Loading the plastic caps:
1. Pull up on the pusher for the plastic disks. (Fig 6a)
2. Rotate the pusher out of the magazine. (Fig 6b)
3. Load the plastic disks (held together on a plastic pull string). (Fig 7)
4. Rotate the pusher back into the magazine. (Fig 8)
5. Pull up and completely remove the plastic pull string. (Fig 9)
"DIAL-A-DEPTH™" FASTENER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (FIG 10)
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.
TRIGGER LOCKOUT CONTROL (Fig 11)
The trigger lockout control feature on BOSTITCH pneumatic tools provides a trigger lock feature for added
safety control. Push the Lockout control button in or out to activate or lock the tool trigger.
TRIP OPERATION MODE
Warning: Always disconnect air supply before making adjustments as accidental actuation may occur, possibly
causing injury.
These models (SL1838BC-E) feature a selectable trigger system that allows the user to choose between the
following modes of operation:
SEQUENTIAL TRIP
The sequential trip requires the operator to hold the tool against the work with the safety trip
depressed before pulling the trigger. In order to drive additional fasteners, the trigger must be
released and the tool lifted away from the work, before repeating the above mentioned steps.
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 (below). 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.
CONTACT TRIP
The common operating procedure on "Contact Trip" tools is for the operator to actuate the safety trip 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 safety trip and if unintentionally allowed to
re-contact the work surface with the trigger still actuated (finger still holding the trigger pulled) an unwanted
second fastener will be driven.
Warning: Tools must NOT be used in Contact Trip mode where changing from one working position to another
involves the use of ladders, stairs or similar structures such as roofs
SELECTING THE TRIP MODE (Fig 12):
To ensure safety, the user should lock the trigger (see Trigger Lockout Control above) before changing the
trigger system. To change the trip mode, rotate the mode switch in the counterclockwise direction. The mode
switch will lock automatically when the indicating arrow is pointing down to the 3 nail icon stamped into the tool
frame (Contact Trip Mode) or to a single nail icon stamped in the tool frame( Sequential Trip Mode). Unlock the
trigger to resume tool operation.
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