TRUPER CLNE-18 Pneumatic Brad Nailer

Introduction

This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the TRUPER CLNE-18 Pneumatic Brad Nailer. Please read and understand this manual thoroughly before using the tool to ensure proper performance, prolong its duty life, validate the warranty, and avoid hazards.

Keep this manual for future references. Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual tool.

Contents

• Technical Data
• Filter and Lubrication Requirements
• Safety Warnings
• Risk Control
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Authorized Service Centers
• Warranty Policy

Technical Data

⚠️ CAUTION: An increase in the pressure in the line or the inner diameter in the hose diameter shall be considered to compensate the use of very long hoses (longer than 26.2 ft). The hose minimum inner diameter shall be 3/8” and the connectors shall be 1/4 NPT. Use good quality couplings and accessories with the right size.

Use and Care Recommendations

• Do not operate without lubrication (it is recommended to use the Truper lubricating filter 19238 UNI-LL-1/4).
• Use only in WOOD.
• Work at the INDICATED PRESSURE to prevent the nail from clogging. In case this happens, REMOVE THE STAPLE before continuing working.
• Perform periodic MAINTENANCE to your machine (page 9).

Filter and Lubrication Requirements

⚠️ CAUTION: Dust, water, and oil specific for using in pneumatic tools are the main cause of potential flaws with the tool. TRUPER recommends installing a TRUPER Brand UNI-LL-1/4 centralized filter-oil feeder system. This system assures lubrication, reduces oil consumption by 80%, and significantly increases the air quality the operator breathes.

• The filter-oil feeder system must be regulated to administer 3 to 6 drops a minute.
• Drain the water in the air compressor tank and also condensation in the hoses before using the tool. Consult the air compressor instructions.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the pneumatic tool setup, showing an air compressor connected via an air hose to a UNI-LL-1/4 Centralized Filter-Oil Feeder System, which then connects to the pneumatic nailer via a connector.

Safety Warnings

General Safety Warnings for Pneumatic Tools

• Keep your work area clean, tidy, and well-lit. ⚠️ CAUTION: Cluttered and dark areas can cause accidents.
• Never use the tool in explosive environments or in the presence of flammable liquids or with no ventilation. ? DANGER: Sparks generated by the tool could cause explosion or fire.
• Keep children and other people at a safe distance while using the tool. ⚠️ WARNING: Distractions can lead to loss of control and cause accidents.
• Avoid making contact with power lines and circuits. ? DANGER: Ensure you avoid power lines and circuits, especially hidden wiring and grounded objects.
• Stay alert, be cautious, and use common sense. ⚠️ CAUTION: Familiarity with the tool's use could lead to distraction while operating, causing accidents.
• Do not use the tool if tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. ? DANGER: A moment's distraction while using the tool can cause severe personal injury.
• Use the tool with all its pieces in place and in good repair. ⚠️ WARNING: Failure to comply with this instruction can expose you to severe injury.
• Secure and support the work piece correctly. ⚠️ CAUTION: Use vices and a stable work surface.
• Never force the tool. ⚠️ CAUTION: Working within the tool's design range ensures a better and safer job.
• Store the tool in a safe place away from children's reach. ⚠️ WARNING: Pneumatic tools are dangerous in inexperienced hands.
• Wear the right clothing. ⚠️ WARNING: Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep hands away from moving and/or rotating parts. ⚠️ WARNING: Failure to comply with this warning exposes you to severe personal injury such as cuts, burns, and crushing.
• Wear adequate personal protection equipment. ⚠️ CAUTION: Use of eye protection, dust mask, anti-slip safety shoes, and a safety helmet considerably reduces the risk of injuries.

Specific Safety Warnings for Using Brad Nailers

• To prevent possible injuries, the operator and any other person in the work area shall wear safety glasses with side protection, as well as protective helmets in compliance with Official Mexican Standards (NOM).
• Inspect the tool. Never operate a tool if the lock, the trigger, or the springs are not operating, are damaged, or lost. Do not make any modifications to the lock, trigger, or springs.

