SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY: It is important that all operators read and understand all sections
of this Tool Technical Data manual and the separate Safety and Operating Instruction Manual which come with
this tool. Failure to do so could result in you or others in the working area to be seriously injured.
WARNING! Eye protection in accordance with 89/686/EEC, and with equal or greater grade than defined in
EN166 should be used. However all aspects of operators work, environment and other type/s of machinery
being used, should also be considered when selecting any personal protection equipment. Note: Non-side
shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
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Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
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Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
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Never engage in horseplay.
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Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
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Always handle the tool with care.
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Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
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To prevent accidental actuation and possible 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.
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Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
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Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
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The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
1. Turn tool sideways with discharge area pointed away from yourself and others. Depress
the quick release latch inside the tool frame or the latch on the rear of the main frame.
Slide rail to rear. (Fig 1)
2. Drop staple stick into magazine. (Fig 2)
3. Push rail forward until the latch closes. The tool is now ready for use. (Fig 3)
Note: Use only fasteners recommended by Stanley for use in Stanley Tools or which meet Stanley specifications.
TOOL AIR FITTING
This tool uses a free-flow connector plug, 1/4 N.P.T. The inside diameter should be 5mm 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. (4.9 to 8.4 BAR). Select the operating pressure within this range for best fastener performance.
Caution: Do not exceed the recommended operating pressure.
AIR CONSUMPTION
The 216 requires 1.65 cubic feet per minute (.046 cubic meters) and the 216-LN models require 1.8 cubic feet per
minute (.051 cubic meters) of free air to operate at the rate of 100 staples per minute, at 80 p.s.i. (5.6 kg/cm
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 staples per minute, you need 50% of the tool's c.f.m. which is required to operate the
tool at 100 staples per minute.
Stanley offers two types of Operation for the 216 series tools:
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