INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST

FOR
BOSTITCH®
H, J AND^R SERIES STITCHERS

When in need of Parts or Service

Contact Your Bostitch Distributor.
You will find "BOSTITCH" listed in
phone books of most large cities.

Fasten /t Better and Faster

BOSTITCH®
IDEAL STITCHER COMPANY
Division of W.R. Pabich Mfg.
2323 N. Knox Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639
Phone 773-486-4141 Fax 773-486-4812

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 INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE

of

BOSTITCH BOX STITCHERS

NOTE: This book does not include head instructions. It should be used
in conjunction with "Instructions and Parts List for Bliss Heads".

1. INTRODUCTION

A Wire Stitcher, like any other machine, will give satis-

factory results to its ovner only if properly installed, re-
gularly lubricated, intelligently adjusted, and carefully
maintained. Moving parts vill vear in time and require re-
placement, while others niay "break through accident. Trained
service men are available "but not always to be had at a
moment's notice; and a knowledge of the functions of the more
important parts of a stitcher is therefore most desirable for
every person responsible for its operation in order to know
[: what to do in case of trouble.
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| We have, therefore, gathered together the combined ex-
[;-': perience of our experts in this line and have attempted to
j present the information in a manner that will make it quickly
f available and readily understood.

We would urge, however, in any case of serious.difficulty

that you notify our nearest sales office, sending samples of
the defective work and describing the trouble in detail, so
as to obtain the benefit of their experience in arriving at
the proper solution. Be sure to report the serial number and
model of the machine when corresponding in regard to equipment,
so that same may be identified quickly.

INSTALLATION

Any machine can be seriously damaged during its installa-

tion if it is not properly set up, and we recommend close
adherence to the following procedure:

a) After uncrating machine, examine carefully for any break-

age in transit. If such be found, do not attempt to run
machine but report at once to the selling agent. If
service man is present, let him examine machine and then
report to the manufacturer.

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 ^) For Gear Drive;-
See that motor is free to revolve when large gear wheel
is turned "by hand. If tight, clutch may "be engaged, in
vhich case shaft will turn also. Turning gear wheel one
revolution will release clutch. If still tight, loosen
motor plate screws, raise motor slightly and then tighten
screws again.

c) For Gear Drive:-

See that motor plate is level and that the teeth in the
pinion and gear mesh completely and are parallel. If
this is not the condition, raise or lower front of motor
platform, and also adjust as to position, until teeth are
parallel and completely in mesh, "but not tightly "bottomed.
The most frequent cause of noise in the operation of a
gear drive stitcher is incorrect meshing of the gears.

d) For Y Belt:- ' _

See that motor is free to revolve when large pulley is
turned "by hand. Be sure that the V Belts are under proper
tension; lowering motor platform slightly if too tight or
raising it if "belts run loose. After any adjustment, see
that motor plate screws are tight.

e) Examine name plate on motor and see that its specifica-

tions are the same as those of the power to "be used. If
not, do not attempt to operate the machine.
f ) Place the machine on a level floor, using shims under "base
if necessary to prevent any movement or rocking.
g) Lower clincher arm so that clincher is at least 2" "below
the stitcher head, using the clincher arm adjusting screw.
h) Insert foot pedal "bar through hole in the pivot shaft and
lock in place with ahbut V of the "bar "behind the pivot
shaft.
i) Be sure that the machine is oiled thoroughly at all points
"before operating. See Section 3 for directions and list
of points.

j) Connect motor cord to power outlet and start motor running.

See that it runs freely, without undue noise, and that the
large pulley or large gear rotates clockwise as viewed from
the front of the machine. Should it rotate counter-clockwise,
motor wiring should "be re- connected "by an electrician in order
to reverse direction of rotation.

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 k) Push down foot pedal and thus start machine operating; .;
starting and stopping several times. On gear drive
stitchers, if clutch trip bar does not work freely when
foot pedal is depressed, it may be because of paint be-
tween the bar and the hole in vhich it works. Oil
thoroughly around top of bar where it projects through
the casting and then work foot pedal up and down until
free.
Note:--Always push foot pedal down until it stops and
hold it there as long as machine is operating. When
stopping, remove foot quickly so that pedal will come
entirely up. Do not ride pedal with the foot as this
will cause clutch to slip and will injure clutch knock- .
out mechanism.
l) Stop motor and turn gear wheel or pulley by hand in a
clockwise direction with foot pedal down until driver is
at lowest point;.
m) Hold pieces of stock to be stitched (using thickness that
is to be used) under driver when in lowest position and
then raise clincher arm by means of clincher arm adjust-
ing screw until stock is Just tightly held, then lock nut
on adjusting screw. _ '
s n) Place a spool of wire of proper size on the spool-holder, 1
\: the wire leading to the left from top of spool, and then
I tighten spool-holder nut just enough to give a slight drag
I to the rotation of spool and prevent.-the wire uncoiling.
j; Cut binding wires on wire coil and bend same back over
f edge of spool, holding free end of wire in the hand to
| prevent unwinding and tangling. Cut off bent and twisted
| end of the wire, using hand cutter on stitcher head, and
[. then straighten out about 6" by drawing through the fingers.
1 The end of the wire to be inserted in machine must be just as
[.. straight as possible.
Open wire feed gears by raising wire feed idler gear throw-
out handle and insert end of wire through eye on upper end of
the spring wire guide. Enter the end of the wire into the
upper wire tube and push down between the wire feed gears,
through the lower wire tube and then between wire straight-
ener rolls. Push it into the hole in the stationary knife,
raising the end of the wire slightly if necessary for proper
entrance, then turn down the handle, thus engaging the feed
gears.
CAUTION:--Never operate machine with wire feeding and with
no board a,bove clincher. Serious damage may result from
this too frequent practice.

