TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Trigger valve housing leaks air
Trigger valve stem leaks air
Frame/nose leaks air
Frame/cap leaks air
Failure to cycle
Lack of power; slow to cycle
Skipping fasteners; intermittent feed
Fasteners jam in tool
CAUSECORRECTION
Bumper cracked/worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace bumper
Damaged gasket or seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace gasket or seal
Cracked/worn head valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace head valve
Loose cap screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten and recheck
Air supply restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply equipment Worn head valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace head valve Broken cylinder cap spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace cylinder cap spring Head valve stuck in cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble / Check / Lubricate
Broken cylinder cap spring | Replace cap spring |
Rings/seals cut or cracked | Replace rings/seals |
Exhaust blocked | Check bumper, head valve spring |
Trigger assembly worn/leaks | Replace trigger assembly |
Dirt/tar build up on driver | Disassemble nose/driver to clean |
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly |
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on bottom bumper | Disassemble to correct |
Air pressure too low | Check air supply equipment |
Clogged air filter | Clean or replace air filter |
Worn bumper | Replace bumper |
Tar/dirt in driver channel | Disassemble and clean nose and driver |
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through |
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quick disconnect socket and plug | Replace quick disconnect fittings |
Worn piston ring | Replace ring, check driver |
Damaged pusher spring | Replace spring |
Low air pressure | Check air supply system to tool |
Loose magazine nose screws | Tighten all screws |
Fasteners too short for tool | Use only recommended fasteners |
Bent fasteners | Discontinue using these fasteners |
Wrong size fasteners | Use only recommended fasteners |
Leaking head cap gasket | Tighten screws/replace gasket |
Trigger valve | Replace |
Broken/chipped driver | Replace driver (check piston ring) |
Dry/dirty magazine | Clean/lubricate use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant |
Worn magazine | Replace magazine |
Clogged air filter | Clean or replace air filter |
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
