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INTRODUCTION
BOSTITCH tools are precision-built tools, designed for precise, high volume nailing. These tools will
deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool,
for best performance the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. Please study this manual
before operating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions. The instructions on
installation, operation and maintenance should be read carefully, and the manual kept for reference.
NOTE: Additional safety measures may be required because of your particular application of the tool.
Contact your BOSTITCH representative or distributor with any questions concerning the tool and its use.
BOSTITCH, 701 E. Joppa Rd, Towson MD 21286.
INDEX
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Air Consumption, Regulators,
Operating Pressure, Setting Correct Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintaining the BTFP12570 Series Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories
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NOTE:
BOSTITCH tools have been engineered to provide excellent customer satisfaction and are designed
to achieve maximum performance when used with precision BOSTITCH fasteners engineered to the
same exacting standards. BOSTITCH cannot assume responsibility for product performance if our tools
are used with fasteners or accessories not meeting the specific requirements established for genuine
BOSTITCH nails, staples and accessories.
LIMITED WARRANTY — U.S. and Canada Only
Bostitch, L.P. warrants to the original retail purchaser that the product purchased is free from defects in
material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Bostitch’s option, any defective Bostitch
branded pneumatic stapler or nailer for a period of seven (7) years from date of purchase (one (1) year
from the date of purchase for compressors and tools used in production applications). Warranty is
not transferable. Proof of purchase date required. This warranty covers only damage resulting from
defects in material or workmanship; it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal
wear, neglect, abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our national repair center
or authorized warranty service centers. Driver blades, bumpers, o-rings, pistons and piston rings are
considered normally wearing parts. For optimal performance of your Bostitch tool always use genuine
Bostitch fasteners and replacement parts.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state and country to country.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S. return the product, together with proof of purchase, to the
U.S. Bostitch National or Regional Independent Authorized Warranty Service Center. In the U.S. you
may call us at 1-800-556-6696 or visit www.BOSTITCH.com for the location most convenient for
you. In Canada please call us at 800-567-7705 or visit www.BOSTITCH.com.