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 ( / o) Start motor and drive single stitches in "board and if
necessary adjust clincher height to get desired tight-
ness of clinching.

p) Adjust for proper length of vire "by loosening vire feed

guard screv and moving vire feed guard casting to right
or left along gauge on upper part of head casting.
Moving to left reduces vire drav vhile moving to right
increases it. When set at mark "0" head vill drav one
inch of vire and each mark indicates an" additional 1/8"
in length. When proper length of vire is "being dravn,
tighten lock screv in place firmly.
q) Drive several rovs of stitches in "board to be used, ex-
amining crovn and legs for proper appearance. If not
satisfactory, then adjust machine in accordance vith
directions given hereafter.
3. LUBRICATION
Every Bliss Stitcher should be oiled at least daily at the
following points, and if machine is in constant use, twice
daily. The oil holes or cups are easily found on stitcher
head and body and are marked and numbered on the photographs
at the end of this Manual. A heavy type oil should be used
/'•> for the former, drive bar and cam. A light machine oil should
•:- ) be used for remainder of head. See INSTRUCTIONS.AND PARTS LIST
L FOR BLISS HEADS for additional instructions on lubrication of Head.
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t 1. Former slide, drive "bar and other internal parts, due to
;- the splashing of oil.
I 2. Rocker arm and slide.
j 3. Main cam.
I k. Drive shaft.
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1 .5. Stud on 67-H.

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6. Drive shaft. (Located at rear of body).

{•' 7. Main cam.

: In addition to the a"bove oil holes and oil cups on
I the machine, the following points should have a fev
t drops of oil applied regularly:
I 8. Clutch trip bar 169-H2 and button 170H2 (gear drive).
9. Clutch trip bar spring 171-H (Gear drive).
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10. Clutch trip tar spring 171-E2 (Old style Y belt drive). ''
11. Spool holder spindle.

12. Foot pedal housing.

13- Pulley vasher 18281CA (V belt drive).

Use only a fev drops of oil on interior head parts above

mentioned since these are supposed to be thoroughly lub-
ricated by the splash of oil coming from oil holes (l) to
(5).
CAUTION:--For Gear Drive only.
Never allov any oil to get on clutch plates since if this
happens they will slip and machine vill repeat. If any
oil does get on the clutch plates, it is necessary that
they be removed and.cleaned vith gasoline. To do this, it
is only necessary to remove the gear guard, drive the taper
pin out of the hole in the end of the gear hub and shaft
and slip the vhole gear vith the clutch plates off the
shaft. Be sure clutch throvout button is engaged before re-
moving taper pin, and under no conditions trip foot pedal
until clutch has been replaced. The clutch mechanism con- «
tains a heavy spring and if foot pedal is tripped, clutch __
sleeve may be suddenly forced off the shaft vith danger to ^J
repair man as veil as to parts themselves.

k. ADJUSTMENT AMD MADTTEMMCE

The following paragraphs cover briefly the various functions

and operating parts of a Stitcher and also give the proper methods
of adjustment and replacement of parts. These should be read in
conjunction vith the photographs on pages 12 and 13 on vhich arrovs
point to the various parts shoving their location and giving the
names and numbers. Pages 14, 15 and 20 also shov sketches of the
various body parts again giving numbers.
1. Wire spool Tension:—This should be adjusted by means of ad-
Justing nut (9^H3) so that the spool Just drags on the support.
If it is too tight, the vire vill bind and catch between the
coils and thus may cause uneven staple legs. If top loose,
the spool may unvind, causing snags in the vire.
2. Clincher:
The clincher comprises a double grooved block set in clincher
arm or blade anvil. The grooves must be centered vith the.
driver, othervise one leg of stitch may not clinch. To adjust,
turn machine over by hand until driver is at its lowest position,
vhen the setting can be .easily seen. If not in line, the clinch-
er arm or blade anvil can be moved to right or left slightly, by
means of adjusting screvs.

