Bostitch N88WW, N88RH User Manual
BEFORE OPERATING THIS T OOL,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
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BOSTITCH.
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Y DE MANTENIMIENTO
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET D’ENTRETIEN
N88WW/N88RH
PNEUMATIC STICK NAILER
CLAVADORA NEUMÁTICA ALIMENTADA POR BARRA
CLOUEUR PNEUMATIQUE À CARTOUCHE
115422REVB 1/01
Stanley Fastening Systems
INTRODUCTION
The Bostitch N88 is a precision-built tool, designed for high speed, high volume
nailing. 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 manual 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.
INDEX
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,
Operating Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading the Tool, Fastener Depth Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing Nails, Directional Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 9
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Driver Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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
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 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, bumpers 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 PR
OTECTION 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 Z87.1-1989 and provide both frontal and side protection.
NOTE: Non-side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
CAUTION:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PROTECTION will be required in some environments.For example, the working area may include e xposure 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 w ork 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 1986 is used.
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 dischar ge 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.
MAINTAINING THE TOOL
When working on air tools note the warnings in this manual and use extra care
when evaluating problem tools.
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N88 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
All screws and nuts are metric.
FASTENER SPECIFICA
TIONS:
N88WW
This tool uses a 28° wire collated stick nail in lengths of 2” to 3-1/2” (50 - 90mm) and shank
diameters of .113” to .131” (2.8 - 3.3mm)
N88RH
This tool uses a 21° plastic collated full round head stick nail in lengths of 2” to 3-1/2” (50 90mm) and shank diameters of .113” to .162” (2.8 - 4.1mm)
TOOL AIR FITTING:
This tool uses a 1/4” N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be .275” (7mm) or
larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when disconnected
from the air supply.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
70 to 120 p.s.i.g.(4.9 to 8.4 kg/cm2). Select the operating pressure within this range for
best fastener performance.DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING
PRESSURE.
AIR CONSUMPTION:
The N88 requires 7.5 cubic feet per minute (212 liters per minute) of free air to
operate at the rate of 100 nails per minute, at 80 p.s.i.(5.6 kg/cm
2
). 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 7.5 c.f.m. (212 liters
per minute) which is required to operate the tool at 100 nails per minute.
BOSTITCH OFFERS TWO 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.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION:
Refer to Operation Instructions on page 4 before proceeding to use this tool.
CONTA CT TRIP SEQUENTIAL TRIP
Identified by: Identified by:
BLACK TRIGGER GRA Y TRIGGER
OPERATION
MODEL
TOOL
LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH WEIGHT
ACTUATION
N88WW-1 Contact T rip 18-3/8” (467mm) 13-13/16” (351mm) 4-7/8” (124mm) 7.8lb.(3.5kg.)
N88WW-2 Sequential T rip 18-3/8” (467mm) 13-13/16” (351mm) 4-7/8” (124mm) 7.8lb. (3.5kg.)
N88RH-1 Contact T rip 19-7/8” (505mm) 14-1/4” (362mm) 4-7/8” (124mm) 7.9lb.(3.6kg.)
N88RH-2 Sequential T rip 19-7/8” (505mm) 14-1/4” (362mm) 4-7/8” (124mm) 7.9lb. (3.6kg.)
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