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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, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818.
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 MIII Series Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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
Effective December 1, 2005 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.
