Bostitch N95162, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM  

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Trigger valve housing leaks air   

O-ring cut or cracked  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-ring

Trigger valve stem leaks air

O-ring/seals cut or cracked  . . . . . . . . . . .Replace trigger valve assembly

Frame/nose leaks air

Loose nose screws  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten and recheck
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

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  . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-rings
Broken cylinder cap spring . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace cylinder cap spring
Head valve stuck in cap  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble/Check/Lubricate

Lack of power; slow to cycle

Tool dry, lacks lubrication  . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use BOSTITCH Air Tool Lubricant
Broken cylinder cap spring . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace 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
Dirt/tar build up on driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble nose/driver to clean
Cylinder sleeve not seated correctly
on bottom bumper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble to correct
Head valve dry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble/lubricate
Air pressure too low  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check air supply equipment

Skipping fasteners;  intermittent feed

Worn bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace bumper
Tar/dirt in driver channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disassemble and clean nose and driver
Air restriction/inadequate air flow through
quick disconnect socket and plug . . . . . . .Replace quick disconnect fittings
Worn piston O-ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 screws  . . . . . . . . .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