Depth Control Adjustment - Bostitch 651 SERIES Operation And Maintenance Manual

FASTENER DEPTH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
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.
The Fastener Depth Control Adjustment feature provides control of the staple drive depth from flush with or
just above the work surface to shallow or deep countersink.
TO ADJUST THE FASTENER DEPTH CONTROL:
Disconnect tool from air supply before attempting any parts disassembly and before
changing the work contacting element adjustment.
1) Loosen screw with 4mm hex key.
2) Move sliding shoe down (away from nose) to decrease the
drive depth or up (toward the nose) to increase the drive depth.
3) Tighten screw with 4mm hex key
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Use the BOSTITCH pneumatic tool only for the purpose for which it was designed.
• Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward the user
or others in the work area.
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the tool by the air hose.
• Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from
BOSTITCH, INC.
• Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to
yourself and others.
• Never clamp or tape the trigger or contact trip in an actuated position.
• Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose attached.
• Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible WARNING LABEL.
• Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air or does not function properly. Notify your nearest
Bostitch representative if your tool continues to experience functional problems.
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