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SLS20 and SLS20XP staplers
symptom: Inoperative

Continuous leak at guide body

1. Change seals on cylinder sleeve BC0311

Pull trigger nothing happens

1. Ensure proper air supply
2. Check trigger stem for wear or breakage

Tool stuck in fired position

1. Change the firing valve assembly BA0119
2. Be sure air passage from trigger valve assy. up to firing
valve assy. is not blocked
3. Change the trigger valve assy. CA0082

Pull trigger heavy air flow out exhaust

1. Ensure exhaust seal BF0028 above firing valve assembly
is in place
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symptom: Air leak, trigger not pulled

At exhaust
1. Replace cylinder sleeve retainer BF0149
2. Replace firing valve assembly BA0119
3. Replace cylinder sleeve BC0311
At trigger
1. Replace trigger valve assy. CA0082

Between cap and casting

1. Tighten cap BB0122 or cap screws
2. Replace cap seal LB0012
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symptom: Air leak, trigger pulled

At air exhaust
1. Replace or clean plastic exhaust seal BF0028, above firing
valve assembly BA0119
2. Replace firing valve assembly
3. Replace damaged cap

At guide body
1. Replace piston stop BB0175 & clean tool
2. Replace driver piston assembly

At trigger
1. Replace trigger valve assembly CA0082
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symptom: Weak drive

1. Check air pressure

2. Replace driver piston seals LB0024/LB5052
3. Replace driver
4. Check guide body driver alignment
5. Replace cylinder sleeve BC0254
6. Replace guide body door latch assembly FA0159
7. Replace worn, broken, or deformed cyclinder sleeve
retainer BF0149
8. Replace seal at bottom of sleeve/housing under piston
stop
9. Replace piston stop BB0175
10. Replace firing valve assembly
11. Replace exhaust seal
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symptom: Skipping

1. See (poor return of driver or poor feed)

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symptom: Poor return of driver

1. Check for burrs on driver

2. Check for burrs in guide body
3. Check for bent driver
4. Check for guide body alignment
5. Check main piston seal
6. Check for worn or broken cylinder sleeve
7. Replace cylinder sleeve seals
8. Check for broken or damaged driver seal BF0210 for L-
wire models
9. Check air pressure
10. Replace firing valve assy.
11. Replace swollen or damaged piston stop BB0175
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symptom: Poor feed

1. Check feeder spring for dirt, kinks or breakage

2. Check for broken or burrs on feeder shoe
3. Remove dirt / foreign matter from magazine
4. Check for poor return of driver
5. Check fasteners
6. Check alignment between guide body and magazine
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symptom: Jamming

1. See poor feed

2. Check for burrs on driver
3. Check fasteners to make sure they slide freely in
magazine
4. Check ez clear latch mechanism clear for tightness
5. Check fastener stop in / on guide body
6. Check for proper air pressure
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RFS 2011
 MEMBER

Repair Kit

©1995, 2004 by SENCO Products, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio 45244—U.S.A.

YK0372

* Schematic Drawings inside NFG049 Revised June 16, 2004 (Replaces 11/7/03)

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 SSA - Single Sequential Actuation
CA - Contact Acturation

KB0022

BB0122

BC0218

BF0028

BA0119

LB0012
BF0149

LB5052

LB0024
Available Triggers
A BB0175
B
HC0050 KB1555

HC0217 HF0024

Contact Actuation
HA0087
HA0086
KB4130 HC0053

KB1555

HC0193
KC0069
BC0254* KC0062 HF0099
KB4211
KB4131

LB0070
Single Sequential Actuation HA0086
H
KB0043

LB0030
HC0192

C
KB0016 KB3239
F
KB3225
BC0224 I
* Does Not Include O-rings
* No incluye sellos de gomas
* Ohne Dichtringe
G * Joints exclus FA0159
 KB2968

NFG049 Revised June 16, 2004 (Replaces 11/7/03) ©1995, 2004 by SENCO Products, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio 45244—U.S.A.
PC0612 KB3245
AB0144

