ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

18V Nailer (15Ga)

R18NL15
Important!

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating
this machine.

Subject to technical modifications.

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1) WORK AREA SAFETY

INTENDED USE
■■ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given dark areas invite accidents.
top priority in the design of your nailer.
■■ Do not operate power tools in explosive
The product is intended to drive nails in soft materials such atmospheres, such as in the presence of
as wood. It can be used in the following: flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
■■ Finish and trim (interior and exterior) create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■■ Door and window casing ■■ Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
■■ Door jambs you to lose control.
■■ Baseboard
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■■ Crown molding
■■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
■■ Cabinetry modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
■■ Cap and shoe molding adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
■■ Molding reduce risk of electric shock.
■■ Wooden staircases ■■ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
■■ Door and window trim surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
■■ Chair rail shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
■■ Brickmold ■■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
■■ Hardwood flooring conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
■■ Paneling
■■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
■■ Furniture carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
The product is not suitable for fixing electric cables.
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
The product is intended to operate in full sequential increase the risk of electric shock.
actuation mode only:
■■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
■■ In full sequential actuation mode, the nailer will fire a extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
nail each time when the trigger switch is squeezed after a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
safety contact tip has been pushed into the workpiece. electric shock.
Both safety contact tip and trigger switch must be
■■ If operating a power tool in a damp location
released and activated again at the same sequence to
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
fire a second nail.
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
Do not use this product in any way other than those stated the risk of electric shock.
for intended use.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
NOTE: Some timbers (such as very dry hardwood) may
require shorter nails to fully drive in. ■■ 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
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
 WARNING may result in serious personal injury.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure ■■ Use personal protective equipment. Always
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. ■■ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
The term “power tool’’ in the warnings refers to your switch is in the off-position before connecting
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated to power source and/or battery pack, picking up
(cordless) power tool. or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that

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have the switch on invites accidents. 5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■■ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before ■■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
result in personal injury. used with another battery pack.
■■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and ■■ Use power tools only with specifically
balance at all times. This enables better control of designated battery packs. Use of any other
the power tool in unexpected situations. battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
■■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or ■■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects
or long hair can be caught in moving parts. that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
■■ If devices are provided for the connection of
may cause burns or a fire.
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of ■■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
■■ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
or burns.
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate
6) SERVICE
for which it was designed.
■■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
■■ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
repair person using only identical replacement
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
tool is maintained.
be repaired.
■■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
NAILER SAFETY WARNINGS
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety  WARNING
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool The product is not intended for use by persons (including
accidentally. children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
■■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar unless they have been given supervision or instruction
with the power tool or these instructions to concerning use of the product by a person responsible
operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous for their safety.
in the hands of untrained users. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
■■ Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment play with the product.
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the ■■ Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected
are caused by poorly maintained power tools. firing of fasteners and personal injury.

■■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly ■■ Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. fastener causing an injury.

■■ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits ■■ Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed
etc, in accordance with these instructions, firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in
taking into account the working conditions and contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool deflected away from your target.
for operations different from those intended could ■■ Disconnect the tool from the power source when the
result in a hazardous situation. 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.

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The mechanism may be under compression and the ■■ Only fasteners matching the description in the product
fastener may be forcefully discharged while attempting specification table can be used with this tool. Using
to free a jammed condition. incorrect fasteners may lead to jamming or other
malfunctions.
■■ Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables.
It is not designed for electric cable installation and ■■ Use battery only with charger listed. For use with
may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby 18V nickel-cadmium and 18V lithium-ion battery packs,
causing electric shock or fire hazards. see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation
supplement 987000-432.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■■ Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Contain
■■ Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of long hair. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be
this tool can cause injury to yourself and others. drawn into air vents.
■■ The tool is designed for single-hand use. Do not hold ■■ Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
the tool by the front of the magazine. Do not put hands, footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
head, or other parts of your body near the bottom of power tool in unexpected situations.
the magazine where the nail exits the tool, as serious
personal injury could be caused. ■■ Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the nail may
■■ Always ensure that the workpiece contact is fully contact hidden wiring. Nails contacting a “live” wire
positioned above the workpiece. Positioning the may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
workpiece contact only partially above the workpiece and could give the operator an electric shock.
could cause the nail to miss the workpiece completely
and result in serious personal injury. ■■ Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
■■ Do not drive nails near edge of material. The workpiece well as the specific potential hazards related to this
may split causing the nail to ricochet, injuring you or a power tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
coworker. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
the wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the
side of the work material or deflect, possibly causing ■■ Always wear eye protection with side shields
injury. marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not
■■ Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to serious personal injury.
keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure
the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the ■■ Eye protection which conforms to ANSI
fastener against the material. The workpiece contact specifications and provides protection against
may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly. flying particles both from the front and side should
always be worn by the operator and others in the
■■ Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool work area when loading, operating or servicing this
cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying
can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye
into hard or dense material. injury.
■■ During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after ■■ The employer and/or user must ensure that proper
driving a fastener. This is a normal function of the tool. eye protection is worn. We recommend Wide Vision
Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the nailer Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
against the work. Restriction to the recoil can result in glasses that provide protection against flying particles
a second fastener being driven from the nailer. Grip both from the front and side. Always use eye protection
the handle firmly, let the tool do the work and do not which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
place second hand on top of tool or near exhaust at any
time. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious ■■ Additional safety protection will be required in
personal injury. some environments. For example, the working area
may include exposure to noise level which can lead to
■■ Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the hearing damage. The employer and user must ensure
tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection of that any necessary hearing protection is provided and
fasteners which could cause injury. used by the operator and others in the work area. Some
environments will require the use of head protection
■■ Always check the work area for hidden wiring, gas lines,
equipment. When required, the employer and user
water lines, etc., before using the product on such work
must ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI
area.
Z89.1-1997 is used.
■■ The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted beyond
■■ Keep fingers away from trigger when not driving
air pressure. It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap
fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
workpiece to determine the required depth for the
application. ■■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

