INTRODUCTION
The Bostitch BT1855 & SX1838 are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume fastening.
Thesetools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. Aswith any fine power
tool,for best performance the manufacturer ’sinstructions must be followed. Please study this manual before
operatingthe 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. Contact your Bostitch
representativeor distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use. Bostitch, Inc., East Greenwich,
RhodeIsland 02818.
INDEX
SafetyInstructions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ToolComponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ToolSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AirSupply and Connections.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loadingthe Tool .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TriggerLockout & Selecting Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dial-A-Depth™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installingthe Belt Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ToolOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
JamClearing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintainingthe Pneumatic Tool .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AvailableAccessories .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BostitchFinish & Trim Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NOTE:
Bostitchtools 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 responsibilityfor product performance if our tools are used with
fastenersor accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for genuine Bostitch nails,
staplesand accessories.
LIMITED WARRANTY — U.S. and Canada Only
EffectiveDecember1,2005 Bostitch,L.P. warrantsto the originalretailpurchaserthat the productpurchased isfree
fromdefectsin materialand workmanship,andagreesto repair orreplace, atBostitch’soption,any defectiveBostitch
brandedpneumaticstapleror nailerfor a periodof seven (7)years from dateof purchase(one (1) yearfrom the date
ofpurchaseforcompressorsandtools usedin productionapplications).Warrantyisnottransferable.Proofofpurchase
daterequired.Thiswarrantycovers only damageresultingfrom defectsin materialor workmanship;it doesnot cover
conditionsormalfunctionsresultingfromnormalwear,neglect,abuse, accidentor repairsattemptedor madeby other
thanour nationalrepair centeror authorizedwarranty servicecenters.Driver blades,bumpers, o-rings,pistons and
pistonringsareconsiderednormallywearing parts.For optimalperformanceof yourBostitchtool alwaysuse genuine
Bostitchfastenersandreplacementparts.
THISWARRANTYIS IN LIEU OF ALLOTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDINGBUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.BOSTITCHSHALLNOT BE LIABLEFOR ANYINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
Somestatesand countriesdonot allow limitationsonhow long animplied warrantylasts,or the exclusionor limitation
ofincidentalor consequentialdamages, sothe above limitationsor exclusionsmay not applyto you. This warranty
givesyouspecificlegalrights,and you mayalso haveother rightswhich varyfrom stateto stateand countryto country.
Toobtainwarrantyservicein the U.S.returnthe product,togetherwith proof ofpurchase,to the U.S. BostitchNational
orRegionalIndependentAuthorizedWarrantyServiceCenter. Inthe U.S. you may callus at 1-800-556-6696orvisit
www.BOSTITCH.comfor the locationmost convenientfor you. In Canadaplease call us at 800-567-7705or visit
www.BOSTITCH.com
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