
32IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Youmust readthisentiremanualandfamiliarizeyourselfwithall
safety,operating, andserviceinstructionsbefore loading,handling,
orusingyour tool. Whenusedcorrectly, pneumatic fastening
toolsprovide a lightweight,powerful,and safemeansof fastening.
Usedimproperly,these tools can cause serious injury to youand
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GRTSN100 Fastener Selection Chart
GRTSN150a Fastener Selection Chart
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GRTSN150a PARTS SCHEMATIC
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3/4” - 1 1/2 ” (19 mm - 38 mm)
1/4” (6.4 mm) Narrow Crown
Dual Action (Bump/Trigger Fire)
Male Quick Connect Coupler
10W Air Tool Oil (Provided)
NOISE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 3774,ISO 11201:
A-weighted single-event sound
pressure level at operator’s position
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A-weighted single-event sound power level
A-weighted single-event surface sound
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VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 8862-1
Weighted root mean square acceleration
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For best results, use Grip-Rite™ collated fasteners.
1/2” - 1 ” (13 mm - 25 mm)
1/4” (6.4 mm) Narrow Crown
Dual Action (Bump/Trigger Fire)
Male Quick Connect Coupler
10W Air Tool Oil (Provided)
NOISE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 3774,ISO 11201:
A-weighted single-event sound
pressure level at operator’s position
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A-weighted single-event sound power level
A-weighted single-event surface sound
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VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 8862-1
Weighted root mean square acceleration
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For best results, use Grip-Rite™ collated fasteners.

This pneumatic fastening tool includes a warning label to help remind you of
important safety information when operating the tool. The safety label must be
legible at all times, and must be replaced if it becomes worn or damaged.
importantsafetyand operatinginstructions
that must befollowed. All tool users must
readthe manualbefore usingthetool.
and bystandersmust wear safety glasses
withsideshield thatmeetANSI Z87.1
followall safety and operatinginstructions,
or misuse of the tool, can result inserious
injuryto tool operator and bystanders.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields that meet ANSI
Z87.1 requirements when operating the tool. Make sure all
others in work area wear safety glasses.
Wear hearing protection to protect your hearing from noise.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can result in hearing loss.
NEVEROPERATETHETOOLWITHOXYGENOR OTHER
Oxygen and other reactive or high-pressure bottled gases
can cause the tool to explode. Use clean, dry regulated
compressed air from a properly operating air compressor.
DONOTEXCEEDMAXIMUMRECOMMENDEDOPERATINGAIR
PRESSURE OF110 PSI/7.6 Bar.
Exceeding the maximum recommended air pressure can
cause the tool housing to burst, or cause premature failure of
NEVERCONNECTTHE TOOLTO AN AIRSUPPLYTHATHAS
THEPOTENTIALTO EXCEED180 PSI/12.4Bar.
Using a regulated air supply with a line or tank pressure
greater than 180 psi can cause the tool to burst if the air line
regulator fails suddenly.
USEAN AIRHOSE RATED FOR 180 PSI/12.4Bar OR
Always use air hose rated to handle 180 psi or the maximum
potential pressure of the air supply.
ONLYUSEARELIEVING-TYPEAIRCOUPLINGINTHE TOOL
Use of a non-relieving air coupling on the tool can trap air
inside the tool housing, and allow the tool to drive a fastener
even after the air hose has been disconnected.
These safety symbols provide a visual reminder of basic safety
rules, and the personal injury hazard that may arise if all safety and
operating instructions are not followed. Make sure you understand
the meaning of each of these symbols, and protect yourself and
others by obeying all safety and operating instructions.

