Bostitch T55 User Manual

BEFORE OPERATING THIS T OOL, ALL OPERAT ORS SHOULD STUDYTHIS MANUALT O 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.

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

T55

PNEUMATIC STAPLER

105041REVC 10/98

BOSTITCH

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Stanley Fastening Systems

INTRODUCTION

The Stanley-Bostitch T55 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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dial-A-Depth™ Fastener Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8 & 9

Basic Tool Operation (diagram). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Directional Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quick Release Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NOTE:

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 Stanley-Bostitch nails, staples and accessories.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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 MERCHANTABILITY
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

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FASTENERS

PROTECT YOUR TOOLS

USE ONLY GENUINE

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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 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 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 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 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.

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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T55 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

All screws and nuts are metric.

FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS:

TOOL AIR FITTING:

This tool uses a free-flow connector plug, 1/4” N.P.T. The minimum inside diameter should be .200” (5mm).
The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply.

OPERATING PRESSURE:

The operating pressure of the T55 tool is 70 to 100 p.s.i. (4.9 to 7.1 kg/cm2). Select the operating pressure within
this range for best fastener performance. DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE.

AIR CONSUMPTION:

Model T55 requires 2.8 cubic feet per minute (.08 cubic meters) of free air to operate at the rate of 60
fasteners per minute, at 80 p.s.i. (5.6kg/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 30 fasteners per minute, you need 50% of
the tool's c.f.m. of free air which is required for running at 60 fasteners per minute.

OPERATION

MODEL LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH WEIGHT

T55S4 14.50” (368mm) 11.19” (284mm) 3.62” (92mm) 6.10lb.(2.77kg.)
T55S5 14.50” (368mm) 11.19” (284mm) 3.62” (92mm) 5.9lb.(2.68kg.)

MODEL STAPLE SERIES CROWN WIDTH WIRE SIZE MAXIMUM LEG LENGTH

T55S4 S4-16 Ga. 1/2” (12.7mm) .062” (1.58mm) 2-1/8” (55mm)
T55S5 S5-17 Ga. 7/16” (11.1mm) .054” (1.37mm) 2-1/8” (55mm)

STANLEY-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

The Trigger Operated model is cycled by actuation of the trigger only. This model does not have a Contact Arm
and is intended for use only where a Contact Arm CANNOT be used to satisfy the requirements of the application.
The Trigger Operated tool will cycle each time the trigger is actuated.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION:

Refer to Operation Instructions on page 4 before proceeding to use this tool.

CONTACT TRIP SEQUENTIAL TRIP TRIGGER OPERATED

Identified by: Identified by: Identified by:

BLACK TRIGGER GRAY TRIGGER BLACK TRIGGER