SERVICE

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.

Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Disconnect tool from air supply before performing any

Service Procedure.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEMS

SOLUTIONS

1.Air leak near top of tool or in trigger area.

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

Worn or damaged

Install Overhaul Kit.

o-rings or seals.

 

2.Tool does nothing or operates sluggishly.

Inadequate air supply.

Verify adequate air supply.

Inadequate lubrication.

Put 5 or 6 drops of oil into air inlet.

Worn or damaged

Install Overhaul Kit.

o-rings or seals.

 

3.Air leak near bottom of tool.

Loose screws.

Tighten screws.

Worn or damaged

Install Overhaul Kit.

o-rings or bumper.

 

4.

Tool jams frequently.

Incorrect fasteners.

Verify approved fasteners of

 

 

 

correct size.

 

 

Damaged fasteners.

Replace w/undamaged fasteners.

 

 

Magazine or nose

Tighten screws.

 

 

screws loose.

 

 

 

Magazine is dirty.

Clean magazine.

 

 

Driver is worn or damaged.

Install “DRIVER” Maintenance Kit.

 

 

 

 

5.

Other.

 

Contact a Porter-Cable

 

 

 

Service Facility.

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Porter-Cable FRP350 instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Service and Repairs