While using the nailer:

• To prevent accidental shots, keep your fingers away from the trigger when the tool is not in use.
• Do not point the tool towards your body, people, or animals.
• Disconnect the tool from the air supply before loading nails. This prevents a nail from being accidentally shot during the connection process.
• Do not try to insert a nail on the edge or near the edge of the work piece. If the piece breaks or separates, it could shoot the nails with enough power to cause injury.
• Shoot nails only towards the work surface. Never shoot towards surfaces hard to penetrate, on top of another nail, or with the tool at a steep angle. This could cause nails to bounce, exposing the operator to severe injury.
• Do not try to load nails when the trigger is pressed. This action shoots a nail unexpectedly.
• When moving the tool, hold it only by the handle. Never activate the trigger while moving. Never carry the tool by the hose or by pulling the hose to move the tool.

How to verify the correct use of the lock:

• The tool is built with a contact lock to prevent accidental shots.
• To verify its functioning, disconnect the tool from the air supply.
• Empty the cartridge (see page 7).
• Double-check that the trigger and contact lock can move freely up and down.
• Connect the tool to the air supply.
• Without pressing the trigger, press the contact lock against a piece of scrap wood (A). The tool should not shoot. If it does, stop using it and take it to a TRUPER Authorized Service Center for repair.
• Remove the contact lock from the wood piece (B). The lock shall return to its original position, and when pressing the trigger, the tool should not shoot. If it does, stop using it and take it to a TRUPER Authorized Service Center for repair.

Diagram Description: Two diagrams (A and B) illustrate the contact lock verification process. Diagram A shows the contact lock pressed against wood. Diagram B shows the contact lock released.

After using the nailer:

• Disconnect the nailer from the air supply before carrying out any maintenance or unblocking job, when leaving the work area, or if giving it to another operator.

Risk Control when using pneumatic tools

Injury risk to head and eyes

⚠️ WARNING: Compressed air used with pneumatic tools may be dangerous. Objects like vices, burr, splinters, dust, and other residues can be shot out at great speed driven by the airflow, entering your eyes or hitting your head. Airflow by itself can cause damage to soft tissues in eyes, ears, etc.

⚠️ CAUTION: Attachments of the tool may become loose or break, projecting particles towards the operator or other people in the work area.

Prevent injury to head and eyes:

• When operating pneumatic equipment, wear protective eyeglasses complying with ANSI Z87.1 Standard. As additional protection, wear a mask.
• Never aim the airflow at people or animals.
• Disconnect the air hose from the tool when not in use.
• Never leave the tool unattended when connected to the air inlet.
• Before using the tool, verify that all parts and accessories are securely fastened.

Risk of explosion

⚠️ WARNING: Inadequate handling of pressure in pneumatic equipment may cause an explosion and severe injury. Also, using any gas other than compressed air causes explosions.

Preventing an explosion:

• Before using the tools, double-check that the compressed air supply is regulated to the tool's specified pressure and does not exceed that level.
• Never connect the tool to a pressure supply exceeding 200 PSI, nor to oxygen or any other bottled gas, combustible, or reactive gas.
• Use clean, dry, and regulated compressed air with pressure between 75 PSI and 110 PSI.

Hearing loss risk

⚠️ WARNING: Being exposed to noise generated by pneumatic tools during long periods may permanently damage hearing and cause hearing loss.

Preventing hearing loss:

• When operating pneumatic equipment, always wear hearing protection complying with ANSI S3.19 Standard.

Risk of injury

⚠️ WARNING: Damaged hoses may burst and cause severe injury or hearing loss.

Preventing injuries:

• Do not mistreat the hose or connectors.
• Keep the hose away from sharp or abrasive surfaces.
• Disconnect the hose when loading the cartridge.
• Never use the hose to carry the tool.
• Never pull the hose to disconnect the tool.
• Do not expose the hose to heat, oil, or solvents.
• Before operating the tool, verify that the hoses are not damaged.
• Use hoses that can handle at least 150 PSI or 150% of the system's maximum pressure, whichever is higher.
• Ensure all connections are securely installed.
• Never carry the tool by the trigger.
• Disconnect the tool's air hose when not in use.
• Never leave the tool unattended when connected to the air supply.
• Keep all tools clean. A clean and lubricated tool works more effectively and is easier to control.
• All repairs can only be carried out in a TRUPER Authorized Service Center.
• Do not use damaged or banged tools or accessories.

Additional Injury Risks:

• Vices can get unfastened and be projected, causing severe injury or damage to property.
• Tools that start unexpectedly may cause severe injury.
• Tools and accessories with no maintenance may cause severe injury.
• Damaged and banged tools and accessories may cause severe injury.

