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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
of
No. 14 ANDNo.14B BOSTITCH WIRESTITCHER
WITH No. 15001D HEAD
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CAPACITY: 9/16"
SIZE OF WIRE: .017 thru .023 Ribbon
No. 1 and2 Hybar
No. 18x20, 19x21'/a, 20x24, 20x25 and 21x25 Flat
No. 18, 20,22,23,24and25 thru 27 Round
CROWN OR STAPLE WIDTH: %", W (Standard), %" and %"
SPEED: Upto300 stitches per minute
Note: This book does not include head instructions. It should be used in
conjunction with "Instructions and Parts List forNo. 15001D,
18001D, 18001D27 and 19001D Bostitch Wire Stitcher Heads."
1. INTRODUCTION
To obtain satisfactory resultsfrom a wirestitcher,
as with any othermachine, itis necessary that it
be properlyinstalled and adjusted,regularly lu-
bricated, and carefullymaintained.
In case ofany serious trouble,however, you should
notify the nearest sales office, sendingsamples of
the defective work and describing the trouble in
detail, soasto obtain the benefit of theirexperience
in arriving atthe propersolution. Be sure to report
the serialnumber and model ofthe machinewhen
corresponding in regard toit,so that itmaybe
quicklyidentified.
2. INSTALLATION
To prevent damaging the machineduring its
installation, we recommendthat the followingpro-
cedure be closely followed:
a: After uncrating machine,examinecarefully
for any breakage in transit. If such is found,
do not attempt torun machine but report at once
tothe selling agent. If service manis present, let
him examinemachine carefully and then report to
manufacturer.
b: Examinenameplate on motor anasee that its
specifications arethe same as those ofthe power to
be used. If not, donot attempt to use.
c: Since'eachmachine is shippedwithsome parts
disassembled, itis necessary that these parts be
reassembledonto the machine.
Attach spoolstud and disc,wireguidespring, ad-
justing screw crank arm,motorbracket, motor,
V belts,beltshield and beltguard.
The mounting of motoronto the base isa simple
matter whichneeds no explanation.When assem-
bling- belts,makesure that they- are only tight
enough torun machine without slippage.Beltten-
sion maybe adjusted by movingmotorbracket up
or clown.
d : Placemachine on level floor, usingshimsunder
base to prevent any movement or rocking.
e: Lubricatemachinethoroughly as described in
headinstructions andas follows: Applygenerous
supply ofoil (S.A.E. 10)to pulley washer as this
lubricates clutch. Oil drive shaftthrough oil cups
(2)attopof frame andoil universal joints in drive
shaft throughlargeholes (2)in left side of frame.
f: Trip the clutch by means ofthe movablefoot
pedal at front of machine and turnmachineover
by hand a few times tosee that everything is clear.
Then take foot off clutch trip pedal and rotate
clutchpulleyrapidly, so that clutch will be entirely
disengaged. Donot turn electric switch on until
pulley rotates freely.
g: Connectmotorcord to poweroutlet and start
motor. See thatlarge pulley orflywheel turns in
direction of arrowcast on pulley, or clockwise as
viewed from the front ofthe machine.Should
it rotatecounter-clockwise,motor wiring should
be re-connected by electrician in order to reverse
direction of rotation.
h: If rotation is correct,pushdown on footpedal
and start machineoperating.Removefootfrom
pedal and machine will stop. A verylittlepractice
will enableoperator to knowexactly howto stop
and start machine exactly when desired.
The followingunits arenot standardequipment
on No.14 Stitcher andare furnished special to
orderonly. Instructions follow for installingsame.
ContinuousFeed Device or Tucker Unit:—This is
attached by placing groove in sameoverswivel
holder clamp on bonnet and holdingsamewith one
screwprovided.

Table:—-Remove clincherba'r.Attachyoke to table,
beingsure that thin shim is attachedwithyoke to
table.Place table on arm,enter lugs on table in
holes in frame, and push in untildowel inarm
enters hole in shim. Work guide cannowbeat-
ached. Clampfromeitherend.
