TOOL OPERATION CHECK:

CAUTION: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check.

1.TRIGGER OPERATED TOOL:

A.With finger off the trigger, hold the tool with a firm grip on the handle.

B.Place the nose of the tool against the work surface.

C.Pull the trigger to drive. Release the trigger and cycle is complete.

CAUTION: THE TOOL WILL CYCLE EACH TIME THE TRIGGER IS PULLED!

2.CONTACT TRIP OPERATION:

A.With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

B.Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

C.With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger. Press the contact trip against the work surface.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.

D.Without touching the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface, then pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.

3.SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION:

A.Press the contact trip against the work surface, without touching the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

B.Hold the tool off the work surface and pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

Release the trigger. The trigger must return to the trigger stop on the frame.

C.Pull the trigger and press the contact trip against the work surface.

THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.

D.With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface. Pull the trigger.

THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.

IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION

Use the BOSTITCH pneumatic tool only for the purpose for which it was designed.

Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward the user or others in the work area.

Do not use the tool as a hammer.

Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the tool by the air hose.

Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from

BOSTITCH, INC.

Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.

Never clamp or tape the trigger or contact trip in an actuated position.

Never leave a tool unattended with the air hose attached.

Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible WARNING LABEL.

Do not continue to use a tool that leaks air or does not function properly. Notify your nearest BOSTITCH representative if your tool continues to experience functional problems.

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400 SERIES, 500 SERIES specifications

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