m Warning!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED.
• READ BOTH THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE TOOL.
• SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
• FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
• Do not use damaged, frayed or
deteriorated air hoses and fittings.
• Air powered tools can vibrate in use.
Vibration, repetitive motions or
uncomfortable positions may be harmful
to your hands and arms. Stop using any
machine if discomfort, tingling feeling
or pain occurs. Seek medical advice
before resuming use.
• Do not carry the tool by the hose.
• Keep body stance balanced and firm.
Do not overreach when operating this tool.
• Always turn off the air supply and
disconnect the air supply hose before
installing, removing or adjusting any
accessory on this tool, or before
performing any maintenance on this tool.
• Use protective equipment such as
glasses, gloves, safety shoes as well
as acoustic protection. Remain vigilant,
use common sense and pay attention
when using the machine.
• Always wear suitable CE marked
eye protection when operating or
performing maintenance on this tool.
• Operate at no more than the tool's
maximum pressure stated in column
MAX
"I" of the technical data table.
PSI
• Do not over-oil and do not use heavy
grade oil as stalling and low
performance may result.
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m This tool is intended to be used for fastening materials
such as plasterboard, wood, roofing felt and vapour
barriers to wood in construction applications (-2-E, -2-M)
and pallet / crate (-2-E, -2-M , -1EPAL). DO NOT USE for
fastening harder materials which could cause buckling of
the fasteners and damage to the tool. If you are un-sure of
the suitability of this tool for certain applications, please
contact your local sales office.
IMPORTANT! RN46DW-2-M:
The RN46DW-2-M version of RN46 tools comes fitted with a
nail centering guide for precise driving and placement
of nails (Fig 1).
LOADING THE TOOL
1. Open the magazine: Pull down on the latch and swing
the door open. Swing magazine cover open. (Fig 2)
2. Check adjustment: the nailer must be set for the length
of nail to be used. Nails will not feed smoothly if the
magazine is not correctly adjusted.
To change the setting:
The magazine contains an adjustable nail platform
on which the nail coil rests. The nail platform can be
adjusted up and down to two nail settings. To change
settings pull up on the post and twist to the correct
step. (Fig 3)
- 38, 45 mm nails: use bottom setting
- 19, 22, 25, 32 mm nails: use top setting
3. Load the coil of nails: (Fig 4)
Place a coil of nails over the post in the canister. Uncoil
enough nails to reach the feeder pawl and place the
second nail between the teeth of the feeder pawl. The
nail heads fit in slot on the feeder pawl.
4. Close the door/magazine cover: Swing the door/
magazine cover closed. Check that latch engages. (if it
does not engage, check that the nail heads are in the
slot on the nose).
Note: Use only fasteners recommended by
Bostitch for use in Bostitch tools or nails which
meet Bostitch specifications.