Parts

Diagram Description: An illustration of the pneumatic brad nailer shows the following parts:

• Air intake
• Handle
• Cartridge lock
• Trigger
• Nails cartridge
• Contact lock

Start Up and Operation

Air Supply Connection

• Before connecting to the tool, connect the hose to the compressor and let some air run through the hose and coupling to verify both are clean.
• If a filter-oil feeder similar to the one recommended on page 3 is not available, apply a few drops of oil suitable for tools into the air inlet (A).
• Connect the air hose to the tool with an empty cartridge using a fast coupling (B). ⚠️ CAUTION: Before connecting the hose to the tool, double-check the staple cartridge is empty.
• The fast coupling is very useful for quickly connecting and disconnecting the tool and interchanging them easily.

Diagram Description: Two diagrams illustrate the air supply connection (A and B) and cartridge loading (C and D). Diagram A shows oil being added to the air inlet. Diagram B shows the air hose connecting to the tool via a quick coupling. Diagrams C and D show the cartridge being opened and nails being loaded.

Cartridge Loading

• Disconnect the air hose from the tool.
• Open the cartridge by pressing the cartridge lock (C) and pulling backward the cartridge cap (D).
• Place the nails into the open cartridge and push them forward as indicated in the illustration.
• Set the nails into the cartridge with the tips downwards. ⚠️ CAUTION: Double-check the nails are not dirty or damaged.
• Close the cartridge by pushing the cover and locking it with the cartridge lock.

Operation

• Turn on the compressor and fill it.
• Regulate the air compressor output pressure to 75 PSI and 110 PSI. ⚠️ WARNING: The tool operates within this pressure range. Operating at higher pressures will decrease the tool's useful life.
• Load the cartridge as indicated on page 7.
• ⚠️ CAUTION: Use a piece of scrap wood to verify the tool works correctly.
• With your finger off the trigger, position the tool and press the contact lock against the surface to be used (A).
• Without lifting the tool, press the trigger to shoot (B).
• Immediately release the trigger and lift the tool (C).
• Reposition the tool for subsequent shots.
• If nails are not penetrating deep enough, slightly increase the air pressure until the right penetration force is achieved. ⚠️ WARNING: Remember not to exceed 110 PSI.

Diagram Description: Three diagrams illustrate the operation steps: A shows positioning the tool and pressing the contact lock; B shows pressing the trigger to shoot; C shows releasing the trigger and lifting the tool.

Blocked nail in the shooting orifice

• Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
• Open the nozzle (D) and pull the nail using pliers until removed (E).

Diagram Description: Diagrams D and E show how to remove a nail stuck in the shooting orifice using pliers.

Blocked nail in the cartridge

• Disconnect the tool from the air supply.
• Open the cartridge (F).
• Remove the blocked nail with pliers.
• Close the cartridge.

Diagram Description: Diagram F shows how to remove a nail stuck in the cartridge.

Maintenance

Lubrication

• Pneumatic tools require constant lubrication throughout their working life and while operating. The compressed air the tool needs contains humidity that can oxidize the tool's motor and bearings.
• To prevent this, it is necessary to constantly administer lubricating oil via a TRUPER Brand UNI-LL-1/4 centralized filter-oil feeder system installed between the air compressor and the tool.
• ⚠️ WARNING: The exhaust immediately expels any excess oil in the motor. Always keep the exhaust free of obstructions and never point it towards people or objects.
• If the tool is not going to be used for extended periods, it should be carefully lubricated.
• After every 60 hours of operation, the tool mechanism needs greasing. Keep in mind that excessive grease may diminish power.

Service

• Servicing the tool shall be carried out every 3 months at a TRUPER Authorized Service Center.
• Maintenance service carried out by a non-qualified person may be dangerous and cause personal injury. It also voids the warranty.
• Problems with the tool due to lack of recommended lubrication, failure to follow instructions in this MANUAL, or repairs carried out by personnel not certified by TRUPER will not be covered by the Warranty. TRUPER reserves the right to make technical improvements without prior notice.

Troubleshooting

Notes

This section is for user notes. The page is blank in the original document.

Authorized Service Centers

In the event of any problem, contacting a Truper Authorized Service Center is recommended. Please visit www.truper.com for an updated list, or call toll-free numbers 800 690-6990 or 800 018-7873 for information about the nearest Service Center.

