Bostitch BTFP12182 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Trigger valve housing leaks air	O-ring cut or cracked	Replace O-ring
Trigger valve stem leaks air	O-ring/seals cut or cracked	Replace trigger valve assembly
Frame/Piston rod leaks air	O-ring	Replace O-ring
Frame/cap leaks air	Damaged O-ring	Replace O-ring
	Loose cap screws	Tighten and recheck
Failure to cycle	Air supply restriction	Check air supply equipment
	Tool dry, lack of lubrication	Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
	Broken piston	Replace piston
Lack of power; slow to cycle	Tool dry, lacks lubrication	Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
	O-rings/seals cut or cracked	Replace O-rings/seals
	Exhaust blocked	Check bumper, head valve spring, muffler
	Trigger assembly worn/leaks	Replace trigger assembly
	Dirt/tar build up on driver	Disassemble nose/driver to clean
	Air pressure too low	Check air supply equipment
	Worn or misadjusted cycle lever	Adjust adjustment nut or replace adjustment lever
Skipping fasteners; intermittent feed	Tar/dirt in driver channel	Disassemble and clean nose and driver
	Air restriction/inadequate air
	flow through quick disconnect
	socket and plug	Replace quick disconnect fittings
	Worn piston O-ring /piston	Replace O-ring/piston
	Tool dry, lacks lubrication	Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
	Low air pressure	Check air supply system to tool
	Loose magazine nose screws	Tighten all screws
	Leaking head cap gasket	Tighten screws/replace gasket
	Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn	Replace O-ring
	Broken/chipped driver	Replace driver (check piston O-ring)
	Worn anvil/pusher	Replace anvil/pusher
	Broken pusher spring	Replace pusher spring
	Worn former	Replace former
	Dry/dirty magazine	Clean/lubricate use BOSTITH Air Tool Lubricant
Fasteners jam in tool	Driver channel worn	Replace nose/check door
	Wrong size fasteners	Use only recommended fasteners
	Bent fasteners	Discontinue using these fasteners
	Loose magazine/nose screws	Tighten all screws
	Broken/chipped driver	Replace driver
	Worn former	Replace former
	Worn anvil/pusher	Replace pusher

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