Hitachi NT50AGF manual Operator Troubleshooting

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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 OR	CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
QUESTION
Nailer is	Air pressure too	Set air pressure to 100-115 PSI.
Jamming	low
	Using air compres-	Smaller air compressors sup-
	sor that is too small	plying a lower than recom-
		mended volume of air, may
		require you to wait for the
		compressor to ‘catch up’. If air
		compressor is running you may
		need to wait until it cuts off to
		continue nailing.
	Consistently hitting	Only Tap the Ram to operate
	the Ram too hard.	the Nailer. If you are raising the
		hammer more than 12” above
		the ram head you are more
		likely to hit the ram too hard.
	Tip of Driver Blade	Contact Hitachi for replace-
	broken. (Ref. #58)	ment.
	Access Gate may	Check Access Gate (Ref. #22) to
	not be closed prop-	ensure it’s properly closed.
	erly. (Ref. #22)
	More than one nail	Check Rail (Ref. #26) for wear
	entering the driving	on the end. If worn, turn rail
	chamber.	around to use other end in
		Guide or replace the rail. Make
		sure pusher provides positive
		pushing force on the nail clip to
		prevent nails from turning.
Nailer is not	Air pressure too	Set air pressure to 100-115 PSI.
always driving	low.
a nail
	Using air compres-	Smaller air compressors sup-
	sor that is smaller	plying a lower than recom-
	than recommend-	mended volume of air, may
	ed.	require you to wait for the
		compressor to ‘catch up’. If air
		compressor is running you may
		need to wait until it cuts off to
		continue nailing.
		- Continued -

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