Safety Instructions; Loading The Tool - Bostitch N58 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:
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Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool while the air supply is connected.
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Never point the tool at self or at anyone else.
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Never engage in horseplay.
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Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
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Always handle the tool with care.
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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.
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Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
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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.
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Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
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The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
IMPORTANT! Tool Operation:
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To identify the operation type of your model, check the ID label affixed to the tool/ rear of this manualand 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 down on the latch and swing the door open. Swing magazine cover open. (Fig. 1)
2. Check adjustment: the nailer must be set for the length of nail to be used. Nails will not feed smoothly if the magazine is not
correctly adjusted.
To change the setting:
The magazine contains an adjustable nail platform on which the nail coil rests. The nail platform can be adjusted up and down to
three or 4 nail settings. To change settings, pull up on the post and twist to the correct step. (Fig. 2)
N58
1st Step
25mm
2nd Step
30-35mm
3rd Step
38-45mm
4th Step
50/55mm
3. Load the coil of nails: Place the coil of nails over the post in the magazine. Uncoil enough nails to reach the feed pawl. Place the
first nail in front of the front tooth on the feed pawl, in the driver channel. The nail heads must be in the slot in the nose. (Fig. 3)
4. Swing the door/magazine cover closed. Check that the latch engages when released. (If it does not engage, check that the nail
heads are in the slot in the nose.)
N64 N71
32-38mm 35-45mm
45mm 50/55mm
50/55mm 65mm
65mm 70mm
N400 N401
55mm 55mm
60-75mm 60-75mm
80-90mm 80-90mm
100mm 100mm
GB
N512 N89C
75-90mm 50-65mm
100mm 70-75mm
115mm 80-90mm
120-130mm N/A