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 The clincher height must be adjusted to give proper compression
on the stock. If too loose, result will be a loose clinch,
( , while if too tight, work may be damaged or machine may jam alto-
gether. If the latter happens, shut off power at once (or the
motor may burn out), then turn over by hand to release.

For best results in stitching the compression should be such

that the former ends very slightly indent the top of the work.

The clincher should be replaced when grooves have been worn

into the surface, otherwise a tight clinch cannot be -obtained,
without undue compression.

It is highly essential that clinchers of proper width be used,

this being referred to by inside crown size such as 7/l6" or
3/8", and must be the same size as on formers and drivers.
Clincher must be level and parallel with the bottom ends of
the formers or result will be 'an uneven .clinch. To remedy,
loosen clincher holding screw, shim up the clincher on one
side to the proper point and then re-tighten the screw.

3- Clutch:--&ear Drive only.

This is a dry disk clutch comprising two steel and three
moulded asbestos plates. These plates must be kept clean
and free of oil, otherwise machine may repeat. To clean;
drive out the taper pin in the main gear hub, remove collar
and gear from shaft, take off plates and clean thoroughly
(~ } with gasoline. When removing clutch follow directions on
page 6. Then when dry, replace. If too much oil is run
into the drive gear oil hole (6), it may get through onto
the plates because the felt Washer may be worn and let the
[• oil by.
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[ U. Clutch Knock-out Button and Throw-out Piece:--Gear Drive only.
[ When in non-operating position, the button (170-H2) is in
| contact with throw out piece (l68-E) which moves away from
| the gear wheel and disengages the clutch plates. When foot
[•'.. pedal is depressed, knock-out button is lowered and clutch
! collar moves out, thus engaging plates and causing machine
| to operate.
[ '• a. Clutch knock-out button (170-E2) is mounted on top
{ of the trip bar (169-E2) and held by means of a set-
| screw and lock-nut. The button is flattened on two
[' sides and when one surface is worn, can be reversed.
!'• To remove, loosen set-screw with trip rod at its
| lowest position and then pry down spring (171-H)
r until button can be removed.

b. Clutch throw-out piece (168-H) is mounted on clutch

collar (166-H6) by two screws; one side is beveled,
• and this strikes against the knock out button. This
. part gradually wears and eventually must be replaced.
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 NOTE: --One of the most frequent causes of trouble vith
the clutch knock out mechanism is "because operators will
ride the foot pedal, not letting it come up completely,
thus causing "button throw-out piece to wear and eventually
allowing machine to repeat. If you find that the vorn
place on the clutch throw-out piece comes up only 1/16"
to 1/8", instead of along the whole surface, it is an
indication that the operator is riding the foot pedal.
c. Trip Bar Spring (l?l-H) Gear Drive.
This is in "back of the machine in a recess in the
casting, and is adjusted "by means of an adjusting
screw, slotted at the "bottom end, and locked in
place by means of a set screw. In the normal setting
of this spring, luge (336-E and 335-E) are about
1/V apart. When operating at high rates of speed
or when the spring loses its tension, the distance
"between the lugs (and thus the tension) should be
increased. If t^he spring is too tight, the machine
will trip hard, while if it is too loose it may
repeat.
5- Clutch—V Belt Drive;-(See page 13) .
This type clutch should be oiled frequently with light machine
oil. Never let clutch run dry. Oil by means of ball oiler in
collar (18281CA) at end of shaft. Also put a few drops of oil
into the clutch band and brake band occasionally. If clutch
hesitates on picking up, turn brake adjusting screw clockwise
about 1/1) to 1/2 turn.
Be sure, however, that clutch band does not slip when under load.
If clutch repeats, the brake adjusting screw should be backed out
until such action is eliminated. If clutch slips, back out clutch
adjusting screw until clutch carries a full load, screw in clutch
band lock screw until head touches band - then back off 2 turns.
Be sure, however, that brake band is free when clutch band is in
operation.
NOTE: — Proper action of clutch and brake is as follows: When
clutch band engages, brake band should be free. When clutch is
disengaged, brake band should be tight and clutch band free.
When pulley or brake band wear beyond point of contact, replace
pins 23^7 with pins 23^7A, or in case of extreme wear replace
with 23V7B. .

. PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE BANDS

If it should become necessary to readjust the clutch, the
following instructions should be adhered to:
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 With the power off, depress the foot pedal and rotate drive
pulley by hand in direction as indicated by arrow on pulley,
checking to be sure there is 1/8 to 3/16 free movement be- .
tween the Clutch Pawl 45&H2 and Clutch Sleeve 13282E, as
indicated in diagram on page 13. To obtain the 1/8 to 3/16
free movement between the Clutch Pawl and Clutch Sleeve,
adjust the clutch band adjusting screw 2340B in Clutch Band
446H3.
With power turned on, actuate the foot pedal. When the foot
pedal is released, the Clutch Sleeve should stop with hole "A"
in outside surface approximately horizontal to the floor.
(Refer to diagram page 13) . If the sleeve does not stop in
position as indicated above, adjust the brake band adjusting
screw 2340B until hole is approximately horizontal to floor.
Mote: In the course of adjusting the brake band, check occa-
sionally to be sure the 1/8 - 3/16 free movement between the
Clutch Pawl and Clutch Sleeve is maintained.

