Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing Tool for Operation - Battery/Charger Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS

SERVICE

 

 

Battery does not appear to accept charge

 

Inoperative indicator lights on charger, or

Try battery in tool after a full charge cycle.

 

 

when battery is plugged into the charger.

 

defective charger.

If tools indicator light is red, charger not

 

 

 

 

 

working properly. Replace charger, or

 

 

 

 

 

monitor charging time to ensure battery has

 

 

 

 

 

adequate time for recharging. It is normal

 

 

 

 

 

for battery to feel warm after properly

 

 

 

 

 

charging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery damaged or cycle life exhausted.

Replace battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charger gets hot, makes excessively loud

 

Damaged charger.

Discontinue use immediately and unplug

 

 

noise, or smokes during charging cycle.

 

 

from power source. Replace charger and

 

 

Charger cord or wall plug gets hot.

 

 

tag or dispose of charger to prevent

 

 

 

 

 

accidental re-use or connection to power

 

 

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Stage of Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS

SERVICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan does not run - tool indicator light is

 

Battery is not charged.

Charge battery.

 

 

blinking red or solid red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery terminals are oily, dirty, or corroded.

Clean battery terminals with soft cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan does not run, or runs slower than

 

Battery is discharged.

Charge battery.

 

 

normal - tool indicator light is solid red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work-contacting element does not depress

 

Work-contacting element is bent, or build-up of

Remove and inspect lower probe. Clean the

 

 

fully - tool does not operate.

 

debris in track restricts operation.

track. Repair or replace lower probe as

 

 

 

 

 

required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lockout feature is engaged.

Add strip of nails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tool will not cycle - fan runs, indicator light

 

Fuel Cell empty.

Replace fuel cell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is solid green.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark wire out of spark plug.

Remove cap and check spark lead, insert in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spark plug and replace cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark plug is dirty.

Clean tool cylinder head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No spark is generated.

Return tool to authorized Paslode® dealer for

 

 

 

 

 

service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Impulse IM200 F18 manual Troubleshooting, Preparing Tool for Operation Battery/Charger Problems, Normal Stage of Operation