How to Open a Bostitch Heavy Duty Stapler

Last Updated: February 20, 2023 Fact Checked

Bostitch staplers are designed to allow you to attach paper, wood, cloth and other materials with minimal pressure. Heavy-duty models are created for office work, such as stapling reports and construction projects. The latter usually employs a pneumatic air pressure to attach the staples. You will need to open each model to load new staples.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Opening a Bostitch Heavy Duty Office Stapler

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On some models this will have a red tab pointing out of the back.

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Never place your hand under the stapler. ^{[1]
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Use your dominant hand to push in on the back and then pull it up and out. Detach it completely, and the magazine where the staples are placed should be removed as well. ^{[2]
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- On a Bostitch Heavy Duty EZ Squeeze model, you push the button on the back and the magazine will open in the front. Press the magazine back in to reload. ^{[3]
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Method 2

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Opening a Bostitch Heavy Duty Crown Stapler

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This is usually by the handle. It will not come as an option on all models.
Pull it down to expose the magazine and reload it. ^{[4]
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Make sure it locks in place before using the stapler again. ^{[5]
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