Kobalt KB18 User Manual

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PREPARATION
• Check tool before use for damaged parts, misalignment of moving parts, breakage, and any other
conditions that may affect operation. A damaged part should be properly repaired or replaced with
factory authorized replacement parts.
• Use only fasteners that are recommended for your model (See Product Specications, page 2).
• Always use the right tool for the job. Select proper tool and fasteners for thickness and density
of the materials to be fastened. This tool is not intended for use on masonry, stone, concrete, or
extremely hard woods or the like.
• DO NOT use a tool that leaks air or does not function properly.
• DO NOT alter or modify tool from original design or function without approval from manufacturer.
• NEVER clamp or tape trigger or workpiece contact in actuated position.
• Properly secure materials before pressing the tool against them. If necessary, clamp materials to
keep hands and body out of potential harm. The tool may cause work materials to shift unexpectedly.
• DO NOT use tool where fasteners could strike live wires, pipes or other obstructions behind work
surface.
OPERATION
• Use common sense. Stay alert and focused at all times.
• NEVER use tool under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
• ALWAYS handle the tool with care:
– Respect the tool as a working implement.
– NEVER engage in horseplay.
– Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area.
– Keep ngers away from trigger when not driving fasteners.
– DO NOT discharge fasteners into open air.
– NEVER pull triggers unless nose of tool is directed toward workpiece.
• Check manual for actuation options.
• DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Keep face and body parts away from 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.
• DO NOT actuate the tool unless you intend to drive a fastener into the work surface.
• NEVER use tool where a fastener is directed toward anything other than the workpiece.
• Grip handle rmly, letting the tool do the work. NEVER place second hand on top of tool.
• DO NOT force tool. During normal use, the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener.
DO NOT attempt to prevent recoil by holding the tool against the work surface. Restricting the recoil
could result in a second fastener being driven from the tool.
• DO NOT drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or at an overly steep angle. This could cause
deection of fasteners.
• DO NOT use tool if trigger does not actuate properly. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
trigger is dangerous and MUST be repaired.
• DO NOT drive fasteners near edge of material. The workpiece may split, causing the fastener to
ricochet, resulting in personal injury to self or bystander. Also, fastener may follow the grain of the
wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the workpiece.
• DO NOT use the tool as a hammer.
SAFETY INFORMATION

Kobalt KB18 Specifications

General

Brand	Kobalt
Model	KB18
Category	Nail Gun
Language	English