Adjusting The Stapling Depth - Hitachi N 5024A Instruction And Safety Manual

NOTE:
Both STANDARD CONTACT TRIP MECHANISM and
OPTIONAL SEQUENTIAL TRIP MECHANISM are safe if
used as described above and accroding to all
warnings and instructions.
Always handle staples and package carefully. If
staples are dropped, collating bond may be broken.
After stapling:
1) disconnect air hose from the Stapler;
2) remove all staples from the Stapler;
3) supply 5 – 10 drops of Hitachi pneumatic tool
lubricant into the air plug on the Stapler; and
4) open the petcock on the air compressor tank to
drain any moisture.
ADJUSTING THE STAPLING
DEPTH
To assure that each staple penetrates to the same depth,
be sure that:
1) the air pressure to the Stapler remains constant
(regulator is installed and working properly), and
2) the Stapler is always held firmly against the
workpiece.
If staples are driven too deep or shallow into the
workpiece, adjust the stapling in the following order.
1 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM STAPLER.
Adjuster
2 If staples are driven too deep, turn the adjuster to the
shallow side.
Adjustments are in half-turn increments.
2
Turn Adjuster
Too Deep
3 If staples are driven too shallow, turn the adjuster to
the deep side.
Stop turning the adjuster when a suitable position is
reached for a stapling test.
3
Turn Adjuster
Too Shallow
15
Disconnect
air hose
Flush
Flush
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4 Connect the air hose.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Perform a stapling test.
5 DISCONNECT AIR HOSE FROM STAPLER.
6 Choose a suitable position for the adjuster.
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