Trip Arrangements for Y Belt Models: -

There are tvo types of trip arrangements on V belt Model Stitchers.
When referring to such models, the correct style on hand may "be
determined by the diagrams telov. The action of the trip is as
follows: When the foot pedal is depressed,the stop plunger moves
out thus engaging the clutch for operating. As the foot pedal is
released the stop plunger is throvn against the clutch sleeve
disengaging the clutch and stopping the stitcher. Zeep all moving
parts veil oiled.

I8282B I828ZE
CLUTCH SLEEVE CLUTCH SLEEVE

442H
CONN, LINK
PLUNGER

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SPRING. PLUNGER 5E39B
PLUNGER SPRING LEVER
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LEVER
TRIP BAR
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TRIP LINK
K SERIES L SERIES
 Foot Pedal; —
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If the pedal should strike the floor "before the clutch releases,
partially up-end machine and adjust set screw on part 157HJ,,
157H6A or 157J2A until the clutch releases Just before the pedal
strikes the floor. Pedal should be set as lov as possible with-
out striking the floor for the comfort of the operator.

To remove Complete Head:--

It is only necessary to remove the three head screws shown
on the print and take off the head. To replace the head,
have the machine in stop position. Insert the pin on the
drive bar link in hole (A) in cam, and then move the head
slightly until the cam roller drops into groove (B) in cam.
Then move into position until the dowels in the head engage
in holes (c) and (D) in the body and replace the holding
screws.

The above covers the most frequently required adjustments

on the stitcher and driving mechanism in all Bliss Stitchers.
It also covers the adjustment of a box or a blade anvil
clincher arm.

t 8. Stitching Wire:--

a. It is essential that a suitable size of stitching wire

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be employed for the work at hand. If wire is too light,
it will buckle and will not penetrate the stock.
b. Wire must be of good quality and of proper hardness,
otherwise it will bend or buckle.
c. Wire must not be over-size or it will stick in the
formers and driver and refuse to feed.
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• d. Wire must be clean, vithout rough edges. The latter
will wear the wire tubes and former grooves unduly.
Some coated wire flakes off particles, which collect
in the wire tubes and may even clog them completely,
in which case they should be removed and cleaned by
inserting a piece of round wire and pushing out the
plug.

9. Stock to be Stitched;—
The stock being stitched must be within the capacity of
the machine, both as to thickness and hardness. With
very tough stock, it is not possible to stitch as great
a thickness as when soft. When attaching metal to fibre
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or vood, a heavy vire such as #18 or #18 x 20 must be used.
A special Metal Stitcher is now available for all'work of
this heavier type. ' .

10, Speeds-
Do not speed up the machine faster than an operator can
';..-- feed stock to it. Excessive speed does not increase out-
i put but does greatly increase wear of parts, (in.the case
j . of gear drive stitchers, a 26-tooth pinion vill drive the
I stitcher head 2^ RPM (using a 1?25 RPM motor) vhich is
i as fast as the average girl can feed and move the stock).
S The machine vill function at speeds up. to kOO RPM but this
| is not recommended except in special cases.
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| When changing pinions to increase speed on gear drives,
I remove the gear guard first. Be sure to change the level
I of the motor plates so that the pinion completely meshes
| vith the gear, vith teeth parallel and not binding-.

S If an exceptionally large pinion is, used, (for example,

|; ^ on 1^25 RPM motors) it may :be necessary to sav off the
[•; • X ) portion of gear guard around the pinion. The ordinary
j: height adjustment of the motor plate may also be in-
|: sufficient and shims or vashers can then be used under
I the motor. Be sure that the motor plate and motor are
I bolted tightly.
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f ' • For V Belt Models, the 15", 25" and-33" Box, Bottom and
I Top Stitchers, motor pulley 113^8EA is standard. This
I; drives 215 stitches a minute vith a 1?25 RPM Motor.
CAUTION:--In operating a stitcher, be careful not to
drive one stitch over another as this may break the
driver tips. " . . • • ' _
Do not operate the stitcher vith wire feed on but vithout
stock between driver and clincher.
If a piece of vire gets caught in the gripper or former
or shoe, stop the machine and remove carefully, before
attempting to stitch again.
 Hole for Stud (C)
Hole for Head Bolt

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Cam I64H4C
Cam Groove in wnich Cam Roller Rides
(B)

Driver Bar Link Pin Fits in this Hole (A)

End of Main Drive Shaft

Holes for Head Bolts

Hole for Stud (D)

