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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. |
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Nail feeder damaged? | Replace nail feeder. | ||
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| Ribbon spring weakend or | Replace ribbon spring. | |
| damaged? | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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. | ||
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| Driver blade worn? | Contact Hitachi for | |
| Piston | ||
| replacement. | ||
| damaged? |
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Drives too deep. | Check air pressure. | Reduce air pressure. | |
| (Adjust 70 – 120 psi | ||
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| (4.9 – 8.3 bar 5 – 8.5 kgf/cm2)) | |
| Check position of nailing | Readjust per page 15. | |
| depth adjustment guide plate | ||
| (A). |
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Skipping nails. | Check for proper nails. | Use only recommended nails. | |
Intermittent feed. |
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Lubricate the nail rail per page | |||
| 18. | ||
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| Nail feeder damaged? | Replace nail feeder. | |
| Ribbon spring weakend or | Replace ribbon spring. | |
| damaged? | ||
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| Piston | 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. | ||
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| Driver blade worn? | Contact Hitachi for | |
| replacement. | ||
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Drives properly during normal | Check inside diameter of air |
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operation, but does not drive | Use larger air hose. | ||
hose. | |||
fully at faster nailing speeds. |
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