T40M PNEUMATIC STAPLER OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL ! WARNING: BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD STUDY THIS MANUAL, TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR STANLEY-BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR.
INTRODUCTION The Stanley-Bostitch T40 series staplers are precision-built tools, designed for high speed, high volume stapling. 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury. The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn.
TOOL OPERATION ! WARNING: EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury. The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn.
TOOL OPERATION CHECK CAUTION: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check. 1.TRIGGER OPERATED TOOL: A. With finger off the trigger, hold the tool with a firm grip on the handle. B. Place the nose of the tool against the work surface. C. Pull the trigger to drive. Release the trigger and cycle is complete. CAUTION: THE TOOL WILL CYCLE EACH TIME THE TRIGGER IS PULLED! 2.CONTACT TRIP OPERATION: A. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface.
BASIC TOOL OPERATION Stanley-Bostitch pneumatic tools are cycled by a compressed air operated single piston design.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Trigger valve housing leaks air Trigger valve stem leaks air Frame/nose leaks air O-ring cut or cracked O-ring/seals cut or cracked Loose nose screws O-ring or Gasket is cut or cracked Bumper cracked/worn Damaged gasket or seal Cracked/worn head valve bumper Loose cap screws Air supply restriction Tool dry, lack of lubrication Worn head valve O-rings Broken cylinder cap spring Head valve stuck in cap Tool dry, lacks lubrication Broken cylinder cap spring O-rings
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS ! WARNING: Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury. FITTINGS: Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release air pressure from the tool when disconnected from the supply source. HOSES: Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm2) working pressure rating or 150 percent of the maximum pressure that could be produced in the air system.
T40 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS All screws and nuts are metric. TOOL AIR FITTING: This tool uses a 1/4” N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be .200” (5mm) or larger. The fitting must be capable of discharging tool air pressure when disconnected from the air supply. OPERATING PRESSURE: 70 to 100 p.s.i.g. (4.9 to 7.0 kg/cm2). Select the operating pressure within this range for best fastener performance. DO NOT EXCEED THIS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE. AIR CONSUMPTION: The T40 requires 2.
LOADING THE T40M TOOLS 1. Move pusher to rear until latched. 2. Use stick of staples to move cover spring to one side and drop over core of magazine. Repeat until magazine is loaded, allowing enough space for pusher to disengage from the latch. 3. Depress pusher latch pin with thumb and allow pusher to slide forward to engage staples. On narrow crown models pull pusher back out of notch and allow to slide forward.
QUICK RELEASE DOOR Models T40S2, T40S4, T40S5, and T40SX contain a Quick Release Door feature. The door is designed to “pop” open if a jam occurs providing easy access for removing a jammed fastener. ! WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY BEFORE CLEARING A JAMMED FASTENER. If the door does not “pop” open when a jam occurs, it can easily be opened with a screwdriver, as shown in illustration #1. Use a firm twist on the screwdriver to open the door, see illustration #2.
CLEANING T40S2 STAPLERS USED WITH ASPHALT SHINGLES Tar and dirt may build up on the nose and contact arm. This can prevent correct operation. Remove any buildup with kerosene, #2 fuel oil or diesel fuel. Do not immerse the stapler into these solvents beyond the bottom of the frame to avoid getting the solvent into the drive cylinder. As an aid in cleaning or to help remove a jam if necessary, the nose may be opened by inserting a screwdriver into the drive channel and prying to pop open the door.
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE BC602 1 pint General Purpose Air-Tool Lubricant. BC603 1 pint “Winter-Formula” Air-Tool Lubricant. BC604 1 quart General Purpose Air-Tool Lubricant. N5583 4mm Hex Wrench for M5 screws. 851487 4mm Hex Wrench, long pattern for M5 screws. ORK1 O-Ring Kit BK6 Bumper Kit T40WBK Wide Crown Bumper Kit 851325 Loctite #271, 0.