Tool Specifications; Loading The P51 Series Stapling Plier - Bostitch P51 Serie Manual De Operación Y De Mantenimiento

TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL
P51-10B
P51-5B
* Requires 3/8" Driver Guide. See "Replacement of Driver Guide".
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate this plier without material between the shuttle and clincher to
avoid damaging the driver tip.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
The operating pressure of the P51 series plier is 30 to 55 p.s.i. (2.1 to 3.9 kg/cm
Do not exceed 55 p.s.i. (3.9 kg/cm
QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS:
Install a free-flow connector plug on the nailer. Thread is 1/4" N.P.T. Install a
connector socket on the air hose. For best performance, fitting should have
minimum inside diamater. of .190".
AIR CONSUMPTION:
The P51 requires 1.75 cubic feet per minute of free air to operate at the rate of 100 staples per minute, at 55
p.s.i. Take the actual rate at which the plier will be run to determine the amount of air required. For instance, if
your staple usage averages 50 staples per minute, you need 50% of the 1.75 c.f.m. which is required for
running at 100 staples per minute.
TRIGGER OPERATED:
This is a trigger operated model cycled by actuation of the trigger. The trigger operated tool will cycle every
time the trigger is actuated.

LOADING THE P51 SERIES STAPLING PLIER

EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against
flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and
others in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading, operating or servicing this
tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could
cause severe eye injury.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection
equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute,
ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded
spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:
• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge area of tool while
the air supply is connected.
• Never point the tool at anyone else.
• Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work.
• Always handle the tool with care
• Disconnect the air supply before making adjustments
1) Open The Magazine: Pull cover back until locked by detent pin.
2) Load Staples: Insert a stick of staples and push forward in the channel.Insert a second stick of staples.
3) Close magazine: Push the lock release tab (located at front of magazine cover) down and push the cover
forward until its locked by the detent pin.
MODEL P51 SERIES AIR DRIVE PLIER
CLINCHER BLADE
Standard Clincher
Standard Clincher
2 ). Tool wear will be greatly increased if excessive pressure is used.
STAPLES
SB103020
3/8" (9.5mm)*, 1/2" (12.7mm),
5/8" (15.8mm)
SB5019
3/8" (9.5mm)*
1/2" (12.7mm), 5/8" (15.8mm)
• Never engage in horseplay.
• Do not pull the trigger while loading the tool.
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NOTE:
Use of ANY
other staple leg
lengths in
these models
will damage
tool.
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