DONOTATTEMPTTO OPERATETHETOOLIFTHE TOOL’S
OPERATINGCONTROLSHAVEBEENMODIFIEDORARENOT
Attempting to use a tool with modified or malfunctioning
trigger or workpiece contact can result in a fastener being
Only use the correct fastener for the tool. Using fasteners
with incorrect specifications can jam the tool or cause
USETHECORRECTFASTENERSFORTHEAPPLICATION.
Using the wrong fasteners can cause the workpiece to split
and allow the fastener to fly free.
KEEPTOOL POINTEDINA SAFEDIRECTIONWHENLOADING
Never point the tool at yourself or anyone else when loading
DONOTLOAD TOOLWITHTRIGGERORWORKPIECE
Depressing the trigger or workpiece contact during loading
can result in an unintentional fastener drive if both devices
are accidentally actuated at the same time.
KEEPFINGEROFFTRIGGERUNTILTOOLIS INPOSITIONTO
An unexpected bump or sudden contact with your body or that
of a bystander can result in serious injuries.
AVOIDDRIVINGFASTENERSINTOKNOTS,ONTOPOF
OTHERFASTENERS,ATWORKPIECEEDGES,ORINTO
Driving fasteners into extremely hard materials, or driving into
workpiece edges, can cause fasteners to deflect away from
the workpiece. Flying fasteners can cause serious injuries.
KEEPHANDSANDBODYPARTSAWAYFROMAREABEING
Fasteners can deflect and turn as they are being driven into
the workpiece, and penetrate fingers, hands, and other body
parts that may be in the fastening area.
DONOTOVERREACHORWORKWHILEON UNSTABLE
If you lose your balance while fastening, you could drive a
fastener into yourself or a bystander.
DONOTUSETOOLIFTOOL MALFUNCTIONSORBEGINS
Operating a malfunctioning tool can result in an unexpected
fastener discharge and injury to yourself or others.
DISCONNECTTHETOOLFROMTHEAIRSUPPLYTORE-
LOAD,CLEARJAMS,ORPERFORMMAINTENANCE.
Never attempt to reload a tool, clear a jam, or perform
maintenance without first disconnecting the air supply.
NEVERLEAVEALOADED,PRESSURIZEDTOOL
A loaded, pressurized tool could be picked up or handled by
someone who is unfamiliar with the tool or that has not read
KEEPTOOLSOUTOFTHEREACHOFCHILDREN
Place the tool back in the tool box after use, and store the tool
Modifications can cause a tool to be unsafe and can cause
the tool to operate improperly.

360°AdjustableAir Deflector
-Tool-freeadjustmentblowsexhaust
air awayfrom operator. 12locking positionsfor secure settings.
-Cushionedhandgripreducesfatigueandprovides
Actuates tool only when correct
triggeroperatingsequenceis followed. Doesnot allowbump firing.
DualAction Trigger (Accessory)
-Actuatestool whenworkpiece
contact is depressedagainst work surface. Permits contact-trip
(bumpfire)or trigger-fireoperation.
- Durable tool hookslidesonbelt. Holds tool
securelyand keepsit in reach for greaterproductivity.
- Quick-disconnectmale couplingallowsquickconnec-
tion to air hose. Dust cap keeps dirt out when tool is not in use.
- Provides important safety remindersthat
mustbe followedwheneverhandling,operating,orservicingthetool.
Top Load Staple Magazine (GRTSN150a)
securely, and allowsquick check of staple size and quantity.
Bottom Load Staple Magazine (GRTSN100)
securely,and featuresreload indicatorwindow.
Providespositive fastener feedinginall tool
positions. Latchesin loadingpositionfor rapid, one-handedloading.
Triangleindicatorsshowwhenit’stime toreload.
- Easy, tool-free depth of drive dial allows
adjustmentstobe made forconsistentdepth control.
-Spring-loadedcontact mechanismprevents
toolfrom drivinga fastenerunlesstoolispresseddownand held
E-Z ClearLatch (GRTSN150a)
-Clearjammedfastenersfrom nose
-Diecastaluminumhousingforjobsitedurability.
- Included with tool toallow tightening of
metric screwsand depth of drive adjustments. Keep tools in tool
casefor periodictightening of screws.
-Lightweightoil formulatedforusein airtools provides
properlubrication to o-ringsand internal parts.
-Providerequired eyeprotection

GRTSN150aLOADINGINSTRUCTIONS
Afastenercan be driven unintentionallyif the trigger andsafetybracket
areactivated atthe same time. Alwaysdisconnect tool from air supply
beforeloadingfasteners,making adjustments, orperformingany service
ontool. Keep finger off trigger until readytodrive a fastener.
Pull pusher (A) backto latched
positionat rear of magazine.
Loadstaple strips(B) over
magazine track. Slide strips
downso that staple crowns
ride on top rail, then slide
Pull pusher (A) backand press
releaselever(C)to release
latch. Slidepusherforward
release. DO NOT allowpusher
Disconnecttool fromair supply
usingquick-connectcoupling.
Turnadjustmentdialforwardto
backwardto increase staple
drive, as shown by symbols on
tool.3.Connecttool to air supply, and
Disconnecttool fromair supply
usingquick-connectcoupling.
Pull pusher back to latched
positionat rear of magazine.
OpenE-Z Clear latch andopen
door.4.Removejammedfastener.
latch.6.Releasepusherand slide
forwardagainst staple strips.
Connectair supply and check
toolfor normal operation.

