Bostitch tools have been engineered to provide excellent customer satisfaction and are designed to
achieve maximum performance when used with precision Bostitch fasteners engineered to the same
exacting standards.
Bostitch cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools
are used with fasteners or accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for
genuine Bostitch nails, staples and accessories.
INTRODUCTION
INDEX
NOTE:
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Bostitch N70CB is a precision-built tool; designed for high speed, high volume nailing. These tools
will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool,
for best performance the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. Please study this manual before
operating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions. The instructions on installation,
operation and maintenance should be read carefully, and the manual kept for reference. NOTE:
Additional safety measures may be required because of your particular application of the tool. Contact
your Bostitch representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use. Bostitch,
Inc., East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818.
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tool Specifications: Air Consumption & Operating Pressure
. . . . . . . . . . 4
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lubrication and Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjusting for Nail Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating the Tool
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 & 8
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Trouble Shooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Driver Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bostitch, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and
workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Bostitch's option, any defective product within 1 year from
the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in
material or workmanship, and it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear,
neglect, abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our regional repair center or authorized
warranty service center. Driver blades, bumpers and o-rings are considered normally wearing parts.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY. BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty is limited to sales in the United States and Canada. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, return the product at your expense together with proof of purchase to a
Bostitch Regional or authorized warranty repair center. You may call us at 1-800-556-6696 for the location
of authorized warranty service centers in your area.
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