SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY: It is important that all operators read and understand all sections
of this Tool Technical Data manual and the separate Safety and Operating Instruction Manual which come with
this tool. Failure to do so could result in you or others in the working area to be seriously injured.
WARNING! Eye protection in accordance with 89/686/EEC, and with equal or greater grade than defined in
EN166 should be used. However all aspects of operators work, environment and other type/s of machinery being
used, should also be considered when selecting any personal protection equipment. Note: Non-side shielded
spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection.
WARNING! To prevent accidental injuries:
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Never place a hand or any other part of the body in fastener discharge area of tool.
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Never point tool at yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or not.
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Never engage in horseplay.
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Never pull the trigger unless the nose is directed towards the work.
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Always handle the tool with care.
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Do not pull the trigger or depress the trip mechanism whilst loading the tool.
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To prevent accidental actuation and possible injury, always disconnect air supply.
1. Before making adjustments. 2. When servicing the tool. 3. When clearing a jam. 4. When tool is not in use. 5.
When moving to a different work area, as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.
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Read the additional Safety & Operating instructions booklet before using tool.
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Do not use oxygen and combustible gases as an energy source for pneumatically operated tools.
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The operation of this tool can cause sparks and act as a source of ignition for flammable fuels and gases.
IMPORTANT! Tool Operation:
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The flooring tools contained within this manual use a triggering/operation type specific to Bostitch flooring tools. Therefore, the
instructions listed below must be used for tool operation rather than those contained in the Safety & Operating instruction booklet.
However, please ensure you read the instructions contained in this manual and all other aspects of the separate SAFETY &
OPERATING instructions thoroughly before use to ensure safe tool operation.
TOOL OPERATION (Fig 1)
1) Position flooring as per flooring manufacturer’s specification.
2) Place tool on flooring with guide plate above the tongue and firmly against the forward face of the flooring material.
3) Ensure that the plastic foot is firmly held against top surface of the flooring. Using the rubber face, swing the hammer
striking the top end of the plunger (Fig 1A).
RATCHET OPERATION (MFN201)
The MFN201 has two operation modes: ratcheting and non-ratcheting. To change the drive mode:
1. Remove the retaining pin (Fig 2a) and then the second pin. (Fig 3a)
2. Positioning the ratchet mechanism switch (Figs 2b & 3b):
• For ratcheting (multi-blow) operation, set the switch as shown in Fig. 2b.
• For non-ratcheting (single-blow) operation, set the switch as shown in Fig. 3b.
3. Replace the clevis pin and the cotter pin after adjustment.
When the ratcheting mode is engaged, it allows for multiple strikes on the plunger in case the fastener is not fully driven. If
the plunger does not fully return, the nail has not been completely driven. When this happens, use the rubber face of the
mallet to strike the top end of the metal plunger again. When the nail is completely driven, the ratcheting mechanism will
allow the plunger to return.
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