Bostitch S13A1 Installation And Maintenance Manual

BOSTITCH
INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODELS
S13A1, S13B2, S13C AND S13E
S25A1, S25B2 AND S25C
METAL STITCHERS % CROWN -NO. 18 WIRE
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE MACHINE WITH WIRE FEEDING AND NO MATERIAL ABOVE
CLINCHER. SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF LUBRICANT MAY BLEED CAUSING DAMAGE TO WORK
BEING STITCHED.
IN OPERATING A STITCHER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO DRIVE ONE STITCH OVER
ANOTHER, AS THIS MAY BREAK THE DRIVER TIPS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE STITCHER WITH WIRE FEED ON BUT WITHOUT MATERIAL
BETWEEN DRIVER AND CLINCHER.
IF A PIECE OF WIRE GETS CAUGHT IN THE GRIPPER OR FORMER OR SHOE, STOP
THE MACHINE AND REMOVE CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO STITCH AGAIN.
1. INTRODUCTION
A wire stitcher, like any other machine, will give
satisfactory results to its owner only if properly
installed, regularly lubricated, intelligently adjusted,
and carefully maintained. Moving parts will wear in
time and require replacement, while others may
break through accident. Trained service men are
available but not always to be had at a moment's
notice, and a knowledgeof thefunctionsof themore
important parts of a stitcher is therefore most
desirable for every person responsible for its
operation, in order to know what to do in case of
trouble.
We have, therefore, gathered together the com-
bined experience of our engineers and service men
and have attempted to present the information in a
manner that will make it quickly available and readily
understood.
We would urge, however, in any case of serious
difficulty that you notify our nearest sales office,
sending samples of the defective work and describ-
ing the trouble in detail, so as to obtain the benefit of
their experience in arriving at the proper solution. Be
sure to report the serial number and model of the
machine when corresponding in regard to equip-
ment, so that it may be identified quickly.
2. INSTALLATION
(See charts and parts lists for locations and
names of parts referred to.)
Any machine can be seriously damaged during its
installation if it is not properly set up; therefore, we
recommend close adherence to the following
procedure:
(a) After uncrating machine, examine carefully
for any breakage in transit. If such be found, do not
attempt to run machine but report at once to the
selling agent. If our service man is present, let him
examine machine and then report to the manufac-
turer.
(b) See that motor is free to revolve when large
pulley or flywheel is turned by hand. If tight, clutch is
perhaps engaged, in which case shaft will turn also.
Turning pulley or flywheel one revolution will
release clutch.
(c) Examine name plate on motor and see that its
specifications are the same as those of the power to
be used. If not, do not attempt to operate the
machine.
(d) Place the machine on a level floor, using
shims under base if necessary to prevent any
movement or rocking.
(e) Lower clincher to at least 2" below the stitcher
head, by means of adjusting sleeve on post type
stitcher, orclincherbracketadjustingscrewon head
mounted clincher bracket stitcher or clincher arm
adjusting screw or bolt on arm type stitcher.
(f) Be sure that the machine isoiledthoroughlyat
all points before operating.
Run a little oil on coil of wire, which helps to
lubricate wire feed tubes and also the formers and
driver, which are tight-fitting when new. Tie a piece
of cloth temporarily around the wire above the top
end OT tne upper wire Teed tube to remove dirt and
excess oil and thus prevent soiling the work.
(g) Connect motor cord to power outlet and start
motor. See that it runs freely, without undue noise,