Spoolholder Nut - 94H3

Oil Hole 1

Oil Hole 7

Oil Hole 3
Spoolholder Bracket - 90H3
Oil Hole 2

Oil Hole 5
Head Bolt

Entrance to Upper
Oil Hole 4 Wire Feed Tube

Idler Gear Arm

Holding Plate
58H

Head Bolts

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CLUTCH SLEEVE
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 BODY l BASE PARTS *y
(PARTS STANDARD TO v BELT & GEAR DRIVE)

91H2

94-H2
(WITH DRILUED HOLE)
' 94H3
(WITH TAPPED HOLE;

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I67H
I87J
I87R

1S6H I65H
I80HI2
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WIDTH I80JH
I82H
I8ORB I02J I82J2
I82R I82RZ

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I57JSA

157H3

5 I H G 2 - 15" BOX & BOTTOM STITCHERS

33" BOK STITCHERS
QI5IU.3 -25" BOTTOM STITCHERS
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(PARTS FOR GEAR DRIVE ONLY) BQI5O2
I78H3

6IH2
1&IH3

(PARTS STANDARD TO "K" & H L" SERIES v BELT DRIVE)

233<S
2347 c V BELT

85275

: C 234-9
2335

2333

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(K SERIES)
18282E-KEY TYPE I8285BA
(L SERIES) I74HI5 ,77H3

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V BELT AND GEAR DRIVE
89H3 Spool Holder Complete 169H2 Cl. Trip Bar Assem: - Gear Dr.
90H Spool Holder Bracket 169H8 Cl. Trip Bar - V Belt Dr. — "K" Series
90H3 Spool Holder Bracket 170H2 Cl. Trip Bar Button - Gear Dr.
91H Spool Holder Spindle
171H Cl. Trip Bar Spring — Gear Dr.
91H2 Spool Holder Spindle 171H2 Cl. Trip Bar Spring - V Belt Dr. - "K" Series
92H Spool Holder Friction Washer 172H2 Cl. Plate attached to Wheel - Gear Dr.
93H Spool Holder Friction Spring 173H Cl. Plate attached to Shaft - Gear Dr.
94H Spool Holder Clamp Handle 174H2 Dr. Gear
94H2 Spool Holder Lock Nut 174H15 Dr. Pulley-V Belt Dr.
94H3 Spool Holder'Spindle Adj. Nut 176H Motor Pinion (Specify Number of Teeth)
14212 Cover (Hole in Base) - 15" Stitcher 13-15-17-19-21-23
148H Drive Shaft Bushing 177H2 Dr. Gear Guard - Gear Dr.
(For: 150H3, 150J6, 150R3) 177H3 Dr. Pulley Guard-V Belt Dr.
155H Gear Guard Spacer - 15" Stitcher 178H3 Motor Platform - Gear Dr.
155J Gear Guard Spacer - 25" & 33" Stitcher 178H5 Motor Platform - V Belt Dr.
156H Foot Trip Rod > 180H12. Blade Anvil with Block - 15" Top or Top and
156H2 Loop Foot Trip Rod - V Arm Comb. Bottom Stitcher
156HG Curved Foot Trip Rod 180H5 Folding Box Arm-15" Box and Bottom
Q156L5 Foot Trip Rod - 33" Stitcher Stitcher
157H3 Foot Trip Rod Pivot Bar - 25" or 33" 180J2 Blade Anvil - V Arm Top Stitcher
Stitcher - O. S. 180J11 Blade Anvil - 25" Top or Top and Bottom
157H6A Foot Trip Rod Pivot Bar- 15" Stitcher - N. S. Stitcher
157J2A Foot Trip Rod Pivot Bar - 25" or 33" 180J5 Folding Box Arm - 25" Box and Bottom

