Impulse IM200 F18 manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Normal Stage of Operation

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE PROBLEMS	SERVICE
Tool operates properly, but fasteners do not	Work-contacting element requires adjustment.	Adjust work contacting element.
drive fully.
	Fuel cell is low.	Check fuel cell and replace as required.
	There may be loss of seal in combustion	Press work contacting element against
	chamber.	workpiece for one minute. Pull trigger. If
		fastener does not drive, there is a leak that
		requires service.
Tool operates properly, but fasteners are	Work-contacting element is not adjusted	Adjust work-contacting element. Readjust
sometimes over-driven, and sometimes	properly for the type of material being	as required when material density or
under-driven.	fastened.	thickness of material being fastened
		changes.
Tool operates, but no fastener is driven.	Wrong fasteners being used.	Use only fasteners meeting Paslode®
		specifications. Check Fasteners and
		Applications section for fastener types and
		sizes recommended for use in Impulse tool.
	Follower not properly engaged behind fastener	Position follower behind fastener strip and
	strip.	engage strip.
	Jammed fastener.	Clear jam.
Tool operates erratically or appears to be	Fuel cell is low.	Check fuel cell.
losing power - tool indicator light is green.
	Spark plug wire is loose.	Check spark plug wire.
	Air filter is dirty, causing tool to overheat.	Remove air filter and clean. Use soap and
		water to remove stubborn debris.
	Tool is dirty.	Clean tool.
Tool operated and drove fasteners, but	Built-up dirt and debris on driver blade or in	Clean driver blade and nose bore with
driver blade did not return to up position.	nose bore.	degreaser cleaner.
	Tool is dirty.	Clean tool.
Combustion chamber does not drop after		Clean track or replace work-contacting
	Work-contacting element is bent, or is dirty.	element.
tool cycles.

If nailer will not operate after following the above service directions, return the tool to an authorized Paslode® representative for service.

For the nearest Paslode® representative call 1-800-682-3428.

For Technical support call 1-800-222-6990.

An Illinois Tool Works Company 888 Forest Edge Drive Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.paslode.com