Parallel Head Attachment:—This is attached in
the following manner : Removeheadfrommachine
as explained in head instructions.Place one exten-
sion block on each ofthe slides, (adjustingdriver
and bender)over tongues with screws provided,
long endof block to left with oil hole on top.These
blocks should be tight. Placelongbonnetscrews in
frame. These are specialscrews.Attach the exten-
sion head block on thesescrews and turncrank into
vertical position. Attach links totwo lowerexten-
sion blocks. Attach head, facing the right, and
raise bender bartotopof stroke. Insert crank pin
into hole in lowerlink.Insert ball endof adjusting
link into upperblock.Move adjustment screw up
or down until holematches ball end.Enterbonnet
screws in head and tighten.Attachbonnetguard
— A specialoffset armis necessarywiththis
attachment.
3. OPERATION
a: Place a spool of wire ofthe propersize on
the spoolholder located near the stitchingmech-
anism or head.
When loading with wire wound on paper cores:
Remove detachable flange from spool and insert
coil of wire,replacing flange and turningcoiltill
binding wires are alignedwith slots inflanges.
Tighten nut tillcoil is snuglyheld. Cut binding
wires, except theone holding theendofthe coil.
(They maybe pulled out through the slots.)Then
grasp, endof coil andcutand remove the binding
wirewhichholds it. Thread the machine asde-
scribed in headinstructions.
b: Referring to head operatingadjustments in-
structions,followprocedure for remainder of
operationsrequired, such as wire straightening
and adjustment for length of wire.
Gauge for thickness by placingworkundergauge
at left of head and adjustcrank at right of head
until work is tightly pinchedundergauge.After
turningpulley by hand once soastobe sure that
machine is properly setfor tnickness tobe stitched,
power canbe applied.
c: Machine isnow ready todo stitching and with
directions as outlined, abovesatisfactoryresults
should be obtained.Makeseveralrows of stitches
in stock tobe used, examiningcrown and legs
for proper appearance. Ifnot satisfactory,adjust
machine in accordance with directionsgiven be-
low. See section 4 "Appearance of Stitches" and
"Trouble Shooting Chart" in head instructions.
d: CAUTION: — Never operate machine u-ith
U'ire feeding and no stock above clinchers. Serious
damage may result if this practice is followed.
4. APPEARANCE OF STITCHES
If stitching is defective, comparestitch produced
with illustrations in head instruction manual. To
eliminate defect,follow instructions given with
illustration that agrees withdefect.
If itis necessary to correspond about any defective
stitches or other difficulties with the machine, be
sure to refer by letter tothe illustration in head
•instructions book,whichshows the type of stitch
defect and, if possible,send a sample ofthe work
actually beingdone onthe machine.
5. *THE ESSENTIAL POINTS OF STITCHING
In order to continue to obtain satisfactory stitches
it is necessary that the -following essentials be
observed:
a:The legs ofthe staplemust beofthe same
length.
b: Wiremustentercutters as nearlystraight as
possible.
c: The cutters or knivesmust be sharp and prop-
erly setso thatthere arcno burrs onendof wire
and wire iscut with a square end (not beveled).
d: Clincher must bein goodconditionwith no
pitted or badlyworngrooves. For best results in
stitching withsolid clinchers the compressiongen-
erally should be suchthat the ends of bender bar
very slightlyindent thetopofthe work.
e: The machinemust be keptclean and properly
oiled.
f: The wire must beofthe correctsize for stock
tobe stitched and must be usedonly in the proper
bender bar.Wire fittingthe bender bar grooves too
loosely will cause buckling, andtoo large a wire
will alsocausebuckling in addition to excess wear
on the benderbars. Be guided bythe operating
instructions forthe proper size wire.
g: The wirespoolmust be free to turn andthe
wire must notbe allowed to becomecrossed.Short
staples and evenentire failure to produce staples
may resultfromcrossed or tangledwires.
h: The wirefeedgripmust not haveedge badly
chipped or worn.Short leg staples onone side can
be caused by these conditions.
