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 BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR.
ANTES DE OPERAR ESTA HERRAMIENTA, TODOS LOS OPERADORES DEBERÁN ESTUDIAR
ESTE MANUAL PARA PODER COMPRENDER Y SEGUIR LAS ADVERTENCIAS SOBRE
SEGURIDAD Y LAS INSTRUCCIONES. MANTENGA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES CON LA
HERRAMIENTA PARA FUTURA REFERENCIA, SI TIENE ALGUNA DUDA, COMUNÍQUESE CON
SU REPRESENTANTE DE BOSTITCH O CON SU DISTRIBUIDOR.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LE PRÉSENT MANUEL AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL. PRÉTER UNE
ATTENTION TOUTE PARTICULIÈRE AUX CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ ET AUX
VERTISSEMENTS. GARDER CE MANUEL AVEC L’OUTIL POUR FUTUR RÉFÉRENCE. SI VOUS
A
AVEZ DES QUESTIONS, CONTACTEZ VOTRE REPRÉSENTANT OU VOTRE CONCESSIONNAIRE
BOSTITCH.
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INTRODUCTION
The Bostitch BT35B & BT50B are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume nailing. These
tools will deliver ef
for best performance the manufacturer
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 Bostitch
representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use. Bostitch, Inc., East Greenwich,
Rhode Island 02818.
ficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool,
’s instructions must be followed. Please study this manual before
Bostitch tools 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.
fast eners or accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for genuine Bostitch nails,
staples and accessories.
Bostitch cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools are used with
LIMITED WARRANTY — U.S. and Canada Only
Effective December 1, 2005 Bostitch, L.P. warrants to the original retail purchaser that the product purchased is
free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Bostitch’s option, any
defective Bostitch branded pneumatic stapler or nailer for a period of seven (7) years from date of purchase (one
(1) year from the date of purchase for compressors and tools used in production applications). Warranty is not
transferable. Proof of purchase date required. This warranty covers only damage resulting from defects in
material or workmanship; it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect,
abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our national repair center or authorized warranty
service centers. Driver blades, bumpers, o-rings, pistons and piston rings are considered normally wearing parts.
For optimal performance of your Bostitch tool always use genuine Bostitch fasteners and replacement parts.
THIS WARRANTYIS IN LIEU OF ALLOTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUTNOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states and countries 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
and country to country.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S. return the product, together with proof of purchase, to the U.S. Bostitch
National or Regional Independent Authorized Warranty Service Center. In the U.S. you may call us at 1-800556-6696 or visit www
800-567-7705 or visit www.BOSTITCH.com
.BOSTITCH.com for the location most convenient for you. In Canada please call us at 1-
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against
flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWA YS be worn by the operator and
others in the work area when connecting to air supply
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 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded
spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
CAUTION:
example, the working area may include exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing
damage. The employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection is
provided and used by the operator and others in the work area. Some environments will
require the use of head protection equipment. When required, the employer and user must
ensure that head protection conforming to ANSI Z89.1 is used.
Additional Safety Protection will be required in some environments. For
, loading, operating or servicing this
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
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.
LOADING TOOL
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.
OPERATION
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 or with the tool at an overly steep angle as
this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury.
Do not drive fasteners close to the edge of the work piece as the wood may split, allowing
the fastener to be deflected possibly causing injury
This nailer produces SPARKS during operation. NEVER use the nailer near flammable
substances, gases or vapors including lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, adhesives,
mastics, glues or any other material that is -- or the vapors, fumes or byproducts of which are -flammable, combustible or explosive. Using the nailer in any such environment could cause an
EXPLOSION resulting in personal injury or death to user and bystanders.
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MAINTAINING THE TOOL
When working on air tools note the warnings in this manual and use extra care when
evaluating problem tools.
BT35B BT1300 .050” X .040” (1.27 X 1.04mm) 5/8” - 1-3/8” (15mm-35mm)
BT50B BT1300 .050” X .040” (1.27 X 1.04mm) 1-3/16” - 2” (30mm-50mm)
TOOL AIR FITTING:
This tool uses a free-flow connector plug, 1/4 N.P.T. The inside diameter should be .200” (5mm) or larger. The
fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
70 to 100 p.s.i.g. (4.9 to 7.0 kg/cm2). Select the operating pressure within this range for best fastener
performance. DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.
