Loading The Tool - Bostitch 438 Manual Original

FT71779-b-0210_HD_Staplers_Manual_AW:WS60035 400&500 Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY: It is important that all operators read and understand
all sections of this Tool Technical Data manual and the separate Safety and Operating
Instruction Manual which come with this tool. Failure to do so could result in you or others in the
working area to be seriously injured.
WARNING! Eye protection in accordance with 89/686/EEC, and with equal or greater grade than
defined in EN166 should be used. However all aspects of operators work, environment and other
type/s of machinery being used, should also be considered when selecting any personal protection
equipment. Note: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate
protection.
WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
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Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
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Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
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Never engage in horseplay.
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Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
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Always handle the tool with care.
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This tool is intended to be used for fastening wood to wood in pallet/crate and construction
applications. DO NOT USE for fastening harder materials which could cause buckling of the
fasteners and damage to the tool. If you are unsure of the suitability of this tool for certain
applications, please contact your local sales office.
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Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
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To prevent accidental actuation and possible injury, always disconnect air supply.
1. Before making adjustments. 2. When servicing the tool. 3. When clearing a jam. 4. When tool is
not in use. 5. When moving to a different work area, as accidental actuation may occur, possibly
causing injury.
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Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
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Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
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The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels
and gases.

LOADING THE TOOL

1. Move the pusher to rear until latched. Cover will open. Pusher front will drop into notch on top of
magazine rail. (Fig 1)
2. Drop staple stick over magzine and slide forward. Repeat until magazine is loaded, allowing enough
space for pusher to disengage the magazine and the cover to close (approximately 13mm.) (Fig 2)
3. Pull and hold top part of knob and depress bottom part of knob in a clockwise direction to release
pusher. (Fig 3)
Note: Use only fasteners recommended by Bostitch for use in Bostitch tools or nails which meet Bostitch
specifications.
"DIAL-A-DEPTH TM " FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Fig 4,5,6)
The DIAL-A-DEPTH TM
from flush with the work surface to shallow or deep countersink. First, set the air pressure for consistent drive
in the specific work, then use the DIAL-A-DEPTH
drive.
TO ADJUST DIAL-A-DEPTH
1. With air pressure set, drive a few fasteners into a representative sample of the material to determine if
adjustment is necessary.
Fastener Control adjustment feature provides close control of the fastener drive depth;
TM
TM FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT:
Fastener Control adjustment to give the desired depth of
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