*The necessary adjustments, replacements, etc.,
required to meet conditions as listed above are
described in detail in the head and stitcher instruc-
tions.
6. MAINTENANCE
a: Machineshould be lubricatedregularly asde-
scribed underheading of "Installation" in this
pamphlet and under heading of "Maintenance" in
head instructions.
b:The friction clutch is adjusted by means of
screw2340B in brakeband2339A.Screw inif
clutch slips.Screw outif clutch knocks. A quarter

turn will make considerable-difference in action
of the clutch.
c:The adjustment forthe clincher issetatthe
factory and should notbe altered unless adjust-
nthas been lost.
For machines with arm, readjustmentfrom side
to side maybe made by adjusting hex head screws
(UA9132.1) at side of frame. See following illus-
tration for verticaladjustment of clincherarm.
TO RAISE OR
LOWERCLINCHER.
1. Loosenscrew A.
2. Turnscrew B.
3. Lock screw A.
For machinewithpost,adjustments canbe made
as follows:
Toset postcorrectlyforward or back,loosen nut
(A)and push post by hand in directionshown
until post lug (B) touches screw(C). Keeping
post in contact withscrew,turnscrew (C) until
clincher in post is centralwithwire.Lockscrew
(C)by means ofnut (A).
Loosen nut(D)and turnscrew (E) withfoot
pedal depressed until post is rigid.Thentighten
nut (D). Setting the post in this manner'will allow
post tobe rigid while stitching and wil'l prevent
breakage of postparts dueto wrong setting, which
may impose abnormal strain onthe mechanism.
When the right setting has been made and post
locking lever (F)has locked post in vertical posi-
tion, it will be noted that there is a slight motion
atthetopofthe post. However, when the foot
pedal is depressed and just before the clutch is
actually tripped, the post will be rigid.
To adjustclincherfromside to side,loosen screws
on eachside of casting,whichclamppivot pin
cups and adjustcups inandoutas required by
means of screwsthroughlugswelded to cups.
Clincher maybe raised or lowered by means of
knurled hand adjusting sleeve attopof post
column.
d: See headinstructions for information onre-
moving and attachinghead.

NO.I4BOX' STITCHER
N0.14B BOTTOMING STITCHER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATINGBOSTONWIRESTITCHER HEADS
No. 15& No.15D
Sizes of Wire - Ribbon orbox staywire No.8 toNo,25- Rybar
wire - No.18& 19 roundwire - No.20to25 round andNo.20 2:
24 & 21x 25 flat.
Width of staple 1/2 regular - 3/8- 5/8- 3/4 special.
Capacity in thickness 1/2 inch.
*No.15D Head.
TO THREAD run v/ire fromunder side of spool to left aroundspring
15151A and understuds and rolls on same. Removeswivel 16066A by
liftinglower endof spring 15084A *19084A and swinging to left.
Curvewire and enterbetween straightener rolls 19121 and eccentric
19128A. Pull wiredown until crookedwire has passedthrough rolls.
Cut wire off withhardwirecutterjustabove cutter holder 15105B.
Enterwire in grip15031 andin tensionrolls19121which are opened
by pressingdown rod 19145A *19147A. Enterwire in slot in wirecut-
ter 15101 and pushdown until wireshowsthroughhole in swivel
holder 15072.
TO STRAIGHTEN WIREadjusteccentric 19128A untilwireruns
straight.Startmachine and watchwirefeedpastopening in swivel
holder.Wireshouldcomedirectly in center of opening. If wire
curls to left,straightener isnotset tightenough. If wirecurls to
right,straightener issettoo tight. When wireruns straight, re-
place swivel and attachspring to same.
OIL. Oil connecting links on back of head. Oil swiveloperating
lever 15078 *19078A. Oil slots attopof head at sides of bracket
15154. Oil driver barattopof bender bar 15023A. Put drop ofoil
in angular slot in cutterslide 15115A *15113A where itcanbe seen
throughlarge opening in faceplate 15091A *15135A. Put drop of -oil
on swivelwhere it slides in swivelholder 15072.