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Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing as accidental driving of a nail may result. Do not
protection must be used for appropriate conditions. interfere with the proper operation of the workpiece
contact mechanism.
■■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the ■■ Do not use a tool that does not work correctly.
risk of serious personal injury.
■■ Always assume that the tool contains nails.
■■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
■■ Do not carry the tool from place to place holding
during extended periods of operation. Following this
the trigger. Accidental discharge could result.
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■■ Always handle the tool with care:
■■ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in ●● Respect the tool as a working implement.
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards ●● Never engage in horseplay.
when not using your battery tool or when changing ●● Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward
accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of the work.
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. ●● Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool
■■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire is in operation as accidental actuation may occur,
or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and injury. possibly causing injury.

■■ Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not ■■ Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone
discharge fasteners into open air. whether it contains nails or not.

■■ Use the tool only for the purpose for which it was ■■ Do not actuate the tool unless you intend to drive a
designed. nail into the workpiece.

■■ Use only the nails recommended for this tool. Use of DEPTH ADJUSTMENT SAFETY WARNINGS
the wrong nails could result in poor nail feeding, jammed
■■ Always remove the battery before adjusting the depth
nails, and nails leaving the tool at erratic angles. If nails
of drive wheel.
are not feeding smoothly and properly, discontinue their
use immediately. Jammed and improperly feeding nails ■■ Do not pull back on the adjustment wheel, the wheel is
could result in serious personal injury. designed to be rotated.
■■ Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a ■■ Do not press the trigger while adjusting the depth of
nail to be directed toward anything other than the drive wheel.
workpiece.
■■ Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby
■■ Do not use the tool as a hammer. when adjusting the depth of drive.
■■ Always carry the tool by the handle.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
■■ Do not alter or modify this tool from the original
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
design or function without approval from the
provisions and regulations.
manufacturer.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
■■ Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
contact in an actuated position.
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or
■■ Never leave tool unattended if the battery is conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed
installed. connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do
not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with
■■ Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a the forwarding company for further advice.
legible warning label.
■■ Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free MAINTENANCE
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your  WARNING
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
■■ Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate properly. product damage.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is
dangerous and must be repaired.
■■ Check operation of the workpiece contact
mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if the
workpiece contact mechanism is not working correctly

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Do not use lubricants on nails, nail magazine or driving

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mechanism. Keep clean.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 WARNING Recycle raw materials instead of disposing

of as waste. The machine, accessories
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove and packaging should be sorted for
the battery pack from the product when cleaning or environmental-friendly recycling.
performing any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE SYMBOLS

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of Safety alert
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
 WARNING requirements.

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- Please read the instructions carefully
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact before starting the machine.
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal Depth adjustment
injury.

LED work lights

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
 WARNING
Check with your local authority or retailer
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with for recycling advice.
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never
touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body
parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from
children. Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in fire and/or serious injury.

■■ Do not use lubricants on nails, nail magazine or driving

mechanism. Keep clean.

LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in the product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life span of
the product under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.

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1. No-mar pad 9. Pusher

2. Workpiece contact 10. Depth of drive adjustment
3. Jam release latch 11. Rear loading magazine
4. LED worklight 12. No-mar pad replacement
5. Air pressure lever 13. Belt clip screw
6. Switch trigger 14. Belt clip
7. LED worklight grip switch 15. Nails
8. Battery port

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Work-contacting element does not depress Nails are low. Replenish the nails.
fully - tool does not operate. Work-contacting element is jammed. Remove the battery and clear the debris.

Tool operates properly, but fasteners are Air pressure is too low. Increase the air pressure.
not driven fully. Depth of drive is not deep enough. Adjust the depth of drive.
Nail is too long for wood hardness. Use nails of the length that is appropriate for
the wood.

Tool operates properly, but fasteners are Air pressure is too high. Decrease the air pressure.
driven too deep. Depth of drive is too deep. Adjust the depth of drive.

Tool jams frequently. Nails are incorrect. Verify that the size of nails is correct.
Nails are damaged. Replace the nails.
Magazine is loose. Tighten the screws.
Magazine is dirty. Clean the magazine.

Tool stops and LED work lights flash Battery is low or has no charge. Recharge the battery.
rapidly. Tool is hot. Allow tool to cool.

Tool has charged battery and LED work Tool has malfunctioned. Take tool to the nearest authorised repair
lights flash slowly. centre.

Tool operates properly, but fasteners are Tool is too cold (less than 5°C). Warm the tool up to the operating
not driven fully. temperature, either by storing in the correct
environment or by firing test shots into spare
material.

Tool doesn’t operate. Nail magazine is empty/very low. Refill the magazine.

Tool doesn’t operate. Nailing process has been interrupted (by Remove the battery and replace to reset the
releasing the trigger mid-way through the system.
process).

Tool doesn’t operate. Trigger or work piece contact has been Release the trigger then activate again.
held for too long without activating the nail
firing process.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY AND CHARGER

18V Nailer Model Compatible battery Compatible charger

pack (not included) (not included)
Voltage 18 V
Lithium-Ion RB18L13 BCS618G
Magazine capacity (number of nails) 105 RB18L15 BCL14181H
RB18L25 BCL14183H
Fastener type: Finish nail RB18L26 BCL1418IV*
RB18L40
Length 25.4 - 64 mm (1” - 2½”)
RB18L50
Diameter 1.8 mm (15 Ga)
* for vehicles with 12V DC outlets
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