INTRODUCTION
The Bostitch N88 is a
nailing. 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 manual kept for reference. NOTE: Additional safety measures may be required because of your particular application of the tool. Contact your Bostitch representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use.
Bostitch, Inc., East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818.
INDEX
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,
Operating Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading the Tool, Fastener Depth Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing Nails, Directional Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 9
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Driver Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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
Bostitch, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from
defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Bostitch's option, any defective product within 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in material or workmanship, and it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our regional repair center or authorized warranty service center. Driver blades, bumpers and
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty is limited to sales in the United States and Canada. Some states 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.
To obtain warranty service, return the product at your expense together with proof of purchase to a Bostitch Regional or authorized warranty repair center. You may call us at