Maintenance And Troubleshooting - Bostitch GF9033-E Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

B) Hold the tool off the work surface and, avoiding to
point the tool at yourself or others, pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
C) With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger.
Press the safety trip against the work surface
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
D) Without touching the trigger, press the safety trip
against the work surface then pull the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
TOOL USE
Having checked that the tool is working properly, press
the nose against the work piece and pull the trigger.
Check whether the fastener has been driven as required
(Fig. 14).
ADJUSTING THE NAILING DEPTH
To ensure that each nail penetrates to the same depth,
be sure that the tool is always held firmly against the
workpiece.
If nails are driven too deep or shallow into the
workpiece, adjust the nailing in the following order:
1. Remove the fuel cell and the battery from the tool (Fig.
15).
2. If nails are driven too deeply, move the contact
arm forward. If nails are driven too shallow, move the
contact arm backward (Fig. 16).
3. Stop moving the contact arm when a suitable position
is reached for a nailing test.
4. Connect the fuel cell and the battery to the tool.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Perform a nailing test.
5. Remove the fuel cell and the battery from the tool.
6. Make further adjustments until the drive depth is
correct, testing after each adjustment.
7. UTILITY HOOK
These tools have a utility hook installed in the magazine.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Remove the fuel cell and battery from the tool and
completely empty the magazine before starting
maintenance or repairs. Read and understand the
warnings in this manual, in the Tool Technical Data and
on the tool itself and use extra care when evaluating
problem tools.
Bostitch replacement parts are recommended. Do
not use modified parts or parts that will not give
performance equal to the original equipment.
CAUTION: Be sure to remove the battery and fuel cell
during clearing jams, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning.
JAM CLEARANCE
If nails are jammed in firing head, remove it, and adjust
the nailing in the following order.
1. Remove the fuel cell and the battery from the Nailer.
2. Pull the pusher back in magazine and remove
fasteners.
3. Remove the bolts with wrench (Fig. 17 & 18).
4. Pull magazine away from the firing head, and clear
jam (Fig. 19 & 20).
5. Connect the fuel cell and the battery to the Nailer.
INSPECTING THE MAGAZINE
1. First, remove the fuel cell and the battery from the
nailer.
2. Clean the magazine. Remove paper chips or wooden
chips which may have accumulated in the magazine.
Lubricate it with Bostitch gas finish nailer lubricant.
CHECKING MOUNTING SCREWS
At regular intervals, check every part for loose mounting
screws and tighten any loose screws found. Operating
the tool with loose screws will can be hazardous.
INSPECTING THE CONTACT ARM
Check if the contact arm can slide smoothly.
Clean the sliding area of the contact arm and use
the provided oil for lubrication from time to time.
This will enable a smooth operation and simultaneously
help to prevent the formation of rust.
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