Woodstock W1775 owner manual Troubleshooting

Model W1775 Nailer/Stapler Kit

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause Cause

Possible Solution

Air leaking at	1.	O-rings in trigger valve housing	1. O-rings must be replaced
trigger valve area.		are damaged.	& operation of safety nose
			must be checked.
Air leaking	1. Loose screws in housing.		1. Reseal and tighten screws.
between housing	2. Damaged O-ring.		2. Replace O-ring
and hose	3.	Loose air fitting.	3. Tighten air fitting & use
			teflon tape.
Air leaking	1. Damaged seal.		1. Replace damaged seals.
between housing
and cap.
Tool skips nails	1.	Excessive air pressure.	1. Reduce air pressure to tool.
while discharging.	2.	Air leaks.	2. Reseal and tighten screws
			and fittings.
	3. Dirt in nose.		3. Clean nose.
	4. Dirt or damage prevents nails		4. Clean magazine and
		from moving freely.	inspect/repair damage.
	5.	Inadequate air flow to tool.	5. Check fittings, hose,
			compressor, and air
			pressure.
	6. Worn piston O-ring or lack of		6. Replace O-ring and
		lubrication.	lubricate.
	7. Damaged trigger valve O-rings.		7. Replace trigger valve O-
			rings.
	8. Worn bumper.		8. Replace bumper.
	9. Cap seal leaking.		9. Replace cap seal.
Tool runs slowly	1. Undersized air hose.		1. Use a larger hose.
or has a loss of	2.	Nailer/stapler is not lubricated.	2. Lubricate nailer/stapler.
power.	3. Broken spring in cap assembly.		3. Replace spring.
	4. Exhaust port in cap is blocked.		4. Clean or replace damaged
			internal parts.
Fasteners	1.	Fasteners are the wrong size.	1. Use correct nails.
frequently jam the	2.	Nailer is not lubricated.	2. Follow lubricating
nailer/stapler.			instructions.
	3. Fasteners are bent or dirty.		3. Use undamaged, clean nails.
	4. Magazine or nose screws are		4. Tighten magazine.
		loose.
	5. Driver or driver guide are worn		5. Replace worn or damaged
		or damaged.	parts.
Nailer/stapler does	1. Fastener is jammed in magazine		1. Clear magazine or discharge
not fire.		or discharge area.	area.
	2. Piston shaft is damaged.		2. Replace piston shaft.
	3.	Air pressure too low.	3. Check/increase air pressure.

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