TO ADJUST LENGTH OF WIRE. To changelength of both legs of
staple,loosenscrew 15088 and pushfaceplate 15091A *15135A upto
lengthen or down to shortenlegs of staple.Tightenscrew 15088 after
adjusting. To increaseleft legof staple, loosenscrews15155 and
56 near thetopof head and turn adjustingscrew15156 to right. To
shortenleftleg,turn to left. Press downfirmly on bracket 15154.
Tightenscrews 56and 15155. Mostadjustments for longerwire canbe
made by settingmachine for thickerwork.
WIRE CUTTERS. To removecutter 15104, first set machine at mini-
mum adjustment,thenpull out slightly on spring15108 and push the
little pinin cutterslide 15115A *15113A totopof opening in face
plate.Cutterwillthenslide out easily.This cutter is double
ended. To replaceengagetongue on cutter in slot in slide and push
slide down to lower endof stroke. When replacing cutter, tripmachine
and. turn pulley by hand to bring the driverbelow cutter. To remove
stationarycutter 15101, loosen screw15102 at left of cutter holder.

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COMPONENTPARTS
OF THE
5
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I5D
BOSTON WIRE STITCHER
EADS
TRADEMARK
BOSTITCH
REG. TJ. S. PAT.OFF.
BOSTONWIRESTITCHER COMPANY
EAST GREENWICH, R.I.

15283A
FOR SHAFT I5257A
I9283A
FOR SHAFT I930IA
15001
^5002
--15097B
15018A
I5283A
FOR SHAFTI5257A
19283A
FOR SHAFT I930IA
-15025
„—- 15053A
15062-
BOSTITCH
LINKS IN PARALLEL POSITION.
15067
BOSTON WIRE STITCHER CO.
COMPONENTPARTS OF
15 HEAD
LINKS IN RIGHT ANCLEPOSITION.

I5283A--
FOR SHAFT I5257A QJ|_
I9283A-.
FOR SHAFT I930IA
1504.5
1504-8
I5046A
15088
15155
I5094B
15093
15092
15076
I5066A
15072
320
BOSTITCH
15062-
19088-
9044
15077
L1KJKS 1M PARALLEL POSITION!
15012
15101
9057
15067
BOSTON WIRE STITCHER CO.
COMPONENT PARTS OF
150018
15002
I5097B
15284
I9283A FOR SHAFT 1930
I5283A FOR SHAFT 1525'
15025
15027
15024
15026
15057
15056
I5053A
LINKS IN RIGHTANGLEPOSITION
5 D-HEAD

PARTS FORNO.15 HEADONLY
SEE NO.15 HEAD CHART
15001 BOnnet 45.00
15018A Driving Slide 9.25
15019DrivingSlideSwivelOper. Pin.15
15078 SwivelOperatingLever2.75
15079 SwivelOperatingLeverStud .60
15080 SwivelOperatingLeverStop .55
15081SwivelOperatingLeverStopScrew .15
15084A SwivelOperatingSpring2.50
15091A FacePlate - Ribbon and HybarWire19.55
15115A WireCutterOperatingSlide3.35
19091A FacePlate - RoundWire19.55
19145A TensionRollSpring Rod.75
PARTS FOR NO. 15D HEAD ONLY
SEENO.15D CHART
15001B Bonnet
15113A WireCutterOperatingSlide
15135A Face Plate - Ribbon and HybarWire
19017A DrivingSlide
19020 DrivingSlideSwivel Oper. Pin
19078A SwivelOperatingLever
19079 SwivelOperatingLeverStud
19081SwivelOperatingLever Hub
19084A SwivelOperatingSpring
19135A FacePlate - Round Wire
19147A Tension Roll Spring Rod
19148Tension Roll Spring Rod Guide
45.00

PARTS FOR BOSTONWIRE STITCHER HEADS NO.15ANDNO.15D
06 Adjusting Screw Binder
530 FingerGuard
5037 Driver Retaining Spring Rivet
5062 TensionRollSpring Eod Retainer
5160DriverRelease Pin
7155SpoolStud
7180 TensionRollSpring
7224 Wire Cutter SlideFrictionSpring
7232Swivel Hook
7235 Swivel Hook Pivot Pin
7234 Swivel Kook Spring
