Bostitch BT1855SP-A, Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Failure to cycle

Air supply restriction

Check air supply equipment

Tool dry, lack of lubrication

Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant

Worn head valve O-rings (if present)

Replace O-rings

Broken cylinder cap spring

Replace cylinder cap spring

Head valve (if present) stuck in cap

Disassemble/Check/Lubricate

Lack of power; slow to cycle

Air pressure too low

Check air supply equipment

Tool dry, lacks lubrication

Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant

Broken cylinder cap spring

Replace cylinder cap spring

O-rings/seals cut or cracked

Replace O-rings/seals

Exhaust blocked

Check bumper, head valve spring, muffler

Trigger assembly worn/leaks

Replace trigger assembly

Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly 

on bottom bumper

Disassemble to correct

Head valve dry

Disassemble/lubricate

Trigger valve housing leaking air.

O-ring cut or cracked

Replace O-ring

Trigger valve stem leaks air

O-rings/seals cut or cracked

Replace O-rings/seals

Frame/nose leaks air

O-ring or gasket is cut or cracked

Replace O-ring or gasket

Bumper cracked/worn

Replace bumper

Frame/cap leaks air

Damaged gasket or seal

Replace gasket or seal

Cracked/worn head valve bumper

Replace bumper

Loose cap screws

Tighten and recheck

Skipping fasteners; intermittent feed

Worn bumper

Replace bumper

Air restriction/inadequate air flow through quick 

disconnect socket and plug

Replace quick disconnect fittings

Worn piston O-ring (if present)

Replace O-ring, check driver

Tool dry, lacks lubrication

Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant

Damaged pusher spring

Replace spring

Low air pressure

Check air supply system to tool

Loose magazine nose screw

Tighten all screws

Fasteners too short for tool

Use only recommended fasteners

Bent fasteners

Discontinue using these fasteners

Wrong size fasteners

Use only recommended fasteners

Leaking head cap gasket

Tighten screws/replace gasket

Trigger valve O-ring cut/worn

Replace O-ring

Broken/chipped driver

Replace driver (check piston O-ring)

Dry/dirty magazine

Clean/lubricate use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant

Worn magazine

Replace magazine

Fasteners jam in tool

Driver channel worn

Replace nose/check door

Wrong size fasteners

Use only recommended fasteners

Bent fasteners.

Discontinue using these fasteners

Loose magazine/nose screws

Tighten all screws

Broken/chipped driver

Replace driver (check piston O-ring)