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Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad
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of recommended air tool lubricants.
Disconnect the tool from the air source before making
adjustments, clearing jams, unloading fasteners,
leaving the work area, performing tool maintenance or
storing the tool. Such precautionary safety measures
reduce the risk or unintentional tool operation.
Replace missing or damaged warning labels. Refer to
tool schematic for correct placement and part number.
Keep the tool clean and lubricated. Clean the tool at least
daily and lubricate as required. Never operate a dirty or
malfunctioning tool.
Never carry the tool by the hose. The tool, air fittings and
the air hose may become damaged.
When not in use, store the tool out of reach of children
and other personnel unfamiliar with tool operation.
When not in use, the tool should be disconnected and
stored in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock
the storage area. Tools are dangerous in the hands of users
unfamiliar with the tool.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control or personal injury.
The correct pressure is the lowest pressure that will do
the job. Always follow recommendations for the particular
tool.
Air Source
Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained tools are
less likely to break and cause injury. Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition.
Never use oxygen or other bottled gases as a power
source. Explosion may occur. Combustible gases and other
bottled gases are dangerous and may cause the tool to
explode.
Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air within
the rated pressure range marked on the tool. Do not
exceed maximum recommended air pressure marked
on the tool. Verify prior to using the tool that the air source
has been adjusted within the rated air-pressure range. Be
sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and check
it at least twice a day. Tools operated in excess of their
maximum pressure rating may operate abnormally or burst,
resulting in personal injury.
Service
Maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may
result in misplacing of the internal components which
could cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool
service be performed by a BOSCH factory service center or
authorized BOSCH service station.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any
portion of the tool since internal components may be
misplaced or safety components may be improperly
mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts and
o-rings.
Never connect the tool to an air source that is capable
of producing air pressure exceeding 200 PSI. Excessive
pressure can cause abnormal operation or cause the tool to
burst, resulting in personal injury.
Do not abuse the air hose. Protect all hoses from kinks,
restrictions, solvents or sharp objects. Keep air hose
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged hoses immediately. Damaged hoses can
burst or whip around.
When servicing the tool, use only recommended
BOSCH replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions can cause
a risk of injury.
Check all fittings, hoses, pipes, connections and
compressor before each use of this tool. Repair or
replace damaged or leaking hoses and connections
immediately. Damage to a hose or connection can cause a
Use only the air tool lubricants supplied with the tool or
specified by BOSCH. Do not use other lubricants as they
may damage the tool. See the "Lubrication" section for a list
Safety Rules for Pneumatic Nailer Tools
Always assume the tool contains nails. Check the
magazine for nails that may be left in the tool, even if you
think the tool is empty or disconnected.
Do not disable or remove the secondary trigger. This
tool is equipped with a safety mechanism, the secondary
trigger, to reduce the risk of accidental firing. Disabling this
component can result in unintentional firing.
Never point the tool at yourself or others in the work
area. Always assume the tool contains nails. If nails are
accidentally fired, it may result in injury. The tool is not a toy
and should not be used like one.
Do not use the tool unless the secondary trigger is
working properly. If the secondary trigger is not
functioning correctly, the tool can fire unexpectedly.
Remove finger from the trigger when not driving nails.
Always carry the tool by the handle only. Removing your
finger from the trigger when not operating the tool reduces
the risk of unintentionally firing a nail and injuring yourself or
someone else.
Always ensure that tool is depressed against workpiece
before pulling trigger. This tool is not equipped with a
work contact element and a nail will be fired each time the
trigger is actuated. If tool is not depressed against
workpiece when trigger is depressed a nail may fly freely or
ricochet and strike you or another in the work area. Read
and understand section titled “Firing Mode” for details.
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Never use non relieving couplers and/or female quick
disconnect couplings on the tool. Non relieving couplings
and female couplings will trap high pressure air in the tool
when the air line is disconnected. This will leave the tool
charged with enough air after it has been disconnected to
drive a nail. Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors
should be fitted to the tool, so that high pressure air in the
tool is vented to atmosphere as soon as the air line is
disconnected.
Use sufficient grip to maintain control of the tool while
allowing tool to recoil away from work surface as nail is
driven. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding
the tool with excessive force against the work piece.
The tool will recoil as the nail is driven. This is normal
function for the tool. Excessive force may damage the tool.
Never drive nails near flammable materials. Some types
of nails can spark out of the nose during driving operation.
Know what is behind your work piece. Do not fire nails
into walls or floors without assuring the area on the
opposite side is clear. A nail could travel through the work
piece, striking someone.
Follow all recommendations for sizes of hoses, fittings
and other compressed air accessories. Improperly sized
or fitting components may result in the risk of injury or
property damage.
Do not drive a nail on top of another nail. This could
cause the nail to be deflected or the tool to react in an
unexpected manner.