GRTSN100LOADINGINSTRUCTIONS
Afastenercan be driven unintentionallyif the trigger andsafetybracket
areactivated atthe same time. Alwaysdisconnect tool from air supply
beforeloadingfasteners,making adjustments, orperformingany service
ontool. Keep finger off trigger until readytodrive a fastener.
Disconnecttool fromair supply
usingquick-connectcoupling.
Turnadjustmentdialforwardto
backwardto increase staple
drive, as shown by symbols on
tool.3.Connecttool to air supply, and
Disconnecttool fromair supply
usingquick-connectcoupling.
Depressmagazinerelease,and
checkmagazinefor obstruc-
Cleanfastenertrack as re-
quired,andreloadfasteners.
Connectair supply and check
toolfor normal operation.
supplyusing quick-connect
Depressmagazinelatch (A),
Place one strip of staples (B)

Your tool willlast longer andperform better if periodic maintenance is
performed. Please use the information below to keep your tool operating
Disconnect tool from theair supply andremove all
fasteners. Apply 2 -3 dropsof airtool oil (pro-
vided) in theair inlet two- threetimes a day. If
the tool will be usedoutside in the winter, use a
wintergrade air tooloil to help keep frost from
forming insidethe tool. Donotuse other types of
lubricants on thistool, asother lubricants may
containchemicals harmful too-ringsandother
tool components. Drain compressor tanks and
Disconnecttool fromthe air supply and remove allfasteners. Brush tool
off using a parts cleaning brushor clean rag. Check area aroundtrigger
and workpiece contact, andclean as necessary. Pull pusherback to
latchedposition, and brush out staple entry areaof tool nose. Open E-Z
Clearlatch and brushout debris.Blowout confined areas aroundtool nose
usinglowpressurecompressedair.
TriggerCheck (Sequential)
Checktriggeroperationdailytoconfirm propersequentialoperation:
Presstheworkpiececontact against a safe worksurface without
Holdthetoolabove a safe worksurfaceand pull thetrigger without
depressingthe workpiececontact.
Pull and hold thetrigger,and thenpress the workpiececontact
againsta safe worksurface.
With fingeroff trigger,pressthe workpiececontact againsta safe
worksurface. Keeptool pressed against work surface, and pull
.5.Thetriggermustreturn to the normal position each time finger
SEQUENTIALOPERATION(Standard)
Holdthetool securely using thehandgrip. Keep fingeroff trigger
until tool isin positionand you areready to drive a fastener. NOTE:
Depressingtrigger beforedepressingsafety bracketwill preventtool
Position the noseof thetool on theworkpiece,placing the noseat
thedesiredfastenerdrivingposition.
Pressthe tooldownfirmly against the worksurface, fullydepressing
theworkpiececontact (safety bracket).
Squeezethetriggeronceto drive afastener.
Allowthetoolto reboundoff thework surface,andreleasethe trigger
to resettheworkpiececontact. Tool will notdrive anotherfastener
until triggeris released,and cannotbebump-firedwithsequential
Checkfastenerforcorrectdepthof drive, andif needed,adjust lower
elementtip toobtaindesiredfastenerdrive.
If tool adjustments do not providethedesiredresults, make air
pressureadjustments at the compressor:Increase air pressureto
drive deeperor to driveintohardermaterials. Reduceair pressureto
reducedriveor todriveinto softermaterials. Forlongesttool and
partlife, alwaysuse the lowestair pressure necessaryto drive
fastenersto desireddepth.
Positionthe toolfor drivingthe next fastener,and repeatthe above
procedure. Alwayskeep handsand other body parts awayfrom
CONTACTTRIP (BUMPFIRE)DRIVINGMETHOD(Optional)
Tooperate thistoolincontacttrip mode (bump-firing), remove thesequen-
tialtriggerprovided on thetool,andinstall the dual-actiontriggerprovided
Positionthenoseof thetoolover the work surface, near the area
wherethe first fastener is to be driven.
Squeezeand hold the triggerin thedepressedposition.
Bump the workpiece contact (safety) againstthe work surface at
eachpoint where a fastener is to be driven.
Usinga bouncingmotion, continuemoving the tool into position for
When fasteningiscompleted,releasethetrigger.

