Bostitch BTE340K Troubleshooting, Shoe Replacement, Problem, Possible Cause Possible Solution

Shoe Replacement
	WARNING: Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the
tool is switched off and unplugged.
•	Check to make sure shoe is in the 0 degree bevel position.
• Remove non-marring cover from shoe by grasping the
	sleeve from the bottom at the two rear tabs and pulling	J
	down and away from the shoe (figure J).
• Turn saw upside down and remove the four (T10) screws
	which attach the stamped shoe. Set screws aside.
• Remove the (3mm Allen) clamping screw and washer
	from the clamp plate (figure K).
• Remove (4mm Allen) left hand thread large bolt (turn clockwise).
• Remove clamping plate.
• Remove old shoe from unit.
•	Remove plastic detent insert from old shoe and set aside
•	(figure L). Discard old shoe.
	Attach plastic detent insert to new shoe, matching the keyway in the detent with the
•	keyway on the shoe (figure M).
	With the unit upside down, attach new shoe to unit such that the lock keyway is
•	engaged into the lock post from housing (figure N).
	Replace clamping plate.
•	Assemble large bolt and tighten by turning counterclockwise (left hand thread). Be
	sure that the bevel lever is in the locked position (tight against the housing as shown
	in figure O.
• Assemble clamping screw and washer.
• Assemble stamped shoe with recesses facing down,
•	Secure four screws into replacement shoe making sure screws are fully seated.
•	Attach non-marring cover by placing the front of the shoe into the cover and lowering
	the jig saw as shown in figure P. Cover will snap into place.

K	LH thread bolt	L	plastic detent	M
				keyway
clamping plate clamping screw
N	lock post	O	allen wrench	P
	keyway
			bevel lever

Problem	Troubleshooting
	Possible Cause	Possible Solution
• Unit will not start.	• Cord not plugged in.	• Plug tool into a working outlet.
	• Circuit fuse is blown.	• Replace circuit fuse. (If the
		product repeatedly causes the
		circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
		use immediately and have it
		serviced at a Bostitch
		service center or authorized
	• Circuit breaker is tripped.	servicer.)
		• Reset circuit breaker. (If the
		product repeatedly causes the
		circuit breaker to trip,
		discontinue use immediately
		and have it serviced at a

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