Bostitch BTFP12181, BTFP12180 User Manual

BTFP12180/BTFP12181

MANUAL CARTON CLOSER

CERRADORA MANUAL DE CAJAS DE CARTÓN

DISPOSITIF DE FERMETURE MANUELLE DE BOITE

BTFP12180

BTFP12181

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Y DE MANTENIMIENTO

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET D’ENTRETIEN

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 AVERTISSEMENTS. GARDER CE MANUEL AVEC L’OUTIL POUR FUTUR RÉFÉRENCE. SI VOUS AVEZ DES QUESTIONS, CONTACTEZ VOTRE REPRÉSENTANT OU VOTRE CONCESSIONNAIRE BOSTITCH.

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STANLEY FASTENING SYSTEMS L.P.

INTRODUCTION

The Bostitch BTFP12180/BTFP12181 series staplers are precision-built tools, designed for manual stapling. These tools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine

ower tool, for best performance the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. Please study this manual

p before operating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions. The instructions on installation,

peration and maintenance should be read carefully, and the manuals kept for reference. NOTE: Additional

o safety measures may be required because of your particular application of the tool. Contact your Bostitch

epresentative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use. Stanley Fastening Systems,

r L.P., East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818.

INDEX

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Loading the BTFP12180/BTFP12181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tool Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintaining the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NOTE:

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. Bostitch cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools are used with

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

Stanley Fastening Systems, L.P. (“Bostitch”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Bostitch's option, any defective product within 1 year 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, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our regional repair center or authorized warranty service center. Driver blades, clinchers and o-rings are considered normally wearing parts.

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

This warranty is limited to sales in the United States and Canada. 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, return the product at your expense together with proof of purchase to a Bostitch Regional or authorized warranty repair center. You may call us at 1-800-556-6696 for the location of authorized warranty service centers in your area.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against

lying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and

thers in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading, operating or servicing this

o 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.

AUTION: Additional Safety Protection will be required in some environments. For example,

C the working area may include exposure to noise level which can lead to hearing damage.

he employer and user must ensure that any necessary hearing protection is provided and

sed by the operator and others in the work area. Some environments will require the use

u of head protection equipment. When required, the employer and user must ensure that head

rotection conforming to ANSI Z89.1 is used.

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 depress the actuating lever as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.

OPERATION

Always handle the tool with care: 1.) Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never depress the actuating lever 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.

Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool. 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.

This stapler produces SPARKS during operation. NEVER use the stapler 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 by-products of which are -flammable, combustible or explosive. Using the stapler in any such environment could cause an EXPLOSION resulting in personal injury or death to user and bystanders.

MAINTAINING THE TOOL

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

BTFP12180/BTFP12181 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH WEIGHT

BTFP12180 17.05" (433mm) 8.66” (220mm) 4.53” (115mm) 4.9lbs (2.2kg) BTFP12181 17.05" (433mm) 8.66” (220mm) 4.53” (115mm) 4.9lbs (2.2kg)

FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS:

MODEL STAPLE SERIES WIRE SIZE CROWN WIDTH FASTENER RANGE

BTFP12180 B58C / B34C

SW7437

BTFP12181

SW9040

.074” x .037”

(1.88 x 94mm)

.074” x .037”

(1.88 x 94mm)

.090” x .040”

(2.29 x 1.02mm)

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1-1/4”

(32mm)

1-3/8”

(35mm)

1-3/8”

(35mm)

5/8” - 3/4”

(15-19mm)

5/8” - 3/4”

(15-19mm)

5/8” - 3/4”* (15-19mm)

LOADING THE BTFP12180/BTFP12181

YE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against

lying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and

f 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.

he employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection

T equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute,

NSI Z87.1 and provide both frontal and side protection. NOTE: Non-side shielded

A 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 discharge area of tool while the air supply is connected.

• Never point the tool at anyone else. Never engage in horseplay.

•

• Never pull or depress the actuating lever unless nose is directed at the work.

• Always handle the tool with care.

• Do not depress the actuating lever while loading the tool.

TOOL ADJUSTMENT CHART

STAPLE

LENGTHS

DIAL

POSITION

5/8" (15mm) 3/4" (19mm)

ADJUSTING THE BTFP12180/BTFP12181

STAPLE SELECTOR (ALL MODELS) (FIG 1)

To adjust the tool for different leg lengths, loosen set-screw (A) and turn dial 180° (B) with a screwdriver to the desired position as noted in the tables at the front of this manual. Tighten set-screw.

LOADING THE TOOL - BTFP12180/BTFP12181

A) Pull the pusher to the back of the magazine. (Fig 2) B) Check Staple Leg Length: Adjustment is provided for

different staple leg lengths (see section below).

C) Insert 2 sticks of staples into the channel and gently

release the pusher against the staples. (Fig 3)

CLINCH ADJUSTMENT - BTFP12180/BTFP12181 (FIG 4)

Turn special nut (A) through window clockwise to tighten clinch and counter-clockwise to loosen clinch. Use a tool to fit 1/8” (3mm)

FIG.1

FIG.2

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FIG.4

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