9010DriverRetaining Spring
9044 SwivelHolder Clanp Screw
9057 SwivelOper.LeverStud Screw
15002 BonnetScrew
15011Driver - roundwire
15012Driver - ribbon wire
15012H Driver - Hybar wire
15015A Driver Bar
15022A Bender Bar- roundwire
15023A Bender Bar- ribbon wire
15023HA Bender Bar- Kybar wire
15024 BenderSlide
15025 BenderSlide Spring
15026 BenderSlideSpring Plunger
15027 BenderSlideConnection Pin
15031Grip - RibbonWire
15032A GripHolder
15033 GripHolderStud
.5034A Grip Retaining Spring
15038 GripSpring
15039 GripSpring Pin
15041GripBlock - Ribbon Wire
15042 GripBlock - RoundWire
15043 GripBlockScrew
15045 GripReleaseSlide
15046A GripRelease Lever
1504S GripReleaseLeverPivot
15055A Supporter
15054 Supporter Pivot Pin
15055 SupporterGuide Pin
15056 SupporterSpring
15057 SupporterSpring Plunger
15061SupporterGuide Plate
15052 SupporterGuidePlateScrew
15056ASwivel - RibbonWire
15067 Swivel Wire Retainer
15070A Swivel - Hybar Wire
15072 SwivelHolder
15073A SwivelHolderClamp
15076 Swivel Holder Guard
15077SwivelHolderGuardScrew
.05 15083 FacePlate Adj. Screw
.35 15089 FacePlate Adj. Screw Nut
.05 15092 FacePlate Clip
.25 15093 FacePlate Clio Screw
.10 15094B FacePlateClip Spring
.35 15097B FacePlate Adj". Slide
.10 15098 FacePlate Adj. Slide Pin
.05 15100StationaryWire Cutter - Hound Y7ire
.20 15101Stationary Wire Cutter - P.ibbon Wire
.05 15102StationaryWireCutterScrew
.05 15104SlidingWireCutter
.05 151053 WireCutter Holder
.05 15107Wire Cutter Lock Pin
.05 15108Wire Cutter Lock Pin Spring
.40 15109Wire Cutter Lock Pin SpringScrew
2.00 151163 WireCutterSlideFriction
2.0015123Wire Straightener RollClip
5.0015124WireStraightener Roll Clip Rivet
2.2515125 Wire Straightener Roll Clip Spacer
10.0015130WireStraightener Eccentric Block -
10.00RibbonWire
12.0015142TensionRollBlock - RibbonWire
4.20 15150A WireGuideSpring - Round V.:ire
.30 15151A Wire Guide Spring - RibbonWire
.60 15154WireGuideSpringBracket
.40 15155WireGuide Spring BracketScrew
.35 15156Wire Guide SpringBracket Adj. Screw
2.4015160Spool Stud Friction Disc
.30 15161SpoolStudBracket
.15 15162 Spool Stud Bracket Screw
• 25 15187 Parallel Slide Extension
.30 15188 ParallelSlide Extension Screw
.90 15283A BenderLink
.90 15284 Driver Link
.05 15286 BenderLinkConnection Pin
1.25 15287 DriverLink Connection Pin
1.6519011Driver - 20x 24 Wire
•20 19022A Bender Bar - 20x 24 Wire
5.25 19065A S'.vivel - RoundWire
.15 19088 Finger Guard Screw
• 15 19121WireStraightenerRoll
.15 19122WireStraightenerRollStud
.20 19123A Wire Straightener Eccentric
1.0519130WireStraightenerEccentric Block -
.05 RoundWire
9.0019133WireStraightenerEccentricClip
.30 Rivet
12.0019134WireStraightenerEccentricClip
7.50Spacer
1.0519142TensionRollBlock
2.25 19283A Bender Link
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.25
.80
.20
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.80
.25
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.75
.20
.70
.50
.25
.10
.30
.15
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45
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75
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