Safety Instructions; Loading The Tool; Removing Nails - Bostitch BRT130-E Original Instructions Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY: It is important that all operators read and understand all sections
of this Tool Technical Data manual and the separate Safety and Operating Instruction Manual which come with
this tool. Failure to do so could result in you or others in the working area to be seriously injured.
WARNING! Eye protection in accordance with 89/686/EEC, and with equal or greater grade than defined in
EN166 should be used. However all aspects of operators work, environment and other type/s of machinery
being used, should also be considered when selecting any personal protection equipment. Note: Non-side
shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
● Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
● Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
● Never engage in horseplay.
● Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
● Always handle the tool with care.
● This tool is intended to be used for fastening wood to wood in pallet/crate and construction applications.
DO NOT USE for fastening harder materials which could cause buckling of the fasteners and damage to the
tool. If you are unsure of the suitability of this tool for certain applications, please contact your local sales
office.
● Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
● To prevent accidental actuation and possible 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.
● Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
● Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
● The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
IMPORTANT! Tool Operation:
● To identify the operation type of your model, check the ID label affixed to the tool/ rear of this manual and
the corresponding table (marked ?) column L for that model.Read the corresponding section in the Safety &
Operating instructions for information of each trip type.

LOADING THE TOOL

1. Open the magazine: Pull pusher back to engage latch. (Fig 1)
2. Hold nailer down with magazine tilted downwards. Insert sticks of nails. (Fig 2)
3. Close magazine: Release pusher by first puling back on the pusher and then pressing the release tab. Slide
pusher against the nails. Fig 3a (BRT130-E) and Fig 3b (BRT160-E)
Note: Use only fasteners recommended by Bostitch for use in Bostitch tools or nails which meet Bostitch
specifications.

REMOVING NAILS

1. Disconnect the tool from the air supply
2. Pull pusher back until it is securely engaged
3. Slide nails back to opening and push out
CAUTION: The pusher and pusher spring (constant force spring).
Caution must be used when removing nails, as if pusher is disengaged from latch it could spring forward
potentially pinching your hand.
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