model h5977
flooring stapler
instruction manual
Copyright © MarCh, 2004 By grizzly industrial, inC., revised deCeMBer, 2009 (ts)
Warning: no portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape
or form Without the Written approval of grizzly industrial, inc.
(For staplers ManuFaCtured sinCe 2/07) #tr6136 printed in China
safety instructions for pneumatic tools
19. disconnect tools before ser-
vicing and changing accessories.
10. use proper air hose for the
tool. Make sure your air hose is in
good condition and is long enough to
reach your work without stretching.
20. use
the
recommended
accessories. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. the use of improper
accessories may increase the risk
of injury.
11. Wear proper apparel. do
not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. non-slip footwear is
21. checKdamagedparts.Before
further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine
if it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other con-
ditions that may affect its operation.
replace/repair any parts that may
affect the proper operation of the
tool.
recommended. Wear
a
protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12. alWays use safety glasses.
everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
13. alWays Wear respirator
or dust masK when grinding,
sanding, blowing compressed air, or
any other activity that causes or stirs
up dust.
14. Wear approved hearing
protection.
22. never leave unattended
tool connected to air.
disconnect the air hose and do
not leave tool unattended until it is
relieved of any built up pressure.
15 secure WorK. use clamps or a
vise to hold work when practical. it is
safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
23. never alloW untrained
users to use this tool
While unsupervised.
16. do not overreach. Keep prop-
er footing and balance at all times.
17. maintain tools With care.
Keep tools lubricated and clean
for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
24. if you are unsure of the
intended operation, stop
using the tool. seek formal
training or research books or maga-
zines that specialize in pneumatic
tools.
18. reduce
the
risK
of
unintentional
starting/
firing. do not carry tool with
hand on trigger and always discon-
nect the air hose when not in use.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
basic stapler safety
in addition to the rules stated in the previ-
ous section, and those in the warning boxes
throughout this manual, please observe the
following safety tips for your new stapler:
1. read this entire manu-
al before operating the
stapler.
2. alWays disconnect air from
the stapler Whenever ser-
vicing or installing staples.
during maintenance, a stapler con-
nected to air may fire accidentally,
causing serious personal injury.
3. do not place hands near sta-
ple point of entry. staple can
deflect and tear through the surface of
the workpiece, puncturing your hand
or fingers.
4. never connect the stapler
to pressurized oxygen or
other combustible gases as
a poWer source. only use fil-
tered, lubricated, and regulated com-
pressed air.
operating this stapler can propel
objects into the air, causing imme-
diate eye damage. to protect your-
self, always wear american national
standards institute (ansi) approved
safety glasses or goggles when oper-
ating this equipment. in addition, this
stapler discharges at 85-90 decibels.
to protect your hearing, always wear
ansi approved ear protection when
operating this stapler.
5. never use gasoline or other
flammable liquids to clean
the stapler. vapors in the tool will
ignite by a spark and cause the tool to
explode.
6. only carry stapler by the
handle, carrying the stapler by the
air hose, nose, whack cap, magazine
etc. may cause it to accidentally fire in
an uncontrolled direction.
staples shot from this stapler could
cause severe injury to yourself or
another person. always point this
stapler away from people in the event
that it accidentally shoots, and use
this tool with respect and caution to
reduce the possibility of operator or
bystander injury.
7. be careful not to bump the
actuating mechanism When
carrying or holding the
tool While connected to air.
if bumped, the tool may accidentally
shoot in a dangerous direction.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
introduction
Most importantly, we stand behind our
commentary
tools. if you have any service questions or
parts requests, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
We are proud to offer the grizzly Model
h5977 Flooring stapler. this model is part
of a growing grizzly family of fine tools.
When used according to the guidelines set
forth in this manual, you can expect years
of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and
proof of grizzly’s commitment to customer
satisfaction.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, pa 17756
phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
e-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web site: http://www.grizzly.com
We are pleased to provide this manual with
the Model h5977. it was written to encour-
age safety considerations and guide you
through general operating procedures and
maintenance. this manual represents our
effort to produce the best documentation
possible.
the specifications, details, and photo-
graphs in this manual represent the Model
h5977 as supplied when the manual was
prepared. however, owing to grizzly’s pol-
icy of continuous improvement, changes
may be made at any time with no obliga-
tion on the part of grizzly. if you have any
comments regarding this manual, please
write to us at the address below:
read the manual before assembly
and operation. become familiar with
this tool, its safety instructions, and
its operation before beginning any
work. serious personal injury may
result if safety or operational informa-
tion is not understood or followed.
grizzly industrial, inc.
technical documentation
p.o. Box 2069
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Bellingham, Wa 98227-2069
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
compressed air system
firing mechanism
the Model h5977 is designed to be oper-
ated at 60-100 psi. the maximum permis-
sible operating pressure for this stapler is
100 psi. do not exceed 120 psi!
When the firing mechanism is working
properly, the stapler does not fire when
immediately connected to the air supply.
this stapler is equipped with a “whack
cap," which when hit with the mallet will
fire the stapler.
Before using, install a male quick connect
fitting on the stapler. regulate the air pres-
sure on your air compressor to 80 psi.