159H
Stitcher - N. S.
Trip Lever Assem. - 15" Stitcher - O. S.
Stitcher O
180J8 Swinging Box Arm - 25" V Arm Box and
159H3 Trip Lever Assem.- 15" Stitcher - N. S. Bottom Stitcher
159J2 Trip Lever Assem. - 25" or 33" Stitcher 180R9 Blade Anvil - 33" Top Stitcher
160H Trip Lever Bracket - 15" Stitcher 180R7 Blade Anvil - 33" V Arm Top Stitcher
160H2 Trip Lever Bracket - 25" or 33" Stitcher 182H Pivot Pin-15" Box Stitcher
161H2 Conn. Link - 45" Stitch Height - "K" Series 182J Pivot Pin - 25" Box Stitcher
161 H3 Conn. Link - 50" Stitch Height— "K" Series 182J2 Pivot Pin - 25" V Arm Stitcher
163H Clutch Spring — Gear Dr. 182R Pivot Pin - 33" Box Stitcher
164H4C Drive Cam 182R2 Pivot Pin — 33" V Arm Stitcher
165H Dr. Shaft Assem. - 15" Stitcher - Gear Dr. 183H Locking Pin-all Box Stitchers
165J Dr. Shaft Assem. - 25" Stitcher — Gear Dr. 183J Locking Pin - 25" V Arm Stitcher
165R Dr. Shaft Assem. - 33" Stitcher - Gear Dr. 183R2 Locking Pin - 33" V Arm Stitcher
165H8 Dr. Shaft Assem. - 15" Stitcher - V Belt Dr. 184H Blade Anvil Locking Pin — Comb. Stitcher
(Old style) 185H Clincher for Blade Anvil
165J8 Dr. Shaft Assem. - 25" Stitcher - V Belt Dr~. (Specify wire size and staple width)
(Old style) 186H Arm Hole Cover - 15" Stitcher
165R8 Dr. Shaft Assem. - 33" Stitcher - V Belt Dr. 186J Arm Hole Cov.er'i-25" Stitcher
(Old style) 187H Clincher Arm - 15" Stitcher
165H13 Dr. Shaft Assem. - 15" Stitcher - V Belt Dr. 187J Clincher Arm - 25" Stitcher
(New style) 187J2 Clincher Arm — 25" Box and Bottom Stitcher
165J10 Dr. Shaft Assem. - 25" Stitcher - V Belt Dr. (V Arm and Blade)
(New style) 187J3 V Arm - 25" V Arm Box Stitcher
165R14 Dr. Shaft Assem. - 33" Stitcher - V Belt Dr. 187R Cl. Arm - 33" Stitcher
(New style) T87R2 Cl. Arm - 33" V Arm Stitcher
166H6
168H
Dr. Clutch Sleeve Comp.
Throw out Piece (on 166H6) -Gear Dr.
188H Clincher for Arm or Post
(Specify wire size arid staple width) Q>
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 STITCHER BODY AND BASE PARTS
V BELT AND GEAR DRIVE
(Continued)

189J2 Clincher Arm Adj. Screw 997H Spool Holder Lock

193H Blade Anvil Nub 998H Spool Holder Lock Spring
193J2 Blade Anvil Nub for V Blade Anvil 2281 Stop Plunger Lever Pin Cotter - V Belt Dr.
194J Blade Anvil Bolt and Nut 2281B Stop Plunger Lever Stud Cotter - V Belt Dr.
195J Blade Anvil Nub 2333 Clutch L e v e r - V Belt Dr.
197H Plunger for 184H 2335 Clutch Lever Spring -V Belt Dr.
198H Spring for 197H 2336 Clutch Lever Spring PI. - V Belt Dr,
335H Clincher Trip Bar Spring Adj. Collar 2340B Brake Band Adj. Screw — V Belt Dr.
440H Drive Shaft Hub - V Belt Dr. - "K" Series 2341 Brake Band Adj. Screw Lock - V Belt Dr.
441H Stop Plunger Lever — V Belt Drive — "K" 2342B Brake Band Link — V Belt Drive - K Series
Series 2342 Brake Band Link — V Belt Drive - L Series
442H Stop Plunger Lever Conn. — V Belt Drive - 2343 Brake Band Link Stud- V Belt Drive - "K"
"K" Series Series
443H Stop Plunger Lever Pivo't - V Belt Drive - 2344 Brake Band Pin — V Belt Drive
15" & 25" K Series .. 2347 Cl. Ring Expanding Pin — V Belt Drive
443H4 Stop Plunger Lever Pivot — V Belt Drive- 2349 Dr. Pulley Washer Screw — V Belt Drive
33" K & L Series 2350 Dr. Pulley Washer Screw Lock - V Belt Drive
446H3 Clutch Band — V Belt Drive 5057 Dr. Pulley Washer Dowel - V Belt Drive
447H Cl. Trip Bar Collar - V Belt Dr. - "K" Series 9051 Br. Band Adj. Screw Lock Spring — V Belt Dr.
448H Cl. Trip Bar Collar Stud - V Belt Dr. - "K"-, 15239B Stop Plunger Lever - "L" Series
Series 18281CA Dr. Pulley Washer Assem.-V Belt Drive
448H Cl. Trip Bar Collar Stud - V Belt Dr. 18282B Clutch Sleeve - V Belt Dr.-"K" Series
449H Cl. Band Pin - V Belt Dr. (pinned to shaft)
O 450H Dr. Pulley Bushing — V Belt Dr. 18282E Clutch Sleeve - V Beit Dr. - "L" Series
456H2 Clutch Pawl - V Belt Drive (keyed to shaft)
457R Dr. Pulley Guard Spacer — 33" Stitcher- 18283GA Clutch Ring — V Belt Drive
V Belt Drive — K Series 18284 Clutch Pawl Plunger-V Belt Drive
458J Dr. Pulley Guard Spacer — 25" Stitcher - 18285BA Brake Band Assem. - V Belt Drive
V Belt Drive — K Series 18287 Cl. Lever Pivot Pin — V Belt Drive
459H Dr. Pulley Guard Spacer - 15" Stitcher- 18297B Stop Plunger — V Belt Drive — K Series
V Belt Drive — K Series 19237 Stop Plunger - V Belt Drive - "L" Series
459H2 Drive Pulley Guard Spacer — L Series 19238 Stop Plunger Spring
460H Drive Shaft Hub Dowel - V Belt Drive - "K" 85275 VBelt
Series. 85300 Drive Shaft Hub Scr. - V Belt Dr. — K Series
861 H3 Conn. Link-45" Stitch Height-'!" Series LW14.2 Drive Shaft Hub Screw Lock Washer-
861 H2 Conn. Link - 50" Stitch Height - "L" Series V Belt Drive — K Series
BG11 21 Motor Spacer — V Belt Drive 65829 Drive Shaft Hub Bushing — V Belt Drive-
SB604 Clincher Screw K Series
SB703 Gear Guard Support Post — Gear Dr. 840H Cl. Sleeve Key-VBelt Drive
14 Treadle Return Spring - 15" Stitches PW516.2 Belt Guard Washer - V Belt Drive
29 Cl. Ring Safety Pin — V Belt Dr. 14240 Stop Plunger Lever Pivot Pin — L Series —
030 Dr. Pulley Washer Screw Spring - V Belt Dr. 15"&25"
14240 Stop Plunger Lever Pin - 15" & 25" - "L" Q609L Treadle Return Spring (25" Box)
Series — V Belt Drive 524L2 Treadle Return Spring (33" Box)
2218 Dr. Pulley Washer Oil Tube - V Belt Dr. UB3108.2 Spool Holder Lock Pivot
2219B Dr. Pulley Washer Oil Guard - V Belt Dr. 86038 Circuit Breaker
2222B Dr. Pulley Washer Pin - V Belt Drive
BG935 Brake Band Link Spacer
 98IH PIVOT PIN 25305B PIN A
HN5I624-2 NUT(

