Bostitch 102272REVB 3/97 User Manual

T40M

PNEUMATIC STAPLER

102272REVB 3/97

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD STUDY THIS MANUAL, TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR STANLEY-BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR.

WARNING:

Stanley-Bostitch tools have been engineered to provide excellent customer satisfaction and are designed to achieve maximum performance when used with precision Stanley-Bostitch fasteners engineered to the same exacting standards. Stanley-Bostitch cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools are

used with fasteners or accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for genuine StanleyBostitch nails, staples and accessories.

INTRODUCTION

INDEX

NOTE

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Stanley-Bostitch T40 series staplers are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume stapling. These tools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool, for best performance the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. Please study this manual before operating the 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 Stanley-Bostitch representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use. Stanley-Bostitch, Inc., East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818.

Safety Instructions 3 Basic Tool Operation 6 Trouble Shooting 7 Operating the Tool 4 & 5 Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,

Operating Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure 8 Lubrication 8 Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool 9 Loading the Tool 10 Tool Specifications 10 Accessories 13

Stanley-Bostitch, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Stanley-Bostitch’s option, any defective product within 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in material or workmanship, and it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse or accident.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. STANLEY-BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, you must return the product at your expense together with proof of purchase to a Stanley-Bostitch Regional warranty repair center listed below or you may call us at 1-800-556-6696 or 1-800-832-3080 for the location of additional authorized warranty service locations in your area.

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PROTECT YOUR TOOLS

USE ONLY GENUINE

FASTENERS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS

LOADING TOOL

OPERATION

MAINTAINING THE TOOL

CAUTION:

EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.

The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z87.1-1979 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.

EAR PROTECTION

may be required in some environments. As the working area may include exposure to high noise levels which can lead to hearing damage, the employer and user should ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided and used by the operator and others in the work area.

Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury.

Do not use supply sources which can potentially exceed 200 P.S.I.G. as tool may burst, possibly causing injury.

The connector on the tool must not hold pressure when air supply is disconnected. If a wrong fitting is used, the tool can remain charged with air after disconnecting and thus will be able to drive a fastener even after the air line is disconnected possibly causing injury.

Do not pull trigger or depress contact arm while connected to the air supply as the tool may cycle, possibly causing injury.

Always disconnect air supply: 1.) Before making adjustments; 2.) When servicing the tool;

3.) When clearing a jam; 4.) When tool is not in use; 5.) When moving to a different work area, as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

When loading tool: 1.) Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of tool; 2.) Never point tool at anyone; 3.) Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

WARNING:

Always handle the tool with care: 1.) Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward the work; 3.) Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

The operator must not hold the trigger pulled on contact arm tools except during fastening operation as serious injury could result if the trip accidentally contacted someone or something, causing the tool to cycle.

Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool. A contact arm tool may bounce from the recoil of driving a fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be driven possibly causing injury.

Check operation of the contact arm mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if the arm is not working correctly as accidental driving of a fastener may result. Do not interfere with the proper operation of the contact arm mechanism.

Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.

When working on air tools note the warnings in this manual and use extra care when evaluating problem tools.

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WARNING:

TOOL OPERATION

OPERATION

BEFORE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL:

I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

II. REFER TO “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS” IN THIS MANUAL TO IDENTIFY THE

OPERATING SYSTEM ON YOUR TOOL.

1. TRIGGER OPERATION

A TRIGGER OPERATED tool requires a single action to drive a fastener. Each time the trigger is pulled the tool will drive a fastener. The trigger operated model is intended for use only when a contact trip or sequential trip cannot be used due to the requirements of the application.

2. CONTACT TRIP OPERATION

The CONTACTTRIP MODEL tool contains a contact trip that operates in conjunction with the trigger to drive a fastener. There are two methods of operation to drive fasteners with a contact trip tool.

A. SINGLE FASTENER PLACEMENT: To operate the tool in this manner, first position the contact trip on

the work surface, WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact trip until the nose touches the work surface and then pull the trigger to drive a fastener. Do not press the tool against the work with extra force. Instead, allow the tool to recoil off the work surface to avoid a second unwanted fastener. Remove your finger from the trigger after each operation.

B. RAPID FASTENER OPERATION: To operate the tool in this manner, hold the tool with the contact trip

pointing towards but not touching the work surface. Pull the trigger and then tap the contact trip against the work surface using a bouncing motion. Each depression of the contact trip will cause a fastener to be driven.

There are three available systems on STANLEY-BOSTITCH pneumatic tools. They are:

1. TRIGGER OPERATION 2. CONTACT TRIP OPERATION 3. SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION

WARNING:

The operator must not hold the trigger pulled on contact trip tools except during fastening operation, as serious injury could result if the trip accidentally contacted someone or something, causing the tool to cycle.

Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool. A contact trip tool may bounce from the recoil of driving a fastener and an unwanted second fastener may be driven, possibly causing injury.

3. SEQUENTIAL TRIP OPERATION:

The SEQUENTIAL TRIP MODEL contains a contact trip that operates in conjunction with the trigger to drive a fastener. To operate a sequential trip tool, first position the contact trip on the work surface WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER. Depress the contact trip and then pull the trigger to drive a fastener. As long as the contact trip is contacting the work and is held depressed, the tool will drive a fastener each time the trigger is depressed. If the contact trip is allowed to leave the work surface, the sequence described above must be repeated to drive another fastener.

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