Harbor Freight Tools 68024 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Insufficient

1.

Incorrect tool depth setting.

1.

Adjust depth setting.

fastener depth.

2. Not enough air pressure.

2.

Check for loose connections and make sure that air

 

 

 

 

supply is providing enough air pressure (PSI) to the

 

 

 

 

tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed 120 PSI maximum

 

 

 

 

air pressure.

 

3.

Incorrect lubrication or not

3.

Lubricate using air tool oil and grease according to

 

 

enough lubrication.

 

directions.

 

4.

Blocked air inlet screen

4.

Clean air inlet screen of buildup.

 

 

(if equipped).

 

 

 

5.

Mechanism contaminated.

5.

Have qualified technician clean and lubricate

 

 

 

 

mechanism. Install in-line filter to the air supply as

 

 

 

 

stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.

Fasteners drive

1.

Incorrect tool depth setting.

1.

Adjust depth setting, if available.

too deeply.

2. Too much air pressure.

2.

Reduce air supply pressure (PSI).

Tool cycles

1. Jammed fastener.

1.

Clear jammed fastener according to Clearing

without firing

 

 

 

Jams instructions.

fastener.

2.

Tool empty.

2.

Fill with correct fasteners.

 

3.

Incorrect fasteners used.

3.

Empty, then fill with correct fasteners.

 

4.

Magazine dirty or not

4.

Clean and lubricate magazine and pusher.

 

 

lubricated properly.

 

 

5.Insufficient air flow.5. Check for loose connections and make sure that air supply is providing enough air flow (CFM) and pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed 120 PSI maximum air pressure.

Frequent

Incorrect fastener type.

Confirm fastener diameter, type, length, angle, and

jamming.

 

 

collation type. Correct as needed.

Severe air

1.

Cross-threaded housing

1.

Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps. If

leakage.

 

components.

 

cross-threaded, disassemble and replace damaged

(Slight air leakage

 

 

 

parts before use.

is normal,

2.

Loose housing.

2.

Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot tighten

especially on

 

 

 

properly, internal parts may be misaligned.

older tools.)

3.

Damaged valve or housing.

3.

Replace damaged components.

 

 

4.

Dirty, worn or damaged valve.

4.

Clean or replace valve assembly.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect air supply before service.

SKU 68024

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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