CLUTCH PLUNGER TRIP-

LEVER 25721
(FOR CONTINUOUS TRIP)

867H2
87IH
UA48I6.
869H3 CPIN-9042)
UA5808.2
982H2 HN3824.3
-878H3
877H
876H
875H
883H2

FOOT SWITCH ASSEM.

SOLENOID 36591
85I73-IIOV-AC-60CY
85I30-22OV-AC-60 CY.
36592
85I85-23OV-DC. 0056
B5I92-I25V-DC UA43I6.2
170
988H2 94H

HNI420
UA58I2.5

\
36594 V
HN5I6I8.2

COMPONENT PARTS OF
BOSTITCH HdJ SERIES STITCHERS
SOLENOID SINGLE TRIP
«. SOLENOID CONTINUOUS TRIP

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE
OF
BOTTOM STITCHERS

INSTALLATION:--

a) Lover clincher to at. least 2" belov the stitcher head,

by means of adjusting sleeve 269-G.

•b) Hold pieces of stock to be stitched (using thickness that

is to be used) under driver when in lowest position and then
raise clincher post by means of adjusting sleeve 269-0 until
stock is just tightly held, then lock in position. See page
22 for post adjustment:
LUBRICATION:--

The post pivot should be oiled on bottom stitchers in addi-

tion to those points that are given for box stitchers.
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE;

Clincher:

The clincher comprises a double grooved block set in bottom-

ing post. When bottom stitchers are shipped by freight, the
vibration and shock of transit may cause body casting to
shift slightly on base. On a new Machine, if clincher is

found out of line, loosen four bolts holding body to base and
move body slightly to align and then tighten the t>Olt/S .

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 BOTTOMING STITCHER POST PARTS

(PARTS STD. TO BOTH SINGLE & DOUBLE PEDAL POSTS )

270 G

I88H3
188H4-

267Q
UA9832.7

21GQ3

(DOUBLE PEDAL POST PARTS ONLY)

I57J2A
2O7<5

I5GHC5
2CHGJ8

(SINGLE PEDAL POST PARTS ONLY)

810-206
273G
24OQE

SBG04
157JA 271Q

15<Z,H

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 BOTTOMING POST PARTS

156H Foot Pedal..; (1 pedal)