GC0584

KB4543

KB1506
LB0778
HG0075 (US)
CA0082* HG0083 (EU) GB0362
LB0018

KB3251

KC0062

J
K
KB0019

Q Available Plugs
(Not Included with Tool)

PC0479 ✔
M 1⁄4"
Body

Ind. Interchange 1/4" NPT

L PC0486
3⁄8"
Body

Ind. Interchange 1/4" NPT

PC0468 ✔
O 1⁄4"
Body

**N Tru-Flate 1/4" NPT

O KB3218

PC0474
P
3⁄8"
GC0577 Body

** To drive staples shorter than 1" in length, Staple Guide (N) must be installed to front of Magazine.
** Para lanzar grapas mas cortas que 1" de largo, la Guia de Grapas (N) debe ser instalada al frente del cargador. Tru-Flate 1/4" NPT
**N ** Wenn Befestiger, die kürzer als 25 mm sind, eingetrieben werden sollen, muß der Adapter "N" vorne in das
Magazin eingebaut werden.
** Pour le passage d'agrafes plus courtes que 25 mm (<1"), le guide agrafes (ou insert de magasin) doit être ✔ Recommended Plugs
installé sur la partie avant du magasin. Plugs shown smaller than actual size
SLS20
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST•LISTA DE PARTES DE REPUESTO•ERSATSTEILE-LISTE•LISTE DE PIÈCES DE RECHANGE

PART NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPCIÓN BESCHREIBUNG DÉSIGNATION