Check air supply lines for restrictions before adjusting
the tool. Air volume is as important as air pressure.
Restricted air flow will prevent the tool from operating as
designed, resulting in slow operation, nail misfeeding or
reduced driving power.
Do not attempt to drive nails at a steep angle. This could
cause the nail to be deflected or the tool to react in an
unexpected manner.
Always load nails into the tool's magazine before the air
supply is connected. Connecting the air supply after
loading nails reduces the risk of unintentionally driving a nail
and injuring yourself or someone else.
Use care when nailing thin material or when working
near the edges and corners of the work piece. Nails may
drive through or away from the work piece and injure
yourself or someone else. Be aware that the nail may follow
the grain of the wood causing it to protrude unexpectedly
from the side of the work material. Drive the nails
perpendicular to the grain.
When loading nails ensure that nails are parallel with
nose of tool and the nail tips contact the wear rail. If
nails are not loaded properly the tool will misfire and nails
can be deflected, cause the tool to react in an unexpected
manner, and damage the tool.
Do not drive nails into walls, floors or other work areas
without knowing what may be damaged by the driven
nails. Nails driven into live electrical wires, plumbing, gas
piping, or other types of obstructions can result in
electrocution, explosion, personal injury and/or property
damage.
When loading the tool's magazine, check that the
magazine is fully closed. If the magazine does not latch in
the closed position, the tool will misfire and nails can be
deflected.
Use only the nails meeting the criteria listed in the
“Specification” section of this manual. Nails not
identified for use with this tool can cause the tool to
malfunction and result in the risk of injury and/or tool
damage.
Make sure the pressure of the compressor is adjusted
so that nails are driven flush into the work piece and
not pushed completely through. The correct pressure is
the lowest pressure that will do the job.
Keep face and body parts away from back of the top
cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can
result in impact to the body especially when nailing into hard
or dense material.
Do not connect the air supply when the primary or
secondary trigger is depressed. Keep the tool pointed
downward, away from yourself and bystanders when
connecting the hose to reduce the risk of accidental nail
firing.
Handle tool carefully. Because of high air pressure in the
tool, do not drop the tool or strike the tool against hard
surfaces; and do not scratch, stamp, nor engrave signs on
the tool. The tool may burst.
Keep hands and feet away from the nose of the tool
during use. Never place your hands or feet closer than 8
inches (200 mm) to the nose of the tool. Nails can be
deflected by the work piece or driven away from the point of
entry.
Always disconnect tool from air supply and remove
nails from magazine before leaving the area or passing
tool to another operator. This avoids the risk of
unintentional operation.
Do not use a frozen tool. Allow tool to thaw before using.
Moisture frozen in the tool may impede internal components
resulting in the risk of injury and/or tool damage.
Do not disconnect air hose from the tool with finger on
trigger or the work contact element depressed. The tool
can fire when reconnected to air supply.
Operate the tool only when properly positioned on the
work piece. If the tool is not held properly on the work
piece the nail can be deflected or the tool can react in an
unexpected manner.
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Functional Description and Specifications
Disconnect the tool from the air source before making any adjustments, changing accessories or
storing the tool. Such precautionary safety measures reduce the risk or unintentional tool operation.
!
WARNING
Top Cap
Secondary
Trigger
Air Fitting
Handle
FIG. 1
Housing
Magazine
Latch
Magazine
Nose
Trigger
Nail Indicator
Specifications
Dimensions:
Nail Diameter:
Nail Length:
Operating Range:
Weight:
7.4” x 8.2” x 1.9” (189x209x49mm)
23ga
1/2” - 1-3/8” (13-35mm)
60 to 100 PSI
2.3 lbs.
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Assembly / Installation
Follow the instructions below to prepare your tool for
operation.
Never use non relieving couplers
and/or female quick disconnect
!
WARNING
couplings on the tool. Non relieving couplings and
female couplings will trap high pressure air in the tool
when the air line is disconnected. This will leave the tool
charged with enough air after it has been disconnected to
drive a nail. Only MALE pneumatic type air connectors
should be fitted to the tool, so that high pressure air in the
tool is vented to atmosphere as soon as the air line is
disconnected.
1. All tool operators and their immediate supervisors must
become familiar with the operator safety instructions
before operating the tool. The instructions begin on
page 2 of this manual.
2. Included with each tool are one copy of these
Operating/Safety Instructions. Keep this publication for
future reference.
3. Install a filter, regulator, lubricator unit and moisture trap
on your air delivery system per the manufacturer's
instructions for these devices. Additionally, install a
pressure gauge as close as practical to the tool,
preferably within ten feet.
6. Set the regulator at the air delivery system to a PSI that
falls within the tool's operating range of 60 to 100 PSI.
The correct pressure is the lowest pressure that will do
the job.
