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INTRODUCTION
T
he Bostitch N80CB is a precision-built tool, designed for high speed, 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
t
ool and understand the safety warnings and cautions. The instructions on installation, operation and
maintenance should be read carefully, and the manuals kept for reference.NOTE: Additional safety measures
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ay 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, Inc., East Greenwich, Rhode Island
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INDEX
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tool Specifications: Air Consumption, Operating Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Air Supply: Fittings, Hoses, Filters, Regulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lubrication and Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting for Nail Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Driver Maintenance/Adjusting Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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 defectsin materialand workmanship, and agreestorepairorreplace,at Bostitch’soption, any defective Bostitch
branded pneumatic stapleror nailer for aperiod of seven (7)yearsfrom date ofpurchase (one(1)yearfrom the date
ofpurchaseforcompressorsand toolsusedinproductionapplications).Warrantyisnottransferable.Proofofpurchase
date required.This warrantycovers only damage resulting from defects in materialor workmanship;it does notcover
conditionsormalfunctionsresultingfromnormalwear,neglect,abuse, accidentorrepairsattemptedormadebyother
than our national repair center or authorized warranty service centers. Driver blades, bumpers, o-rings, pistons and
pistonringsareconsidered normallywearingparts.Foroptimalperformanceof yourBostitchtool always usegenuine
Bostitch fasteners and replacementparts.
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 statesandcountriesdonotallowlimitations onhowlong animpliedwarrantylasts,or theexclusion orlimitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty
givesyouspecificlegal rights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostateandcountrytocountry.
To obtain warranty service intheU.S.returntheproduct,togetherwithproofofpurchase, to theU.S.BostitchNational
or Regional Independent AuthorizedWarranty 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