OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

Fasteners will not drive completely into wood.

Adjust work contacting element (retract length).

 

Increase air pressure (do not exceed 120 psi).

 

 

Fasteners penetrate properly during normal

Increase air flow to tool -- use larger air lines

operation, but won't drive fully at faster speeds.

(3/8 inch ID minimum).

 

 

 

Adjust work contacting element (extend length).

Fasteners drive too deeply into wood.

Reduce air pressure.

 

 

 

Fastener jams in nose of tool.

Open front guide latch, release jammed fastener,

 

and close latch securely.

 

 

Tools skips during operation - no fasteners are

Check magazine for proper fasteners. Magazine

driven from time to time.

follower should slide freely. Clean as needed to

 

remove debris.

 

Make sure correct fasteners are being used.

 

Use fasteners that meet Paslode® specifications only.

 

Increase air flow to tool -- use larger air lines

 

(3/8 ID minimum).

 

Adjust work contacting element where available.

 

 

Tool operates, but no fasteners are driven.

Check magazine for proper fasteners. Fasteners

 

should slide freely with no follower pressure.

 

Open front guide latch or loosen magazine knob and

 

check for jams or debris in the nose area. Clear as

 

necessary.

 

Increase air pressure (do not exceed 120psi).

 

 

Air leaks at cap when tool is connected to air.

Tighten capscrews.

 

 

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HP Paslode 403606-10 manual Operator Troubleshooting, Problem Corrective Action