7. If the operator is working at a bench or table, it is
recommended to run the air line underneath the bench. A
small tray under the bench top can hold the nail supply
and the tool when not in use.
4. Select hoses with a minimum inner diameter of 1/4 inches
and a maximum length of 100 feet.
To reduce the risk of injury from a hose
bursting, select hoses that are rated at
least 200 PSI.
!
WARNING
5. Select fittings that are appropriately sized for the selected
hoses. The tool and air hose must have a hose coupling
such that all pressure is removed from the tool when the
coupling joint is disconnected.
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Operation
Lubrication
If the tool is not used with an in-line lubrication system on
the air supply it is necessary to periodically lubricate the tool
with air tool lubricant.
2-3 Drops
of Air Tool
Lubricant
FIG. 2
Under low use, lubricate once a day. Under heavy use,
lubricate twice a day. To lubricate, insert 2-3 drops of
lubricant into the air supply fitting attached to the tool
handle, see figure 2. Using to much oil will cause it to collect
in the tool and be noticeable in the exhaust.
Use only the air tool lubricants supplied
with the tool or specified by BOSCH. Do
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WARNING
not use other lubricants as they may damage the tool.
Do not use detergent oil, WD-40, transmission fluid, motor
oil, or other lubricants not specifically designated as air tool
lubricants. These lubricants will cause accelerated wear to
the seals, o-rings, and bumpers in the tool, resulting in poor
tool performance and frequent maintenance.
BOSCH recommended lubricants: 10W Pneumatic Tool Oil,
Fuchs Air Lube 10W/NR.
FIG. 3
Nail Loading
Always load nails into the tool's magazine
before the air supply is connected.
Connecting the air supply after loading nails reduces the risk
of unintentionally driving a nail and injuring yourself or
someone else.
!
WARNING
When loading the tools magazine, check
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WARNING
that the nail tips contact the wear rail and
slide smoothly against the surface of the magazine. If
the nails are not loaded properly, the tool will misfire and
nails can be deflected, causing the tool to react in an
unexpected manner, and damage the tool.
1. Disconnect air supply.
2. Push magazine latch and pull magazine to open position,
figure 3.
3. See tool specifications to determine appropriate nail
sizes. Insert appropriate nail strips, with the nail tips
contacting the wear rail, figure 4.
FIG. 4
4. Push the nail strip against the nose.
5. Push magazine fully closed. Magazine latch will maintain
fully closed position.
Use only the nails meeting the criteria
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WARNING
listed in the “Specification” section of this
manual. Nails not identified for use with this tool can cause
the tool to malfunction and result in the risk of injury and/or
tool damage.
Watch for pinch points when closing
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WARNING
magazine. Never place any part of your
body in a pinch point area. When loading nails consider
where your hand is located. If it is within a pinch point,
strongly consider an alternative position. Injuries occur when
hands or fingers are between moving and stationary parts
during the pinching movement.
Push
Against
nose
Nail tips contact
wear rail
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Operation
Connecting Air Supply
Never use oxygen or other bottled gases
as a power source. Explosion may occur.
FIG. 5
!
WARNING
Combustible gases and other bottled gases are dangerous
and may cause the tool to explode.
Never connect the tool to an air source
!
WARNING
that is capable of producing air pressure
exceeding 200 PSI. Excessive pressure can cause
abnormal operation or cause the tool to burst, resulting in
personal injury.
Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air within the
pressure range as marked on the tool. The correct pressure
is the lowest pressure that will do the job.
Before connecting the tool to the air supply, check the air
compressor regulator gauge to be sure it is functioning
properly, and that the air pressure is within the operational
range of the tool, 60-100 psi.
Do not exceed maximum recommended
!
WARNING
air pressure marked on the tool. Verify
prior to using the tool that the air source has been adjusted
within the rated air-pressure range. Be sure the air pressure
gauge is operating properly and check it at least twice a day.
Tools operated in excess of their maximum pressure rating
may operate abnormally or burst resulting in personal injury
To connect the tool to the compressor only use pneumatic air
hoses that meet the following criteria:
• Minimum hose pressure rating, 200 psi
• Minimum hose inner diameter, 1/4 in.
• Maximum hose length, 100 ft.
To connect the air supply:
1. Snap the air hose onto the quick connector, see figure 5.
2. Check for air leakage. If leakage is noted, cease using the
tool immediately and contact your BOSCH service center.
3. Be sure the air pressure gauge is operating properly and
check it at least twice a day.
Cold Weather Operation
When using the tool in cold conditions the tool will cycle
slower than usual while driving the first nails. The cycle rate
will increase as the tool warms up. Keep tool warm to avoid
reduced cycle rate.
Do not use a frozen tool. Allow tool to thaw
!
WARNING
before using. Moisture frozen in the tool may
impede internal components resulting in the risk of injury
and/or tool damage.
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