MODES OF OPERATION
BOSTITCH OFFERS TWO MODES OF OPERATION FOR
THIS SERIES TOOL.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP (GRAY TRIGGER)
The Sequential Trip requires the operator
to hold the tool against the work surface
before pulling the trigger. This makes
accurate fastener placement easier on framing, toe
nailing and crating applications. The Sequential
Trip allows exact fastener placement without the
possibility of driving a second fastener on recoil, as
described under "Contact Trip". The Sequential Trip
Tool has a positive safety advantage because it will
not accidentally drive a second fastener if the tool is
contacted against the work – or anything else – while
the operator is holding the trigger pulled.
CONTACT TRIP (BLACK TRIGGER)
The common operating procedure on
Contact Trip tools is for the operator to
contact the work surface to actuate the trip
mechanism while keeping the trigger pulled, thus
driving a fastener each time the work is contacted.
This will allow rapid fastener placement on many jobs
such as sheathing, decking and pallet assembly. All
pneumatic tools are subject to recoil when driving
fasteners. The tool may bounce releasing the trip and,
if unintentionally allowed to, re-contact the work surface
with the trigger still actuated (finger still holding trigger
pulled). An unwanted second fastener will be driven.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Refer to Operation Instructions on page 5 before
proceeding to use this tool.
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
WARNING! Do not use oxygen, combustible
gases or bottled gases as a power source for this
tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury.
FITTINGS
Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing
and which will release air pressure from the tool when
disconnected from the supply source.
HOSES
Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 psi (10.6 kg/
cm
) working pressure rating or 150 percent of the maxi-
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mum pressure that could be produced in the air system.
The supply hose should contain a fitting that will provide
"quick disconnecting" from the male plug on the tool.
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INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
SUPPLY SOURCE
Use only clean regulated compressed air as a power
source for this tool. NEVER USE OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE
GASES OR BOTTLED GASES AS A POWER SOURCE FOR THIS
TOOL AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE.
REGULATOR
A pressure regulator with an operating pressure of
0 - 125 psi (0 - 8.79 kg/cm
operating pressure for safe operation of this tool. Do not
connect this tool to air pressure which can potentially
exceed 200 psi (14 kg/cm
possibly causing injury.
OPERATING PRESSURE
Do not exceed recommended maximum operating
pressure as tool wear will be greatly increased. The air
supply must be capable of maintaining the operating
pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air supply
can reduce the tool's driving power. Refer to "TOOL
SPECIFICATIONS" for setting the correct operating
pressure for the tool.
FILTER
Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of
wear in pneumatic tools. A filter will help to get the
best performance and minimum wear from the tool.
The filter must have adequate flow capacity for the
specific installation. The filter has to be kept clean to
be effective in providing clean compressed air to the
tool. Consult the manufacturer's instructions on proper
maintenance of your filter. A dirty and clogged filter
will cause a pressure drop which will reduce the tool's
performance.
LUBRICATION
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required
for best performance. Oil added through the air line
connection will lubricate the internal parts. Use BOSTITCH
air tool lubricant (included), Mobil Velocite #10 or
equivalent. Do not use detergent oil or additives as
these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the
seals and bumpers in the tool, resulting in poor tool
performance and frequent tool maintenance.
If no air line lubricator is used, add oil during use into
the air fitting on the tool once or twice a day. Only a
few drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will
only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the
exhaust cycle.
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