SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
m 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.
m 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.
m WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
l Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
l Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
l Never engage in horseplay.
l Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
l Always handle the tool with care.
l Use the Bostitch tool only for the purpose for which it was designed, such as: the finishing around doors, windows
and edging; draw bottoms, cabinet backs and cabinet making; picture framing and furniture trim.
These tools should not be used for anything other than wood to wood applications.
l Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
l 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.
l Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
l Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
l The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
SB-1842BN,
1. Depress magazine release button and pull back magazine. (Fig 1a & 1b)
SB-1850BN,
2. With magazine fully open, insert fasteners. Points must be against bottom of
SB-2IN1,
magazine. (Fig 2a & 2b)
SB-HC50FN
3. Push magazine forward. (Fig 3)
4. Continue pushing until latch is engaged. (Fig 4)
(Figs 1-4)
1. Depress magazine release button and pull back magazine. (Fig 5)
SB-150SX,
2. Open magazine fully. Turn tool sideways with discharge area pointed away from
SB-150SXHD
yourself & others. Load staples in channel. (Fig 6)
3. Push magazine forward. (Fig 7)
(Figs 5-8)
4. Continue pushing until latch is engaged. (Fig 8)
1. Open the magazine: Pull pusher back to engage latch. (Fig 9)
2. With magazine fully open, insert fasteners. Points must be against bottom of
SB-1664FN
magazine. (Fig 10)
(Figs 9-11)
3. Close magazine: Release latch by pulling latch tab and pusher together
slightly to disengage, slide pusher against the nails. (Fig 11)
"DIAL-A-DEPTH™" FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (FIG 12A-12B)
The DIAL-A-DEPTH™ Fastener Control adjustment feature provides close control of the fastener drive depth; from flush
with the work surface to shallow or deep countersink. First, set the air pressure for consistent drive in the specific work,
then use the DIAL-A-DEPTH™ Fastener Control adjustment to give the desired depth of drive.
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