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INTRODUCTION
The Bostitch N88 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 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 Inc., 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
Fastener Depth Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removing Nails, Directional Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ,9
Maintaining the Pneumatic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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
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