Before you load your stapler for the first
time, check the firing mechanism to ensure
safe use.
this stapler will benefit from an in-line fil-
ter/lubricator/regulator unit. using this unit
protects your tool from damaging water
build-up, allows you to adjust and maintain
constant air pressure to your tool, and
automatically lubricates your tool every
time you use it. Check the current grizzly
catalog for availability of this unit. if you
plan on installing a filter/lubricator/regula-
tor unit in your compressed air system,
always follow the connection instructions
that come with the unit.
to check the firing mechanism:
1. make sure the stapler is discon-
nected from the air supply!
2. Make sure the magazine is empty and
contains no staples.
3. Connect the stapler to the air supply.
the stapler should not fire.
— if it does not fire, read step 4.
— if the stapler does fire, immediate-
ly disconnect the stapler from the
air supply and call (570) 546-9663
for technical support.
4. place the base of the stapler on a
scrap piece of wood that is clean and
free of any knots, staples, or other
foreign objects.
5. hit the whack cap with the mallet
using moderate force. the stapler
should fire.
— if it does fire, then the firing
mechanism is working properly.
Continue to the next section.
— if the does not fire, then the firing
mechanism may not be working
correctly or may need service.
please call (570) 546-9663 for
technical support.
exceeding the maximum permissible
operating pressure may cause the
stapler to explode, blowing metal frag-
ments in all directions. to protect
yourself from serious personal injury,
do not allow your air compressor to
exceed the recommended pressure
when connected to this stapler!
NOTICE
continually firing the stapler when
empty will cause internal damage. only
fire the empty stapler once or twice to
ensure it is functioning properly.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
operation
oiling stapler
loading stapler
place one or two drops of pneumatic tool oil
in the stapler air inlet (as shown in figure
1) before every use. Wipe off any excess
oil near the stapler exhaust to avoid dust
build-up.
When replacing staples in your model
h5977, follow these guidelines:
gauge: 151⁄2
staple sizes: 1"–2"
Capacity: 60
to load your stapler:
1. disconnect the air supply from the
stapler!
2. slide back the magazine loading han-
dle until it locks.
3. load a staple stick in the t-slot at
the top of the magazine as shown in
figure 2.
4. release the magazine loading handle
by pulling it back, then letting go.
figure 1. lubricating stapler via air inlet.
another option to manual oiling would be
to install a lubricator in your air compressor
line. if your air compressor line already has
a lubricator, then regular lubrication of your
stapler will not be necessary. Just make
sure there is always pneumatic tool oil in
the lubricator.
as mentioned before, the best option is to
install a filter/lubricator/regulator unit such
as those found in the grizzly catalog.
figure 2. loading staples into stapler.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
4. using the included mallet, hit the
whack cap with light/medium force to
shoot a staple into the wood.
5. Check the staple for proper depth and
placement.
operating stapler
if you have not read the safety instruc-
tions in this manual, do not operate
the stapler.
— if the depth is satisfactory, then
proceed with your project.
— if the depth is too shallow, then
slightly increase the air pressure
and repeat steps 3–5.
Before you operate your stapler, place one
drop of pneumatic tool oil into the quick
connect fitting where the stapler connects
to the air supply.
— if the depth is too deep, then
slightly decrease the air pressure
and repeat steps 3–5.
the Model h5977 comes with two base
plates of different thicknesses. the thin-
nest base plate is for use with ⁄4" flooring,
3
and the thickest base plate is for use with
1
⁄
2" flooring.
to operate your stapler:
1. install the correct base plate for your
size of flooring material.
2. Connect the air supply to the quick
connect fitting.
3. place the stapler on the pre-posi-
tioned flooring as shown in figure 3,
making sure the cleat on the bottom of
the stapler is lined up with the edge of
the groove in the flooring.
figure 3. operating stapler.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
clearing Jammed staples
cleaning stapler
this stapler may accidentally fire if
you work on it without disconnecting
it from the air supply. always discon-
nect air from stapler whenever clear-
ing a jammed staple!
vapors from cleaning with gasoline
or flammable liquids could ignite and
cause an explosion. never use highly
flammable liquids to clean the stapler
and thoroughly dry all cleaned parts
before reassembling or operating.
to clear a jammed staple from the dis-
charge area on the model h5977:
use a good solvent to clean the nose
assembly of the stapler. always be sure
that the stapler is dry before using it
again.
1. disconnect the stapler from the air
supply!
2. pull the magazine loader all the way
back and remove the staple stick.
