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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE SAFE, TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE FROM YOUR
STAPLER. READ THEM CAREFULLY. OPERATORS SHOULD WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL. WHEN THE AIR SUPPLY IS CONNECTED KEEP YOUR HANDS AND
BODY AWAY FROM THE FASTENER DISCHARGE AREA. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY
BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS, OR SERVICING THE TOOL.
A reasonable amount of care will prevent damage to vital working parts and increase the life of the tool. Do not
abuse this tool. A moderate amount of care will give long efficient service.
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
Clean dry air is vital. Air operated tools and equipment need clean, dry, lubricated air for top performance, low
maintenance, and long service. The major cause of failure in air operated equipment is dirty, moist, improperly
lubricated air. Failure appears as a slow, continuous deterioration of the tool. Dirt, grit and pipe scale generally
present in air line can cause severe abrasive wear in valves and cylinder walls. A filter-Regulator-Lubricator unit
is essential and should be installed as close to the tool
as possible: preferably within 15 feet (4.6 meters).
Periodic checks should be made to insure the unit is working properly. A dirty filter will result in pressure loss. As
dirt accumulates in the filter, the pressure drop increases resulting in lower pressure at the tool and less efficient
fastener driving. Fill the lubricator with Air Tool Lubricant, Mobil Velocite #10, or equivalent. Do not use a detergent
oil.
The air supply must be capable of maintaining an air pressure of 50-80 pounds (3.4 - 5.5 atmospheres) per
square inch at the tool.
OPERATING PRESSURE MUST NOT EXCEED 100 PSIG (6.8 atmospheres).
Check
the air hose or pipe before attaching it to the filter unit to be sure it is clean.
DO NOT CONNECT FEMALE QUICK COUPLER DIRECT TO TOOL. ATTACH MALE FREE FLOW NIPPLE
TO TOOL, AND FEMALE QUICK COUPLER TO AIR HOSE. IF CONNECTED IMPROPERLY AND
DISCONNECTED FROM AIR SUPPLY TOOL WILL REMAIN CHARGED WITH AIR, WILL NOT FREELY
EXHAUST AND WILL DRIVE A FASTENER IF TRIGGER MECHANISM IS ACTUATED.
All hoses, pipes and fittings must have a 3.8” (9.5mm) minimum inside diameter. Hose fittings must have a 9/32”
(7.1mm) minimum inside diameter. Air requirements will vary with the type of material to be fastened, and the
operating speed. Do not use more air pressure than required for the job. Air pressure in excess of the amount
required to provide adequate fastening, wastes compressed air and may result in damage to equipment.
For best results the air pressure can be determined by driving a few fasteners into the work and adjusting the air
pressure until the staple crown is driven down to the work. Excessive air pressure may cause the staple crown to
cut the material.
After all air connections are made, check to be sure they are tight to prevent air loss, and insure best
performance.
FASTENER LOADING
Pull cover back until locked by detent pin. Insert stick of fasteners and push forward into channel. Then push cover
forward until locked by detent pin. The tool is now ready to operate.
OPERATION
Do not attempt to operate the tool without fasteners, or drive fasteners into the air, as the life of the tool will be
reduced, plus the danger involved by driving fasteners into the air. Hold the tool with a firm grip on the rubber
handle, and on cylinder assembly below the valve housing. Place the tool over the location where the fastener is
required and pull the trigger.
ALWAYS LOAD WITH NOSE POINTING AWAY FROM YOU.
