Staple Selection - Hitachi N 5008AC Technical And Service Manual

5-2. Staple Selection

The Model N 5008AC utilizes medium crown staples, gauge #16, 7/16" width crown collated by adhesive.
Applicable staple dimensions are shown below.
CAUTION: Ensure that staples are as specified in Fig. 1. Other gauge staples and other crown width
staples will cause clogging of staples and subsequent damage to the stapler.
7.85 mm
(0.309")
Staple gauge #16, 7/16" crown
Minimum
1.45 mm
(0.057")
Fig. 1 Dimensions of staple
7.85 mm
(0.309")
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Maximum
1.45 mm
(0.057")