Grizzly G6772 instruction manual Operating Stapler, Example of staple deflection

Operating Stapler

If you have not read the safety instruc- tions in this manual, do not operate the stapler.

Before the first operation, and periodically
after that, place one drop of the included oil
into the quick connect fitting where the sta-
pler connects to the air supply. After oiling,
wipe	off any excess oil near	the stapler	Figure 4. Example of staple deflection.
exhaust to avoid dust build-up.			hand is securing the workpiece in the
To operate your stapler:			location that the staple deflects.
			4. Press the trigger. If the staple drove
1.	Connect the air supply to the quick		into the wood far enough, continue
			with your intended operations. If the
	connect fitting.
			staple either went too far or not far
2.	Test the loaded stapler for proper
			enough, then adjust the air pressure.
	penetration. Hold the stapler perpen-
			More air pressure will make the staple
	dicular to the surface of a piece of
			go deeper and less air pressure will
	clean scrap wood that is thick enough
			decrease the staple penetration.
	for the length of staples you have
	loaded. Depress the safety yoke
	mechanism on your workpiece.
3. Before pressing the trigger, make
	sure your free hand is positioned out
	of the way of a potential path of a sta-
	ple in case of deflection. (Deflection is
	caused when the staple changes its
	path, resulting in the staple puncturing
	the surface of the workpiece as
	shown in Figure 4.)
	Besides damaging your	workpiece,

deflection can cause injury if your free

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