TRIGGER LOCKOUT CONTROL (FIG 7, 8)
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.
ACTUATION MODE
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Warning! Always disconnect air supply before making adjustments as accidental actuation may occur,
possibly causing injury.
SAFETY YOKE TYPE - N62FNBSP ONLY
These models operate differently from all other BOSTITCH tools. To provide maximum visibility for accurate
fastener placement, the safety yoke of this tool is normally in the “depressed” or “up” position. On all other
BOSTITCH tools and most other tools, the safety yoke is normally in the “extended” or “down” position.
This tool has a selectable actuation mode which determines if the tool drives fasteners in sequential or contact
actuation mode. In sequential mode, when the tip of the nose is placed on the work surface and the trigger is
pulled, the safety yoke moves out from the tool to detect the work surface. The tool nose tip must be in contact
with the work surface to actuate. If the safety yoke does not detect the work surface close enough to the nose
of the tool, the tool will not actuate.
In contact actuation mode, when the trigger is depressed and held, the safety yoke will move out from the tool.
Contacting the work surface with the tool nose, will actuate the safety yoke driving a fastener each time the
work surface is contacted.
SELECTABLE ACTUATION SYSTEM - ALL MODELS
These models feature a selectable actuation system that allows the user to choose between the following
modes of operation:
SEQUENTIAL ACTUATION MODE
The sequential actuation mode requires the operator to hold the tool against the work with the safety yoke
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 actuation mode
allows exact fastener location without the possibility of driving a second fastener on recoil, as described under
Contact Actuation Mode (below). The sequential actuation mode 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 ACTUATION MODE
The common operating procedure on “Contact Actuation Mode” or “Bump Mode” tools is for the operator to
actuate the safety yoke 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 yoke
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 Actuation Mode where changing from one working
position to another involves the use of ladders, stairs or similar structures such as roofs
SELECTING THE ACTUATION MODE (Fig 9-10):
To ensure safety, the user should lock the trigger (see Trigger Lockout Control above) before changing the
trigger system. To change the actuation mode, rotate the switch in the counterclockwise direction. The switch