List of Service Centers (partial example):

• Aguascalientes: DE TODO PARA LA CONSTRUCCIÓN, GRAL. BARRAGÁN #1201, COL. GREMIAL, C.P. 20030, AGUASCALIENTES, AGS. TEL.: 449 994 0537
• Baja California (Tijuana): SUCURSAL TIJUANA, AV. LA ENCANTADA, LOTE #5, PARQUE INDUSTRIAL EL FLORIDO II, C.P 22244, TIJUANA, B.C. TEL.: 664 969 5100
• Baja California Sur: FIX FERRETERÍAS, FELIPE ÁNGELES ESQ. RUIZ CORTÍNEZ S/N, COL. PUEBLO NUEVO, C.P. 23670, CD. CONSTITUCIÓN, B.C.S. TEL.: 613 132 1115
• Campeche: TORNILLERÍA Y FERRETERÍA AAA, AV. ÁLVARO OBREGÓN #324, COL. ESPERANZA, C.P. 24080 CAMPECHE, CAMP. TEL.: 981 815 2808
• Chiapas: FIX FERRETERÍAS, AV. CENTRAL SUR #27, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 30700, TAPACHULA, CHIS. TEL.: 962 118 4083
• Chihuahua: SUCURSAL CHIHUAHUA, AV. SILVESTRE TERRAZAS #128-11, PARQUE INDUSTRIAL BAFAR, CARRETERA MÉXICO CUAUHTÉMOC, C.P. 31415, CHIHUAHUA, CHIH. TEL. 614 434 0052
• Ciudad de México: FIX FERRETERÍAS EL MONSTRUO DE CORREGIDORA, CORREGIDORA # 22, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 06060, CUAUHTÉMOC, CDMX. TEL: 55 5522 5031 / 5522 4861
• Coahuila: SUCURSAL TORREÓN, CALLE METAL MECÁNICA #280, PARQUE INDUSTRIAL ORIENTE, C.P. 27278, TORREÓN, COAH. TEL.: 871 209 68 23
• Colima: BOMBAS Y MOTORES BYMTESA DE MANZANILLO, BLVD. MIGUEL DE LA MADRID #190, COL. 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE, C.P. 28239, MANZANILLO, COL. TEL.: 314 332 1986/332 8013
• Durango: TORNILLOS ÁGUILA, S.A. DE C.V., MAZURIO #200, COL. LUIS ECHEVERRÍA, DURANGO, DGO. TEL.: 618 817 1946/618 818 2844
• Estado de México: SUCURSAL CENTRO JILOTEPEC, PARQUE INDUSTRIAL # 1, COL. PARQUE INDUSTRIAL JILOTEPEC, JILOTEPEC, EDO. DE MÉX. C.P. 54257 TEL: 761 782 9101 EXT. 5728 Y 5102
• Guanajuato: CÍA. FERRETERA NUEVO MUNDO S.A. DE C.V., AV. MÉXICO - JAPÓN #225, CD. INDUSTRIAL, C.P. 38010, CELAYA, GTO. TEL.: 461 617 7578/79/80/88
• Guerrero: CENTRO DE SERVICIO ECLIPSE, CALLE PRINCIPAL MZ.1 LT. 1, COL. SANTA FE, C.P. 39010, CHILPANCINGO, GRO. TEL.: 747 478 5793
• Hidalgo: FERREPRECIOS S.A. DE C.V., LIBERTAD ORIENTE #304 LOCAL 30, INTERIOR DE PASAJE ROBLEDO, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 43600, TULANCINGO, HGO. TEL.: 775 753 6615/775 753 6616
• Jalisco: SUCURSAL GUADALAJARA, AV. ADOLFO B. HORN # 6800, COL: SANTA CRUZ DEL VALLE, C.P.: 45655, TLAJOMULCO DE ZUÑIGA, JAL. TEL.: 33 3606 5285 AL 90
• Michoacán: FIX FERRETERÍAS, AV. PASEO DE LA REPÚBLICA #3140-A, COL. EX-HACIENDA DE LA HUERTA, C.P. 58050, MORELIA, MICH. TEL.: 443 334 6858
• Morelos: FIX FERRETERÍAS, CAPITÁN ANZURES #95, ESQ. JOSÉ PERDIZ, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 62740, CUAUTLA, MOR. TEL.: 735 352 8931
• Nayarit: HERRAMIENTAS DE TEPIC, MAZATLAN #117, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 63000, TEPIC, NAY. TEL.: 311 258 0540
