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Maintenance chart

ACTION

WHY

HOW

 

 

 

Drain air line filter daily.

Prevent accumulation of moisture and

Open manual petcock.

 

dirt.

 

 

 

 

Keep lubricator filled.

Keep the Stapler lubricated.

Fill with Hitachi pneumatic tool

 

 

lubricant.

 

 

 

Clean filter element — then blow air

Prevent clogging of filter with dirt.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

through filter in direction opposite to

 

 

normal flow.

 

 

 

 

 

Clean magazine and feeder

Prevent a jam.

Blow clean daily.

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep push lever working properly.

Promote operator safety and efficient

Blow clean daily.

 

Stapler operation.

 

 

 

 

Lubricate the Stapler after stapling.

Extend the Stapler life.

Supply 5 – 10 drops of lubricant into

 

 

the Stapler.

 

 

 

Drain air compressor.

Keep the Stapler operated properly.

Open petcock on air compressor tank.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Stapler operates but no staple is

Check for a jam.

Clean jam per page 14.

driven.

Staple feeder damaged?

Replace staple feeder.

 

 

 

 

Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?

Replace ribbon spring.

 

 

 

 

Check for proper staples.

Use only recommended staples.

 

 

 

Weak drive.

Check air pressure.

Increase air pressure.

Slow to cycle.

 

(Do not exceed 120 psi (8.3 bar 8.5

 

 

kgf/cm2))

 

Use Hitachi pneumatic tool lubricant.

 

 

 

 

Driver blade worn?

Contact Hitachi for replacement.

 

 

 

 

Piston O-ring worn or damaged?

 

 

 

 

Drives too deep.

Check air presure.

Reduce air pressure.

 

 

(Adjust 70 – 120 psi)

 

 

 

Skipping staples.

Check for proper staples.

Use only recommended staples.

Intermittent feed.

 

 

Staple feeder damaged?

Repalce staple feeder.

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon spring weakened or damaged?

Replace ribbon spring.

 

 

 

 

Piston O-ring worn or damaged?

Contact Hitachi for replacement.

 

 

 

Staples jam.

Check for proper staples.

Use only recommended staples.

Driven staple is bent.

 

 

Driven blade worn?

Contact Hitachi for replacement.

 

 

 

 

Drives properly during normal

Check inside diameter of air hose.

Use larger air hose.

operation, but does not drive fully at

 

 

faster stapling speeds.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hitachi Koki USA n 5024a manual Action WHY HOW, Problem Check Method Correction