AB0144 ..............
..............MAIN BODY ASSY. ................... ASAMBLE DE CARCASA ......................GEHÄUSE-ZUSAMMENBAU .................... CORPS D’ASSEMBLÉE
BA0119 ..............
..............VALVE ASSY. ......................... ASAMBLE DE VÁLVULA ......................VENTIL-ZUSAMMENBAU ....................... VALVE D’ASSEMBLÉE
BB0122 ..............
..............DEFLECTOR ......................... DESVIADOR ...................................
...................................ABWEISER ...................................... DÉFLECTEUR
BB0175 ..............
..............STOP ................................. TOPE ..........................................
..........................................PUFFER ......................................... ARRÊT
BC0218 ..............
..............MUFFLER ............................ SILENCIADOR ................................
................................DÄMPFER ....................................... SILENCIEUX
BC0224 ..............
..............INSERT
INSERT ............................... ACOPLAMIENTO .............................
.............................EINSATZ ......................................... INSERT
BC0254 ..............
..............CYLINDER ........................... CILINDRO .....................................
.....................................ZYLINDER ....................................... CYLINDRE
BF0028 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
BF0129 ..............
..............RING ................................. ANILLO........................................
........................................REIFEN .......................................... ANNEAU
BF0149 ..............
..............RETAINER ............................ JUNTA TÓRICA ...............................SICHERUNGSRING ............................. RETENUE
BF0210 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
BF0211 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
CA0082..............
..............VALVE ASSY. ......................... ASAMBLE DE VÁLVULA ......................VENTIL-ZUSAMMENBAU ....................... VALVE D’ASSEMBLÉE
EA0076 ..............
..............PISTON
PISTON ASSY ........................ ASAMBLE DE PISTON ........................
........................KOLBEN-ZUSAMMENBAU ...................... PISTON D’ASSEMBLÉE
EA0077 ..............
..............PISTON
PISTON ASSY ........................ ASAMBLE DE PISTON ........................
........................KOLBEN-ZUSAMMENBAU ...................... PISTON D’ASSEMBLÉE
EA0078 ..............
..............PISTON
PISTON ASSY ........................ ASAMBLE DE PISTON ........................
........................KOLBEN-ZUSAMMENBAU ...................... PISTON D’ASSEMBLÉE
EA0108 ..............
..............PISTON
PISTON ASSY ........................ ASAMBLE DE PISTON ........................
........................KOLBEN-ZUSAMMENBAU ...................... PISTON D’ASSEMBLÉE
EA0109 ..............
..............PISTON
PISTON ASSY ........................ ASAMBLE DE PISTON ........................
........................KOLBEN-ZUSAMMENBAU ...................... PISTON D’ASSEMBLÉE
FA0159 ..............
..............LATCH................................ UÑETA ........................................VERSCHLUSS ................................... DOIGT DE RETENUE
FA0161 ..............
..............RAIL
RAIL ASSY............................ ASAMBLE DE CARRIL ........................SCHIENE-ZUSAMMENBAU ..................... RAIL D’ASSEMBLÉE
FA0163 ..............
..............RAIL
RAIL ASSY............................ ASAMBLE DE CARRIL ........................SCHIENE-ZUSAMMENBAU ..................... RAIL D’ASSEMBLÉE
FA0164 ..............
..............RAIL
RAIL ASSY............................ ASAMBLE DE CARRIL ........................SCHIENE-ZUSAMMENBAU ..................... RAIL D’ASSEMBLÉE
FC0233 ..............
..............DOOR ................................ PUERTA .......................................ABDECKSCHIEBER ............................. PORTE
FC0250 ..............
..............DOOR ................................ PUERTA .......................................ABDECKSCHIEBER ............................. PORTE
FC0251 ..............
..............DOOR ................................ PUERTA .......................................ABDECKSCHIEBER ............................. PORTE
FC0283 ..............
..............PLATE ................................ PLACA.........................................PLATTE .......................................... PLAQUE
FC0349 ..............
..............DOOR ................................ PUERTA .......................................ABDECKSCHIEBER ............................. PORTE
FC0359 ..............
..............PLATE ................................ PLACA.........................................PLATTE .......................................... PLAQUE
FC0363 ..............
..............PLATE ................................ PLACA.........................................PLATTE .......................................... PLAQUE
GB0362 .............
.............DOOR ................................ PUERTA .......................................ABDECKSCHIEBER ............................. PORTE
GC0564 .............
.............COVER ............................... CUBIERTA .....................................ABDECKUNG .................................... COUVERCLE
GC0565 .............
.............FEEDER SHOE ....................... ALIMENTADOR ...............................
...............................NAGELSCHIEBER ............................... POUSSOIR
GC0566 .............
.............SPRING............................... MUELLE .......................................
.......................................FEDER ........................................... RESSORT
GC0568 .............
.............GUIDE ................................ GUÍA ..........................................FÜHRUNG....................................... GUIDE
GC0572 .............
.............RAIL
RAIL .................................. CARRIL ........................................SCHIENE ........................................ RAIL
GC0577 .............
.............LATCH................................ UÑETA ........................................VERSCHLUSS ................................... DOIGT DE RETENUE
GC0579 .............
.............FEEDER SHOE ....................... ALIMENTADOR ...............................
...............................NAGELSCHIEBER ............................... POUSSOIR
GC0581 .............
.............COVER ............................... CUBIERTA .....................................ABDECKUNG .................................... COUVERCLE
GC0584 .............
.............SUPPORT
SUPPORT ............................ SOPORTE .....................................
.....................................TRAGER ......................................... SUPPORT
GC0586 .............
.............GUIDE ................................ GUÍA ..........................................FÜHRUNG....................................... GUIDE
GC0594 .............
.............FEEDER SHOE ....................... ALIMENTADOR ...............................