• Nuevo León: SUCURSAL MONTERREY, CARRETERA LAREDO #300, 1B MONTERREY PARKS, COLONIA PUERTA DE ANÁHUAC, C.P. 66052, ESCOBEDO, NUEVO LEÓN, TEL.: 81 8352 8791 / 81 8352 8790
• Oaxaca: FIX FERRETERÍAS, AV. 20 DE NOVIEMBRE #910, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 68300, TUXTEPEC, OAX. TEL.: 287 106 3092
• Puebla: SUCURSAL PUEBLA, AV PERIFÉRICO #2-A, SAN LORENZO ALMECATLA, C.P. 72710, CUAUTLACINGO, PUE. TEL.: 222 282 8282/84/85/86
• Querétaro: ARU HERRAMIENTAS S.A DE C.V., AV. PUERTO DE VERACRUZ #110, COL. RANCHO DE ENMEDIO, C.P. 76842, SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, QRO. TEL.: 427 268 4544
• Quintana Roo: FIX FERRETERÍAS, CARRETERA FEDERAL MZ. 46 LT. 3 LOCAL 2, COL EJIDAL, C.P. 77710 PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Q.R. TEL.: 984 267 3140
• San Luis Potosí: FIX FERRETERÍAS, AV. UNIVERSIDAD #1850, COL. EL PASEO, C.P. 78320, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, S.L.P. TEL.: 444 822 4341
• Sinaloa: SUCURSAL CULIACÁN, AV. JESÚS KUMATE SUR #4301, COL. HACIENDA DE LA MORA, C.P. 80143, CULIACÁN, SIN. TEL.: 667 173 9139/173 8400
• Sonora: FIX FERRETERÍAS, CALLE 5 DE FEBRERO #517, SUR LT. 25 MZ. 10, COL. CENTRO, C.P. 85000, CD. OBREGÓN, SON. TEL.: 644 413 2392
• Tabasco: SUCURSAL VILLAHERMOSA, CALLE HELIO LOTES 1, 2 Y 3 MZ. #1, COL. INDUSTRIAL, 2A ETAPA, C.P. 86010, VILLAHERMOSA, TAB. TEL.: 993 353 7244
• Tamaulipas: VM ORINGS Y REFACCIONES, CALLE ROSITA #527 ENTRE 20 DE NOVIEMBRE Y GRAL. RODRÍGUEZ, FRACC. REYNOSA, C.P. 88780, REYNOSA, TAMS. TEL.: 899 926 7552
• Tlaxcala: SERVICIOS Y HERRAMIENTAS INDUSTRIALES, PABLO SIDAR #132, COL. BARRIO DE SAN BARTOLOMÉ, C.P. 90970, SAN PABLO DEL MONTE, TLAX. TEL.: 222 271 7502
• Veracruz: LA CASA DISTRIBUIDORA TRUPER, BLVD. PRIMAVERA. ESQ. HORTENSIA S/N, COL. PRIMAVERA C.P. 93308, POZA RICA, VER. TEL.: 782 823 8100/826 8484
• Yucatán: SUCURSAL MÉRIDA, CALLE 33 #600 Y 602, LOCALIDAD ITZINCAB Y MULSAY, MPIO. UMÁN, C.P. 97390, MÉRIDA, YUC. TEL.: 999 912 2451

Warranty Policy

Warranty Duration: 2 years.

Coverage: Parts, components, and workmanship against manufacturing or operating defects, except if used under conditions other than normal, not operated in accordance with the instructions, or if altered or repaired by unauthorized personnel.

To validate the warranty, present the product, stamped policy, invoice, receipt, or voucher at the establishment where it was purchased, or at Corregidora 22, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, 06060. Parts, components, consumables, and accessories can also be purchased there.

The warranty includes transportation costs derived from its fulfillment through the service network.

Contact: Phone number 800-018-7873.

Manufacturing Information: Made in China. Imported by Truper, S.A. de C.V. Parque Industrial 1, Parque Industrial Jilotepec, Jilotepec, Edo. de Méx. C.P. 54257. Phone number 761 782 9100.

Warranty Seal: 2 YEARS