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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

Nailer operates, but no nail is

Check for a jam.

Clear a jam page 18.

driven.

 

 

Nail feeder damaged?

Replace nail feeder.

 

 

Ribbon spring weakend or

Replace ribbon spring.

 

damaged?

 

 

 

Check for proper nails.

Use only recommended nails.

Weak drive.

Check air pressure.

Increase air pressure.

Slow to cycle.

(Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3

 

 

bar 8.5 kgf/cm2))

 

Check position of nailing

Readjust per page 15.

 

depth adjustment adjuster.

 

 

 

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Use Hitachi pneumatic tool

 

lubricant.

 

 

 

Driver blade worn?

Contact Hitachi for

 

Piston O-ring worm or

 

replacement.

 

damaged?

 

Drives too deep.

Check air pressure.

Reduce air pressure.

 

(Adjust 70 – 120 psi

 

 

(4.9 – 8.3 bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm2))

 

Check position of nailing

Readjust per page 15.

 

depth adjustment guide plate

 

(A).

 

Skipping nails.

Check for proper nails.

Use only recommended nails.

Intermittent feed.

 

 

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Lubricate the nail rail per page

 

18.

 

 

 

Nail feeder damaged?

Replace nail feeder.

 

Ribbon spring weakend or

Replace ribbon spring.

 

damaged?

 

 

 

Piston O-ring worn or

Contact Hitachi for

 

damaged?

replacement.

Nails jam.

Check for proper nails.

Use only recommended nails.

Driven nail is bent.

 

 

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Lubricate the nail rail per page

 

18.

 

 

 

Driver blade worn?

Contact Hitachi for

 

replacement.

 

 

Drives properly during normal

Check inside diameter of air

 

operation, but does not drive

Use larger air hose.

hose.

fully at faster nailing speeds.

 

 

 

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