Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Insufficient

1.

Incorrect tool depth setting.

1.

Turn depth knob to the left

fastener depth.

 

 

 

- see Components and Controls on page 6.

 

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 maximum air pressure.

 

3.

Incorrect lubrication or

3.

Lubricate using air tool oil and grease

 

 

not enough lubrication.

 

according to 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 in air supply

 

 

 

 

as stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.

Fasteners drive

1.

Incorrect tool depth setting.

1.

Turn depth knob to the right

too deeply.

 

 

 

- see Components and Controls on page 6.

 

2.

Too much air pressure.

2.

Reduce air supply pressure (PSI).

Tool cycles

1. Jammed fastener.

1.

Clear jammed fastener according to

without firing

 

 

 

Clearing Jams instructions.

fastener.

2.

Tool empty.

2.

Reload with correct fasteners.

 

3.

Incorrect fasteners used.

3.

Empty, then reload 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 maximum air pressure.

Frequent

Incorrect fastener type.

Confirm fastener diameter, type, length, angle,

jamming.

 

 

and collation type. Correct as needed.

Severe air

1. Cross‑threaded housing

1.

Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps.

leakage.

 

components.

 

If cross-threaded, disassemble and

(Slight air leakage

 

 

 

replace damaged 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.

SAFETY

SETUP

OPERATION

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

MAINTENANCE

Item 68028

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

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