Grizzly G6043, G6042 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 you operate your stapler, place one
drop of the included oil into the quick con-
nect fitting where the stapler connects to
the air supply. Fire the EMPTY stapler 3-4
times before		beginning, so oil does not		Figure 3. Example of staple deflection.
come out onto the project during regular				Besides damaging your workpiece,
operation.
				deflection can cause injury if your free
To operate your stapler:				hand is securing the workpiece in the
				location that the staple deflects.
1.	Connect the air supply to the quick			4. Press the trigger. If the staple drove
				into the wood far enough, continue
	connect fitting.
				with your intended operations. If the
2.	Test the loaded stapler		for proper
				staple either went too far or not far
	penetration. Hold the stapler perpen-
				enough, then adjust the air pressure.
	dicular to the surface of		a piece of
				More air pressure will make the staple
	clean scrap wood that is thick enough
				go deeper and less air pressure will
	for the length of staples		you have
				decrease the staple penetration.
	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 3.)

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