...............................NAGELSCHIEBER ............................... POUSSOIR
GC0599 .............
.............SPRING............................... MUELLE .......................................
.......................................FEDER ........................................... RESSORT
GC0619 .............
.............PLATE ................................ PLACA.........................................PLATTE .......................................... PLAQUE
HA0086 .............
.............TRIGGER
TRIGGER ASSY ...................... ASAMBLE DE GATILLO ......................
......................AUSLÖSER-ZUSAMMENBAU ................... GACHETTED’ASSEMBLÉE
HA0087 .............
.............TRIGGER
TRIGGER ASSY ...................... ASAMBLE DE GATILLO ......................
......................AUSLÖSER-ZUSAMMENBAU ................... GACHETTED’ASSEMBLÉE
HB0232 .............
.............SAFETY ELEMENT .................. SEGURO ......................................
......................................SICHERHEITSVORRICHTUNG ................. PALPEUR DE SÉCURITÉ
HB0233 .............
.............SAFETY ELEMENT .................. SEGURO ......................................
......................................SICHERHEITSVORRICHTUNG ................. PALPEUR DE SÉCURITÉ
HC0050 .............
.............TRIGGER ............................. GATILLO ......................................
......................................AUSLÖSER ...................................... GACHETTE
HC0053 .............
.............TRIGGER ............................. GATILLO ......................................
......................................AUSLÖSER ...................................... GACHETTE
HC0192 .............
.............SAFETY ELEMENT .................. SEGURO ......................................
......................................SICHERHEITSVORRICHTUNG ................. PALPEUR DE SÉCURITÉ
HC0193 .............
.............GUIDE ................................ GUÍA ..........................................FÜHRUNG....................................... GUIDE
HC0217 .............
.............GUIDE ................................ GUÍA ..........................................FÜHRUNG....................................... GUIDE
HF0024..............
..............TRIGGER ............................. GATILLO ......................................
......................................AUSLÖSER ...................................... GACHETTE
HF0028..............
..............CUSHION ............................ AMORTIGUADOR .............................
.............................SCHUTZ ......................................... COUSSIN
HF0029..............
..............CUSHION ............................ AMORTIGUADOR .............................
.............................SCHUTZ ......................................... COUSSIN
HF0099..............
..............TRIGGER ............................. GATILLO ......................................
......................................AUSLÖSER ...................................... GACHETTE
HG0075 .............
.............LABEL (US) .......................... ETIQUETA.....................................AUFKLEBER ..................................... ETIQUETTE
HG0083 .............
.............LABEL (EURO)....................... ETIQUETA.....................................AUFKLEBER ..................................... ETIQUETTE
KB0016 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB0017 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB0019 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB0022 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB0043 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB1506 ..............
..............NUT
NUT .................................. TUERCA.......................................MUTTER......................................... ÉCROU
KB1555 ..............
..............PIN ................................... PASADOR .....................................
.....................................STIFT
STIFT ............................................ GOUPILLE
KB2968 ..............
..............WASHER ............................. ARANDELA....................................SCHEIBE......................................... RONDELLE
KB3225 ..............
..............PIN ................................... PASADOR .....................................
.....................................STIFT
STIFT ............................................ GOUPILLE
KB3239 ..............
..............PIN ................................... PASADOR .....................................
.....................................STIFT
STIFT ............................................ GOUPILLE
KB3245 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB3251 ..............
..............RETAINER ............................ JUNTA TÓRICA ...............................SICHERUNGSRING ............................. RETENUE
KB3265 ..............
..............SCREW ............................... TORNILLO ....................................
....................................SCHRAUBE ...................................... VIS
KB4130 ..............
..............SPRING............................... MUELLE .......................................
.......................................FEDER ........................................... RESSORT
KB4131 ..............
..............SPRING............................... MUELLE .......................................
.......................................FEDER ........................................... RESSORT
KB4211 ..............
..............SPRING............................... MUELLE .......................................
.......................................FEDER ........................................... RESSORT
KB4543 ..............
..............SPRING............................... MUELLE .......................................
.......................................FEDER ........................................... RESSORT
KC0062 ..............
..............RETAINER ............................ JUNTA TÓRICA ...............................SICHERUNGSRING ............................. RETENUE
KC0069 ..............
..............PIN ................................... PASADOR .....................................
.....................................STIFT
STIFT ............................................ GOUPILLE
LB0012 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
LB0018 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
LB0024 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
LB0030 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
LB0070 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
LB0778 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
LB5052 ..............
..............SEAL
SEAL.................................. SELLO .........................................
.........................................DICHTUNG ...................................... JOINT
PC0612 ..............
..............GRIP.................................. AGARRADERO ................................
................................GRIFF ........................................... GAINE DE CUIR

