Table Of Contents - Bostitch BT1855 Operation And Maintenance Manual

INTRODUCTION
The Bostitch BT1855 & SX1838 are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume fastening.
These tools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power
tool, for best performance the manufacturer's instructions must be followed. Please study this manual before
operating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions. The instructions on installation, operation
and maintenance should be read carefully, and the manuals kept for reference. NOTE: Additional safety
measures may be required because of your particular application of the tool.
representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use. Bostitch, Inc., East Greenwich,
Rhode Island 02818.
INDEX
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tool Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Air Supply and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Trigger Lockout & Selecting Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dial-A-Depth™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Belt Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Jam Clearing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bostitch Finish & Trim Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NOTE:
Bostitch tools have been engineered to provide excellent customer satisfaction and are designed to achieve
maximum performance when used with precision Bostitch fasteners engineered to the same exacting
standards. Bostitch cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools are used with
fasteners or accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for genuine Bostitch nails,
staples and accessories.
LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S. and Canada Only
Effective December 1, 2005 Bostitch, L.P. warrants to the original retail purchaser that the product purchased is free
from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Bostitch's option, any defective Bostitch
branded pneumatic stapler or nailer for a period of seven (7) years from date of purchase (one (1) year from the date
of purchase for compressors and tools used in production applications). Warranty is not transferable. Proof of purchase
date required. This warranty covers only damage resulting from defects in material or workmanship; it does not cover
conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other
than our national repair center or authorized warranty service centers. Driver blades, bumpers, o-rings, pistons and
piston rings are considered normally wearing parts. For optimal performance of your Bostitch tool always use genuine
Bostitch fasteners and replacement parts.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S. return the product, together with proof of purchase, to the U.S. Bostitch National
or Regional Independent Authorized Warranty Service Center. In the U.S. you may call us at 1-800-556-6696 or visit
www.BOSTITCH.com for the location most convenient for you. In Canada please call us at 800-567-7705 or visit
www.BOSTITCH.com
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