156HG Foot Pedal (2 pedal)
157H5A Pivot Bar Assembly (1 pedal) 15" St,
157JA Pivot Bar Assembly (1 pedal) 25" St.
157J2A Pivot Bar Assembly (2 pedal)
188H24 - 7/16 Clincher
188H4 - 3/8 Clincher
196H3 Post Holder 15" Comb. Str.
196J6 Post Holder 25" Comb. Str,
201G7 Post Pivot Head (1 pedal)
201G8 Post Pivot Head (2 pedal)
202G7 Post Pivot Head-Base
204G2 Post Head Pivot Pin
, 205G2 Post Head Pivot^Pin Cap (right)
206G2 Post Head Pivot'pin Cap (left)
207G Post?'Foot Pedal . .'. . (2 pedal)
213G Cl. Post Return Spring (2 pedal)
214G3 Spring End Stud (2 pedal)
215G Spring Adj . Clip (2 pedal)
216G2 Post Return Adj. Screw 15" St.
216G3 Post Return Adj. Screw..... 25" St.
218G2 Cross Bar Friction Spring Plug
219G Clincher Spring
240G2 Post Cam Roller Arm. ... (1 pedal)
241G2 Post Cam Roller (1 pedal)
242G2 Post Cam Roller Pin (1 pedal)
251G Locking Roller (1 pedal)
252G Trip Return Spring Pin (1 pedal)
253G Trip Return Spring Pin (1 pedal)
256GA Post Locking Arm. (1 pedal)
260G45 Post Column - 45" Height
260G47 Post Column - 47" Height
260G50 Post Column - 50" Height
266G Height Adjusting Unit
267G Clincher Head
268G Clincher Head Shaft
269G Knurled Sleeve Nut
270G Clincher Spring Plug
271G Foot Pedal Lock (1 pedal)
14240 Foot Pedal Lock Arm (1 pedal)
BD313 Head and Shaft Pin
BD380 Aligning Pin in Post
BD410 Aligning Pin in 266G
BG1122 Foot Pedal Lock Spacer (1 pedal)
SB604 Post Cl. 'Screw
UA9832.7 Post Clamping Screw
SB1204 Post Leveling Sleeve
273G Post Lock Spring (1 pedal)
C156 Fibre Friction Plug Spring
184-366 post Throw out Pin (1 pedal)
210-206 Post Throw out Pin Spring (1 pedal)
POST ADJUSTMENT:-- Double Pedal and Single Pedal

The post 260-G has a hand adjusting sleeve 269-G at the

top for moving the clincher up or down to proper height
as described in a foregoing paragraph. At the bottom
there are adjustments for moving the post forward or
back and sidevise to line up clincher with driver. For
sidewiee adjustment, it is usually better to loosen
screws holding the body to the base and adjust at that
point rather than to attempt to move the post from post
setting. Do not shim up the base post casting for the
purpose of adjusting the position of the clincher.
To set the post correctly refer to diagram below. For
both Single Pedal and Double Pedal, loosen nut (A) and
push post by hand in direction shown until post lug (B)
touches screw (c) . Keeping post in contact with screw,
turn screw (C) until clincher in post is central with
wire. Lock screw by means of nut (A). Then loosen nut
(D) and turn-screw (E) with foot pedal depressed until
post is rigid. Then tighten nut (D). Setting the post
in this manner will allow post to be rigid while stitchr
ing and prevent breakage of post parts due to abnormal
strain on mechanism such as might occur if the setting
was wrong. When the right setting has been made and
auxiliary post locking lever (F) has locked post in
vertical position, it will be noted that there is a
slight motion at the top of the post. However, when
the foot pedal is depressed and Just before the clutch
is actually tripped, the post will be rigid.

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 BOSTITCH NO. 10 BOSTITCH D17BT
Stitcher Top and Bottom Stapler BOSTITCH D15BT
Top and Bottom Stapler
A fait, light stitcher for jobs not Seals top and bottom flaps of shipping containers
requiring great capacity or pene- simultaneously. For work not requiring more expen- A rugged machine that meets almost all requirements
tration. sive equipment. for this kind of .work.

BOSTITCH FC95 BOSTITCH G7

Box Bottomer Staple Remover
V...,
Features time and labor-saving A great convenience in removing
BOSTITCH HG advantages ntver before avail- staples from shipping containers.
BOSTITCH HGU able for faster, mare efficient Every receiving department should
Bottom Stitcher container assembly. Drives have one or more.
Duplex Bottom Stitcher 4000 wide-crown staples with-
Heavy duty bottom stitcher. Un- out reloading. Almost com-
usually rugged construction. Drives two stitches with each pletely eliminate! usual time
stroke. Great increase in output.
tost in loading. Motor operated.

is the use of the right stapling, nailing

or wire stitching machine with the appropriate size and type of
staple or nail to achieve the most efficient fastening result.
To provide the right machine, the BOSTITCH line
comprises over eight hundred models, from com- Fasten it better and /aster irlth
pact hand staplers to powerful wire stitchers that
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type for almost every fastening requirement. Division of W.R. Pabich Mfg.
2323 N. Knox Avenue
Sixty-five years experience with fastening problems Chicago, Illinois 60639
— Over 350 BOSTITCH Economy Men, oper- Phone 773-486-4141 Fax 773-486-4812
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Trod. Mark "BOSTITCH" r^iiltr.d U. S. Poltnl OHict and (ortign coiintriu.

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