Stanley Bostitch T40M Operation And Maintenance Manual
Stanley Bostitch T40M Operation And Maintenance Manual

Stanley Bostitch T40M Operation And Maintenance Manual

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T40M
PNEUMATIC STAPLER
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
!
WARNING:
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.
102272REVB 3/97

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  • Page 1 T40M PNEUMATIC STAPLER OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL WARNING: 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION The Stanley-Bostitch T40 series staplers are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume stapling. 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 oper- ating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.
  • Page 4: Operating The Tool 4

    TOOL OPERATION WARNING: EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.
  • Page 5: Tool Operation Check

    TOOL OPERATION CHECK CAUTION: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check. 1.TRIGGER OPERATED TOOL: A. With finger off the trigger, hold the tool with a firm grip on the handle. B. Place the nose of the tool against the work surface. C.
  • Page 6: Basic Tool Operation

    BASIC TOOL OPERATION Stanley-Bostitch pneumatic tools are cycled by a compressed air operated single piston design. The following illustrations show the four functional cycles that occur when the tool is operated to drive a fastener: BASIC SINGLE PISTON STAPLER/NAILER yy yy yy yy yyyyyyy yy yy...
  • Page 7: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Trigger valve housing leaks air O-ring cut or cracked Replace O-ring Trigger valve stem leaks air O-ring/seals cut or cracked Replace trigger valve assembly Frame/nose leaks air Loose nose screws Tighten and recheck O-ring or Gasket is cut or cracked Replace O-ring or gasket Bumper cracked/worn Replace bumper...
  • Page 8: Lubrication

    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.
  • Page 9: Maintaining The Pneumatic Tool

    T40 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS All screws and nuts are metric. TOOL AIR FITTING: This tool uses a 1/4” N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be .200” (5mm) or larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply. OPERATING PRESSURE: 70 to 100 p.s.i.g.
  • Page 10: Loading The Tool

    LOADING THE T40M TOOLS 1. Move pusher to rear until latched. 2. Use stick of staples to move cover spring to one side and drop over core of magazine. Repeat until magazine is loaded, allowing enough space for pusher to disengage from the latch.
  • Page 11: Quick Release Door

    QUICK RELEASE DOOR Models T40S2, T40S4, T40S5, and T40SX contain a Quick Release Door feature. The door is designed to “pop” open if a jam occurs providing easy access for removing a jammed fastener. WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY BEFORE CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER. If the door does not “pop”...
  • Page 12 CLEANING T40S2 STAPLERS USED WITH ASPHALT SHINGLES Tar and dirt may build up on the nose and contact arm. This can prevent correct operation. Remove any buildup with kerosene, #2 fuel oil or diesel fuel. Do not immerse the stapler into these solvents beyond the bottom of the frame to avoid getting the solvent into the drive cylinder.
  • Page 13: Accessories Available

    ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE BC602 1 pint General Purpose Air-Tool Lubricant. BC603 1 pint “Winter-Formula” Air-Tool Lubricant. BC604 1 quart General Purpose Air-Tool Lubricant. N5583 4mm Hex Wrench for M5 screws. 851487 4mm Hex Wrench, long pattern for M5 screws. ORK1 O-Ring Kit Bumper Kit T40WBK Wide Crown Bumper Kit...

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