AIR CONSUMPTION:
The BT35B requires 2.1 cubic feet per minute (.06 cubic meters) and the BT50B requires 2.2 cubic feet (.06
cubic meters) of free air to operate at the rate of 100 nails per minute, at 80 p.s.i. (5.6 kg/cm2). Take the actual
rate at which the tool will be run to determine the amount of air required. For instance, if your fastener usage
averages 50 nails per minute, you need 50% of the tool’s c.f.m. which is required to operate the tool at 100
nails per minute.
OPERATION
BOSTITCH OFFERS THREE TYPES OF OPERATION FOR THIS SERIES TOOL.
CONTACT TRIP:
The common operating procedure on “Contact Trip” tools is for the operator to contact the work to actuate the trip
mechanism while keeping the trigger pulled, thus driving a fastener each time the work is contacted. This will allow
rapid fastener placement on many jobs, such as sheathing, decking and pallet assembly. All pneumatic tools are
subject to recoil when driving fasteners. The tool may bounce, releasing the trip, and if unintentionally allowed to
recontact the work surface with the trigger still actuated (finger still holding trigger pulled) an unwanted second
fastener will be driven.
SEQUENTIAL TRIP:
The Sequential Trip requires the operator to hold the tool against the work before pulling the trigger. This makes
accurate fastener placement easier, for instance on framing, toe nailing and crating applications. The Sequential
Trip allows exact fastener location without the possibility of driving a second fastener on recoil, as described under
“Contact Trip”. The Sequential Trip Tool has a positive safety advantage because it will not accidentally drive a
fastener if the tool is contacted against the work – or anything else – while the operator is holding the trigger pulled.
TRIGGER OPERATED:
DUAL
The Dual Trigger Operated model is cycled by actuation of two triggers. This model does not have a Contact Arm
and is intended for use only where a Contact Arm CANNOTbe used to satisfy the requirements of the application.
The Dual Trigger Operated tool will cycle each time the triggers are actuated.
CAUTION: The secondary trigger must be installed properly and be functioning correctly. Without the secondary
trigger the dual trigger functionality will be defeated and the tool will operate as a trigger fire tool only.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION:
Refer to Operation Instructions on page 7 before proceeding to use this tool.
CONTACT TRIPSEQUENTIAL TRIPTRIGGER OPERATED
Identified by: Identified by: Identified by:
BLACK TRIGGER GRAYTRIGGER BLACK TRIGGER and SECONDARY TRIGGER
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AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as
tool may explode, possibly causing injury.
FITTINGS:
Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release air pressure from the tool when
disconnected from the supply source.
HOSES:
Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm2) working pressure rating or 150 percent of the
maximum pressure that could be produced in the air system. The supply hose should contain a fitting that will
provide “quick disconnecting” from the male plug on the tool.
Y SOURCE:
SUPPL
Use only clean regulated compressed air as a power source for this tool. NEVER USE OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE
GASES, OR BOTTLED GASES,
REGULATOR:
A pressure regulator with an operating pressure of 0 - 125 p.s.i. (0 - 8.79 kg/cm2) is required to control the
operatiing pressure for safe operation of this tool. Do not connect this tool to air pressure which can potentially
exceed 200 p.s.i. (14 kg/cm
OPERATING PRESSURE:
Do not exceed recommended maximum operating pressure as tool wear will be greatly increased. The air
supply must be capable of maintaining the operating pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air supply can
reduce the tool’s driving power. Refer to “TOOLSPECIFICATIONS” for setting the correct operating pressure
for the tool.
TER:
FIL
Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wear in pneumatic tools. A filter will help to get the best
performance and minimum wear from the tool. The filter must have adequate flow capacity for the specific
installation. The filter has to be kept clean to be effective in providing clean compressed air to the tool. Consult
the manufacturer’s instructions on proper maintenance of your filter. A dirty and clogged filter will cause a
pressure drop which will reduce the tool’s performance.
AS APOWER SOURCE FOR THIS TOOLAS TOOLMAYEXPLODE.
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) as tool may fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.
LUBRICATION
Frequent, but not excessive, lubrication is required for best performance. Oil added through the air line
connection will lubricate the internal parts. Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant, Mobil V elocite #10, or equivalent.
Do not use detergent oil or additives as these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals and bumpers
in the tool, resulting in poor tool performance and frequent tool maintenance.
