of your stapler (60 – 100 PSI). Refer to (Fig. 2) for the
recommended accessories and connection configuration.
0
20
40
60 80 100
120
140
160
To Air Tool Quick Connector Quick Coupler
To Compressor
Regulator
Lubricator Filter
Fig. 2
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OPERATION
CAUTION! Always load the fasteners after connecting the tool to its air supply. Unwanted misfires may occur
during connection. Never aim the tip towards yourself or others.
1. Press the lock (Fig. 3 - 1) to release the movable maga-
zine (Fig. 3 - 2) and pull the magazine out fully.
2. Hold the nailer with the magazine at your side. Make
sure the tip is pointed away from yourself or others.
3. Your nailer is designed to work with 18-gauge 1/4” nar-
row-crown staples 3/8” to 1” long. Up to 100 fasteners
may be loaded in the magazine (Fig. 4).
4. Push the movable magazine forward until it clicks shut.
Make sure it is locked in place.
NOTE: Some force may be required to fully close the mag-
azine when fasteners are loaded.
NOTE: Regularly check the fastener gauge window, and
load more fasteners as necessary. Dry-firing the tool can
damage it, and may leave unwanted marks on your work-
piece.
WARNING! Make sure the stapler magazine is empty and the tip of the nailer is pointed away from you when
connecting to the air supply.
WARNING! Use only clean, dry, and regulated air. Do not use bottled gases to power this tool. There is a
risk of explosion, and serious personal injury may result. Do not operate when the air pressure is outside of the
recommended range (60 to 100 PSI).
1. Turn the compressor on and allow it to pressurize. Make sure the tool pressure regulator is set to 0 (Fig. 2).
2. Connect the air hose to the outlet of your air compressor. Connect the other end of the air hose to the air inlet of
the stapler. The connections must click into place audibly. Use appropriate hose tape to prevent leaking.
3. On the air compressor, set the tool pressure regulator to the proper pressure (60 – 100 PSI). The pressure can
be adjusted later depending on firing depth, fastener length, and workpiece hardness.
4. To disconnect the tool from the air hose, pull back the ring on the quick connector to release the connection. Do
the same to disconnect the air hose from the air compressor.
LOADING FASTENERS
Fig. 3
2 1
9
Fig. 4
OPERATION
WARNING! Disconnect air line from the tool and remove all other fasteners before removing jammed fasten-
ers, in order to avoid personal injury. Keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others.
If a staple becomes jammed in the nosepiece, keep the
tool pointed away from yourself and others and follow
these steps:
1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply. Open the mag-
azine (Fig. 5 - 1) and remove all other fasteners from the
magazine.
2. Open the jam-clearing latch (Fig. 5 - 2), and pull up to
open the front plate (Fig. 5 - 3). Remove the jammed fas-
tener, using pliers or another tool if necessary.
3. If the piston assembly is in the down position, insert a
screwdriver or other rod into the nosepiece and push the
piston back in position.
4. Close the front plate. Push down latch cover to secure
the front plate to the nosepiece. Make sure the trigger and
contact tip move freely without sticking or binding.
5. Connect the nailer to the air supply. Load fasteners.
Test-fire the stapler into a piece of scrap wood to make
sure it is operating properly.
Fig. 5
2
31
Magazine
Lock
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WARNING! A staple will fire each time the trigger is pressed as long as the contact trip remains activated
which could result in inadvertent actuation.
1. Hold the stapler upright on the workpiece and position the contact tip where the fastener will be driven.
2. Pull the trigger to drive a fastener.
3. Release the trigger, lift the tool off the workpiece and reposition. Repeat step 2 to drive another fastener.
CLEARING JAMMED NAILS
FIRING FASTENERS
MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Disconnect tool from air supply and empty fasteners from the magazine before performing any
cleaning or maintenance.
LUBRICATION
Routine lubrication of the tool is required for best performance. If the tool is used without an in-line oiler, place 3 – 4
drops of pneumatic tool oil into the air inlet of the tool at the beginning of each workday. This will ensure the moving
components, seals, and O-rings are properly lubricated.
COMPRESSOR
Follow the maintenance schedule recommended in your air compressor’s owner’s manual. Regularly check the air
filter and drain the tank at least weekly. This will help keep water and other contaminants from entering your nailer.
CLEANING
Keep tools clean for better and safer performance. Wipe the tool clean with a damp towel and mild soap. Blow the
tool clean using compressed air, then use non-flammable cleaning solutions to wipe exterior of the tool as neces-
sary. Do not soak tool with cleaning solutions. Such solutions can damage internal parts.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect trigger to assure system is complete and functional (no loose or missing parts, no binding or sticking
parts). Do not operate if any portion of the tool or trigger is damaged, inoperable, disconnected, or altered. Leak-
ing air, damaged parts, or missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use.
2. Keep all screws tight. Loose screws can cause personal injury or damage the tool.
3. Dirt, water, and other contaminants in the air supply are major causes of pneumatic tool wear. Follow the com-
pressor instructions to check the compressor’s air filter and to drain the compressor’s tank regularly.
STORAGE
Store the unit and accessories in a dark, dry, frost-free and well ventilated place, out of the reach of children. The
ideal storage temperature is between 50 to 86 °F (10 and 30 °C).
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
Used pneumatic tools contain recyclable materials and should not be disposed with household waste. Please take
this product to your local recycling facility for responsible disposal and to minimize its environmental impact.
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Problem Common Causes Solution
Air leaking at trigger area
1. O-ring in trigger valve is dam-
aged.
2. Trigger valve head are damaged.
3. Trigger valve stem, seal or O-ring
is damaged.
1. Check and replace O-ring.
2. Check and replace trigger valve
head.
3. Check and replace trigger valve
stem, seal or O-ring.
Air leaking between body and drive
guide Damaged piston O-ring or bumper Check and replace O-ring or bum-
per.
Air leaking between body and cylin-
der cap
1. Loose Screw.
2. Damaged Seal.
1. Tighten screws.
2. Check and replace seal.
Fasteners are driven too deep 1. Worn bumper.
2. Air pressure is too high.
1. Replace bumper.
2. Adjust the air pressure.
Runs slowly or has power loss
1. Insufficient oil.
2. Insufficient air supply.
3. Broken spring in cylinder cap.
4. Exhaust port in cylinder cap is
blocked.
1. Lubricate as instructed.
2. Check air supply.
3. Replace spring.
4. Replace damaged internal parts.
Tool skips a fastener
1. Worn bumper or damaged
spring.
2. Dirt in drive guide.
3. Inadequate airflow to tool.
4. Worn or dry O-ring on piston.
5. Damaged O-ring on trigger valve.
6. Cylinder cap seal leaking.
1. Replace bumper or pusher
spring.
2. Clean drive channel of front plate.
3. Check hose and compressor fit-
tings.
4. Replace O-ring or lubricate.
5. Replace O-ring.
6. Replace seal.
Fasteners repeatedly jam
1. Joint guide is worn.
2. Fasteners are wrong size or dam-
aged.
3. Magazine or front plate screws
are loose.
4. Blade in piston assembly is dam-
aged.
1. Replace joint guide.
2. Use the recommended and un-
damaged fasteners.
3. Tighten screws.
4. Replace piston assembly.
Tool will not drive down tight
1. Worn blade in piston assembly.
2. Lack of power.
3. Slow cycling and loss of power.
1. Replace piston assembly.
2. Adjust to adequate air pressure.
3. Check cylinder cap spring for
broken coils or reduced length.
Check if exhaust port of cylinder
cap is restricted.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replace-
ments should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer
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