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Model W1779 18 Gauge Stapler Kit
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause Cause
Possible Solution
Air leaking at | 1. | 1. |
trigger valve area. | housing are damaged. | & operation of safety nose |
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| must be checked. |
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Air leaking | 1. Loose screws in housing. | 1. Tighten screws. |
between housing | 2. Damaged | 2. Replace |
and hose. | 3. Loose air fitting. | 3. Tighten air fitting & use |
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| teflon tape. |
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Air leaking | 1. Damaged seal. | 1. Replace damaged seals. |
between housing |
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and cap. |
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Tool skips staples | 1. Excessive air pressure. | 1.Reduce air pressure to tool. |
while discharging. | 2. Air leaks. | 2. Reseal and tighten screws |
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| and fittings. |
| 3. Dirt in nose. | 3. Clean nose. |
| 4. Dirt or damage prevents | 4. Clean magazine and |
| staples from moving freely. | inspect/repair damage. |
| 5. Inadequate air flow to tool. | 5. Check fittings, hose, |
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| compressor, and air |
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| pressure. |
| 6. Worn piston | 6. Replace |
| lubrication. | lubricate. |
| 7. Damaged trigger valve O- | 7. Replace trigger valve O- |
| rings. | rings. |
| 8. Worn bumper. | 8. Replace bumper. |
| 9. Cap seal leaking. | 9. Replace cap seal. |
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Tool runs slowly | 1. Undersized air hose. | 1. Use a larger hose. |
or has a loss of | 2. Stapler is not lubricated. | 2. Lubricate stapler. |
power. | 3. Broken spring in cap | 3. Replace spring. |
| assembly. |
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| 4. Exhaust port in cap is | 4. Clean or replace damaged |
| blocked. | internal parts. |
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Fasteners | 1. Staples are the wrong size. | 1. Use correct staples. |
frequently jam the | 2. Staples are bent or dirty. | 2. Use undamaged, clean |
stapler. |
| staples. |
| 3. Magazine or nose screws are | 3. Tighten magazine. |
| loose. |
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| 4. Driver or driver guide are | 4. Replace worn or damaged |
| worn or damaged. | parts. |
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Stapler does not | 1. Stapler is not lubricated. | 1. Follow lubricating |
fire. |
| instructions. |
| 2. Staple is jammed in magazine | 2. Clear stapler magazine or |
| or discharge area. | discharge area. |
| 3. Piston shaft is damaged. | 3. Replace piston shaft. |
| 4. Air pressure too low. | 4. Check/increase air |
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| pressure. |
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