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SYMPTOM CAUSE
FIX
Tool operates,
but no fastener is
driven
No nails in magazine
Load nails in magazine.
Wrong size or angle nails
Use only the recommended nails. Refer to
Technical Data
.
Debris in nosepiece
Clean nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken nails stuck in the
track
Debris in magazine
Clean magazine.
Worn magazine
Replace magazine. See authorised Bostitch repair agent.
Damaged or worn driver
blade
Replace driver blade. See authorised Bostitch repair agent.
Damaged pusher spring
Replace spring; See authorised Bostitch repair agent.
Jammed nail
Wrong size or angle nails
Use only the recommended nails. Refer to
Technical Data
.
Magazine screws not
secured after previous jam
clear/inspection
Make sure to tighten magazine hex bolts with wrench provided.
Damaged or worn driver
blade
Replace driver blade. See authorised Bostitch repair agent.
Material and fastener length If the unit continues to stall (forcing the need to rotate the Stall release lever)
choose the appropriate material and fastener length that is not too rigorous
an application.
Debris in nosepiece
Clean nose area and watch closely for small pieces of broken nails stuck in
the track.
Tool is not yet run-in
New tools can take 500–1000 nails for parts to mesh and wear in together.
Drive shorter nails during this period if experiencing difficulty driving nails flush.
Use of incorrect speed
If trying to drive longer ring shank nails in soft woods, or driving ring shank nails
into harder materials in speed 1–adjust speed setting to position 2.
Worn magazine
Replace magazine. See authorised Bostitch repair agent.
Damaged pusher spring
Replace spring. See authorised Bostitch repair agent.
Dry fire lock out is engaged
with only 7–9 nails
remaining in magazine
and the user is applying
excessive force to contact
trip, overriding the lockout
Load more nails in magazine to disengage dryfire lockout.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)