If no airline lubricator is used, add oil during use into the air fitting on the tool once or twice a day. Only a few
drops of oil at a time is necessary. Too much oil will only collect inside the tool and will be noticeable in the
exhaust cycle.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION:
For cold weather operation, near and below freezing, the moisture in the air line may freeze and prevent tool
operation. We recommend the use of BOSTITCH WINTER FORMULA air tool lubricant or permanent
antifreeze (ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
CAUTION: Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or ice formation on the
tools operating valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
NOTE:Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to “O”-rings and seals – do not use these
low temperature air dryers without checking compatibility.
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LOADING THE BT35B & BT50B
EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against
flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWA YS be worn by the operator and
others in the work area when connecting to air supply, 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
ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded
spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES:
• Never place a hand or any other part of the body in nail discharge area of tool while
the air supply is connected.
• Never point the tool at anyone else.
•
Never engage in horseplay.
• Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed at the work.
• Always handle the tool with care.
• Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism while loading the tool.
American National Standards Institute,
1. Disengage the latch and
pull back magazine side.
3. Push magazine forward.
2. With magazine fully
open insert fasteners.
Points must be against
bottom of magazine.
4. Continue pushing until
latch is engaged.
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TOOL OPERATION
EYE PROTECTION which conforms to
flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWA YS be worn by the operator and
others in the work area when connecting to air supply, 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
ANSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded
spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
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.
There are three available systems on BOSTITCH pneumatic tools. They are:
ANSI specifications and provides protection against
American National Standards Institute,
OPERATION
1. DUAL TRIGGER OPERATION:
A DUAL TRIGGER OPERATED tool requires two actions to drive a fastener. Each time both triggers are
pulled the tool will drive a fastener. The dual 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.
CAUTION: The secondary trigger must be installed properly and be functioning correctly. Without the
secondary trigger the dual trigger functionality will be defeated and the tool will operate as a trigger fire
tool only.
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.
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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TOOL OPERATION CHECK:
CAUTION: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check.
1. DUAL TRIGGER OPERATED TOOL:
ith fingers off the triggers, hold the tool with a firm grip on the handle.
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B. Place the nose of the tool against the work surface.
C. First pull the secondary trigger and then pull the primary trigger to drive. Release the triggers and
cycle is complete.
CAUTION: THE TOOL WILL CYCLE EACH TIME THE TRIGGER IS PULLED!
CAUTION
secondary trigger the dual trigger functionality will be defeated and the tool will operate as a trigger fire
tool only.
: The secondary trigger must be installed properly and be functioning correctly. Without the
2. CONTACT TRIP OPERATION:
A. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger.
B.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger. Press the contact trip against the work surface.
C.
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.
OPERATION:
3. SEQUENTIAL
A. Press the contact trip against the work surface, without touching the trigger.
THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE.
Hold the tool off the work surface and pull the trigger.
B.
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.
With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface. Pull the trigger.
D.
THE TOOL MUST CYCLE.
ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONT
IN
TRIP
AINED 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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MAINTAINING THE PNEUMATIC TOOL
When working on air tools, note the warnings in this manual and use extra care evaluating
problem tools.
CAUTION: Pusher spring (constant force spring). Caution must be used when working with the spring
assembly. The spring is wrapped around, but not attached to, a roller. If the spring is extended beyond
its length, the end will come off the roller and the spring will roll up with a snap, with a chance of
pinching your hand.
to insure no permanent kinks are put in the spring as this will reduce the springs force.
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
BOSTITCH replacement parts are recommended. Do not use modified parts or parts which will not give
equivalent performance to the original equipment.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR SEALS:
When repairing a tool, make sure the internal parts are clean and lubricated. Use Parker “O”-LUBE or
equivalent on all “O”-rings. Coat each “O”-ring with “O”-LUBE before assembling. Use a small amount of oil
on all moving surfaces and pivots. After reassembly add a few drops of BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant through
the air line fitting before testing.
AIR SUPPLY-PRESSURE AND VOLUME:
Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of
undersize fittings and hoses, or from the effects of dirt and water in the system. Restricted air flow will prevent
the tool from receiving an adequate volume of air, even though the pressure reading is high. The results will
be slow operation, misfeeds or reduced driving power. Before evaluating tool problems for these symptoms,
trace the air supply from the tool to the supply source for restrictive connectors, swivel fittings, low points
containing water and anything else that would prevent full volume flow of air to the tool.
Also the edges of the spring are very thin and could cut. Care must also be taken