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Maintenance chart
ACTION | WHY | HOW |
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Drain air line filter daily. | Prevent accumulation of moisture and | Open manual petcock. |
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Keep lubricator filled. | Keep the Stapler lubricated. | Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool |
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Clean filter element — then blow air | Prevent clogging of filter with dirt. | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
through filter in direction opposite to |
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normal flow. |
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Clean magazine and feeder | Prevent a jam. | Blow clean daily. |
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Keep push lever working properly. | Promote operator safety and efficient | Blow clean daily. |
| Stapler operation. |
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Lubricate the Stapler after stapling. | Extend the Stapler life. | Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into |
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Drain air compressor. | Keep the Stapler operated properly. | Open petcock on air compressor tank. |
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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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Stapler operates but no staple is | Check for a jam. | Clean jam per page 14. | |
driven. | Staple feeder damaged? | Replace staple feeder. | |
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| Ribbon spring weakened or damaged? | Replace ribbon spring. | |
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| Check for proper staples. | Use only recommended staples. | |
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Weak drive. | Check air pressure. | Increase air pressure. | |
Slow to cycle. |
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| Driver blade worn? | Contact Hitachi for replacement. | |
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Drives too deep. | Check air presure. | Reduce air pressure. | |
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Skipping staples. | Check for proper staples. | Use only recommended staples. | |
Intermittent feed. |
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Staple feeder damaged? | Repalce staple feeder. | ||
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| Ribbon spring weakened or damaged? | Replace ribbon spring. | |
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| Piston | Contact Hitachi for replacement. | |
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Staples jam. | Check for proper staples. | Use only recommended staples. | |
Driven staple is bent. |
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Driven blade worn? | Contact Hitachi for replacement. | ||
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Drives properly during normal | Check inside diameter of air hose. | Use larger air hose. | |
operation, but does not drive fully at |
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faster stapling speeds. |
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