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 SLS20 Narrow Crown Staplers
The ergonomically designed SLS20 increases quality and productivity in a wide variety of applications.

The SLS20 stapler from Senco is not only lightweight, it’s

powerful. This new-generation stapler weighs just 2.5
pounds, yet has up to 40% more power. Various models
drive 1/4", 3/8”, and 3/,6" crown staples in lengths from 3/
8” to 1112".

Features:
• Lightweight (2.5 lbs.) for ease of handling
• Ergonomically designed with a comfort-grip handle to re-
duce fatigue
• Adjustable depth-of-drive for precise staple setting
• 40% more power
Applications:
• Fewer moving parts for less maintenance and minimal
For upholstering operations and varied component assem- downtime
blies in furniture manufacturing, such as drawers, • No-mar pad keeps work surfaces free of marks
casebacks, cabinet frame assembly, and upholstery spring • Oil-free design means easier maintenance and no lubrica-
attachment. Used in underlayment sheathing, paneling, tion to stain fine wood
molding/trim, soffits, pre-finished gypsum, and siding for • Muffler ensures quiet operation
on-site and manufactured housing. Used in a variety of • Either bottom fire/trigger fire tools, or trigger fire tools are
general woodworking and wood assembly operations, in- available, depending on whether repetitive high productiv-
cluding lattice and bed-spring attachment. ity or precision fastener placement is more important
• Heavy-duty plastic case available
 SLS20 Narrow Crown Staplers
Tool Specifications:
Tool Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Height: 81/2”
Length: 12"
Lip Length: 3/4”
Stapler Capacity: 168
Operating Pressure: 70-120 p.s.i.g.
Mode of Operation: Tools are available with either “Restric-
tive Trigger” or
“Dual Action” activating mechanism.
Hose Fitting: 1/4" NPT

Fastener Specifications:
L Series
Crown 1/4" (6 mm)
Width:.050" (1.3 mm)
Thickness: .044" (1.1 mm)
Gauge: 18
Lengths Inches 3/8" 7/16” 1/2" 5/8” 3/4" 7/8” 1” 1-1/8” 1-1/4”* 1-1/2”* 1/2
7/16 5/8 7/8 11/8
Millimeters 10 11 13 16 19 22 25 29 32 38
3/8 3/4 1 11/4* 11/2*
Part No. L06 L07 L08 L10 L10 L12 L13 L14 L15 L17
L
M Series 1/2 3/4 1
Crown 3/8” (10 mm) 3/8 5/8 7/8 11/4* 11/2*
Width: .050” (1.3 mm)
Thickness: .044” (1.1 mm) M
Gauge: 18
Lengths Inches 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 7/8” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 11/8
Millimeters 10 13 16 19 22 25 32 38
Part No. M06 M08 M10 M11 M12 M13 M15 M17 R
*For soft wood applications only.

R Series
Crown 3/16" (5 mm)
Width: .050" (1.3 mm)
Thickness: .030" (.77 mm)
* “Restrictive Trigger” activated tools are moving the tool along the work surface with
Gauge: 19 used for applications where precision nail or a bouncing motion, depressing the safety
staple placement is desired. You must first element where you want to drive a nail or
Inches 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 7/8” 1” 1-1/8” depress the safety element where you want staple.
Lengths to drive a nail or staple and then pull the Trigger Fire Method: First depress the safety
Millimeters 10 13 16 19 22 25 29 trigger. After each nail or staple is driven, element where you want to drive a nail or
completely release the trigger and lift the staple and then pull the trigger.
Part No. R06 R08 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 tool off the work surface. For instructions on safe use of tools with
‘.Dual Action “ activated tools are used for either of these activating mechanisms please
applications where high-production work is refer to the Operating
desired. There are two modes of operation: Instructions Customer Satisfaction and
For additional information on how SENCO fastening systems will save you Bottom Fire Method: This method of Safety Reminder contained in your tool
operation is sometimes called bounce carton.
time, reduce costs, and increase quality, call your nearest Authorized firing. You must keep the trigger pulled while
SENCO Dealer or Distributor listed in the Yellow Pages under “Staples, “
or call our toll-free Action Line: 1-800-543-4596.
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