INTRODUCTION
The BOSTITCH BTFP12233 is a precision-built tool, designed for high speed, high volume fastening. This tool
will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool, the
manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for best performance. 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 manuals should be 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 Fastening Systems, 701 E. Joppa Road,
Towson, Maryland 21286, U.S. & Canada Only, É.-U. et Canada seulement.
INDEX
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tool Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Air Supply and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Dial-A-Depth
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Installing the Belt Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Jam Clearing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Available Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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 Fastening Systems (“BOSTITCH”) 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 1-800-567-
7705 or visit www.BOSTITCH.com
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