Is there a bump mode on this stapler, or is that an accessory?
179805
No, not on guns with the red trigger, which this stapler and I think all Porter Cable guns ship with. To add the bump mode you have to buy separately a Porter Cable black trigger assembly.
179806
As of 2016-02-15 this item DOES NOT ship with a bump-mode trigger. Only single-fire action trigger. I called Porter Cable and part #BN200C-CTK -- the black bump-mode trigger -- is "discontinued and no longer available." Cannot find that part anywhere. What a shame, I will need to return this tool.
179807
Mine came with the sequential trigger. The bump trigger, it appears, is a separate purchase.
179808
According to Porter-Cable (http://www.portercable.com/Products/ProductCompare.aspx?Prod1=18943&Prod2;=27689) Model #: NS150B had a switchable bump fire/sequential fire mode trigger. That model was replaced by Model #: NS150C which only has the sequential fire mode trigger.
638927
Simply pull the slider back where you load the staples, you will see the jamed staple.
1399163
That is probably because you do not staple trigger properly inserted. The push arm should be inserted between the staples and not as a push rod as is typical with staplers.
473958
No, it is not loud. My only complaint is that it is somewhat hard to align where you want the staples to go. My secretary routinely staples too far over on the page.
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Gail I agree with Joshua. I used my stapler all through tax season and continue to use it without any jams. I would unload the hatch and see if a staple is somehow stuck at the very front. Next I would check the paper to see if there are any marks on it where the staple would go. If you do not see any indentations the staple is not going through and you may have a defective unit. I hope this helps since my stapler was been overworked and is still doing great.
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Loading staples wasn't intuitive for me either. Look on YouTube for the guy having his 4 yr old demo the proper way. It is simple. Hint. Turn stapler bottom up, slide out the tray, then drop staples point-up into the body of the stapler, close it up. Voila.
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I've never noticed a "bump". If it did exist, it disappeared quickly. The zoom is a bit stiff, but I like that and experience no "creep" that bothers some other zoom lenses. I've had the lens since New Years, and I'm very pleased with it.
1188429
If the stapler is sitting like you would use it, its on the top at the back. It is a black semi-circle. Press it down and the staple holder will pop open.
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Hi Sharron - If you just lift the top of the stapler and pull it in an arc toward the back, it should open up. Once it's open, you can pull the bottom part away from the top and the rod that holds in the staples will start to come out. Then you can load the staples in. If it doesn't work, you may have a bad stapler. I love this product when it works, but after two of them broke prematurely, I stopped buying them. I have one that is hanging on, but I think the product is just not made well. It's unfortunate because when it works, it's amazing! Good luck.
1693934
Like everyone is saying, it's not like a traditional stapler where you place the staples on the arm. The staples are placed into the "top" upside down, prongs facing outwards and then the arm slides back into place and closed.
477053
When I opened mine, the staple slide opened for reloading. After closing that, it I tried to staple and it worked it the open position. Hope this helps.
108356
Mine do not have a bumpy side; they are texturally identical on all sides. Perhaps you have a different version?
954238
I wasn't exactly sure what you meant by this, but I just looked it up and then tried the stapler on an index card and then on a piece of paper. From what I can tell, this stapler is not a flat clinch stapler because the staple is flat on the top of the paper, but each side of the staple is slightly raised up on the bottom of the paper -- not completely flat.
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The stapler doesn't have any staples. It very ingeniously makes a tab that folds back onto itself. The only part that opens is the clear window. To open it simply place your thumb on the top of the window and slide it away from the main body. Just be very sure not to use more than 5 0r 6 (less if the paper is thick) pages or you run the risk of the unit jamming. That would be the only time it's necessary to slide the clear window open. This item is not meant for heavy duty stapling. I use it for things I know I will eventually shred or documents that won't repeated referral - only filing for safe keeping. Hope this helps. The stapler doesn't have any staples. It very ingeniously makes a tab that folds back onto itself. The only part that opens is the clear window. To open it simply place your thumb on the top of the window and slide it away from the main body. Just be very sure not to use more than 5 0r 6 (less if the paper is thick) pages or you run the risk of the unit jamming. That would be the only time it's necessary to slide the clear window open. This item is not meant for heavy duty stapling. I use it for things I know I will eventually shred or documents that won't repeated referral - only filing... » Read More The stapler doesn't have any staples. It very ingeniously makes a tab that folds back onto itself. The only part that opens is the clear window. To open it simply place your thumb on the top of the window and slide it away from the main body. Just be very sure not to use more than 5 0r 6 (less if the paper is thick) pages or you run the risk of the unit jamming. That would be the only time it's necessary to slide the clear window open. This item is not meant for heavy duty stapling. I use it for things I know I will eventually shred or documents that won't repeated referral - only filing for safe keeping. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I don't know of anyway to adjust the tension but I have had something similar happen with another stapler it was because I had it loaded with too long of staple so you might want to check that.
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Not sure what the manufacturer was thinking. It's just a stapler - a good one though.
1214174
Yes it does. You just have to make sure when you stretch it open you need to push the "staple loading channel" back into place. But as long as you know that it's no problem at all.