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BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD STUDY THIS MANUAL TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR STANLEY-BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR.

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

T55

PNEUMATIC STAPLER

105041REVC  10/98

BOSTITCH

®

Stanley Fastening Systems

Summary of Contents for Bostitch T55 Series

Page 1: ...W THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR STANLEY BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL T55 PNEUMATIC STAPLER 105041REVC 10 98 BOSTITCH Stanley Fastening Systems ...

Page 2: ...mance when used with precision Stanley Bostitch fasteners engineered to the same exacting standards Stanley Bostitch cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools are used with fasteners or accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for genuine Stanley Bostitch nails staples and accessories LIMITED WARRANTY Stanley Bostitch Inc warrants to the original retail...

Page 3: ... not pull trigger or depress contact arm while connected to the air supply as the tool may cycle possibly causing 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 LOADING TOOL When loading tool 1 Never place a hand...

Page 4: ...work 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 recontact the work surface with the tr...

Page 5: ...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 whic...

Page 6: ...mbly 2 Drop staple stick over magazine and slide forward Repeat until magazine is loaded allowing enough space for pusher to disengage the magazine and the cover to close Approximately 1 2 13mm 3 Pull and hold top part of knob A and depress bottom part of knob B in a clockwise direction to release pusher The DIAL A DEPTH Fastener Control adjustment feature provides close control of the fastener dr...

Page 7: ...e touches the work surface and then pull the trigger to drive a fastener Do not press the tool against the work with extra force Instead allow the tool to recoil off the work surface to avoid a second unwanted fastener Remove your finger from the trigger after each operation B RAPID FASTENER OPERATION To operate the tool in this manner hold the tool with the contact trip pointing towards but not t...

Page 8: ... trigger must return to the trigger stop on the frame C Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work surface THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE D With finger off the trigger press the contact trip against the work surface Pull the trigger THE TOOL MUST CYCLE IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION Use the STANLEY BOSTITCH pneumatic t...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...lace quick disconnect fittings Worn piston O ring Replace O ring check driver Tool dry lacks lubrication Use STANLEY BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant Damaged pusher spring Replace spring Low air pressure Check air supply system to tool Loose magazine nose screws Tighten all screws Fasteners too short for tool Use only recommended fasteners Bent fasteners Discontinue using these fasteners Wrong size fas...

Page 11: ...ener ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY BEFORE CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER If the door does not pop open when a jam occurs it can easily be opened with a screwdriver as shown in illustration 1 Use a firm twist on the screwdriver to open the door see illustration 2 The door will not open completely if the driver is still down To open the door completely the driver must be pushed back into the tool The Qui...

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