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Operator troubleshooting
Most minor problems can be resolved quickly and easily using the table below. If problems persist, contact a Hitachi authorized service center for assistance.
PROBLEM | CHECK METHOD | CORRECTION | |
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Nailer operates, | Check for a jam. | Clear a jam. | |
but no nail is driven. |
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Check function of nail feeder | Clean and lubricate. | ||
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| per page 19. |
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| Ribbon spring weakened or | Replace ribbon spring. | |
| damaged? |
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| Check for proper nails. | Use only recommended nails. | |
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Weak drive. | Check air pressure. | Increase air pressure. (Do not | |
Slow to cycle. |
| exceed 120 psi (8.3 bars, | |
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| 8.5 kgf/cm2)) | |
| Use Hitachi pneumatic tool | ||
| lubricant. | ||
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| Driver blade worn? | Contact Hitachi for | |
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| replacement. | |
| Piston O – ring worn or | ||
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| damaged? |
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Drives too deep. | Check air pressure. | Reduce air pressure. | |
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| (Adjust 70 – 120 psi) | |
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Skipping nails. | Check for proper nails. | Use only recommended nails. | |
Intermittent feed. |
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Check function of nail feeder | Clean and lubricate. | ||
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| per page 19. |
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| Ribbon spring weakened or | Replace ribbon spring. | |
| damaged? |
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| Use Hitachi pneumatic tool | ||
| lubricant. | ||
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| Piston O – ring cut or heavily | Contact Hitachi for | |
| worn? | replacement. | |
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| Nail feeder (A) worn or | Replace nail feeder (A). | |
| damaged? |
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Nails jam. | Check for proper nails. | Use only recommended nails. | |
Driven nail is bent. |
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Driver blade worn? | Contact Hitachi for | ||
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| replacement. | |
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| Nail feeder (A) worn or | Replace nail feeder (A). | |
| damaged? |
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Drives properly during | Check inside diameter of air | Use larger air hose. | |
normal operation, | hose. |
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but does not drive fully |
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at faster nailing speeds. |
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