Loading the magazine (see figures A1–A3)

Use only original Bosch accessories. The precision parts of the power tool, such as the magazine, the outlet and the shot duct, are matched to Bosch staples, nails and brads. Other manufacturers use different steel grades and sizes.

Note: Only use fasteners specified in the "Technical Data" table.

Using unapproved fasteners can damage the power tool and cause injuries.

While loading the magazine, hold the power tool in such a manner that the outlet (15) is not pointed at your body or at other persons.

• Press the switch (12) to open the magazine. The magazine slider (17) extends.
• Insert a staple strip with the staple tips pointing upwards into the upper part of the magazine (13).

Note: Electronic monitoring detects whether staples can be found in the magazine. If the discharge lock-off is depressed when the magazine is empty, no discharging procedure is triggered. Blank firing is thus prevented.

• Pull the magazine slider (17) to the beginning of the magazine until the magazine slider engages.

Note: The magazine slider must slide back with only low force (finger-pressure). A jammed magazine slider has the following effects: The staple is not discharged, the staple gets caught in the shot duct (see jam) or the staple is discharged at the wrong angle.