Troubleshooting

Trouble

Possible cause

Suggested remedy

 

 

 

Fires two nails at time.

The head of the nail is too small

Check nail size.

 

(Head size should be 2.8mm - 3.3mm).

 

 

 

 

 

18 gauge nails have been fitted.

Purchase correct size nails from your

 

 

local Air Tool supplier.

 

 

 

Nailer skips when driving

Dirt in the nose piece.

Drive channel needs to be cleaned.

brad nails.

 

 

Dirt or damage prevent nails or pusher

Magazine needs to be cleaned.

 

 

from moving freely in magazine.

 

 

 

 

 

Inadequate air flow to nailer.

The fittings, hose or air compressors

 

 

needs to be checked.

 

 

 

Air leaking near the top of

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

the tool or in trigger area.

Worn or damaged o-rings or bumper.

 

 

 

 

Nailer runs slow or has

Nailer not lubricated sufficiently.

Nailer needs to be lubricated.

loss of power.

 

 

Exhaust port in the cap has been blocked.

Damaged internal parts needs to be

 

 

 

replaced by an authorized service centre.

 

 

 

Air leaking near the bottom

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

of the tool.

Worn or damaged o-rings or bumper.

 

 

 

 

Tool jams frequently.

Incorrect fasteners.

Verify approved fasteners of correct size.

 

Damaged fasteners.

Replace with undamaged fasteners.

 

 

 

 

Magazine is dirty.

Clean magazine.

 

 

 

 

Magazine or nose screw loose.

Tighten screws.

 

 

 

WARNING: Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any cleaning and maintenance procedures.

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Global Machinery Company ATBR1650-3PK instruction manual Troubleshooting