3. the jammed staple should now be
visible; remove it from the discharge
area with needle nose pliers.
do not allow dust, chips, sand, etc. into the
air connectors or into the body of the sta-
pler; this may result in leaks and damage
to the stapler and the air couplings.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
notes
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
REF PART #
PH5977101 CYLINDER
PH5977103 BUMPER
PORP050 O-RING 49.7 X 3.5 P50
PH5977105 DRIVER
DESCRIPTION
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PH5977136 HANDLE GRIP
PLN04M
PW01M
LOCK NUT M8-1.25
FLAT WASHER 8MM
PH5977139 L-BOLT
PRP07M
PSS31M
ROLL PIN 6 X 20
SET SCREW M5-.8 X 8
PH5977140 CYLINDER HEAD SEAT
PH5977141 NAIL GUIDE COVER
PH5977142 NAIL GUIDE
PH5977108 PISTON POLE
PH5977109 PISTON CAP
PH5977143 DRIVER GUIDE
PH5977144 NAIL GUIDE SCREW
PH5977145 LOADER
PORP012-5 O-RING 12.3 X 2.4 P12.5
PH5977111 O-RING 32 X 4.5
PH5977112 SEALING SLEEVE
PH5977113 O-RING 12.8 X 1.8
PH5977114 SEALING CAP
PH7826115 O-RING 15.6 X 1.8
PH5977116 GUN BODY
PH5977146 RIVET 4 X 8
PH5977147 IDLER WHEEL
PH5977148 LOADING SPRING
PH5977149 KEEPER
PORS003
O-RING 2.5 X 1.5 S3
PH5977117 HANDLE GASKET
PH5977118 END CAP
PH5977151 SPRING LEVER
PH5977152 SPRING
PCAP39M CAP SCREW M4-.7 X 20
PH5977122 CYLINDER GASKET
PH5977123 SLEEVE GASKET
PH5977153 SPRING PIN
PH5977154 STUD M8-1.25 X 10
PH5977155 MAGAZINE PIN
PORP046
O-RING 45.7 X 3.5 P46
PRP05M
ROLL PIN 5 X 30
PH5977125 PISTON SEAT
PH5977157 LOADING HANDLE
PCAP95M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 30
PH5977159 RUBBER BUTTON
PH5977160 BASE
PLW02M
LOCK WASHER 4MM
PCAP16M CAP SCREW M4-.7 X 16
PS56M
PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 16
PH5977129 EXHAUST COVER
PH5977130 CYLINDER COVER
PCAP09M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 17
PH5977161 WASHER
PCAP29M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 40
PH5977163 BASE PLATE 1/2 IN. FLOORING
PORP025
O-RING 24.7 X 3.5 P25
PFH02M
FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 12
PH5977133 WHACK CAP
PH5977165 MALLET
PW02M
FLAT WASHER 5MM
PH5977166 AIR PLUG 1/4 NPT
PH5977135 HANDLE
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
troubleshooting
problem
air leaking from stapler
body assembly joint.
action
1. tighten.
2. replace.
cause
1. Fasteners loose.
2. Worn/damaged o-rings or
gaskets.
1. loose air fitting.
2. loose screws in housing.
3. damaged o-ring.
1. tighten air fitting.
2. tighten screws.
3. replace o-ring.
air leaking between hous-
ing and hose.
1. air leaks.
1. tighten screws and fit-
tings.
tool skips staples while
discharging.
2. dirt in nose.
2. Clean nose.
3. dirt or damage prevents
staples from moving freely in
magazine.
3. Clean magazine and
inspect/repair damage.
4. inadequate air flow to tool.
4. Check fitting, hose, com-
pressor & air pressure.
5. replace piston o-ring.
lubricate.
5. Worn o-ring on piston or lack
of lubrication.
6. damaged o-rings on trigger
valve.
6. replace trigger valve o-
rings.
7. Worn bumper.
8. Cap seal leaking.
7. replace bumper.
8. replace cap seal.
1. air pressure low
2. stapler is not sufficiently lubri-
cated.
1. increase pressure.
2. lubricate stapler.
tool fires slowly or has a
loss of power.
3. Broken spring in cap assem-
bly.
3. replace spring.
4. exhaust port blocked.
4. Clean or replace dam-
aged internal parts.
5. Clean.
5. Buildup on nose/driver assy.
1. staples are the wrong size.
2. staples are wrong angle.
3. staples are bent/damaged.
1. use correct staples.
2. use correct angle.
3. use undamaged staples.
Fasteners frequently jam
the stapler.
4. Magazine or nose screws are 4. tighten magazine and
loose.
nose screws.
5. replace worn or dam-
aged parts.
5. driver or driver guide is worn
or damaged.
1. air pressure too low.
2. staple is jammed in mag-
azine or discharge area.
3. piston shaft is damaged.
4. stuck head valve
1. increase air pressure.
2. Clear stapler magazine
or discharge area.
3. replace piston shaft.
4. disassemble and lubri-
cate.
stapler does not fire.
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
Warranty and returns
grizzly industrial, inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original
purchaser from the date of purchase. this warranty does not apply to defects due directly
or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of
maintenance. this is grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may
be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are
hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent that
the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so
warrants. in no event shall grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price
paid for the product and any legal actions brought against grizzly shall be tried in the state
of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental,
contingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
to take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details.
We will then issue you a “return number,” which must be clearly posted on the outside as
well as the inside of the carton. We will not accept any item back without this number. proof
of purchase must accompany the merchandise.
the manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they
constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that
our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to
use this warranty.
please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the
manual.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, pa 17756
phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
e-Mail:
techsupport@grizzly.com
Web site: http://www.grizzly.com
thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again
soon!
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Model h5977 (Mfg. since 2/07)
Warranty card
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