GRTSN150a PARTS SCHEMATIC

Your pneumatic fasteningtool has beendesignedfor longlife andtrouble-
free operation. However,if operatingproblems arise, pleaseuse the
troubleshootinginformation belowto determinehowto remedy theprob-
Alwaysdisconnecttool from airsupplybeforeperforming any service on
tool. Correcting a problem whilethe tool is pressurized may resultin
injuryfromfastenerdischargeor tool operation.
Checkforsourceof leak,andtighten fittings
and screws as required. Discontinueusing
tool if air leaks at trigger area or from cap
exhaust. Contact your dealer.
Removejammed fastener. Checkmagazine
for incorrect, bent, or loose fasteners,and
discard. Reload using Grip-Rite™ staples.
Checknosefor jammed fastener. Clear jam
andreloadmagazine. Checkstaplestripsfor
ATCOMPRESSOR: Increaseair pressure.
Donot exceed 110 psi/7.6bar
Inadequateairflow. Uselargerdiameter hose.
Usecompressorwith larger storage tank.
Keep hose lines short. Checkair hose for
kinks or otherrestrictions.
ATCOMPRESSOR: Reduce air pressure.
(Donotreducebelow70 psi/4.8 bar.)
Driverbladewornor broken. See dealerfor
ATTOOL: Turn adjustment dial toincrease
stapledrive depth. Add 2 - 3drops of airtool
ATTOOL: Turn adjustment dial todecrease
Keep your stapler in top working condition bychecking it daily. See your
Grip-Rite™ dealerfor serviceif partor operatingproblemsarefound. Never
usea malfunctioning tool - it could resultin serious injury.
WorkpieceContact& Trigger
Checkworkpiececontactforproper operationbeforeeachuse. Workpiece
contactmust movefreelyandreturn to extendedpositionwhenlifted from
workpiece. Triggermustoperatefreely.
Checkfor broken, damaged,or excessively wornparts,and repair
Checkfor airleaksat trigger,cap, and nose. Disconnect tool from
air supplyimmediately ifleaksarepresent,and see dealer for
Make sureall screws are tightened securely.

2524PNEUMATIC TOOL/COMPRESSOR WARRANTY
Pneumatic nailers, staplers& compressorsmarketedunderthe
brandarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsin work-
manship& materials (except rubbero-rings,bumpers,seals,driver
blades,dipsticks,& air filters) for a period ofoneyear from thedate
Thiswarranty will notapply when:
Theoriginalreceipt (or copy of theoriginal receipt), showingthe
originalpurchasedate, is not providedwithtools/compressorssent
Thetool/compressorhasbeenmisused, abusedor improperly
Alterationshave beenmadeto the original tool/compressor
Repairshavebeenattempted/madeto the originaltool/compressor
byany entity other thanaproprietary
centerorauthorized service/warrantycenter
Thetool hassuffered any physical damage due to the useof non-
Repairsare requireddueto normal wear& tear
Thetool/compressorhas beeninadequatelypackagedleadingto
damagein-transitto theservice/warrantycenter.
*Approvedfastenersincludethefollowingbrands
RECT,ACCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE FROM THE SALE
OR USE OF THESE PRODUCTS. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH
DURING& AFTER THETERMOF WARRANTY.
THIS IS OUR WARRANTY & IS EXPRESSLYIN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDINGTHE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FORA PARTICULARPURPOSE
(EXCEPTAS MAYBE OTHERWISE PROVIDEDBYLAW).
THISLIMITEDWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,AND
YOUMAYALSO HAVEOTHERRIGHTS,WHICHVARY, FROM STATETO
PNEUMATICTOOL/COMPRESSORSERVICEINFORMATION
Shouldany mechanical problemsdevelopduring the life of your
equipmentthe followingoptionsareavailablefor service and parts:
Call(800)676-7777whereyou will beroutedtothe nearest
distributioncenter and directed to the nearestauthorized
Loggingon to our websiteat
find a list of ourauthorized service centers.
FactoryWarrantyCenter directly at
Phone:(800)207-9259or Fax: (800)207-9614
InCanada,call(866)512-1418
STEPSTO TAKE WHENSHIPPING TOOLS
Adequately packagethe producttoavoid damage in-transit(in
thecaseof pneumatic tools,the original blow moldplastic
carryingcase is consideredadequate packaging).
Providetheoriginal/copyof receiptshowingthe original purchase
date.•Insureyour shipment with the shipping company.
willnot beresponsibleforanytool/compressorthat
is lost or damaged by the shipperon route to the