2. CONTACT TRIP OPERATION
a. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip
against the work surface. The tool must not cycle.
b. Hold the tool off the work surface and pull the
trigger. The tool must not cycle.
c. With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger.
Press the contact trip against the work surface.
The tool must not cycle.
d. Without touching the trigger, press the contact
trip against the work surface, then pull the trigger.
The tool must not cycle.
WARNING! When working on air tools, note the
warnings in these instructions and use extra
care evaluating problem tools.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
BOSTITCH replacement parts are recommended. Do
not use modified parts or parts which will not give
equivalent performance to the original equipment.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR SEALS
When repairing a tool, make sure the internal parts are
clean and lubricated. Use Parker O-Lube or equivalent
on all O-rings. Coat each O-ring with O-Lube before
assembling. Use a small amount of oil on all moving
surfaces and pivots. After reassembly add a few drops
of BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant through the air line fitting
before testing.
AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE AND VOLUME
Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air volume
supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of
undersize fittings and hoses or from the effects of dirt
and water in the system. Restricted air flow will prevent
the tool from receiving an adequate volume of air even
though the pressure reading is high. The results will be
slow operation, misfeeds or reduced driving power.
Before evaluating tool problems for these symptoms,
trace the air supply from the tool to the supply source
for restrictive connectors, swivel fittings, low points
containing water and anything else that would prevent
full volume flow of air to the tool.
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OPERATION CONTINUED
DIRECTIONAL EXHAUST DEFLECTOR
The adjustable
exhaust deflector
can be rotated
into any desired
position by hand
without the use
of any tools.
(See Figure 5)
MAINTENANCE
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.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
For cold weather operation near and below freezing,
the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool
operation. We recommend the use of BOSTITCH winter
formula air tool lubricant (included) or permanent
antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
Figure 5
CAUTION! Do not store tools in a cold weather
environment in order to prevent frost or ice
formation on the tool's operating valves and
mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
NOTE: Some commercial air line drying liquids
are harmful to O-rings and seals – do not
use these low temperature air dryers without
checking compatibility.
Exhaust Deflector
0421 IH-8726