Tool/Trip Operation - Bostitch SL1838BC Operation And Maintenance Manual

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.
The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye
protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National
Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-
side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
BEFORE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL:
I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
II. REFER TO "TOOL SPECIFICATIONS" IN THIS MANUAL TO IDENTIFY THE
OPERATING SYSTEM ON YOUR TOOL.
Warning: Always disconnect air supply before making adjustments as accidental actuation may occur,
possibly causing injury.
The SL1838BC features a selectable trigger system that allows the user to choose between the
following modes of operation:
1. Contact Trip Operation
1. CONTACT TRIP:
The common operation procedure on "Contact Trip" tools is for the operator to contact the work surface to
actuate the trip mechanism while keeping the trigger pulled, thus driving a fastener each time the work
surface is contacted. This will allow rapid fastener placement on many jobs. All pneumatic tools are subject
to recoil when driving fasteners. The tool may bounce, releasing the trip, and if unintentionally allowed to re-
contact the work surface with the trigger still actuated (finger still holding the trigger pulled) an unwanted
second fastener will be driven.
2. SEQUENTIAL TRIP:
The Sequential Trip requires the operator to hold the tool against the work before pulling the trigger. This
makes accurate fastener placement easier. The Sequential Trip allows exact fastener location without the
possibility if driving a second fastener on recoil as described under "Contact Trip". The Sequential Trip Tool
has a positive advantage because it will not accidentally drive a fastener if the tool is contacted against the
work surface - or anything else - while the operator is holding the trigger pulled.
SELECTING THE TRIP MODE:
To ensure safety, the user must lock the trigger (as described above) before changing the trigger system. To
change the trip mode, rotate the mode switch in the counterclockwise direction. The mode switch will lock
automatically when the indicating arrow is pointing down to the 3 nail icon stamped into the tool frame
(Contact Trip Mode) or to a single nail icon stamped in the tool frame( Sequential Trip Mode). Unlock the
trigger to resume tool operation.
Contact Trip Mode
(trip mode selector switch pointing down)
2. Sequential Trip Operation
TOOL OPERATION
TRIP OPERATION MODE
Sequential Trip Mode
(trip mode selector switch pointing up)
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