Safety Instructions; Loading The Tool - Bostitch N66BC-1 Original Instructions Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

m 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.
m 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.
m WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
l Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
l Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
l Never engage in horseplay.
l Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
l Always handle the tool with care.
l 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.
l Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
l 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.
l Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
l Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
l The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
m IMPORTANT! Tool Operation:
l To identify the operation type of your model, check the ID label affixed to the tool/ rear of this manual and the
corresponding column L in the table at the front of this manual 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 (Fig. A). Swing magazine cover open.
(Fig. B).
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 several nail settings. To change settings, pull up on the post and twist to the correct
step. (Fig. B)
N66BC-1
- 30-40mm nails: 1 step
st
- 45-50mm nails: 2 step
nd
- 55-64mm nails: 3 step
rd
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