How to Open a Bostitch Heavy Duty Stapler

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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.

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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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    Detach it completely, and the magazine where the staples are placed should be removed as well. [2]
    • 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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    This is usually by the handle. It will not come as an option on all models.
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    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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      1. ↑ https://youtu.be/37JAxuUPtoI?t=30
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/37JAxuUPtoI?t=31
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M1JcLGoLkc
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEmcASkC8QY
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvzGff8tJ0o

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