Grizzly H8235 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom			Possible Cause		Solution
Air leaking at trig-			1. O-rings in trigger valve housing		1.	O-rings must be replaced
ger valve area.				are damaged.		& operation of safety nose
						must be checked.
Air leaking.			1. Loose screws in housing.		1.	Tighten screws.
			2.	Damaged O-ring(s).	2.	Replace O-ring(s).
			3.	Loose air fitting.	3.	Tighten air fitting & use tef-
						lon tape.
			4.	Damaged housing gasket(s).	4.	Replace gasket(s).
Tool	skips	nails	1. Excessive air pressure.		1.	Reduce air pressure to tool.
while discharging.			2. Air leaks.		2.	Tighten screws and fittings.
			3.	Dirt in nose.	3.	Clean nose.
			4.	Dirt or damage prevents nails	4.	Clean magazine and
				from moving freely in maga-		inspect/repair damage.
				zine.
			5.	Inadequate air flow to tool.	5.	Check fitting, hose, com-
						pressor & air pressure.
			6.	Worn O-ring on piston or lack	6.	Replace piston O-ring.
				of lubrication.		Lubricate.
			7.	Damaged O-rings on trigger	7.	Replace trigger valve O-
				valve.		rings.
			8.	Worn bumper.	8.	Replace bumper.
			9.	Cap seal leaking.	9.	Replace cap seal.
Tool	runs	slowly	1. Undersized air hose.		1.	Use a larger air hose.
or has a loss of			2. Nailer is not lubricated.		2.	Lubricate nailer.
power.			3.	Broken spring in cap assem-	3.	Replace spring.
				bly.
			4.	Exhaust port in cap is blocked.	4.	Clean or replace damaged
						internal parts.
			5.	Air pressure too low.	5.	Increase air pressure.
Fasteners frequent-			1. Nails are the wrong size.		1.	Use correct nails.
ly jam the nailer.			2. Nails are bent or dirty.		2.	Use	undamaged,	clean
						nails.
			3.	Magazine or nose screws are	3.	Tighten magazine.
				loose.
			4.	Driver or driver guide are worn	4.	Replace worn or damaged
				or damaged.		parts.
					5.	Use correct angle nails.
			5.	Nails are wrong angle.
Nailer does not fire.			1. Nailer is not lubricated.		1.	Lubricate nailer.
			2.	Nail is jammed in magazine or	2.	Clear	nailer magazine or
				discharge area.		discharge area.
			3.	Piston shaft is damaged.	3.	Replace piston shaft.
			4.	Air pressure too low.	4.	Check/increase air		pres-
						sure.

Model H8235 3-Piece Framing/Brad/Palm Nailer Kit -21-